Sin Embodiment
_ Personified Sloth
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True Name | Earth Bound Alias
Belphegor - Languor | Abraxas
[ bell-fah-gor / lan-grr ] /
[ ah-brac-sus ]
Once widely referred to as
Belphegor, within the last two lifetimes of his rebirth
Sloth has since decided to disown said name as his 'True' one. Instead
Languor was adopted as its replacement.
Nicknames | Aliases
Sloth | Brax
With very few whom he would allow to call him anything aside from 'Abraxas', referring to him as
Sloth is tolerable after so long. Fellow Sins only.
It grates his nerves when Virtues realize which Sin he is, and then proceed to refer to him as such. As for nicknames if by chance he is close to someone he does not mind
Brax.
Age
Actual | Earth Bound
Ancient | Twenty-Eight
SEX | GENDER
Male | Man
Reborn just shy of three decades ago Sloth is currently biologically male, and identifies as a man. In reality Sins do
not possess a definitive sex, nor gender. They are dark entities born from the unforgivable transgressions of man, and truly do not adhere to such simplistic standards when not confined to a physically human form.
Sexual Orientation | Martial Status
Bi-sexual | Single
Not one to limit himself sexually Abraxas doesn't appear to possess a single preference in terms of lovers. In truth he doesn't even care if they're his "mortal enemy" or not. When it comes to martial status he remains a loner. Never placing fleeting labels on relationships for the sake of another's feelings. Yet, with that being said there has been a single 'relationship' within his existence that has strongly withstood the test of time.
Role In Society | Occupation
Sought after Ghost Writer
A ghostwriter is a person who is hired to author books, manuscripts, screenplays, speeches, articles, blog posts, stories, reports, whitepapers, or other texts that are officially credited to another person. The perfect job for someone whom prefers to keep face to face interactions to a minimum unless
hungry. Quite well-known throughout the literary circuit despite his young age, he works from the comfort of home. Receiving new assignments through publishing houses/PR representatives over an encrypted phone or through throw away emails ( an archaic means nowadays, but simplicity has its perks ).
PERSONALITY TRAITS | HABITS | MANNERISMS
Indifferent, straightforward, and brutally honest, as Sloth Abraxas has little to no energy nor tolerance for bullshit. Able to detect it a mile away from others, despite his overall subdued nature he is incredibly intelligent. Possessing a razor sharp wit capable of reducing those around him into finely sliced ribbons, it is this side of Brax that most are barred from experiencing first hand. As a 'man' whom immensely values his personal space, and privacy he makes it a point to distance himself from crowded areas more often than not. If by chance Sloth does in fact immerse himself amidst the public he makes it a point to do so concisely. Said instances include (among various others) reference gathering for his professional writing career, but above all else he does so to replenish his energy reserves.
Certainly a creature of habit Abraxas has a tendency to dwell within his comfort zone. Both in a literal, and metaphorical sense. Yet at the same time he walks to the beat of his own drum regardless of what may be occurring around him. A rarely seen enigma, and somewhat of wild card in his own right. Mainly a result of no one truly knowing much about who 'Abraxas' is. An intended outcome.
Earth Bound Appearance | Distinguishing Features
Height - 6'5" barefoot. Taller in shoes.
Eye Color - An eerily bright hazel hue with flecks of amber. A feature of his that many never catch a glimpse of due to the distance he places between himself, and others, or due to the dark hoods he shrouds himself with when in public.
Hair Color and Length - Dirty blond with a somewhat natural wave. Kept long for the last few years his lengthy tresses fall towards the center of his back. He has been meaning to cut it lately, but has yet to work up the energy. Laziness is a bitch. In the mean time his hair can be found either up within a messy bun, or left unbound to do as it pleases. Facial hair wise he sports a thick beard.
Complexion | Physique - Complexion that of a vaguely sun kissed olive hue, Abraxas' genetics in this current lifetime are what provide him with such color. Certainly not due to any actual sun exposure. Physique toned, and muscular despite his mainly sedentary existence, Brax somehow maintains an oddly athletic body. Effortlessly so.
Preferred Attire - Striving for comfort his wardrobe consists of any, and everything he deems as such. It also depends on his mood, and the occasion at hand. Overall he greatly prefers dark colored fabrics. In addition to that he tends to wear glasses while working.
True Physical Form
Languor
(_ Description _)
Void of what could ever be considered 'human skin', Sloth's true form is an unnerving figure. Thickly clad in a surface resembling tree bark
Languor's exterior is exceedingly hard, and durable. But not unbreakable. Standing just over 12' tall Sloth is an imposing, yet slow moving, and sluggish entity. Yet do not be fooled. With the aide of his
Dead Weight ability there would no need for swiftness as all around him are forced to the ground by an invisible power.
Face, and head that of a beast stripped of both flesh, and fur, he possesses widely set horns. Misshapen, and curved before tapering off into deadly points. Lacking eyes Sloth somehow manages to navigate his surroundings with eerie accuracy. Able to follow a target with relative ease. Completely unable to speak in said form, only deep grunts, growls, and simple gestures are capable. Complexity escapes the usually intelligent Sin while transformed. Also not one to shed his human form very often, it is
extremely rare for Languor to make an appearance. This side of him solely emerges when his energy levels drop far below its normal limit. Leaving Sloth
hungry for the energy, vigor, and vitality of whatever poor souls happen to be nearby.
