Mohel Skinberg

Mohel Skinberg Jr. is the overarching antagonist of The Asylum, being the former psychiatrist and founder of BellStone Asylum that would be resurrected years later by an unknown source, where he would exact his plan to take over the world and become a god. 
He is the leader of a cult which he has been building since he was a human, his cult is also connected to The Nether. The members of this cult worship him and refer to him as 'The Messiah', believing that he will bring them great glory once he has taken over the world and gained enough power. 
== History ==
Mohel, according to the BellStone Asylum history book, was once an archaeologist that was inspired by his father to study ancient ornaments before he ended up changing his career path to focus on psychology, where he would found BellStone Asylum in 1935 when he was 70 years old. His motivation for doing this was apparently to keep the rest of civilisation safe from the dangerously ill, apparently also being inspired by his father to do this. The Asylum was opened with the help of an unnamed co-executive producer who acted as some form of assistant or overseer to Mohel and the asylum itself.
At first, Mohels initial intention was to discipline and seemingly punish the criminals that were sent to his asylum but overtime he thought that he could try and find a way to save them. He almost gave up until Samuel Attias, his own grandson, became a patient at the asylum. Mohel would use this as an opportunity to act as a psychiatrist and help his grandson with his mental problems as best as he could. However his intentions would change once again as it seemed his own mental health began to deteriorate as he surrounded himself with more insanity. He began manipulating patients, including Samuel, drugging them with various medications and creating a cult inside the asylum walls where they would worship him as a god.
His asylum was the put under investigation after the situation inside had gotten out. The co-executive producer visited him and demanded an explanation, reprimanding him for what he was being accused of and putting the asylum out of business. Mohel snapped and murdered the producer by throwing a gold statue into his face.
Afterwards, he disappeared from the public view until he was found dead after pulling out his own eyes. His story became a legend among the nearby townspeople. He died at 80 years old.
== The Asylum ==
=== Episode 1: The Madness Begins ===
A ball of energy makes its way into the grave of Mohel, a large flash of green light occurs and the skeletal hand of Mohel himself rises from the ground. He then thanks the 'father' who was responsible for resurrecting him and giving him new power, stating that he will build a new world. Skin and flesh then forms over his skeletal body and creates the current form seen through out the series. We then see a brief look at what he looked like when he was alive as the title sequence plays out.
=== Episode 2: Skullman's Creed ===
==== (Part 1) ====
After Zhang Wei berates Gumdrop for letting DeadSkullable escape with Jade and Chef Joseph, Mohel enters and mutters out for his son, referring to Zhang as his disciple. Zhang looks towards him and Mohel stares back in silence.
==== (Part 2) ====
Mohel's backstory is explained by Reuben. He goes through Mohel founding the asylum all the way to his grizzly death.
=== Episode 3: Voodoo Luck ===
==== (Part 1) ====
A flashback is shown of Mohel treating Samuel Attias when he was a patient at BellStone. He asks Samuel how he's been feeling and about his experiences talking with Salad Fingers and Samuel expresses interest in removing Salad Fingers from his head. Mohel says he will do whatever he can to help and that they have medication that could help. He also speaks affectionately, saying that he won't leave Samuela behind and that he will guide Samuel into the light. Possibly indoctrinating him into his cult.
Later on, after the flashback, Mohel meets with Zhang Wei as the Plague Doctor and he is growing impatient, wanting DeadSkullables blood as soon as possible. Zhang Wei informs Mohel that they cannot get DeadSkullables blood to him and that they need more time. Mohel then asks to see Jade but Zhang Wei informs him that she has escaped, this enrages Mohel who berates Zhang Wei and orders him to bring Jade back and kill Chef Joseph, saying that if he doesn't then he will send Zhang Wei to Hell. Zhang Wei promises to have Jade and DeadSkullables blood to him soon.
=== Episode 5: Solemn Hours ===
==== (Part 1) ====
Mohel asks to see Samuel in the church. Samuel arrives and it is revealed that Mohel is Samuel's grandfather, and Mohel says that he only called him here to see his grandson.
Mohel analyses Samuel and states that he's resided in the asylum for years, continuing to kill and live the life of an immortal being. He asks if Salad Fingers has given him anything and Samuel states that Salad Fingers has given him cookies and survival.
Mohel points out that Samuel wears a mask and a soiled uniform that no longer looks like his grandson, he then proceeds to use his telekinesis to take of Samuels mask so that he can see his true face. Mohel tells Samuel that if thy work together, then Samuel can have whatever he wants. Samuel thinks about it and is about to ask for some kind of power or essence, but Mohel denies him this, much to his dismay. Mohel explains that he cannot have that and then tells him to leave.
Samuel becomes angry and rips off his Cookie Monster uniform before charging towards Mohel who uses his power to stop Samuel in his tracks and extract his soul from his body, he then tells Samuel to never disobey him again before dropping him. Samuel asks why Mohel summoned him here in the first place and Mohel explains that he wants Samuel to carry on the family legacy.
Mohel asks if Samuel will serve him and Samuel states that he will always serve him.
== Powers & abilities ==
* Immortality
== Trivia ==
* The original design for Mohel seen in the first few episodes depict him without a nose. This may have originally been a stylistic choice, however it was later changed in the remakes and subsequent episodes.
* His biography page in the BellStone Asylum History Book has the exact same information as his father Mohel Skinberg Sr. in the remake of Episode 1. This was likely an oversight.
Category:Asylum Characters
Category:Antagonists