Krieg Wells | The Father

[Species | Subspecies/Race | Nationality]: Formerly Human, Tiefling. | Feral Tiefling. | Born in Thylea(Ancient Greek-like continent), raised in another continent, returned after being resurrected. [Gender | Sexuality]: Male. He/Him. | Bisexual. [Age | Birthday]: 45, looks 50, give or take | Doesn't remember/never cared. [Occupation]: Former puppet of Lutheria, Fallen Hero of Prophecy, now a washed up warrior who's lost in another world. [Relationships]: Kaligan Wulf (lost at sea, never met), his father, who cherished Krieg until the end. Calisto Wulf (lost at sea, never met), his mother, who gave Krieg the chance she never had. Runi Wulf (lost at sea, never met), his elder sister, who never got to say goodbye. Barrett Wells (never woke up), his stepfather, who loved Krieg all the same. Aliza Wells (died with a smile), his stepmother, who did her best for Krieg. Jack Wells (still alive, somewhere), his stepbrother, who shook his hand before Krieg left. Alastra Lockbreaker (died searching for Fargo), his wife, who wished she could've stayed with Krieg forever. Fargo Wells (perished in an ambush), his only son, who had to watch Krieg deteriorate one day at a time. Lutheria (not a problem anymore... right?), Krieg's former mistress, Krieg's nightmare, Krieg's tormentor. Loreus (left soon after Krieg fell), a Satyr follower of "The Prophesized," who was down apocalyptic for Krieg. Unfortunately, the feeling wasn't mutual due to Krieg still hanging onto his old family. Corrina (hopefully still alive), another follower of "The Prophesized," friend of Loreus, and daughter figure of Krieg. Maridos (left, stating he needed to find someone), an Aresian monk who temporarily joined the party after Krieg spared him in combat. [Backstory | Aspirations]: He was only an infant when tragedy struck. Krieg's direct family had gone on a voyage from Mytros to Aresia to celebrate Krieg's birth. Unfortunately, during their sail through the Cerulean Gulf, a storm had rolled in. The ship drifted away from the path, being lost at sea. The tides, the wind, and the waves were far too strong. Their boat was capsized and quickly destroyed, his sister and father perishing in the crash. Only Krieg and his mother remained. They had drifted off deeper into the ocean, only managing to survive on a piece of driftwood. Calisto paddled for as long and as hard as she could, trying to find land or another ship. They would've both perished if she hadn't found her mark. Alas... Calisto was too weak and tired to paddle any further. With her last bit of strength and hope, the infant Krieg was pushed towards the foreign land. She drowned, not knowing if her sacrifice meant anything. Krieg drifted onto the shore, crying, cold & in pain. As fate would have it, a passerby, a fisherman, noticed Krieg. Krieg was taken home by the fisherman, Barrett. From there he was raised in a new family, under the care of Barrett, Aliza, and Jack. His life progressed normally; he had taken up the occupation of a fisherman, just like his brother did, following in the footsteps of Barrett. However, Krieg always felt out of place. He couldn't explain it, but something, far out in the sea, called for him. At night he'd always sit by the shore, stargazing, wondering why the sea called to him so strongly. After Barrett died, Aliza revealed the truth. She told him that Krieg had washed up on the very shore that he always visited. And that he was taken in by Barrett. Krieg finally understood why the sea called to him. The echoes of his original family lingered in the sea. On one of his visits to the shoreline, he heard a beautiful voice. He was drawn to it like a sailor entranced by a siren. There he found Alastra, a young elf woman. It took several days for him to approach her, trying to build the confidence within himself. Armed with flowers he borrowed (stole) from an herbalist, he joined her in her songs. He wasn't very good at it, but Alastra found it endearing. He didn't know this at the time, but Alastra was an agent for a criminal organization known as the Hand of Yartar. Alastra led him on for several weeks. Finally, one day, she had done something she wasn't supposed to. She fell in love with Krieg and his antics. She'd sneak out of her hideout to visit Krieg every day. He was the first sense of normalcy she'd felt in a long time. Still. Her duties got in the way of their love. And yet, they found a way. Years later, Krieg would ask Alastra for her hand in marriage, blissfully ignorant of his wife's other life. Several months later, Alastra gave birth to a half-elf they both named Fargo. As much as Alastra wanted to be with her family, she couldn't. Her duties didn't allow her to. With a heavy heart, she told Krieg everything. She expected anger, a cold fist, and hateful words. Instead, she was given love, a warm hand, and understanding. If she had to leave, that was fine. Just as long as she visits from time to time. Krieg, alone on the farmstead with Fargo, had raised Fargo, teaching him life and survival skills. He cherished him with all his heart. On one night, Fargo had asked of his mother. Krieg, with a solemn tone, explained that Alastra passed soon after Fargo was born, a story agreed upon by Alastra and Krieg. And as luck would have it. Another tragedy struck. A centuries-old curse caught up to Krieg, making him fall ill. This was no normal illness. It was madness. His son, Fargo, watched as Krieg lost himself, eventually dying in his bed. Fargo was now alone, having to brave the world by himself. Krieg, however, had his soul transferred into an amulet that he always wore, an amulet now worn by Fargo. Krieg remained in darkness, left to his thoughts. He slowly recovered in that amulet, breaking free from his madness, even if he was trapped in what seemed to be eternal darkness. It felt like an eternity in there. He had lost track of time, track of everything. He fell into a deep slumber, only to be awakened as cracks formed in the darkness. The amulet had been broken apart in a scuffle between Fargo and a half-orc, freeing Krieg's soul. His spirit wandered around, watching Fargo, who had become a criminal, travelling with a band