Profile VAIN

 PROFILE

"Cry and holler as much as you like! God cannot hear you and if he could, he wouldn't even lift a finger to save you. All that awaits you is eternal torment!" - VAIN

Artwork by Anne_Luc

Name: VAIN (formally Priscilla Osman)

Alias: The Witch of Torment

Age: 527

Country: England

Race: Human

Category: Witch

Height: 5'9

Weight: 137 Pounds

Hair Color: Light Lavender (formally blonde)

Eye Color: Lavender (formally brown)

Skin Color: Grayish purple (formally sandy)

Powers: VAIN possesses several otherwordly abilities as a Witch

- Drift: Allows VAIN to pop in and out of existence

- Shadow: VAIN is able to manipulate her own shadow as well as her target’s

- Fear: VAIN can foresee the fear of individuals and use their very fears against them

- Hallucination: Paired with her abilities to see fear, VAIN can create hallucinations that feel too real for her target(s) to withstand 

- Curse: VAIN can curse her target(s) and depending on that target's level of sin, the effect of the curse increases 

- Wrath: VAIN's offensive ability allows her to strike her targets with dark purple colored flames. VAIN's flames are much darker compared to Nevin's purple flames

- Soul Thief: VAIN steals the life-force of her victims and uses it to empower herself, which includes longevity 

- Donne: A cursed doll that once belonged to a girl that VAIN cared for but upon the girl's death, VAIN took the doll and corrupted it with her hatred. The Doll, although possessing an adorable presence, is actually imbued with the darkness of VAIN's powers

Likes: Silence, rainy days, causing torment, borscht, nighttime

Dislikes: God, nuns, children, Okubi Dreamtime, birds excluding ravens, the past

Allies: NONE, but does have an acquaintance with Gennifer Blix and Koga Yukimaru 

BACKSTORY 

Known as The Witch of Torment named VAIN, formally known as Priscilla Osman, VAIN was once a devout servant of God for she was a nun who ran an orphanage alongside her fellow nuns, Sister Maria and Sister Amy. Growing up despite living in a world of magic, demons, dragons, and other such anomalies, Priscilla believed in the good of mankind. For outside of fairies, beasterians, orcs, and goblins, humans were created in God's image and inhabited the world to help it prosper despite ending up falling from His grace due to their own selfish desires. Regardless, Priscilla loved all living things and devoted herself to serving God, and helping those she could since her childhood and all the way to adulthood when she became a nun. Priscilla wounded up running an orphanage in England with the help of her fellow nuns, Sister Maria and Sister Amy. Together the three women worked tirelessly to care for and educate all the orphaned children who came into their care.

Over the years, while being mindful of the dangers within their world, Priscilla and her fellow nuns continued devoting their time and energy to caring for the children who were not yet adopted. Priscilla and her sisters also aided those within their community. Everything seemed to be going smoothly and Priscilla was extremely thankful to God that He had given her life so much purpose. Never did she imagine that she would be bestowed with the divine purpose of helping those in need of grace. However, everything changed when a Cambion (half-demon, half-human) girl named Charlie ended up in their care. Despite Charlie being half-demon, Priscilla treated the girl no different than the other children living in the orphanage. 

Unfortunately, Sister Amy and Sister Maria did not share Priscilla's tenderness towards the half-demon. Nor did many of the children within the orphanage because many of them had become orphans due to their parents or guardians being eaten by demons. The children often attempted to unleash their anguish upon the young Cambion, but Priscilla came to Charlie's rescue every time. Priscilla’s unfaltering kindness towards her caused Charlie to view Priscilla as a mother figure. She even asked the nun for permission to use her surname, Osman, for herself. Priscilla happily agreed and thus, Charlie became Charlie Osman. Despite the length of time Charlie remained in the orphanage, neither Amy nor Maria ever allowed themselves to warm up to the child; viewing her as a monster that didn't belong among the human children.