Sinful Abilities
P: Dead Weight | E: Energy Drain
Dead Weight -
Rarely Ever Used ( NPCs )
An ability in which those within the vicinity are instantly forced to the ground. Their bodies suddenly unable to support their weight. This power is
not automatic, and must be willingly activated by the user. How long said ability can remain 'on' depends on Sloth's energy level at the time of activation. The more energized he is, the longer it may persist, and vice verse until it is turned off, or his strength runs out. It has yet to ever be utilized for more than a half hour. This is believed to be its limit, but no one knows for certain.
Energy Drain -
Every Few Days ( NPCs | Virtue: Diligence )
An ability vital to maintaining not only his sanity, but to also retain his human form. It is imperative that Sloth 'feed' from others. Said feeding refers to energy, and the fact that he is unable to energize himself like most people (Caffeine nor sleep have any effect). As Sloth he is the personification of laziness, and lethargy. As a result he needs steal the vigor of those around him to use as his own when 'hungry'. If around only humans at that time Abraxas will siphon small amounts of energy from mortals. Nothing drastic, nor life-threatening. Brief, and 'accidental' physical contact is all that is needed. He will rinse, and repeat until no longer in need of more. Those involved will only experience sudden tiredness, and/or very mild exhaustion.
If in the presence of a non-human, but instead a fellow Sin, or Virtue, Sloth is able to take more than just 'a little' due to said individuals possessing the energy of
ten humans within a single body. The fastest, and most efficient means of re-energizing himself. The effects on the Sins/Virtue is very similar to what would happen to a mortal, but as Languor this ability can prove deadly. Unable to curb his insatiable appetite. How long Abraxas feels energized depends on how fast or slow he burns said energy. Typically takes a few days.
Main Ability - (
**** )
Extra Ability - (
*** )
Stamina - (
* )
Endurance - (
** )
Cleric | Necromancer - (
N/A )
Personal Skill Set
- Fluent in
all Dead languages
- Talented Writer
- Speed Reader
- Master Wordsmith
( When he feels like it )
- Ambidextrous
Strengths | Weaknesses
+ Intelligence
+ Literary Prowess
+ Level-Headedness
+ Straightforward
+ Problem Solver
- Lethargic
- Procrastination
- Selfish
- Easily Disinterested
- Team work
Tolerable | Loathsome
+ Seclusion
+ Dark Liquor
+ Aged literature
+ 'Feeding'
+ Sleeping In
+ When his phone
doesn't ring
- Social Gatherings
- Caffeine
- Unnecessary complexity
- 'Hunger' pains
- Invasion of privacy
- Children
Relationships
Obligational Allies
( 'Business' Relationships )
Pride | Gluttony | Wrath | Lust | Envy | Greed
Details
Greed -
_Bio_
Exceedingly far from friends Sloth, and Greed nonetheless share a mutually begrudging appreciation for one another for reasons not even lying upon their mortal deathbeds could bring to the light. Neither openly a fan of the other, when within one another's presence there is a palpable aura of awkwardness, and overall exasperation. "..Ugh.." being their joint attitude compacted into a single utterance the second they find themselves within the same vicinity. Barely noticed by those around them amidst the crude banter that swiftly follows. Filling in the strained gaps.
Yet despite that deep down somewhere in the darkest recesses of his core lies a faint glimmer of envy towards Greed.
His ambitious nature a trait Sloth at times wishes that he, himself, could not only muster, but genuinely maintain.
Envy - _Bio_
As someone whom vastly prefers to keep to himself it oddly enough made sense to agree to Envy's tempting proposition. That of which specifically entails a relationship where both parties benefit. Offering up herself as his very own errand runner Sloth effectively avoids stepping beyond his front door even more now than previously. In exchange he shares his extensive writing prowess in order to aide in the perfection of the Art Of Forgery. Illegal? Yes. A fact that Sloth couldn't care less about if it means entirely eliminating small talk with irritatingly idiotic strangers. By far his least favorite pastime.
Instead he'd rather put up with one of his own for a few times a week via writing sessions in between work deadlines. A potentially precarious situation in the making considering his long standing intimate relationship with "the enemy". His heavenly counterpart.
True Allies
( Genuine Confidants )
None
Lovers
( Romantic | Sexual Partners )
Details
Diligence
Having been drawn to one another since the very beginning, Sloth, and Diligence are each other's polar opposite. Two unique halves of the same whole. So much so that during each new lifetime, rebirth, vessel, and body they somehow manage to establish some semblance of a relationship behind the backs of their respective leaders. Those of which have always included intimacy (romance, etc.).
Time, and time again they've attempted to conform to the rigid standards of human society when it comes to labels between two partners. Something that has never quite worked out for the unlikely pair. Now part of the modern era they have found that the term 'Friends with Benefits' seems to suit their current relationship to a T. Emphasis on both the friendship, and lover aspects, in one another's presence they can be themselves. Something not easily done around mortals, nor their fellow Sins, or Virtues.
Obligational Enemies
( 'All' Virtues )
Humility | Chastity | Charity | Temperance | Kindness | Patience | "Diligence"
True Enemies
( Personal Grudges )
None
Background
Underworld | Earth Bound
N/A
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