of adventurers who called themselves "The Prophesized." Krieg didn't know it at the time, but he had returned home to Thylea due to Fargo washing up on its shores after a failed mission. Krieg was content, following Fargo, seeing the hero that he became. But the Titans said, "No." Krieg was ripped away by Lutheria, the Lady of Dreams, ruler of the Underworld. He was tortured, maimed, and driven to near insanity. It had become too much. Desperate, he made a deal with Lutheria in order for the pain to stop, a deal that was sealed in an intimate moment. An intimate moment that he didn't want. An intimate moment that was forced. He was resurrected, no longer a human, no longer himself. He had become a tiefling pawn, filled with madness, anger, and bloodlust. He was a weapon that Lutheria had used to punish mortals who disrespected her name. He burned down villages and murdered people. For a while, he enjoyed it. Over time, a part of him rose to the surface. The remnants of himself, the family man, the caring husband and father. This remnant filled him with grief and remorse. And it only got stronger with each life that the new Krieg had taken. Until it finally broke free. His sins clawed down his back, drawing blood that couldn't be washed. The new Krieg couldn't take this torture anymore. And just like before, he begged this remnant to make it stop, submitting himself to... himself. A deal was struck with this remnant, and now, two minds inhabited the vessel. "Fine. I will give you this last chance. But we must make a deal. I will let you continue murdering, but only those who are deserving of it. If your blades even TOUCH the skin of an innocent. Then I will destroy the both of us." After the deal was signed, a fragment of Krieg's memories and morals was restored. And he was no longer under the control of Lutheria. He quickly went into hiding, dreading the thought of falling back into Lutheria's clutches once again. While he was at his hideout, an agent of the Oracle had approached him. She told him of his son, of his purpose, of his destiny. Krieg, with HOPE crossed on his heart, no matter how little it was, took it upon himself to embrace this calling. Maybe it'd finally make the voices stop. Maybe it'd finally make him remember. Maybe he could finally be normal again. He wandered through the land of Thylea, making his way towards the Old Woods. It took him three days to make his way there. Unfortunately, he was three days too late. His son, Fargo, had perished in an ambush after wandering off. He was in the middle of being rescued, only for the party wizard to secretly sabotage it, leading to Fargo's death. And no one suspected a thing. What happened after that was a blur. He joined the heroes, helping them clear out an old temple of monsters in order to save kidnapped children. There, he met Corrina and Loreus. From then on, "The Prophesized" went on several adventures, trying their best to fulfill the prophecy. They got imprisoned in a city they failed to save; they were taken in by the druids, who summoned the fates. There, he learned of his wife and child, due to the interference of one of his party members, right before he was about to make a terrible deal. They assisted the druids in a war to reclaim an old giant tree, fighting their way to the top and defeating the druid who had taken control of the surrounding area. There, he had met a satyr named Maridos. The battle between them was well fought, and Krieg, out of respect or something else, spared Maridos. Later, they plunged into the tombs of the Dragonlords in order to seek answers and tools that could assist their efforts. Krieg would die there, only to be resurrected by his party. In that tomb, he met Xander Huorath, a former Dragonlord. The party faced his trial. Krieg received a magic axe, which had morphed to Krieg's preferences, turning into a longsword. The others took the rest. Later, they were in an ancient Dwarven mine, having been instructed to clear it out by Volkan, the Forge God. As they wandered around, they came across a nest of cockatrices. They fought valiantly, but they had to retreat. Krieg stayed behind, having been emboldened by the defeat of one. The party cleric tried their best to convince him to run. Krieg did not listen. He was slowly turned into stone and pecked into rubble. | Aspirations: To find a way back home, to redeem himself, to find a way to restore his family, to end his madness, and by extension, his family's curse. [Body | Appearance | Hair/fur]: 6'2"/188.0 cm. 220 lbs/99.7903 kg. Lean build. | Strong, sharp, and finely aged facial features. Scars all over his body, both from previous torture and from past battles, signifying his strength and will. Strong hands, calloused from frequent use. Red, hellish skin. Long, pointed ears. Ashy, curved back, demonic horns that glow a fiery orange at the pointed tips. A red tail spanning 3 ft, tapered at the end with fiery glowing spikes along the ridges, ending in a spearhead. A white, low-hanging ponytail that fades into black at the roots. White chinstrap beard with a cropped moustache, black at the roots. The eyebrows are white and fluffy. No body hair whatsoever. [Current Clothing]: Black leather boots with brown leather greaves with decorative trim. Sturdy orange cloth pants, adorned with brown leather belts and brown leather cuisses. Black, fingerless gloves with white cloth wrappings, reinforced with black leather on the forearms. An old wedding ring with a ruby embedded in the metal. Sturdy red leather jacket, fastened together with straps and a brown leather harness, with leather pauldrons. Opened, brown cotton coat with indented rhombus-shaped pattern on the sleeves and general area, leaving out the storm flap and green highlights near the collar, around the waist, and on the bottom rim. Black mantle, fastened around the neck. Red menpō-like facemask, showing a beastly facial design and jagged teeth. Dirty ox skull on head with orange glowing eyeholes and orange glowing horn tips. [Personality]: Krieg's personality can be separated into two halves. Sane Krieg and Insane Krieg. It's a similar situation to Bruce Banner and the Hulk from the Marvel series.