While Priscilla was present in the orphanage, Charlie did not fear being bullied. One day while out running small errands. Priscilla came across a half-cat half-dog stuffed animal named "Donnie" and it immediately made her think of Charlie. Priscilla bought the doll and give it to Charlie, which the young girl promised to cherish forever. Sometime later, a small orphanage in Scotland reached out to Priscilla's orphanage in need of help. Priscilla told the orphanage that she would travel there to help and leave Sister Maria and Sister Amy to take care of things in her absence. Priscilla told Charlie that she would be away for about two weeks and promised, when she returned, she’d bake a cheesecake just for Charlie to enjoy if she behaved in her absence. Priscilla also had a long talk with her fellow sisters about properly running things while she was away. Both Maria and Amy promised to do right by the orphanage and all the children. Unfortunately, neither woman intended to treat Charlie right during Priscilla's absence, which would prove to be a fatal mistake in the near future. 

Believing the words of her sisters, Priscilla journeyed to Scotland. During Priscilla's absence, the kids had no one standing in their way to stop their tormenting of Charlie. Neither Amy nor Maria lifted a finger to stop the bullying. Charlie tried to be a strong girl for Priscilla while she was away, knowing that when Priscilla returned that she could tell her mother figure about the horrible treatment she’d endured. Unexpectedly, each time the kids picked on Charlie, the demonic side of her began to emerge and grow stronger.

Returning to England a few days earlier than expected, bags in hand, Priscilla made her way towards the orphanage, believing that all would be in order. As she moved closer,  Priscilla felt an unshakable sense of dread. Trying her best to ignore the ominous thoughts haunting her mind, Priscilla hurried towards the orphanage with each step feeling heavier than the last. Upon arriving at the doorstep, Priscilla sensed something had gone terribly wrong. She even saw what appeared to be dried blood underneath the door. Bracing herself for the worse, Priscilla opened the door and stepped inside. Sheer horror overtook her soul upon seeing the dead bodies of all the children, minus Charlie. She walked deeper into the orphanage, searching for Maria, Amy, and Charlie.

Priscilla was petrified when she saw the decimated bodies of Amy and Maria leading towards Charlie's bedroom. She embraced herself as she slowly walked towards Charlie's bedroom and opened the door. Sitting on the bed, looking demonic, with her stuffed animal Donnie in hand, Charlie wrathfully said to Priscilla "I thought you loved me. How could you leave me behind with these monsters?! I HATE YOU, PRISCILLA!" Priscilla attempted to plead with Charlie, but the girl was too far gone. Charlie then leaped off of her bed and attempted to devour Priscilla. Instinctively, Priscilla dodged the girl and immediately unleashed a holy beam attack to the young Cambion’s heart, killing her.

Realizing what she’d done, Priscilla hurried over to Charlie and held the deceased girl in her arms. Tears fell from her eyes as she apologized to Charlie for everything. For the first time in her life, Priscilla felt absolute hatred in her heart. In that very moment, Priscilla cursed God and denounce Him, viewing her God as a traitor for allowing such a tragedy to happen despite all her years of service and dedication to him. All of her prayers and good deeds were in vain! 

Abandoning her life as a nun, Priscilla, carrying the deceased Charlie in her arms, grabbed the girl's stuffed animal off her bed. Gradually, Priscilla's hair, skin, and eyes began changing from a once very human and kind looking woman into something twisted and dark. Her golden blonde hair turned a light lavender, her eyes changed from brown to lavender, and her skin from a soft sandy color to a demented purplish-gray shade. The woman known as Priscilla Osman was no more. Now there was only VAIN! 

Using her newfound dark powers, VAIN burned the church to nothingness; for her only concern was giving Charlie a proper burial. Forsaking her devout ways, VAIN became a witch that would prey upon the inhabitants of England for many years to come. VAIN, with Donnie in her possession, uses her dark powers to torment individuals, particularly those roaming the London streets along during the night hours, before ultimately ending their lives. No longer a woman of kindness and serenity. VAIN exists only to cause suffering; for all of man deserves nothing but endless torment.

