Molech

**Molech** is the General of Despair, introduced in Asphodel. *(Played by Fix-it)*

## **Biography**

Two Despair parents brought Molech into the world.

Also, before we move on, birth names are for cowards. Die mad about it.

Their mother, a prostitute, gave away her body for free to tunnel herself deeper. She had multiple children — all of them were dying, ‘cuz we don’t play around here in the Trauma Department — and a dead brother (like I just said) to blame for her spiral. She was powerful, Despair-wise, quite bass-boosted if I do say so myself, but Despair was just too much for someone as simple-minded as she. She stabbed herself over her brother’s grave and didn’t even die a legend. Molech was there to watch it happen only a few days after the death of their siblings. They buried all of them immediately. Mourning? Nah. We don’t want closure, here.

Meanwhile, their father only really existed liminally in Molech’s life. When shit was bad, their dad phased into the picture and made things worse, and then disappeared again. What’d he disappear to do? Who cares! There is not much more to be said about Molech’s father. He became a follower of Despair too and then, wait for it… he died!

The rest of their early days were bleak and boring in comparison. They lived on, at first in spite, eventually because killing themself was just too much work. Molech was naturally drawn to isolation and their own mind, sure, but even more drawn to the person they saw themselves becoming. What would more trauma do? Would they become evil? They were distant and cold — this intrigued them. Molech wanted to see more.

The rest is unimportant.

## **Personality**

Molech is hollow — a walking (actually more of a limping) corpse with some flair. They are apathetic and uncaring and they’re a true vessel of Despair. Catch them pushing themself further than most would even dare; for freedom, change, and excitement. And for despair’s sake, They prefer to be left alone to their thoughts and their brain, ‘cuz therapy is for bitches. It doesn’t need to be said, but they struggle with forming relationships and making friends. Molech pushes people away for the funsies and has a grand total of zero friends. Is Molech smart? No. But, they are not a “horrible” person; they don’t get off to torture and shit, most of their Badness comes from internal struggles. So maybe cut them some slack. Or don’t. I mean, they’d probably prefer the latter.

### **Strengths**

Molech, of course, has all the strengths of a General. Despair is a powerful Vice and Molech knows how to use all of their abilities incredibly well. They are seen as basically a deity in the Despair sect, giving them more political power than they really know what to do with. Also, like, they’re super #relatable and kind of fun to be around for comedic purposes.

### **Weaknesses**

They actively seek out any possible way to dig themselves deeper into their Vice. They don’t do things that are smart; they do things for the Vine. They’re unmotivated and apathetic with a hint of humor spiced in, but most of the time they’re plain just hard to talk to and honestly, very disturbing. The indifference you’ll find in this Molech is frankly astounding, but, like, whatever.

## **Abilities and Skills**

### *Primary Abilities*

* **The Shadow** (The ability to create shadows and darkness that can drown out light. Responds only to mood.)
* **Bloody Mary** (The ability to cut open skin by drawing a finger across a target's skin, but cuts own skin likewise.)
* **Just a Flesh Wound** (As the user sustains greater physical damage, abilities become empowered -- but also have the potential to damage the user further when used.)

### *Presence Effects*

* ♫ **I Can See Clearly Now That I've Dropped My Ex-pec-ta-tions** ♫ (Induces a strange sense of clarity and holistic awareness about life.)
* **I Have Crippling Depression** (Creates loss of vitality, brain fog, confusion, hopelessness, demoralization.)
* **Floating** (Prompts dissociation, derealization, depersonalization.)

## **Relationships**

* **Z** is Molech's bonded. They don't really care much for her. This indifference is sort of a safety for Z, though, because while Molech killed their last bonded, they only did so because of the relationship the two had -- knowing it would drive Molech deeper. They wouldn't care if Z died so what's the point?

## **Weapon**

They have a walking cane (built for back pain) that unsheathes into two swords.

## **Trivia**

* Secretly wants Elodi’s ass
* Epic Fails Fortnite Compilation #551 SHEOLFOLK EDITION
* Molech's human FC is Tina Tamashiro.
* Molech's color palette is inspired by Homestuck, created by Andrew Hussie.