Calliope

"*Story, huh? It was a dark, stormy night... Nah, scratch that. That's too cliche. Oh, I know! I was born a sweet, loving demon. So much potential. I'm sure many of my teachers would've been able to give you their stories of when I first started. But then... A few too many demons had to go out and break my heart. I grew colder. More vain. More insecure... Pfft! Hahahaha! Naaaah, I'm a greedy bitch with a million sucks and simps under my heel! (Calliope rubs her fingers together) I can be mean if I have all the green!*"
— Calliope.

**Calliope** is a recurring antagonist in *Hazbin Hotel: Journey to the Light*.

She is the secondary antagonist of Blitzø and Fizzarolli's storyline.

She is a narcissistic clown demon and a famous pop star in the Greed Ring. She holds a distinguished position as a key member of Mammon's exclusive inner circle, sharing this privilege with her destructive boyfriend, Larson, and the mischievous Tingles, occasionally joined by Wally Wackford. Before her days as a pop sensation, Calliope showcased her talents as a performer at the vibrant Loo Loo Land. In the present day, she assumes the role of one of the managers overseeing the operations of the Mint City Casino, a prestigious establishment within the Greed Ring. Calliope also dabbles in the creation of a line of deceptive beauty products, perpetuating fraudulent claims and questionable promises.

## Biography

### Events of *Hazbin Hotel: Journey to the Light*

#### Season 5

In "Back in Business," Calliope, Larson, and Tingles make a triumphant return to the Mint City Casino following a Hell-wide tour. While the rambunctious Larson and Tingles order drinks from Wally Wackford, Calliope orders a nearby imp to give her a hand mirror. After being handed her requested mirror, Calliope meticulously applies her makeup, telling the imp to lose a few pounds at the threat of firing them.

In "When We Do Wrong, No One Forgets," Calliope, Larson, and Tingle successfully takes Charlie's Angels from Crimson's gang and present them to Mammon, who had been searching for them since Lucifer had alerted him to their presence. At first, she and the boys revel in the sadistic spectacle of Mammon's interrogation. However, their amusement takes a swift turn to terror when Giulia reveals that Fizzarolli is still alive following Calliope and the boys' attempts to kill him. Mammon's anger is then directed at Calliope and her companions, resulting in a comically exaggerated thrashing.

After the children manage to escape with Ebony's help, Mammon orders the trio to eliminate Fizzarolli, disregarding their warnings about the imp's protection under Asmodeus. Mammon threatens them with a gruesome fate of being submerged in molten gold and added to his collection of golden statues should they fail to carry out the assassination. He subsequently sends them on their perilous mission.

In "The Clock is Ticking," Mammon attempts to personally persuade Fizzarolli to rejoin him. When Asmodeus intervenes, Mammon departs and summons Calliope, Larson, and Tingles, tasking them with the mission to retrieve Fizzarolli to ensure the continuance of his profits from the imp's debts. When Mammon's underlings seek guidance on how to proceed, a frustrated Mammon sarcastically suggests that they find and reattach Fizzarolli's scattered limbs, thus plunging him back into debt. Larson humorously takes this bizarre advice seriously, leading to a plan to kidnap Fizzarolli with the intention of reassembling his severed limbs and triggering a relapse into debt.

In a hilariously absurd scene, the trio finds themselves in a dimly lit warehouse, creating a makeshift murder board to track down Fizzarolli's missing limbs. Calliope questions the need to collect all of Fizzarolli's limbs, but Larson astutely explains that the more limbs they recover, the more Fizzarolli will owe Mammon. Tingles excitedly mentions possessing Fizzarolli's right arm, with a suggestive undertone. Calliope reveals she has Fizzarolli's left leg, which she occasionally uses for dance practice, leaving only his left arm and right leg to be located. Embarrassingly, Larson admits to selling Fizzarolli's right arm to an amputee, a revelation met with Calliope's angry reaction. After stealing the arm back from the amputee, the greedy trio head to the overflowing Greed Ring landfill. The trio makes haste, with Tingles using a large balloon produced from his fingertips to ascend into the air, carrying Larson and Calliope along with him.

In a mid-credits scene, Larson, Calliope, and Tingles find themselves suspended in the air, floating slowly and aimlessly. Calliope urges Tingles to steer towards the landfill, but Tingles humorously explains their lack of control, relying on the unpredictable whims of the wind to guide them. After a long, awkward pause, Larson asks how they are going to get down, which is met with silence.

## Personality

To the public eye, Calliope presents herself as an edgy and unconventional pop sensation who proudly showcases her beauty and seeks to connect with her devoted fans. However, behind this facade lies a character riddled with avarice, sadism, recklessness, and an overwhelming self-centeredness, essentially embodying the quintessential "not very nice person." In comparison to her colleagues Larson and Tingles, she stands out as the most astute and composed member of Mammon's henchmen, though she occasionally indulges in her own brand of zaniness and frequently becomes the target of slapstick humor when her boss loses his temper. Calliope unabashedly declares herself a "girlboss" who prioritizes her duties and maintains a no-nonsense approach when dealing with her coworkers' perpetual silliness. Her most defining trait revolves around her exorbitant vanity and an obsession with her physical appearance, leading her to look down upon individuals she deems aesthetically lacking.

Calliope is depicted as being rather cold and commanding towards Tingles and even her apparent boyfriend, Larson. She makes herself out to be the leader of the trio, considering them to be nothing more than her lackeys, and is quick to pin the blame on either of them whenever they fail an assignment and must report back to Mammon.