TRIVIA

1. VAIN is yet another AI Adopt that I transformed into a unique character for my FORBIDDEN series

2. VAIN is the first villainess I created in the year of 2025

3. VAIN takes inspiration from Isabella "Ivy" Valentine from Soul Calibur and Baba Yaga from Slavic Folklore

4. VAIN's skin, hair, and eye color changing within her story represents a visible sign of her denouncing God and thus, losing the Holy powers she had while in servitude of Him

5. The original spelling of VAIN's name was going to be Vayne but I learned that Vayne is normally a surname while doing research, so I decided against it

6. VAIN's abilities are also loosely inspired by the video game "Evil Within" 

Hellin Strongs - Battle Dialogue

 HELLIN STRONGS

ENEMY/RIVAL ENCOUNTER

First Encounter Orsela

"Orsela, you better not hold back or else!"

First Encounter Trevyn

"We are friends but I won't be pulling any of my punches, Trevyn!"

"The Princess of Babylon versus The Prince of Nigeria. Let's see which royalty proves victorious in combat"

First Encounter August Starfinder

"Okay cowboy time to show me if you're more than just a pretty face"

First Encounter Lea Stallard

"Really? Lea, just teleport yourself home or I'm going to fry your sorry ass!"

First Encounter Scylla Baros

"So you actually have the fucking nerve to challenge me? Very well Scylla, it's about time I put your ass in check!"

First Encounter Mihoshi Strongs

"Mihoshi! This shall be our final fight!"

"Sister! Rejoice for I'll be reuniting you with your father!"

First Encounter Onyx Carnival

"Are you surprised? Did you really think that this day would never come? Now fight me with everything you got if you hope to survive this battle!"

"Today we shall see which one of us fortune truly favors!"

First Encounter Othello Strongs

"Mother?! So you're my enemy now! Very well, time to show you why I'm your deadliest assassin!"

"So this is how you want to test my abilities now? Very well, I'll show you here and now that I possess the powers to surpass you!"

First Encounter Love

"Ilese! You pester me long enough! Prepare to become a new addition to The Spirit Realms, you antagonizing bitch!"

First Encounter Anna Del Soto

"Oh really? You want to challenge me once again? So be it! I enjoy kicking your ass Del Soto!"

First Encounter Jingxuan Lee

"So I finally meet one of the Magical Underworld's most popular witches! Well then little boy, show me what makes you so special?"

First Encounter Unloyal

"Annoying piece of shit! Do you really fucking think you'll last even a second against me?"

"Finally! I have an excuse to burn your sorry ass to smithereens!" 

First Encounter Mignardis

"It's about time! I'll make sure this battle doesn't end in a draw"

First Encounter Madame Xi

"So is this yet another test from my mother?"

First Encounter Toya

"Took you long enough schemer! I prepared for this very moment since the day I met you!"

First Encounter Helly

"As my apprentice, you better not disappoint!" 

First Encounter Nikiema

"Oh goody! I finally get to kill an angel and a very insufferable one at that!"

First Encounter James

"I bested your daughter Del Soto. I highly doubt you'll give me much of a challenge"

Generic Encounter Lines

"Time to die!"

"I'm Hellin Strongs, Princess of Babylon and your assassin!"

"In combat I show no mercy!"

"Target spotted! I look forward to making you scream"

"I hoped you lived a satisfactory life because it ends today"

"Feel the might of the Strongs'"

ATTACK LINES

Battle Cry

"Die now!"

"So weak"

"I will overwhelm you!"

"Eat shit and die!"

"BURN TO ASHES!"

"Fear Hellstrike!" 

"Time for annihilation!"

"I'll flay you alive!"

"You cannot defeat me!"

VICTORY LINES

Defeated Orsela

"Do better next time Sis"

Defeated Trevyn

"I guess your artificial holy powers weren't enough to best me, right Trevyn?"

Defeated August Starfinder

"This fight went as much as I expected... disappointing!"

Defeated Lea Stallard

"Enjoy your third degree burns, bitch! Now scram!"

Defeated Scylla Baros

"Enjoyed being humbled? Never challenge me again Octopus!"

Defeated Mihoshi Strongs

"Goodbye forever sister!"

"I guess now we know who will be inheriting Mother's Queendom. Enjoy being maggot food, sister!"

Defeated Onyx Carnival

"I always knew I was superior between the two of us but I'm glad I got to actually prove it!"

"So much for being one of Mayland's strongest rulers just to fall so easily to me"

Defeated Othello Strongs

"Rest now Mother for Babylon shall be in good hands under my rulership"

"I guess this is my final test from you. Farewell mother!"