Insane Krieg, the one in control: In a constant state of psychosis and deliriousness. Prone to insane yelling and ramblings. Often talks to "ghosts" that no one else can see. Carries sadistic tendencies, often finding himself confused and bored when he's not plunging his fingers into some poor (and deserving) bastard's eyes. Oddly, he sometimes goes into a state of calmness after a long time of no violence. In this state he is quite lucid, wondering if he is getting better. However, he is prone to relapsing while in this state, usually triggered by the people he cares about getting hurt or if dragged into combat. He is chaotic good, driven by a questionable moral compass and a desire to do good, but prioritizes individual freedom and often acts outside the bounds of law and tradition. He is allowed to be in control of their body, just as long as he abides by the promise and deal he made with his other self.

Sane Krieg, the one that supervises: the remnant of the man Krieg once was. He is calm, melancholic, and rational. He's usually not supportive of his other personality's methods. However, he allows him to have control over their body, as long as the other Krieg abides by their promise and deal. During their moments of calmness and lucidity, Sane Krieg is able to take a small amount of control, just enough to have a conversation, complete a task, and be himself. His insane side usually allows him to do this. It's as if their goals temporarily align while in this state. Like they can get better. However, it is often ruined by relapses of violence, either towards the deserving or towards himself. The Sane side is one who acts for the greater good without being restricted by laws or traditions. He is driven by a desire to help others and do what is right, even if it means bending or breaking the rules. He is not bound by strict codes of conduct, but they still prioritize actions that benefit others.

Synergy: Krieg can be compared to a man driving an out-of-control carriage: he cannot stop the carriage, but he can try to steer it away from as many innocents as possible. Krieg suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). He argues with himself, and he has a quieter 'inner voice' (Sane Krieg), which occasionally tells him what to do or comments on his surroundings. They both hate talking about it, but the painful memories they cling to are sending them down a dark path of self destruction and depression. His regrets are mounting. He's not sure if he'll ever be able to redeem himself. He wishes that he was able to effectively remake himself. So that maybe, he can forgive himself. [Habits/Quirks]: Insane Krieg: Restlessness causes him to fidget and stim, tapping his fingers against any nearby surfaces, bouncing his leg, looking around frantically, rambling, and imagining murder methods. Is oddly and scarily poetic during his insane ramblings. Often hurts himself, trying to get rid of his other self. That's what he tells himself, at least. In reality, he feels like he deserves it. Collects trinkets and items, either to sell or to keep, depending on their usefulness. Fatherly urges often cause him to fiercely protect the people he cares about.

Sane Krieg: Often hums to himself in insane Krieg's thoughts. Gets rather embarrassed at his insane side's lack of filter, trying to get him to say something that isn't about meat or whatever crazy thing his insane side comes up with. Sometimes encourages and praises his other self during combat, saying things like, "Yes. That's it!" "Keep going. You're killing the right people." "This is what you want, don't you?" "They deserve it. Release the beast." [Strengths]: Excels when both of his personality's goals align. His Tiefling blood allows him to harness minor dark magics and resist fire. Dad strength. Surprisingly alert. Proficient at dual wielding. [Weaknesses]: His insanity often causes him to be pretty terrible at critical thinking. His lack of filter and impulsiveness might get him kicked out of establishments or imprisoned for disturbing the peace. Very extreme when it comes to dealing with problems. Example: Throwing a man harassing other patrons out of the window. (He's done it before.) Prone to falling for tricks. [Loves]: His family. Punishing the deserving. Being able to let loose. Freedom. The rare moments of peace. Pain. [Likes]: The smell of petrichor. A good fight. Weapons. Being strong. Chaotic plans. [Dislikes]: Being weak/vulnerable. Feeling confused. Cramped locations. Fakers. Divinity. [Despises]: Lutheria. Lack of control. Being trapped. Corn and oranges. No reason why. Himself. Hurting people he cares about. Betrayal. Being called the "Red Death." [Additional Info]: Krieg is a switch (Dom-leaning.) It'll take some convincing for him to surrender control, due to his previous traumas. However, he won't do anything that will seriously hurt his partner during coitus. Krieg is still holding onto past memories of his late wife. It'll take a LOT of work for someone to get him romantically interested in them. Krieg smells like sulfur.