Her intense aversion towards individuals she deems "unattractive" has driven her to make morally questionable choices that border on sociopathic behavior. One alarming example is her creation of beauty products deliberately designed to disfigure, melt, or deform other demons' faces. Astonishingly, her company portrays these horrifying outcomes as mere side effects of the product, shamelessly encouraging customers to purchase more of Calliope's merchandise to rectify the damage. In a disturbing parallel to her associates, she exhibits a cruel streak and relishes in tormenting her colleagues, showing no reservations when it comes to insulting her own fanbase covertly. Behind closed doors, she disparages her supporters as "ugly cocksuckers" while simultaneously promoting her beauty products.

## Appearance

Calliope cuts a striking figure in the demon realm, standing tall with a skeletal frame that mirrors the graceful silhouette of a ballerina. Her appearance is nothing short of mesmerizing, featuring sharp claws adorned with long, crimson fingernails that exude an aura of danger. Her attire is a whimsical yet eerie pale green ensemble, reminiscent of a clown or jester's costume. This eccentric outfit comprises a pale-yellow ruffled collar, a vibrant green jester hat speckled with pale yellow dots, and matching pale-yellow ruffles adorning her wrists and ankles. Completing her enigmatic look is her clown makeup, which includes a bold red upside-down cross boldly displayed on her forehead, adding a touch of mystique to her already captivating presence.

## Powers and Abilities

### Unique Powers

* **Toon Force**: As a clown demon, Calliope has cartoonish durability and can survive ungodly amounts of punishment such as being set on fire, violently strangled, or being flattened by cars and anvils.

### Abilities

* **Dancer**: Calliope is an acrobatic and skilled ballerina dancer.
* **Musical Talents**: Calliope can play xylophone and is an experienced singer capable of shattering glass with her voice.

## Relationships

### Allies

#### Larson

Larson is Calliope's boyfriend. Calliope typically exhibits a dismissive attitude towards Larson, despite his persistent efforts to win her over. She regards him as little more than a subservient lackey and a loyal enforcer, using him as an instrument to carry out her bidding. Frequently, she finds herself in the unenviable position of having to rein in his wild and destructive tendencies, as his chaotic and impulsive nature contrasts sharply with her own more composed and intelligent demeanor. Their dynamic often sees her playing the role of the rational and controlling force, attempting to temper his unruly and reckless behavior.

## Quotes

### Season 4

"*Here ya go! Buy my 'Wrinkle-B-Gone' and you'll look as gorgeous as me one day! (under her breath as the audience roars with cheering) No chance in Heaven, you ugly cocksuckers...*"
— Calliope advertising her beauty products during a concert.

"***Tingles**: (while assaulting Fizzarolli with Larson) You- Youz seriously thought youz could ask the b- boss - THE K- K- KING OF GREED - for a raise, and get away with it?!
**Calliope**: (laughs) Oh, Fizzy, you always weren't **all** there, but we didn't take you for a fucking moron!
**Larson**: Look at 'im squirm! (giggles manically)
**Fizzarolli**: (growls painfully) EAT SHIT, YOU FUCKERS!!! (he manages to kick Larson in the snout, knocking a set of chatter teeth out of his jaws)
**Larson**: Ooh-hoo-hoo... (he wipes blood from his mouth) We got ourselves a fighter! (he shares a look with Tingles and Calliope as Tingles restraints Fizzarolli to the ground) Are youz guys thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?
**Calliope**: (Tingles nods excitedly as she sighs) Fine. Just don't get any imp blood on me. I have a shoot tomorrow.
**Larson**: (to Tingles) You heard da lad! Four-point 'em, Tingles! (he pulls out a saw as Tingles uses his robotic limbs to pin Fizzarolli to the ground, spreading his of his limbs out) You've been the most beloved worker here for years, but no one will love you when ya can't dance anymore!
**Fizzarolli**: NO! Guys, please! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! Listen, I gave everything for Mammon! You know I did! Do- Do you remember... When he chose me from that crowd?
**Calliope**: Awww, you were so small, starry-eyed and... Stupid back then. That was a cute memory and all, but sorry, Fizz, orders are orders!
**Fizzarolli**: NO, PLEASE, I'M SORRY!
**Larson**: Did someone call the wambulance?! (he and the others laugh wildly) Go ahead, cry, plead, beg. It ain't gonna do ya no good!*"
— Tingles, Calliope, and Larson while assaulting and torturing Fizzarolli on Mammon orders, and moments before dismembering him.

"***Calliope**: Tell me, boys: How did this dumbass think imps were capable of anything when he can't even do the Fizza-roll-i?
**Tingles**: I dunno. M- Maybe he's retarded or s- something. (he, Calliope, and Larson all laugh as Blitzø twitches in pain on the ground)
**Larson**: (he pours a pack of Madcap Vodka on Blitzø) Yer lucky yer fun ta laugh at, or Mammon would have sent ya to the Imp Recyclin' Plant.
**Tingles**: Face it, Blitzo! Imps can't accomplish shit in Hell! Never have never will! (laughs) A-a-a-awww, what's wrong, Blitzo-o? Isn't this what you a- a- always wanted? Working with the big dogs?
**Calliope**: (she spits on Blitzø) Welcome to Loo Loo Land, you fucking ugly, pathetic imp! (chortles as she walks away)
**Larson**: Yeah! You- You... Uh... Stupid fuckin' imp!*"
— Mammon's Posse bullying Blitzø after he injured himself trying to do Fizzarolli's signature dance move.

### Season 5

"*Ugh, about damn time! Can one of you lazy shitheads bring me a mirror?! (a female imp gives Calliope a hand mirror) About time. Lose 10 pounds or you're fired.*"
— Calliope after returning from a tour.

## Trivia

* She is named after the instrument of the same name.
* Her theme song would be "Drama Queen" by Meghan Trainor.
* Considering Calliope appeared to be an adult when Blitzø and Fizzarolli were still pre-teens and looked no younger than she did in the present, she could be in her 40s, 50s, or possibly 60s in the present.