"The life of a snake is taken by another snake! You taught me that mother!"

Defeated Love

"Rest in piss, Ilese!"

Defeated Jingxuan Lee

"So much potential but wasted by your misplaced morality"

Defeated Unloyal

"Shit is only good for one thing. Flushed down the drain. That drain being your grave!"

"Annoying bastard! You're easily my most hated Onyx alternate I have ever met"

Defeated Yura Mikan

"You truly thought you were capable of defeating me? Foolish bitch!"

Defeated Okubi Dreamtime

"I'm much stronger than the inexperienced demon that lost to you years ago. The next time we fight you will lose again as well"

Defeated Seanix Del Soto

Your puny ice powers never stood a chance against my flames

Defeated Madame Xi

"I learned so much from this battle. Thank you once again Madame Xi"

Defeated Toya

"Babylon has no need for you, Toya! Now burn away into nothingness!"

Defeating Helly

"I'm very disappointed Helinda. I expected so much more from you"

Generic Victory Lines

"I won again but what's new?"

"Your screams as my flames consumed you were delight to my ears"

"Challenge the Princess of Babylon and these are the consequences"

"I don't toy with amateurs"

DEFEATED LINES

Defeated Lines

"Dammit! How could I lose?"

"I'm a failure"

"So much for my destiny"

"No Astral Hospital to save me this time"

"I have disgraced Babylon"

Defeated By Onyx Carnival

"I always knew that destiny favored you over me and this proves it"

"It pains me to say this but you were always my better"

Defeated By Anna Del Soto

"So you finally got your win... enjoy it Del Soto"

Defeated By Mihoshi Strongs

"NO! I can't believe you were stronger than me"

"Death is terrible enough but dying to you makes it much worse"

"Sister... I hate you"

Defeated By Trevyn

"Stronger than I anticipated Prince Aliyu. You make your country proud"

Defeated By Lea Stallard

"I lost to you? I feel so humiliated!"

"This outcome should have been impossible against you!"

Defeated By Scylla Baros

"It pains me to say this but you are the better woman and warrior, Scylla"

Defeated By Love

"I fell for your tricks once again"

Defeated By Unloyal

"Defeated by the likes of you? I'll never live this down"

"So I'm inferior even to the very worst of the Onyx alternates"

"A jester takes down a Princess. That's the biggest joke in life and I'm the punchline"

Defeated By Othello

"Mother... please spare me"

"I failed to live up to your expectations"

"I guess Mihoshi is your superior child after all"

Defeated By Toya

"I never anticipated losing to you, schemer?" 

Defeated By Helly

"I never thought you would surpass me, Helinda. Losing sucks but I'm proud of you"

Allied Orsela

"Let's show these assholes what we're made of, sister"

"We may not be related by blood, but you, Orsela, are my true sister"

Allied Trevyn

"Time to give these assholes a royal beat down"

Allied August Starfinder

"Okay cowboy, let's gives these fuckers a reason to go running scared"

Allied Lea Stallard

"Shut up and follow my lead Stallard and everything will work out just fine"

"I might as well be fighting alone if you're my only back up"

Allied Scylla Baros

"Okay Baros let's do what we do best and reign down punishment upon our adversaries"

Allied Mihoshi Strongs

"Let's make this quick! I do not enjoy one second having to fight alongside you"

"I only tolerate your presence due to our mother. Don't piss me off and let's get this over with"

Allied Onyx Carnival

"One of us alone is a force to be reckoned with but together we are unstoppable"

"Mayland's ruler and the Princess of Babylon fighting alongside one another. I feel sorry for the motherfuckers that dare cross us!"

Allied Anna Del Soto

"Better my ally than my punching bag, right Anna?"

Allied Unloyal

"Oh my fucking goodness! Why must I be paired with the likes of you?

"Well it's better than being paired with my sister but that's not saying much considering it's you!"

"I must have pissed off multiple universes if I'm forced to fight alongside you!"

Allied Othello

"I'm going to make you proud, mother"

"One snake is deadly but two is simply fatal"

"Let's show these cretins the untouchable might of Babylon"

Allied Okubi Dreamtime

"I'll accept fighting alongside you but you better view me as your equal or else!"

