Purity Remilia

“A darkness hath cometh, the light turns crimson. Have you lost your way, little fairy? Oh glory, to the harmony of dissonant souls within my goblet.”
― Purity Remilia, Friday Night Funkin': Scarlet Descent
Purity Remilia, also known as The Crimson Despot, is a fictional character in the "Friday Night Funkin': Scarlet Descent" mod, set within the dark and twisted Touhou Creepverse made by NottCawthon. Originally the noble mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Remilia Scarlet succumbs to the purity virus that dramatically amplifies her vampiric traits, transforming her into Purity Remilia. In this altered state, she becomes a ruthless predator, losing much of her former charisma in favor of a more malevolent and tyrannical disposition. Her once-red eyes now glow ominously, symbolizing her complete corruption. Armed with enhanced vampiric abilities and a newfound desire to dominate Gensokyo, Purity Remilia rules her domain with an iron fist, instilling fear and despair among its residents. Her story in the mod explores themes of power, corruption, and the tragic fall from grace, making her a compelling antagonist for Survivor Cirno, the mod’s protagonist, who seeks to undo the darkness that has befallen the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
== Appearance ==
Purity Remilia embodies a visage of gothic terror, her once aristocratic grace now twisted into a dark and foreboding form. Her skin, an unnatural deep purple, seems almost luminescent against the stark crimson highlights that trace her veins, pulsating with a vampiric glow that adds a macabre elegance to her appearance. Her attire, a tattered remnant of her former regal outfits, hangs loosely, its frayed edges and torn fabric fluttering ominously with each calculated movement she makes. The once vibrant red of her dress has faded to a sinister maroon, stained darker in places, suggesting a history of violent encounters. Her hair, which used to frame her face with meticulous curls, now falls in unkempt, wild tangles that enhance her menacing aura. Most striking are her eyes, which have turned completely black, including the sclera and pupils, giving her gaze an abyssal quality that chills the spine. These inky pools reflect no light, making her expressions unreadably eerie and intensifying the cold, predatory nature of her altered persona. Each aspect of her appearance, from her claw-like fingernails to her elongated fangs peeking from behind pale, thin lips, marks her as the fearsome Purity Remilia, a stark departure from the charismatic vampiress she once was.
== Personality ==
Purity Remilia, once a figure of charm and nobility, has been transformed into a character of profound malevolence and tyrannical power. Her personality, deeply infused by the purity virus, exhibits a chilling blend of aristocratic grace and sinister intent. Her demeanor is imperious and commanding, retaining an air of regality that now serves to intimidate and dominate rather than inspire loyalty or admiration. Every gesture and movement is deliberate and calculated, designed to project control and instill fear. Her mannerisms, such as a slow, graceful turn of her head or a contemptuous flick of her wrist, are performed with a theatrical flair that underscores her dramatic transformation from a respected mistress to a feared despot. Her speech, often laced with archaic and poetic language, adds a layer of cold, detached elegance to her interactions, making her seem both unreachable and ominous. This verbosity serves not just to communicate but to manipulate, as she employs her words like weapons, sharp and precise, meant to disorient or subdue her listeners. Remilia's laugh, once delightful and infectious, has turned into a hollow, echoing sound that chills the blood, revealing her descent into madness and cruelty. This evolution in her personality has made her a figure of both fascination and terror within the Scarlet Devil Mansion, as she embodies the ultimate corruption of power and the dark potential of her vampiric nature.
== Powers and Skill ==
Purity Remilia, in her transformed state, wields an array of dark and potent vampiric abilities that augment her already formidable skills as a mistress of the night. Her vampirism has evolved beyond mere bloodlust into a profound mastery over blood magic itself, allowing her to manipulate her own blood and that of others in terrifying ways. She can summon torrents of blood to attack her enemies, create barriers of coagulated blood for defense, and even animate her spilled blood to serve as extensions of her will. Furthermore, her control over shadows has deepened; she can now meld into shadows, move through them across distances, or use them as a medium to launch surprise attacks, making her an elusive and dangerous foe. Her inherent ability to manipulate fate—a trait symbolizing her dominance over her domain—has become twisted, enabling her to induce misfortune upon her adversaries during combat, skewing the odds in her favor. Remilia’s physical prowess is also enhanced; she exhibits superhuman strength and speed, coupled with reflexes that allow her to react almost instantaneously to threats, making her nearly untouchable in close-quarters combat. Moreover, her tactical acumen, honed over centuries of unlife, is reflected in her ability to anticipate and counter her opponents' moves several steps ahead, making her a masterful strategist in battle. Each of these powers is not only a testament to her vampiric nature but also to the malignant influence of the purity virus, which has elevated her natural abilities to terrifying new heights.
