FHTNG

**Voice Actor** | Keith Ferguson

**FHTNG TH§ ¿NSP§KBL?**, also known as **FHTNG** and **Fred**, is the demonic entity that resides in the Unicornomicon. He formed a pact with Oleander in her quest to save Fœnum, though his true motives remain unknown.

## Appearance

When freed from the Unicornomicon, FHTNG takes the form of a skull atop a mass of black energy. His skull has four draconic horns, diamond-shaped glowing pink hole and four red eyes. The energy can form tentacles or claws to use in a battle.

## Story

### Book of Lore

At an unknown point in time, 13 seasons before the incursion of predators, Oleander acquired the Unicornomicon to learn Dark Magic, which she believes can be weaponized for good purposes. As the source of the book's power, FHTNG allowed Oleander to study the spells within, but neglected to tell her of the consequences of reading too much, causing her coat to darken and the Order of the Horn to shun her. Before Oleander burned the book, the demon convinced her to keep it and suggested she continue studying it, for she would be the one to save the world.

### Story Mode

During the Oleander boss fight in Chapter 1, Fred will appear and try to punch the player by casting an arm from side of the screen. The player can use his arms to climb up and reach Oleander. If the player gets defeated in the third phase of boss battle, Oleander will proceed to copy monolith's enscriptions, while Fred will loot Arizona's bag. He will comment on some of the items the player has collected throughout the entire playthrough, but will only take a Longma Ball, if the player has one in their possession, after which both him and Oleander leave the temple.

If the player knocks Oleander out during the third phase, FHTNG will walk up and send Arizona into the black void. He will tell that she's ruining his plans, which he's worked far longer than Arizona has lived for, after which Fred will knock her out of the way. After Oleander gains consciousness, the same cutscene of looting the bag will happen.

If player has Tinfoil cap item, Fred will mention it smells like hibiscus and will tease Oleander by asking if she wants to keep it, mentioning the "same perfume as that doe you like".

## Trivia

* His name reads as "Fighting The Unspeakable".
* Fred has a tongue, but only visible when he yells.
* It's implied that summoning Fred hurts Oleander.
* It's not known how long FHTNG can stay out of the Unicornomicon.
* Fred likes Paprika, and might even understand her.
* Fred's lines "Phenomenal cosmic power!" and "...itty-bitty living space" are a reference to the Genie's quotes from *Aladdin*.
* One of the arcade bot names read as "Cashleander OTP (SHUT UP FRED)", implying Fred likes to shiptease Oleander with Cashmere.
* Him and Oleander share a love for doughnuts. Fred's favorite flavor is blueberry glazed earl grey & rose, baked, and maple bacon, triple deep fried.
* His dark energy "body" is transparent, making this and predators the only instances of alpha color on the in-fight screen.
* Most likely Fred doesn't show his true power and potential during battles, making Oleander think she's doing most of the job.
	+ This can be to lull the vigilance, since it's implied he's got some other plans, and it might not involve saving Fœnum.
	+ Fred, potentially to not hurt Oleander's ego, will tell she's beaten up Arizona, even though Oleander clearly was knocked out in the fight.