Dionysus

**Dionysus** (*/daɪəˈnaɪsəs/*), also known as the **Morrighan**, **Beelzebub**, and **Loki** in human cultures, is the Prince of Chaos and Conflict. Although he embodies disorder and disarray, Dionysus is also associated with change and rebirth, and is often seen by his worshippers as a symbol of redemption. Like all demonic royalty, Dionysus bears the affliction of lycanthropy; however, due to his discordant nature, as well as his own internal turmoil, he cannot control his condition.

Dionysus is featured in a number of angelic scriptures, such as To Drown In Wine, A Mortal’s Representative, and Prince of the Earth. Collectively, these are known as the *Documentations of the Great Beyond*.

Born: 13th Aeon

Ethnicity: Demon

Position: Third Prince

Spouse (to be): Marana Ul Mawt, the Gatekeeper

He is, like all demonic royalty, bearer of the affliction lycanthropy. Due to his affinity with change and discord, as well as his own inner conflict, he can't control his condition and over time it has resulted in sporadic, often inconvenient, changes. He is associated with the moon, like his partner, The Gatekeeper, however, his relationship with the moon is very different. Rather than the moon being a symbol for his eternal presence watching over Earth just as the Gatekeeper's is, it is more of an unbalanced relationship. Dionysus is often portrayed in a state of tragedy, many paintings show him mid-transformation begging for the moon's mercy. Many have interpreted this as a depiction of the Gatekeeper's wrath and frustration for her conflicted lover.

Relationship with the Gatekeeper:

His relationship with the Gatekeeper started in the 29th Aeon when both met during the Gatekeeper's stay at the Lord Shaitan's Keep at the beginning of her journey to escort a mortal back to Earth. They fostered a strong friendship which teetered on the edge of romance but unfortunately, the affair got cut short when the Gatekeeper had to leave due to the Keep no longer being safe for her and the kiwi (the mortal that needed escorting). However, the relationship continued once she found out that he was trapped on Earth and decided to help him. Dionysus, despite always getting knee-deep in shit, is eternally grateful for his patient wife.

Biography:

Dionysus was born during the 13th Aeon, 3 days after the final battle between the Angels and Demons. He was found as a baby by the Lord Shaitan on the battlefield and seems to be the only Angel to have either been born without wings or to have fallen without sinning. He was then raised in the Keep, he knew nothing of worlds beyond the small hunting grounds that surrounded the Shaitan's castle. Dionysus was reared by the Tribunal (Sabaid, Malōhi and the Shaitan) and was the youngest demon to take the blood oath, only being 5 Aeons of age. Some people have argued that he technically didn't have a say in becoming a werewolf since he took the oath at an age where he wouldn't have been able to think through choices but he didn't seem to feel ashamed of his lycanthropy until his teenage years. During the time of the Gatekeeper's arrival at the Keep, Dionysus's lycanthropy started becoming unstable. A famous incident happened in the library where the Gatekeeper, the Messenger and the Scribe, were entrapped in the room with a shifting Dionysus. They would have been dead if it weren't for Malōhi's intervention. When Dionysus was 15 Aeons old, he signed himself off to the High Council of Angels as an Instrument-class assassin, who promised him insight into Heaven and a pair of wings in exchange for a mortal soul and the Gatekeeper's wings. This was a difficult time for Dionysus. He took the mantle and murdered the Fourth Prince and almost killed the Gatekeeper. He couldn't bring himself to do the job, doubts started from day one on the job but he soon regretted being under the orders of the High Council once he realised he would be killing his dear friend and his potential love. He fell more into the downward spiral of guilt once he took the Gatekeeper's fertility during one of their fights. He was banished to Earth at the Second Chance, the portal to the Mortal Realm, when the Gatekeeper kicked him into it. Once on Earth, he was trapped by a group of humans and used as a bioweapon but managed to break free by using the Gatekeeper's guidance to return home.

Lycanthropy:

Dionysus's lycanthropy grew unstable once he started to dislike himself. The theory is that his own inner conflict awoke something within him that interfered with the way the disease interacted with his soul. He is the only documented lycanthrope that doesn't exclusively change under the influence of the moon or intense emotion, his changes do sometimes come about sporadically. His beast form is also unique as it is the only one to have a white coat and the ability to camouflage.

Instrument 3:

Dionysus sold his services to the High Council to become the third and only successful Instrument. He was an Instrument for only a year but proved great use to the Archangels. There is no confirmed number of how many contracts he was set but he had definitely killed a lot of rivals. His career as the Instrument did come to an end once he received the contract to kill the Gatekeeper.