Allied Helly

"Let's move Helinda! Time to fry these assholes into oblivion!"

REVIVED/RESPAWN

Revived

"Every loss is just another lesson! I will not be defeated again!"

"I never make the same mistake twice!" 

Marisol Vinson Design Concept Update

Marisol Vinson - The Witch Of Misery

An update of Marisol's planned appearance. I hope to get Marisol completed before Halloween comes around this year 

 

Rockley - Skill Set

 ROCKLEY

Element: Earth/Fire (Multi-Element)

SKILL SET

SKILL SET EXPLANATION 

TRAIT

Valkyrie Pulse (Okay In Air): Rockley channels the elemental energy of Iron Unicorn into his palm and releases a sky blue orb fused with various elements inside of it. Rockley can use this attack while in the air as well. Lastly Valkyrie Pulse can be stored (Only One) to be fired later or canceled out one of Rockley's many special attacks

UNIQUE ATTACKS 

Skull Cracker: A slow start up attack. Rockley with Iron Unicorn in his hand has the weapon slung behind his back. Rockley then pulls his hand holding Iron Unicorn forwards and strikes the opponent. This attack cannot be blocked by a crouching opponent only if the opponent is standing 

Dirty Trick (Outside Of Electric Element): Rockley does a fast strike with Iron Unicorn to the feet/toes of his opponent. This attack is fast and safe but does not allow for any combo setups. It also does low damage to balance out the attack's speed. Dirty Trick can only be blocked if the opponent is crouching but never standing

Dirty Trick (Electric Element Active): Slightly slower but more powerful than regular Dirty Trick. Rockley strikes the foot/toes of his opponent with an electrically charged Iron Unicorn. On hit the attack shocks the opponent causing them a momentarily stun that allows Rockley to follow up with any of his standing special attacks. Like the regular version, Dirty Trick E.E.A. can only be blocked if the opponent is crouching not standing

SPECIALS

Universal Moves: Moves that Rockley has access to regardless of what element is in usage

1. Element Switch: Rockley raises Iron Unicorn towards the air and allows him to change into one of his elements which are FIRE, ELECTRICITY, WIND, & WATER

2. Shaky Grounds: Rockley slams Iron Unicorn onto the ground and instantly knocks down and damages any standing opponent even if they are in the process of their own attack. Shaky Grounds does not lead to combos but gives Rockley advantage to move in on his target or retreat. Shaky Grounds can be blocked by a crouching opponent or avoided altogether by an airborne opponent

3. Soul Recovery: Rockley grips Iron Unicorn with both of his hands and holds it in front of him. Immediately a green colored aura surrounds both himself and his weapon. Allowing him to slowly regenerate HP (Health Points). Rockley can cancel out of Soul Recovery just as quickly as he enters it but should not be used if his opponent is in strike range. Since Rockley cannot cancel out of Soul Recovery into another any of his special attacks

FIRE ELEMENT

1. Fire Force: Rockley ignites the tip of Iron Unicorn and charges towards his opponent. A fast and medium distance attack but unsafe on block

2. Flame Bird: Rockley ignites the tip of Iron Unicorn and performs a diagonal jumping attack. This attack works as both a grounded attack and anti air move. Also useful for combos but unsafe on block or whiff

ELECTRIC ELEMENT

1. Shock Tear: Rockley raises Iron Unicorn above his head as he summons an electric raindrop from the air towards the ground. If the opponent is struck by the attack they become momentarily stunned allowing Rockley an almost guaranteed follow up depending on what move he uses 

2. Shock Force: Rockley channels the electrical energy from Iron Unicorn into his fist and foams an orb of electrical energy in his hand. A multi hitting close ranged attack that's safe on block

3. Shock Spike: Rockley swings Iron Unicorn upwards and creates a geyser of electricity from the ground. Very effective for combos and keeping the enemy at bay

WATER ELEMENT

1. Shower Strike: Rockley grips Iron Unicorn like a baseball bat before swinging his weapon. Hitting a close ranged opponent with a watery strike. Shower Strike can also reflect incoming single hit projectiles. While fast the attack is unsafe on block

