De'fient

An artist rendition of the demon De'fient

De'fient is an immaterial, demonic presence, unfettered by a tangible body but consistently characterized by a male essence. His inception and age remain enigmatic, even to himself, with his existence suspended perpetually on the Earthly Plane due to circumstances unknown. His sustenance is derived from the corruption of human souls, with a predilection for targeting innocent human females. De'fient insidiously erodes her virtue until she perishes or successfully breaks the ominous connection.

Age / Origin

De'fient's existence transcends the concepts of time and space; he is so antiquated that the details of his origins and the duration of his stay on Earth have blurred into oblivion. His existence is characterized by prolonged periods of dormancy, during which he seamlessly navigates through the Earthly Plane, unnoticed and undisturbed.

Choice / Binding

De'fient's mode of operation involves subtly coaxing a human into inviting him into their psyche, thus establishing a bond with their soul. The duration of this process can vary significantly, from a drawn-out gradual process to an abrupt event, depending on how swiftly the individual surrenders their defenses. De'fient uses cunning persuasion to manipulate the person into accepting his influence. Though he doesn't require explicit consent, prolonged exposure to his influence can create a link between them.

Corruption

De'fient thrives on the gradual decay and degradation of human souls. The longer he can retain control over a human soul without it departing this plane, the more nourishment he receives, enabling him to sustain his existence and remain conscious.

Sexuality

Though the process of corrupting a soul has inherently sexual undertones, and De'fient does have a preference for such forms of corruption, they are not the sole methods of inflicting his influence. Any form of moral compromise, be it monetary, ethical, or of other types, suffices to infuse darkness into the soul and cater to his needs. It's not imperative for him to instigate sexual misconduct when other modes of exploitation can achieve the same result.

Protection / Obsession

Despite his malevolent intent, De'fient exhibits a paradoxical obsession with the soul he binds to, going to great lengths to ensure its preservation.

Physical Form

De'fient, a being of the ethereal plane, has the extraordinary ability to cloak himself in a semblance of physicality, albeit briefly and at great cost to his strength. Manifesting just beyond the stature of a common man, his form looms at a height of six to seven feet, shrouded in a cloak as dark as the void itself. This cloak, seeming to harbor a will of its own, whispers secrets of the night as it trails behind him. When he chooses to step into the tangible world, it is an ordeal that leaves him vulnerable, necessitating a retreat into dormancy to recover the energy expended in his corporeal charade. His presence in this state is a privilege—or a curse—bestowed solely upon the human soul to which he is bound, rendering him invisible to all others.

Beneath the cloak's stygian folds lies not flesh and bone but an ominous absence, as if his very essence is composed of the darkness from which nightmares are spun. It is within this enigmatic shroud that two luminous eyes emerge, bright and unnerving, floating like will-o'-the-wisps amidst the shadows. These disembodied beacons burn with a fierce intelligence and a predatory desire, piercing through the darkness as they cast their malefic gaze upon the world. They are the only indication of the demon's focus, fixated intently upon the chosen soul, marking both his territory and his prey. In this rarefied form, De'fient exists in a state of contradiction, both present and absent, a spectral entity that defies the boundaries of reality—a harbinger of temptation and decay, woven from the very fabric of the abyss.