Leviathan

**Leviathan** (also known as Diatar Rapta Coma) is the current General of Anarchy introduced in Asphodel. (played by *Adrian*.)

## Biography

Even before becoming a General, Leviathan lived his life without rules. He ran away from home when he was 10, and quickly learned he had to be vicious and cunning if he wanted to survive to 16. So, for six years, he (along with some fellow runaways) roamed the streets of Hel, making do with shoplifting, trespassing/squatting, and the occasional mugging (almost always Sheolfolkian children of their age).

Despite his success in living without his parents' aid, however, the young Levi found himself disappointed with his "friends." He thought they were futile and weak-willed, looking up to him as a leader, and at many points in their friendship attempted to tell them off for going against their self-determined ideals. Because Diatar didn't want a family - friends, sure, that was fine. But family meant unspoken bonds, and unspoken bonds meant unspoken rules. So as the years went on, Levi began to resent his friends more and more.

It was no surprise to him, therefore, that he flourished in his naming ceremony (forced into it by several older Sheolfolk, of course) when he was presented with his oldest friend: one who repeatedly suggested that they were "brothers" of sorts, having come from similar backgrounds and even having grown up in the same neighborhood. After slaying his friend with ease, he quickly named himself Diatar and broke out of the arena, having grown tired of dusty-ass customs. From now on, he was his own man.

His years past 16 are largely uneventful. Despite wishing not to have any sort of leadership, several small groups found themselves latching onto Diatar's ideals. They, too, were becoming fed up with the war against the Elysians, and felt that all would be better off without any social or political infrastructure. A noble cause, perhaps, if they - and even Diatar himself - weren't essentially bloodthirsty pirates. If they had any motto, it would be "Take what you can, give nothing back." Selfishness wasn't seen as bad, but as a "virtue" in and of itself. It was natural to want, especially if it meant getting by, and even if it meant someone would be worse off. It's a very survival-of-the-fittest mindset.

Diatar's "followers" (often referring to themselves as Ravagers, though there was never an officially agreed-upon name) didn't see him as a leader, but as an idol, someone to model themselves after. He was an example and, quite honestly, an inspiring one at that. Though not numbering as many as other General-led groups, the Ravagers were nonetheless devoted to their dogma and to Diatar. Despite him not telling them what to do, they still seek to serve Diatar anyways. And, in a notable shift from his childhood, he lets them, because why not? They're not conscripted to him in any way and if that's really what they want, shoot, let them go for it.

The disappearance of Ahriman and Elodi only served to fuel Diatar's desire for a world without rule. Becoming the General of Anarchy doesn't change anything, according to him, and he even still wears his old name with pride. Though he doesn't see them as an army, Diatar nonetheless believes the Ravagers will help to further spread the idea of a world where everyone can equally fend for their fucking selves.

## Physical Appearance

Leviathan stands at an even 6 foot 5 inches, with a healthy muscular build. Despite his biologically attractive features, he prefers to keep himself intimidating. Levi enjoys body modifications and possesses arms and legs full of tattoos. His ears are pierced and almost always have gauges in them. In addition, in a style that diverges greatly from most Sheolfolk, Leviathan has chosen to "trim" his horns, keeping them short and stump-like. As a result, they're difficult to see, being hidden beneath his wavy hair.

## Personality

Leviathan's personality, like his morals, are impossible to measure. His attitude changes on a whim. One minute he’s cool, calm, collective, cucumber. The next he might be threatening to burn down the pub for serving his chicken wings a little too mild. Then he’ll be right back into his relaxed self. Or maybe he’s drunk-singing. Or crying in the corner. Or contemplating the nature of the world. Who fucking knows with him? Adrian sure doesn’t, and he's the one controlling him.

Levi doesn’t really concern himself with other people’s expectations, which is probably how he became the next General of Anarchy. His “personality” really boils down to a few values of his: 1) Order is impractical and useless, 2) Pretty much anything can be defined as a part of “order” and thus must be burned to the ground, and 3) That’s it. Ultimately, Levi despises rules, and the Homini, Elysians, and even his fellow Sheolfolk seem to cling to them like juvenile animals to their mother’s teat.

Levi's lack of prejudices lead him to be among the least discriminatory of all the Sheolfolk, perhaps even among the Elysians and Homini. To him, racial and cultural boundaries are just another fragment of rigidity and structure, suffocating and stifling all that could be possible. The true nature of all living things resides in chaos, and to him it’s best if we all return to our roots. That’s the only way to really “finish” this war. Because, after all, isn’t war just another form of order?

### *Strengths*

Levi doesn't feel restricted by much, if by anything at all. He sees himself not as "above the law," but outside of it - his sense of freedom is immutable and allows him to be fearless and daring, which has been how he was able to survive for so long. Amorality can do wonders for a person.

Despite his reluctance, Levi is a natural born leader. He managed to get an underground following of misfits to trace his footsteps without even trying. It's by no coincidence that he became a General.

Levi isn't a complete scatterbrain. He can be calculating and controlling, and knows how to get what he wants - even if it means using his looks. He's also excellent at picking and choosing his friends - he knows who to trust and who to leave in the dust.

### Weaknesses

Levi has a lot of inner turmoil. Living without rules (not even a daily routine), his life is ultimately guided by his immediate whims. At some point or another, it's going to break him. He's already slowly losing his mind, because though he still holds his beliefs tightly, there's something nagging at him at the back of his mind. Something telling him he's going to eventually fail.

Though he may not see it, a lack of family and pure camaraderie - even someone he can hold a long-term relationship with - is slowly getting to him. Despite his great strides, Levi is still slow to learn how self-destructive the path of Anarchy can be.

## Abilities and Skills

Leviathan has become a skilled seafarer, having lived out on the open ocean for quite some time. There's no vessel he can't command - or commandeer for that matter.

Hand-to-hand combat is probably one of Levi's biggest strengths. Anything, to him, can be used as an effective instrument of death.

## Relationships

Leviathan's current "partner" is a 24-year-old recruit named Shayel, an Elysian-Homini half-blood trying to follow the path of Anarchy.

## Weapons

Leviathan currently uses a silver broadsword, though he's more quick to use his fists.