2. Puddle Trap: Rockley points Iron Unicorn towards the ground and summons a puddle of water. If the opponent lands on the puddle regardless if they are blocking or not. The puddle transforms into a powerful upstream of water. The puddles last for a few seconds before going away if not triggered by the opponent. Another thing that's possible with this technique. Rockley while in Water Element can create a Puddle Trap then use Element Select to change into his next element for possible setups

WIND ELEMENT

1. Wind Force: Similar to Fire Force, Rockley creates wind energy at the tip of Iron Unicorn before charging towards his opponent. The attack is fast and multi hitting but negative on block

2. Wind Force Aerial (In Air): Rockley performs an airborne version of Wind Force. Rockley can also cancel out of Wind Force mid attack and use Valkyrie Pulse if he has it stored

3. Tempest Rush: Rockley holds Iron Unicorn upwards in a diagonal position and forms a drill shaped energy of wind around his weapon. The attack is multi-hitting and very fast, but it ONLY works against an airborne opponent. It will not hit and opponent that's standing or crouching regardless of how close they are to Rockley

4. Dash: Rockley is able to dash while using the WIND ELEMENT. Allowing him to move much faster than normal. Dash can also be used to cancel into Wind Force, Shaky Grounds, or a stored Valkyrie Pulse

DIVINE RUINATION

 Strike Out: Rockley raises Iron Unicorn above his head and channels various elemental powers within. Rockley then swings downwards with his weapon and unleashes a multi-colored energy slash that strikes the opponent and stuns them. Rockley then strikes the ground using his weapon, forcing a ball of dirt and rocks to pop from out of the ground. Rockley swiftly swings Iron Unicorn at the earthen ball like a baseball bat as the projectile hurls towards the opponent and strikes them mercilessly 

Hellin Strongs' New Look

 HELLIN STRONGS - PRINCESS ASSASSIN OF BABYLON 

Artwork by Nyacoii 

Concept Art by yours truly

Profile - Mingyu Zheyuan

 PROFILE

"Being half-human, half-vampire has given me quite a perspective in life. While I'm very young from a demon and human point of view, I know one thing for certain: Both demons and humans are capable of being monsters. Yet only demons are labeled as such for merely existing." - Mingyu

Art by Nyacoii

Name: Mingyu Zheyuan

Age: 25

Country: China

Race: Dhampir (Half-Human/Half-Vampire)

HeightL 5'10

Weight: 166 Pounds 

Skin Color: Beige

Eye Color: Mulberry (Eyes glow ominously when vampiric powers are activated)

Hair Color: Black (naturally), but Mingyu has dyed a part of his hair red

Family: Yanqi (Father), Nova (Mother), Liang (Grandma)

Powers: Due to his half-demon (Vampire) lineage, Mingyu possesses all common demonic abilities such as superhuman speed, reflexes, durability, healing, and enhanced senses. Mingyu was also taught fire magic by his father. Mingyu also is able to manipulate blood in a similar fashion as his mother, Nova

Likes: His mother and grandmother, baseball, pizza, hanging out with friends, golden snub-nosed monkeys, EDM, jogging, DJing 

Dislikes: His father, people who extremely hate demons, spiders, being scolded by Zixuan, boredom

Allies: Nova, Zixuan, Brody Zhang, Jingxuan, Shanna 

Backstory

Born and raised in Fujian Province in China, Mingyu Zheyuan is the child of a human male demon hunter named Yanqi and a vampire named Nova. Upon his birth, Mingyu was primarily raised by his mother, although both parents resided in the house. Thankfully, his grandmother from his father's side, named Liang, also aided Nova in taking care of Mingyu. This was due to Yanqi having been deceived by Nova months prior after learning the true intentions of the vampire, despite the two falling in love with one another. Yanqi detested the idea of having a half demon (in this case a Dhampir, which was a half human/vampire hybrid) for a child. Despite this, Yanqi could not bring himself to hate his son. Due to his tainted lineage, Yanqi found it extremely difficult to be a proper father to his child. Years passed as Mingyu grew and started to understand that he wasn't a full-fledged human but was part vampire. Yet due to his grandmother's and mother's teaching, Mingyu behaved in a manner that was typical of most humans his age. While attending school, though many were aware of the child's half-demon blood, they were more surprised by how normal and non-threatening the young boy behaved. Mingyu would also meet his lifelong best friends Zixuan and Wei Wei.

