[GS] Devon by goldbytes on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

quoteth the raven; fuck off

NAME ◈ Devon Faust
AGE ◈ 22
GENDER & SEX ◈ non-binary & what's it matter
ORIENTATION ◈ Bisexual

WEIGHT ◈ 137 lb | 62 kg
HEIGHT ◈ 6'3" ft | 190.5 cm

OCCUPATION ◈ butcher

SPECIES ◈ wendigo
[ABILITIES]

◈ mimicry ◈
the ability to imitate various sounds, including inhuman noises and voices previously heard. cannot always copy speech mannerisms unless the exact phrase needed has been heard. [active]

◈ obfuscate ◈
similar to invisibility, devon essentially blends into the background. they cannot be seen, or really 'comprehended' by others, and attempts to see them or pick out physical characteristics, categorize, or discern who or what Devon is will result in confusion, dizziness and/or headaches. when not actively trying to find devon, others tend to not notice him, and glances pass over him as if he were just part of the scenery. [active]

◈ minor shapeshifting ◈
appearance is essentially on a slider- they can switch to looking more human and 'normal', or they can slide to the opposite end and appear more monstrous with additional height, longer claws, teeth, and horns, and a more skeletal appearance. they do not have the greatest control over this and usually reside somewhere in the middle. form is somewhat tied in with emotional state. [active]

◈ endurance ◈
capable of not only surviving, but healing from grievous wounds. can survive starvation, dehydration, blood loss, lack of sleep, harsh weather conditions, and can manage for extended periods of time with major injuries. limbs and organs can be regrown and physical damage can be repaired, however the healing process is slowed to near non-existence unless human[oid] flesh is consumed. [passive]

◈ gun ◈
devon is well trained in the usage of hunting rifles and other guns. fucker has good aim. [active]

[WEAKNESSES]

◈ fire ◈
wendigos get crispy real easy. burn the heart for maximum success

◈ pain tolerance ◈
while devon can survive and heal, the pain of his injuries can put him out of commission just fine.

◈ silver ◈
silver knives, bullets, and various other weapons can keep devon from regenerating for as long as the metal is in him. get some nice sharp silver through his heart, however, and hell be nice and dead.

◈ starvation ◈
they might not physically die of hunger, but their mental state will surely rot. if starved long enough, they may go into a coma.

[LIKES]
◈ fireworks
◈ reading
◈ music & white noise
◈ change & new opportunities
◈ puzzles & challenges
◈ exploration [enjoys both urban and natural environments]
◈ wrestling, sparring, & soft physical contact
◈ clutter and disorganization
◈ children
◈ the color red

[DISLIKES]
◈ large social events & crowds
◈ confinement
◈ figures of authority [politicians, law enforcement, the overly wealthy,]
◈ being grabbed or touched [suddenly or without consent & by non-friends]
◈ manipulation, lies, & threats [receiving end]
◈ 'valuable' materials and things [precious stones, rare metals, expensive fabrics and clothes,]
◈ loud, sudden, & unexpected noises

[PERSONALITY]
positive ◈ curious ◈ clever ◈ patient ◈ honest ◈ adventurous ◈ relaxed ◈
...
neutral ◈ innovative ◈ retaliatory ◈ energetic ◈ independent ◈ efficient ◈ proud ◈
...
negative ◈ sadistic ◈ rebellious ◈ distant ◈ disrespectful ◈ morbid ◈ reckless ◈ jealous ◈
...

[HISTORY]
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Even in his earliest memories, Devon had known starvation well. All his parents wealth and status could not save his family from the famine that swept through their small northern town.

Devon was was the first born child to nobility living in the outskirts of a small mountain town, hoarding most of the forested land surrounding it. When famine first began sinking its claws into the village and the peoples livestock were dropping like flies, Devon's father fabricated a horrific tale to keep the towns people from hunting the wild game on his land. He made up a monster that lived within the woods, hateful and always hungry, that would hunt down any people who intruded on its territory and eat them. The people weighed out the likelihood of loosing their lives to starvation, versus a legendary creature no one in the town had seen or heard of, and quickly decided that the risk of hunting on the supposedly dangerous land was worth it.

In a few short years the woods had lost a significant portion of its wildlife, finally leaving Devon's family in the same position as the rest of the town. However, the scarcity of resources didn't stop the towns people from regularly making the trek into the barren woods in hopes of encountering some of the remaining wildlife. Devon's father, enraged by the people's over hunting on his land and desperate to regain his 'control' over the masses, decided to show them the consequences of ignoring his warnings.

