Zypheron
Sept 28, 2005 13:49:28 GMT -6
Post by Admin on Sept 28, 2005 13:49:28 GMT -6
Zypheron / Keeper of the Gate and Damner of Souls, Prince of Devils- High Court
Basic Personality:
Quiet, morose, angry, thoughtful and careful are all terms that describe Zypheron. From childhood he barely spoke, always watching those around him with curious but blank eyes. His emotions rarely show even in adulthood and he still doesn't talk unless he has to.
Zypheron is a person of strong feelings however. He hates humans for being blind to all that is going on around them and he hates demons for not overrunning the mortal world and forcing a confrontation he feels is overdue. He especially hates the Queen for giving him the duty of judging what souls should be reborn as demons and which ones should be sent into the abyss to scream hopelessly forever.
According to palace gossip Zypheron writes the torments he plans for all of his enemies in a journal that is always with him.
Brief History:
Zypheron is the third son of the King of Devils. He was always very interested in the throne until after the second war when the new Queen Ereshkigal gave him the position of GateKeeper and Damner of Souls, to cement the loyalty of his father. Suddenly unable to fulfil his life long desire of ruling his people he sank into a miserable anger that deepened into depression and an unshakeable hatred of everything he lost and all that he gained. He sees himself as the symbol of all that he hates.
He wants nothing more than to be free of the burdens he bears, but only if he can go back to his old life. To do that he knows that he must not only choose his own successor but gain the permission of the Queen a task that is likely impossible.
Powers and Abilities:
Lock and Unbind: By becoming the Gatekeeper he has gained the ability to lock or unbind almost anything. Unless something is warded against Zypheron specifically he can affect a change in it of some type. This also works on demons, humans and others keeping them from speaking or acting, or freeing them to do so.
Cha'Sarei: He is fairly advanced in the devil's martial art, having trained under Zavael as a young child.
Charm: Zypheron has learned to make his voice fall in a mesmerizing pattern that makes others want to help him. It affects everyone equally
Judgement: Zypheron is the only being who is able to go safely into the Abyss and he can even bring someone back from it. He can also force others into it. This power also springs from his position as Gatekeeper.
Fatal Weakness(es):
Suicidal: Zypheron can become depressed enough to want to commit suicide but for whatever reason he won't or can't find a way to take his own life.
Blind Obsession: He can easily spend hours at a time pondering ways to become free again. He is so obsessed with getting rid of the powers of the gatekeeper that he doesn't realize that he is indeed powerful
Magical Items:
Journal: This journal is always with him hidden in it's own magical pocket. It is a large book with many chains and tiny locks all magically keyed to Zypheron's touch. It contains the secrets of his life and appears blank to anyone who tries to read it.
Non-magical Items:
Key to Death: As the keeper of the Gate it is part of Zypheron's job to guard the keys he cares for and so he carries the traditional weapon of his office the Key to Death. When he refused to keep it always with him the Queen ordered it chained to his wrist until he changed his mind. It's been there ever since.
Appearance:
Zypheron is a pale purple color with white hair that hangs to his shoulders, unevenly cut and long enough that he views the world through his hair, hiding what is rumored to be a face of great beauty. He has a spine of several large ornate keys that protrude from his back. The tarnished silver keys go to locks of great importance all over hell including the great gate to Earth, a small simple keyhole set next to the palace gates. The keys may only be removed from Zypheron's back by the ruler of hell. He also has a huge sharpened key chained to his hand and all the way up his wrist. He is a traditionalist and usually wears the long flowing waist wraps that are the ancient clothing of all demons. The front of his wrap is
embroidered with a key.
Inspired by: www.deviantart.com/view/13985244/
www.deviantart.com/deviation/10211562/
Basic Personality:
Quiet, morose, angry, thoughtful and careful are all terms that describe Zypheron. From childhood he barely spoke, always watching those around him with curious but blank eyes. His emotions rarely show even in adulthood and he still doesn't talk unless he has to.
Zypheron is a person of strong feelings however. He hates humans for being blind to all that is going on around them and he hates demons for not overrunning the mortal world and forcing a confrontation he feels is overdue. He especially hates the Queen for giving him the duty of judging what souls should be reborn as demons and which ones should be sent into the abyss to scream hopelessly forever.
According to palace gossip Zypheron writes the torments he plans for all of his enemies in a journal that is always with him.
Brief History:
Zypheron is the third son of the King of Devils. He was always very interested in the throne until after the second war when the new Queen Ereshkigal gave him the position of GateKeeper and Damner of Souls, to cement the loyalty of his father. Suddenly unable to fulfil his life long desire of ruling his people he sank into a miserable anger that deepened into depression and an unshakeable hatred of everything he lost and all that he gained. He sees himself as the symbol of all that he hates.
He wants nothing more than to be free of the burdens he bears, but only if he can go back to his old life. To do that he knows that he must not only choose his own successor but gain the permission of the Queen a task that is likely impossible.
Powers and Abilities:
Lock and Unbind: By becoming the Gatekeeper he has gained the ability to lock or unbind almost anything. Unless something is warded against Zypheron specifically he can affect a change in it of some type. This also works on demons, humans and others keeping them from speaking or acting, or freeing them to do so.
Cha'Sarei: He is fairly advanced in the devil's martial art, having trained under Zavael as a young child.
Charm: Zypheron has learned to make his voice fall in a mesmerizing pattern that makes others want to help him. It affects everyone equally
Judgement: Zypheron is the only being who is able to go safely into the Abyss and he can even bring someone back from it. He can also force others into it. This power also springs from his position as Gatekeeper.
Fatal Weakness(es):
Suicidal: Zypheron can become depressed enough to want to commit suicide but for whatever reason he won't or can't find a way to take his own life.
Blind Obsession: He can easily spend hours at a time pondering ways to become free again. He is so obsessed with getting rid of the powers of the gatekeeper that he doesn't realize that he is indeed powerful
Magical Items:
Journal: This journal is always with him hidden in it's own magical pocket. It is a large book with many chains and tiny locks all magically keyed to Zypheron's touch. It contains the secrets of his life and appears blank to anyone who tries to read it.
Non-magical Items:
Key to Death: As the keeper of the Gate it is part of Zypheron's job to guard the keys he cares for and so he carries the traditional weapon of his office the Key to Death. When he refused to keep it always with him the Queen ordered it chained to his wrist until he changed his mind. It's been there ever since.
Appearance:
Zypheron is a pale purple color with white hair that hangs to his shoulders, unevenly cut and long enough that he views the world through his hair, hiding what is rumored to be a face of great beauty. He has a spine of several large ornate keys that protrude from his back. The tarnished silver keys go to locks of great importance all over hell including the great gate to Earth, a small simple keyhole set next to the palace gates. The keys may only be removed from Zypheron's back by the ruler of hell. He also has a huge sharpened key chained to his hand and all the way up his wrist. He is a traditionalist and usually wears the long flowing waist wraps that are the ancient clothing of all demons. The front of his wrap is
embroidered with a key.
Inspired by: www.deviantart.com/view/13985244/
www.deviantart.com/deviation/10211562/