During his teenage years, Mingyu started to grasp a better understanding of the world. He entered his rebellion phase like most teenagers, which involved Mingyu often clashing with his father, who constantly scolded him about his devil-may-care behavior. He would tell Mingyu that he's going to end up like one of the demons that he hunts down. The arguments would be so tense between the two men that it would force Liang to step in to get both her son and grandson in order. Liang even went as far as to tell Yanqi that it's his fault that Mingyu doesn't respect him, due to him being so distant from the child. She warned him that he needs to create a bond with his son before it's too late. This was especially the case since Nova has been busy with her personal affairs in the Underworld, a place Mingyu had visited with his mother about twice in his life, with both trips making him very uncomfortable. Heeding his mother's advice, Yanqi would begin to train Mingyu in self-defense and, along with teaching him fire-based techniques. Yanqi would have taught Mingyu how to create holy fire. Unfortunately, due to his son being a half-demon, holy-based abilities were out of his son's reach; thus, simple fire magic would have to be enough.

While Mingyu was painfully aware of how demons and even half-breeds like himself were perceived by other beings throughout the world, he remained a good person thanks to the guidance of his mother, grandmother, and close friends. One day, a missionary by the name of Rosalie from Mayland came to Fujian Province to do some missionary work. Upon learning about a family that consisted of a Demon Slayer, a Vampire, and their dhampir child, Rosalie first questioned Yanqi about how a man like himself could dedicate his life to slaying demons, only to fall in love and conceive a child with one. Angered, Yanqi told Rosalie, "Fuck off! His life choices are none of your business!" This did not sit well with Rosalie, which caused her to begin plotting against the family. She squarely targeted Mingyu, who she believed would become a plague to his people in due time. One day, Mingyu was heading home from school alone since Zixuan took the day off to run errands with her mother and Wei Wei had taken a day to rest after receiving medicine for his fever. Mingyu was ambushed by Rosalie, who was able to conceal her presence with a spell. Having been kidnapped by the demented holy woman, Rosalie then entered the next phase of her plan by sending a message to Yanqi that his son had gone feral and she had restrained him in a forest not too far from their home. Yanqi knew that his son was in danger and solely acted upon his fatherly instincts to rescue him. Just then, Zixuan would cross his path since she had brought a gift for Mingyu while out with her mother earlier. After learning from Yanqi that Rosalie had kidnapped his son, Zixuan immediately tagged along with him in order to save Mingyu.

Upon arriving at the spot where Rosalie had kept Mingyu hostage, Yanqi angrily berated the woman for kidnapping his son and vowed to make her pay. While Yanqi began engaging in battle with Rosalie, Zixuan focused on freeing her dear friend. Upon examining Mingyu's body, Zixuan realized Rosalie had been torturing him with holy magic, thus severely weakening him. Realizing that Mingyu could possibly die from his injuries, Zixuan placed her neck in front of Mingyu's mouth. Instinctively, Mingyu bit into her neck and began sucking her blood. Seeing this, Yanqi became distracted since he feared that his son had given in to his vampiric nature. This distraction gave Rosalie an opening to land a powerful strike against Yanqi, which temporarily knocked him out. However, Mingyu didn't drain Zixuan's blood in order to kill his friend. Even in his condition, he knew right from wrong and wouldn't allow his darker nature to get the better of him. Zixuan knew this as well and thus trusted that her friend would never kill her. Mingyu, having recovered from his injuries thanks to Zixuan's blood, was able to free himself from his restraints, and the two of them then focused their attention towards Rosalie. Despite what she had done to him, Mingyu wanted to show Rosalie mercy since he feared that by harming her, that he would prove her right. However, Zixuan was having none of that and said they needed to kill her. The two of them fought the demented Rosalie, and despite her powers, they managed to defeat her. Zixuan, without a moment of pause, took Rosalie's life. Shortly after, they ran to help Yanqi, and the three of them returned home.