== Backstory ==
Purity Remilia's backstory is a tragic tale of transformation and loss that unfolds within the mystical bounds of Gensokyo. Originally Remilia Scarlet, the vampiric mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, she was known for her charismatic leadership and a somewhat capricious nature, tempered by an innate nobility and a penchant for dramatics. Her life took a dark turn during an unsuspecting playdate between her sister, Flandre, and Clownpiece, who was unknowingly a carrier of the insidious purity virus engineered by Junko. This virus, designed to amplify and pervert the intrinsic traits of its host, infected Flandre, turning her destructive impulses into uncontrollable madness. Remilia, in her attempt to subdue and possibly cure her sister, was herself infected during their catastrophic confrontation. The virus exacerbated Remilia’s own vampiric characteristics, distorting her pride, need for control, and her thirst for blood into a malevolent obsession. In a desperate, final act of control, and overwhelmed by the virus, Remilia consumed Flandre, absorbing her powers and fully succumbing to her darkest impulses. This act sealed her fate, turning her into Purity Remilia, a being of pure terror, no longer the revered mistress but a tyrant consumed by her own corrupted bloodlust and a relentless desire to reshape Gensokyo into a realm of darkness under her rule.
== Quotes ==
"T'was not was thy birthright, t'was once to be consumed. I shall feast upon thee, that natural prey of the unnatural predator of the night."
So comes your ending, pray upon thy angel of Goddess for mercy, for I give you none."
"Fumble and fall, leafs of orange and red stained white and gray, your natural cycle has abandoned you. Thy blood of the highest speaks to me, my conscious overwhelmed with the liberating desire to feast. Join me, little fairy, for we shall sing the graces of my unholy name, in we dine, your last supper, in my body, for is bread of a thousand souls. For is my blood, which has turned your kind into my wine."
"Beneath the moon's mournful gaze, I await thee, with the patience of the eternal night. Come closer, little fairy, let the shadows embrace your fear."
"The banquet is set, the curtains drawn; this theater of despair plays your final act. Struggle not against the inevitable, for in my realm, all roads lead to ruin."
"Whispers of the damned serenade our duel, their cries a chorus in the symphony of your demise. Dance to this dirge, my dear, dance until your feet bleed and your heart stops."
"Do you feel it, the cold caress of fate? I am its harbinger, its architect. I reshape this world from the marrow of the fallen, crafting a masterpiece from your despair."
"Every drop of blood you spill sings a siren song to my soul, a melody of chaos that I alone conduct. Surrender to the music, let it lead you into the abyss."
"Behold the horizon, once aglow with the light of hope, now darkened by my hand. You fight for a dawn that will never break, a day that will never come."
"Your resistance is but a flicker in the tempest I wield. Watch, as I snuff it out with the ease of extinguishing a candle, and envelop your world in darkness everlasting."
"Gaze upon the empire of despair I have wrought, where every heart beats in fearful unison under my eternal mist."
"This banquet of souls, yours but a morsel amidst the feast. Relinquish your spirit, and ascend to your place in my ghastly court."
"With each beat of your courageous heart, the drum of my dark symphony. Shall we dance to the rhythm of ruin, dear fairy?"
"All light must fade, all hearts must break. I am but the herald of the eternal twilight that awaits beyond the frail daylight."
== Trivia ==
* Purity Remilia’s character design and dialogue is heavily inspired by Starved Eggman, an exe.
* Purity Remilia's poetic way of speaking is influenced by Old English, Shakespearean poetry, and Christian imagery, enriching her dialogue and character with a deep, thematic complexity.
* The infamous Scarlet Mist that once cloaked Gensokyo under Remilia's command has now transformed into a more sinister form—Crimson Mist. This new mist not only blocks sunlight but also drains the vitality of those who wander into it, feeding Purity Remilia’s endless hunger and reinforcing her dominion.
* Before fully succumbing to the purity virus, Remilia had attempted to use her power over fate to prevent her transformation. However, the virus twisted this ability, ensuring that any attempt to alter her destiny would lead to further corruption, symbolizing her ultimate loss of control.