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blackstain) wrote2024-06-21 07:24 pm
blackstain) wrote2024-06-21 07:24 pm
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When Lucifer was allegedly cast from Heaven, he split himself into pieces to survive the fall. These eight "seeds" were scattered on Earth, where over the centuries they would come to be exposed to humanity and allow Him to return to life - once all eight pieces were once again reunited together, as a whole.
However, the reunion hasn't been an easy one.
When a human comes in contact with one of the seeds, the influence and essence of Lucifer takes root in them. Through quests for power, a desire for vengeance, a hunger for revenge, the seed amplifies the worst of their traits while amplifying their abilities, and ultimately draws them into a g̷a̶m̶e̷ of cat and mouse with the seven other seeds.
However, the reunion hasn't been an easy one.
When a human comes in contact with one of the seeds, the influence and essence of Lucifer takes root in them. Through quests for power, a desire for vengeance, a hunger for revenge, the seed amplifies the worst of their traits while amplifying their abilities, and ultimately draws them into a g̷a̶m̶e̷ of cat and mouse with the seven other seeds.
The rules of the g̷a̶m̶e̷
⸸ In order for Lucifer to reemerge, one dominant seed must kill all the others and absorb their essence.
⸸ Once a seed is awakened in someone, they are immortal unless killed by another seed host. Some exceptions may apply.
⸸ Once a seed roots in a host, a mark surfaces on their body by which other hosts can identify them.
⸸ If a host is killed by another host, their seed is taken by the victor. However if the killer is exorcised, both seeds separate again and re-enter the pool.
⸸ Seed hosts have enhanced senses and abilities, which increase with each seed they absorb. Each host manifests their additional abilities uniquely. If the seed is exorcised from a host, the host no longer has access to these abilities and loses their immortality.
⸸ The Church is responsible for attempting to battle the re-emergence of Satan by purifying hosts with exorcisms, and attempting to protect the removed seeds, preventing them from finding new hosts.
⸸ Hosts who undergo exorcisms are routinely killed afterwards, as they are perceived to be "weak" to the seeds, and the Church wants no risk of re-seeding. (Despite there being no proven heightened risk of this after an exorcism.)
⸸ The older hosts, who have lived the longest, recognize one another by the order in which they first emerged. ("The First One", "The Seventh One", etc.) This name is passed on to all future hosts of that particular seed, even if they do not possess their original memories.
⸸ Seeds that have been through several hosts may, at times, remember parts of those lives in a sense of deja vu. seeded folk also have an unstable connection to one another, like a hivemind, which was only recently discovered when the final seed came into play.
⸸ In order for Lucifer to reemerge, one dominant seed must kill all the others and absorb their essence.
⸸ Once a seed is awakened in someone, they are immortal unless killed by another seed host. Some exceptions may apply.
⸸ Once a seed roots in a host, a mark surfaces on their body by which other hosts can identify them.
⸸ If a host is killed by another host, their seed is taken by the victor. However if the killer is exorcised, both seeds separate again and re-enter the pool.
⸸ Seed hosts have enhanced senses and abilities, which increase with each seed they absorb. Each host manifests their additional abilities uniquely. If the seed is exorcised from a host, the host no longer has access to these abilities and loses their immortality.
⸸ The Church is responsible for attempting to battle the re-emergence of Satan by purifying hosts with exorcisms, and attempting to protect the removed seeds, preventing them from finding new hosts.
⸸ Hosts who undergo exorcisms are routinely killed afterwards, as they are perceived to be "weak" to the seeds, and the Church wants no risk of re-seeding. (Despite there being no proven heightened risk of this after an exorcism.)
⸸ The older hosts, who have lived the longest, recognize one another by the order in which they first emerged. ("The First One", "The Seventh One", etc.) This name is passed on to all future hosts of that particular seed, even if they do not possess their original memories.
⸸ Seeds that have been through several hosts may, at times, remember parts of those lives in a sense of deja vu. seeded folk also have an unstable connection to one another, like a hivemind, which was only recently discovered when the final seed came into play.
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The seeds
the first one
⸸ ⸸ ⸸
the second one
Demon baby origin story. Exorcised from baby.
the third one
Killed and absorbed by the Seventh (1982).
the fourth one
Satan baby @reseed
the fifth one
⸸ ⸸ ⸸
the sixth one
Killed by the seventh (1999). Seed obtained but not absorbed. Seed was forcibly introduced to Church exorcist Father ███████, creating a new host. Seven just wanted to see what would happen in compromising one of the Church with that which they are chasing to destroy and the peril that would create. Seven is oddly fixated on Six as a result.
the seventh one
Sociopath with no living family. Ruthless in attempts to kill other hosts. Enjoys setting up "games" to entertain himself, the rules by which he usually abides. Manipulator, adrenaline junkie, risk taker. Has killed 2 other hosts, absorbing one seed and utilizing the other for a g̷a̶m̶e̷.
the eighth one
Last to manifest (2024). Family man/woman with 4 kids, spouse, picket fence. Dealing with the sudden onslaught of negative impulses and murderous Seed siblings. Wants to keep family safe; seeking exorcism.
the first one
⸸ ⸸ ⸸
the second one
Demon baby origin story. Exorcised from baby.
the third one
Killed and absorbed by the Seventh (1982).
the fourth one
Satan baby @reseed
the fifth one
⸸ ⸸ ⸸
the sixth one
Killed by the seventh (1999). Seed obtained but not absorbed. Seed was forcibly introduced to Church exorcist Father ███████, creating a new host. Seven just wanted to see what would happen in compromising one of the Church with that which they are chasing to destroy and the peril that would create. Seven is oddly fixated on Six as a result.
the seventh one
Sociopath with no living family. Ruthless in attempts to kill other hosts. Enjoys setting up "games" to entertain himself, the rules by which he usually abides. Manipulator, adrenaline junkie, risk taker. Has killed 2 other hosts, absorbing one seed and utilizing the other for a g̷a̶m̶e̷.
the eighth one
Last to manifest (2024). Family man/woman with 4 kids, spouse, picket fence. Dealing with the sudden onslaught of negative impulses and murderous Seed siblings. Wants to keep family safe; seeking exorcism.