The Initiator

The Initiator was a character in the spin-off series Cult of Squid, first appearing in the show's pilot, The Initiation. The Initiator was the squid who admits other squids into the Cult through an Initiation, hence his name. 
The Initiator was originally one of the top members of the Cult early in the show, however later seasons would have him be entirely absent for a long amount of time. This eventually became a recurring joke in the show, where he would appear out of nowhere and vanish just as fast, much to the confusion of the other characters. The true nature of The Initiator's frequent absences would finally be fully explained in the season 5 episode, The Thing That Should Not Be. 
== History ==
The Initiator was a character who was meant to be a main cult member in the series, but he has had many unexplained absences through seasons 1 to current. The reason for this is never explained, except for in Cult Vs Atlantis, where it is revealed he found a map to Atlantis and has been studying it for 3 months (which at the time was when he last appeared). Whenever he does appear, the others usual make a joke about how he has been disappearing for years without any explanation. Season 4 was when he started to appear more frequently as he would appear out of nowhere at times and aid the Cult, but afterwards he would disappear again.
Season 5 was when it was revealed why The Initiator would always disappear. Shortly before the Cult's invasion of the sea, he spoke to the goddess Nix to give him teleportation powers, at the cost of his soul. 
The Initiator was killed by Satan in the Season 5 finale, and the movie explored his judgement in Purgatory by The Council of Death, who weighed his heart. The Initiator was sent to Heaven following his examination.
== Appearances ==
=== Season 1 ===
* The Initiation (Debut)
* The Cold War
* The Mixup
* Cult Vs Atlantis 
=== Season 2 ===
* Krusty Komrades pt 2: The Death 
* Krusty Komrades pt 3: the solution
* Neptune Trials (One-line cameo)
=== Season 3 ===
* The Infestation (Cameo)
* A Thousand Souls (First main role since season 2)
* Cult of War
* Cult of War pt. 2: Feathered Fiends (Cameo)
* Cult of War pt. 3: Battle of Three Armies (Cameo)
=== Season 4 ===
* There’s Something About Noseward 
* The Hot Girl (Cameo)
* The Addicts 
* The Greatest Enemy of All
* Edge of Tomorrow (Mentioned)
* Hammer of the Gods
* Playing with Fire
* Let Spirits Ride 
=== Season 5 ===
* The Devil You Know
* Sneak Attack
* Zomped Twice
* Squidward vs The Forces of Evil
* Spoiler Alert
* Fearsome Flight
* The Thing That Should Not Be
* Stranger Things
* Morning Star
* Untethered Angel (Final episode appearance)
=== Movies ===
* Cult of Squid: World of Chaos (Final show appearance)
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