That very day, Mingyu learned that other beings besides demons were capable of great evil. He felt that demons shouldn't be crucified for their existence alone, nor should other living beings be praised for not being a demon. Currently, Mingyu is a college student who still resides with his family. While Zixuan would end up starting her own guild in China, which included their friend Wei Wei and other like-minded individuals. Mingyu preferred living a simple life but aided his friends on their adventures whenever he had time. This, of course, allowed him to hone his skills using the fire magic and the blood magic taught by his father and mother, respectively. Thanks to the love and support Mingyu received throughout his childhood, even including the tough love from his father, it molded Mingyu into a fine young man who doesn't let the opinions of others dictate how he lives his life.

CHRIS LOTUS' THOUGHTS - From the moment I read Mingyu's opening quote, I thought of the character B.B, Hood from the fighting game franchise Darkstalkers/Vampire. B.B. Hood is a human character in said franchise that is feared by many Darkstalkers. She was conceptualized to embody the idea that a human can be as fearsome as any monster. Here, with Mingyu, we have a character caught between two perceived evils with one side (the demonic side) being subject to much more malign than the other. Also, I personally interpreted Mingyu's background as a representation of the life of those who are born into families involving a mixture of different races, cultures, creeds, etc. His upbringing does portray certain issues said people go through be it clashes and conflicts within the family and even prejudice from those within their proximity and community. Mingyu's internal and external battle with such prejudices, will have you taking a more thorough look at the world to see who are the real demons. 

TRIVIA

Mingyu's current occupation is being a DJ at a nightclub. 

Mingyu is a character design I came up with in 2025 and had professional artwork of him completed in the same year.

Mingyu is drawn by Nyacoii who is responsible for several other FORBIDDEN characters such as Desmond Mateo, Yara Marrella, Psyke, and Fei-Lolene. 

Skill Set - VAIN

 VAIN

Type: Spiritism 

SKILL SET

Skill Set Explanation 

TRAIT

1. Soul Decay: VAIN shoots out a small and slow bluish-purple projectile towards her opponent. This attack has no hitstun thus unable to interrupt any movement from the opponent. However this attack cannot be blocked nor reflected by moves that reflect projectiles. If the target is hit by Soul Decay. Upon having their body glow in a purple light. Their HP (Health Points) starts to deplete until they either hit VAIN or a few seconds pass before the effects wear off

NOTE: Soul Decay works the same way as F.A.N.G.'s V Skill ONE in STREET FIGHTER V

UNIQUE ATTACKS

1. Touch Of Madness: A slow start up attack. VAIN pulls her left arm backwards before leaning it forward performing a karate chop-like strike against her opponent

2. Hateful Step (Opponent Must Be Knocked Down): VAIN stomps on her opponent while they are knocked down

SPECIAL ATTACKS

1. Soul Stinger: VAIN envelopes purple energy around her fist that takes the shape of a blade. VAIN then strikes fast and mercilessly at her opponent

NOTE A: This move is inspired by Decapre's Psycho Sting from STREET FIGHTER IV

NOTE B: Soul Stringer does additional damage if VAIN strikes the opponent with this move while they are under the effects of Soul Decay

2. Spirit Veil: VAIN envelopes her entire body in a ghoulish blue aura. This allows her to become immune to all incoming projectiles but she is unable to move around while performing this attack. Spirit Veil has zero immunity to physical attacks including throws

3. Wrathful Spirits: VAIN creates a purple colored energy ball in her palm. VAIN then extends out her hand as the purple energy ball grows in size. Becoming a deadly sphere sworn by angry spirits which attacks her foe within range

4. Surprise Strike: VAIN vanishes from off the ground and reappears seconds in the air above her opponent. Striking them with a vicious downward kick

5. Hateful Barrage (Only Available If VAIN's HP is 30% Or Less): VAIN shoots out three large purple colored fireballs towards her opponent

DIVINE RUINATION

A Place Of Pain: VAIN tosses her stuffed animal, Donnie at her opponent. If the attack is successful. Donnie latches onto the opponent and a portal opens from behind the opponent and the two of them fall inside. The opponent finds themselves in a lifeless black and white setting. Donnie appears in front of them before transforming into a wendigo-like demon and savagely attacks the opponent