Full Name: Pestilence Ath'tethaun

Aliases, Nicknames, & Titles:

Alias: The Plague Weaver, The First Horseman

Nickname: Pesty, Asshole

Species: Primordial Cosmic Entity 

Age: He appears to be in his late 20s, but his age is timeless due to his cosmic nature.

APPEARANCE (human form only):

Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)

Build: Slim and athletic

Hair: Dark brown, slightly past the shoulders, straight, and silky

Eyes: Hazel, with a mesmerizing blend of green and brown

Facial Features: Well-defined facial structure characterized by a strong jawline and prominent cheekbones. Angular features give him a distinctive and handsome appearance.

Scars: None visible

Style: Pestilence is known for his versatile sense of style. Whether rocking casual streetwear or donning more formal attire, his fashion choices often blend modern trends with classic elements. He has a knack for appearing effortlessly chic and can easily carry a range of looks.

Powers:

~ Pestilence can create and spread any illness, plague, or health ailment.

~ Cursed with overbearing powers by his father, he can make anyone and anything sick, regardless of their ability or nature.

~ Control over sprites (little fairies) that assist in spreading illness while maintaining balance.

Lore:

In the celestial tapestry of existence, Pestilence Ath'tethaun emerged as one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse; his origins intertwined with the cosmic forces of life and death. His father, Alastair Ath'tethaun, stood as the Supreme Being of Death, a primordial entity of unimaginable power that personified the inevitable end. Alastair, however, harbored ambitions that transcended his divine stature.

Alastair's insatiable thirst for supremacy led him to force himself upon Lylith, a mighty apocalypse goddess, with whom he begot four offspring – the Four Horsemen. Pestilence, born into a world rife with the cosmic energies of death, emerged as the embodiment of diseases and plagues. The young deity, named Pestilence Ath'tethaun, became a vessel for his father's grand design, a pawn in the cosmic game of power.

From the earliest whispers of his existence, Pestilence's childhood echoed with the malevolent symphony of neglect, verbal abuse, emotional torment, and sporadic physical brutality. All these tribulations were orchestrated by Alastair, a father who desires to mold Pestilence into his magnum opus. Among the Four Horsemen, Death was Alastair's favored creation, and he devoted meticulous attention to raising him while deliberately sidelining Pestilence's siblings.

Deceit and manipulation became the foundations of Pestilence's upbringing. Alastair, cunning and tyrannical, doted on his chosen progeny, offering him every opportunity at the expense of his brothers. The cosmic puppet master wove a narrative that left Pestilence believing he stood alone, an isolated figure chosen for greatness. The seeds of loneliness and isolation sowed in Pestilence's formative years would eventually sprout into the twisted branches of his destiny.

In his early adult years, Pestilence, weary of the role thrust upon him, attempted to defy his predetermined fate. Rejecting his divine purpose, he sought solace in the mundane pleasures of mortal existence. Pursuing a newfound passion for culinary arts, Pestilence enrolled in a human culinary school, a sanctuary where he could escape the shackles of his celestial responsibilities. During these years, he forged genuine connections, found love, and even created sprites – ethereal fairies tasked with maintaining the cosmic balance by spreading illnesses in his stead.

Pestilence experienced a semblance of normalcy for three years and two months, basking in the warmth of love and camaraderie. He had fallen in love with a boy and made countless friends, both students and professors. He was happy for the first time in his entire life. However, the cosmic threads that bound him to his fate proved unyielding. Alastair, the Supreme Being of Death, uncovered his son's rebellion and descended upon the mortal realm with wrath in his eyes. Cornering Pestilence, the celestial tyrant unleashed a brutal assault, a violent reminder of the chains that bound the Horseman to his destiny.

In cruel retribution, Alastair cursed Pestilence with uncontrollable powers, an evil torrent that surged through his very being. Bound to a tome of cosmic significance, Pestilence was compelled to execute his apocalyptic duty without reprieve. The cursed book served as an unyielding master, forcing him to inflict suffering and death upon mortals, stripping away the semblance of free will he once possessed. He had to kill his lover and friends as one form of punishment, which broke him. 

The once-nurtured empathy within Pestilence corroded into sadistic delight as he unleashed plagues upon unsuspecting realms. The joy he once derived from apologizing and offering cures transformed into a perverse pleasure derived from making others suffer. His mind, a maelstrom of agony and compulsion, was now beyond help or reason. He is now a hateful and sadistic entity that wants nothing more than for everyone to suffer, for why should anyone else be happy if he is not? 

Pestilence, once a tortured soul seeking escape, had become a monstrous embodiment of suffering, perpetuating the very afflictions that scarred his past. The cosmic puppetry of Alastair had succeeded in molding Pestilence into a harbinger of agony, a creature driven by a twisted sense of duty and an eternal curse that denied him respite or redemption.

Personality:

~ Initially caring and apologetic in his role, Pestilence transformed into a sadistic entity due to his cursed fate.

~ He finds pleasure in spreading and creating diseases, driven by his misery and the constant command of the cursed tome.

~ Deeply scarred by his past, he has become a monster devoid of the compassion he once had.

Weaknesses:

Psychological torment from his past and the curse.

Despite his immense power, he is bound by the tome and cannot act against his father's will.

Emotional vulnerability stemming from the pain he endured during his childhood.

Gallery:

faceclaim: Miles McMillan