If there was no real monster living deep in the forests of his land, he could become one.

The man began laying down traps within his property, hunting down the humans who were foolish enough to sneak into his property on his own or split up within it, all the while keeping up a charming and friendly facade for the general public. Soon enough, he had successfully killed one of the starving town members who had wandered into his property in hopes of a meal. The high of his spiteful victory did not last long. One disappearance was not enough to ward off the town, and one dead man did nothing to fix the lack of wildlife causing his own family to starve... So Devon's father chose to feed himself, and his family, through cannibalism.

while Devon's mother held fast to her morals, Devon was too young to fully comprehend or care about the crime he was committing. his mother, horrified with her husband [and child that seemed to resemble him so much], was isolated within her own home- she would go on to have an affair with another man from the town, resulting in Devon's younger brother. Devon's father didnt even notice- or if he did, didnt seem to care. He was quickly consumed by his thirst for power, which manifested itself as wendigo psychosis. he was obsessed with the fear he could instill in the people of the town, and Devon began to look up to him for the 'respect' and freedom his father possessed.

Their father's fantasy of being the towns monster came crashing down when Devon began showing the physical traits of his cannibalistic tendencies that his father never possessed. while Devon's pupils lost their color, teeth and nails sharpened and elongated, and horns sprouted from their head, his father was forced to acknowledge that he was just another mortal man. he grew paranoid, controlling and aggressive with his firstborn, practically ignoring his wife and other child in his desperation to keep the real monster in his home from becoming a danger to himself.

with time Devon became a skilled hunter and trapper, working with the father to lure, hunt down, trap, kill, and butcher humans for food long after the famine passed their small town. Devon's admiration for his father only ever grew during this time- as did his burning hatred. Devon had never wanted or needed his fathers approval- what he truly loved and desired was what his father stood for. The freedom. How he lived without limitations, without restrictions. Unstoppable by all the people surrounding him. It was everything Devon wanted for themself. It was everything Devon could not have as long as their father was alive.

It took until Devon was legally an adult for him to fully accept that his father was not a monster, but just another pitifully mortal human. And Devon was well versed in the art of dispatching humans.

in the aftermath, Devon's mother wasted no time fleeing the home with Devon's younger brother before the 'monster' lost any remaining humanity and slaughtered the rest of the family. Devon abandoned the home a few days later, moving on to try to start his life the way they wanted to.

Before Devon moved to gravesend, they tried to re-integrate them self into normal human society, hoping that now, without their father, maybe they could become human again. Maybe the cannibalism was a choice, and with enough effort he could change back. they was wrong, obviously. They moved to gravesend believing that living among other supernatural creatures would provide better camouflage for their lifestyle.

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[TL;DR]
Devons father was an entitled motherfucker that resorted to cannibalism, and accidentally turned his child into a wendigo in the process. Devon grew up hating his father for being shit, but admiring his position and 'power', which made him defensive of his father and his 'success'. he eventually realized that the kind of power his father had wasnt the kind he wanted, however bitch still wanted their freedom so they killed their dad to get it. Cannibal kid never got much social interactions so he still ain't that great with people, and is still entitled and bitter enough to believe societal rules are below him, however makes an active effort to be better than his Father.

[TRIVIA]
◈ devon is predominantly self taught- for a short time when he was younger a maid tried to teach him to speak, read, and write, however she was fired by devon's father to prevent being caught and exposed as a murderer. he began using the money taken from the corpses of their meals to buy himself [and his younger brother] books.
◈ his father demanded quiet in the house, so devon never spoke much and has a habit of mispronouncing words when he speaks.
◈ due to the quiet rule, now devon likes to fill his life with noise- too much though can still be overwhelming for him.
◈ devon legitimately loved and had a good relationship with his younger brother- his mother however wanted to keep devon away, not wanting her one good child to be tainted.
◈ they would hunt and trap small animals when they could so that their mother and brother wouldn't have to eat human people.
◈ 'faust' is not devon's given last name- they just didn't want to be associated with their old family and changed it once they left.
◈ devon isn't the most expressive, and doesn't smile often
◈ when needed, he will trim down his horns and use his hat to hide the nubs.
◈ shark teeth
◈ gets a confidence & social boost when in the company of friends- easier time making friends with new people when already in good company
◈ due to being 'changed' at a young age, they haven't entirely 'grown up' mentally

DISCORD ID ◈ capitalized h
[ROLEPLAY PREFERENCES]
◈ discord ◈ google documents ◈
◈ hc ◈ script [maybe?] ◈ lit ◈
Gravesend-City

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