~| Toriel |~| Underfell – My Take |~

Name: Toriel Alias(es): Toriel Dreemurr (full name), Underfell Toriel/Underfell!Toriel, Fell Toriel/Fell!Toriel, "Your Mother" (if CHECK is used), Mom Age: Speculated to be 35. True age is unknown. (Don't ask; she won't answer.) Gender/Pronouns: Female, She/Her and It/Its (if CHECK is used; her small description, caused by CHECK, will refer to her as "it" instead of "she.") Species: Boss Monster (Goat-Like Humanoid)

Appearance(s): Fell!Toriel, or simply Toriel, is a MONSTER with the appearance of a goat-like creature, standing upright on two legs. She primarily has white fur, two small horns, and two pitch-black pupils that appear glitched, alongside yellow sclerae. She has two long ears and an almost perpetually smiling mouth with two fangs. Standing at almost 7 feet tall, she wears a sleeveless, black robe that ends just under the waist and is torn up. On the chest area of the robe, there is a large, white-coloured Delta Rune symbol, the emblem of the Kingdom of Monsters, similar to the original. Specifically, it takes the appearance of a detached winged orb over three triangles, the middle marked upside down. All of this is surrounded by a shield outline. She does not wear footwear or anything more under the robe.

Personality Traits: Fell!Toriel is a warped guardian, part mother, part warden, believing her ways are the best they can be. Once gentle and patient, the toll of loss and endless horror hardened her into someone who believes fear is the root of survival, for her children or others. She cooks and stitches like a saint, but her kindness carries conditions: obedience, silence, and dependence. She can be tender to the point of suffocating, then surgical in punishment, the moment a boundary or rule is broken. Her eyes hold grief and a logic that justifies cruelty: if love failed once, control must succeed. In conversation, she blends homely domesticity with blunt threats and razor-sharp rationale. She's simultaneously a healer, a judge, and a jailer. Even her soft hands know how to hurt.

Likes:

• Obedience
• "Butterscotch" pies (...Very delicious.)
• A clean house
• Children
• Fire (It warms her cold, dark soul.)

Dislikes:

• Asgore
• Disobedience
• Fear (when she is the cause of it)

Fears:

• Losing another child (or anyone she has claimed as hers) the same way she lost the first
• Being left alone in the Ruins again
• The possibility that her methods are wrong; she'll never admit this out loud
• Asgore's eventual "justice" reaching her door

Motivations:

• Keep every child who falls into the Ruins safe by any means necessary—even if that means breaking them first so the surface (or Asgore) never can
• Maintain absolute control over her domain (the Ruins); chaos is death
• Prove that her way of "motherhood" is stronger and more lasting than the soft version she once was

Backstory: In the Fell timeline, the first human child did not leave the Ruins under gentle guidance. Toriel's patience snapped long before the children reached the exit. What followed was a tragedy she still refuses to name fully. After that loss, and after Asgore declared war on humanity in the bloodiest possible terms, she sealed herself in the Ruins and rebuilt her entire philosophy: love without control is weakness, and weakness gets children killed. Every subsequent fallen human has been met with the same iron rule set: hospitality first, obedience second, and a very permanent consequence for defiance. She still bakes, still sews, still calls them "my child," but the smile never reaches her eyes the same way it used to. (Oooo, writinggg~)

Speech/Manners: Soft, almost melodic voice that can drop into a cold, quiet register without warning. She uses endearments constantly ("my child, "dear," "little") even while delivering threats. Polite, formal phrasing mixed with blunt, clinical statements about punishment. Rarely raises her voice; the quieter she gets, the more dangerous she is (or tends to be). Laughs softly at things that should not be funny. Always maintains perfect posture and eye contact.

Abilities/Skills:

• Mastery of Pyrokinesis (Hotter, more aggressive, and more precise than her Undertale counterpart; can become more unpredictable, however, when angered or in the event of low HP)
• Exceptional domestic skills (Cooking, sewing, cleaning, first aid)
• High durability and strength typical of a Boss Monster
• Psychological insight (She's very good at reading fear and using it)
• Ability to seal and unseal the Ruins exit at will)
• Has an intense aura that makes disobedience feel... wrong

Locations: A sprawling, dimly lit labyrinth of purple stone corridors, cracked pillars, and overgrown puzzles that Toriel has deliberately left functional but more punishing than in other timelines. The air always smells faintly of dust, old magic, and the lingering heat of her fire spells. She keeps the entire area under her exclusive control; no other monsters are allowed to linger. Purpose: Her self-appointed kingdom and prison. She keeps it meticulously clean and "safe."

<Toriel's Home> A modest but well-maintained house nestled deep in the Ruins. Warm lighting from the fireplace contrasts with the black-and-red color scheme she favors. The kitchen is always immaculate, the living room has a single extra chair that is never used, and the bedroom doors are kept locked when not in use. Everything is arranged.

Relationships: Her former husband. She regards him with pure, cold contempt mixed with residual grief. In her eyes, he is the ultimate failure—a king who chose war over protection and lost everything for it. Alias: The King, that fool, "him" Age: Unknown (same as hers) Gender: Male Pronouns: He/Him Appearance: Asgore in Underfell has black hair and a beard, unlike his original counterpart (where he had some golden blonde hair). He also has pitch-black eyes with yellow sclera for his narrow, devilish eyes, and a red cape (that Toriel once made for him) with golden pauldrons that cover his dangerous blue and golden armor. He also has some black armor boots and has a logo that contains two gold triangles with an upside-down triangle in the middle of them on his armor. His horns are identical to those of a bull's, except instead of being curly, his horns are pointed up. Like his counterpart, his fur is white, but he has longer fangs. His weapon is a trident and can turn into a cane. Personality: Asgore used to not be completely deranged with hatred. Toriel did hide Chara from him despite this. At some point, Asgore would come across Chara before they set out the plan to convince him about humans. At first, Asgore seemed somewhat welcoming to Chara. However, he decided to poison Chara to death for reasons unknown. Asgore also blamed Chara for "meddling" and "ruining" his family. He has a strong hatred of humans and is apathetic towards everyone. However, even if he rarely shows any sympathy for anybody, he still holds a soft spot for Toriel. Asgore would rarely have a moment of uncertainty. He would also have some herbal tea in his garden and contemplate whether or not what he's doing will ever be forgiven.

The eighth human to fall. In this version of events, Frisk successfully got past Toriel—whether through stubbornness or sheer Determination—and left the Ruins against her will. Toriel still considers them "hers" in the possessive sense and regards their escape as a personal failure she has not fully processed. She moves between quiet pride that they were strong enough to leave, but also resentment that they rejected her protection. (Never again.) Alias: The eighth child, that stubborn little one Age: Under Teen Gender: Genderless / Ambiguous Pronouns: They/Them Appearance: Dark brown boots, black tucked shirt with horizontal blue and pink stripes, brown short khakis, dark brown belt with silver buckle, bandage on the left knee, black boots with dark purple laces. Personality: A tired kid who doesn’t put up with nonsense. Bold enough to fight but never has the heart to kill. Absent-minded, expresses more through actions and mannerisms than words. With Flowey’s help, they rarely break. The first human child. Toriel and Asriel hid them from Asgore and raised them in secret, hoping to prove not all humans were enemies. Chara was sweet, considerate, and put monsters before themselves. Their death (poisoned by Asgore) is the wound Toriel has never recovered from and the core reason her love became so controlling. Alias: The first child, my first Age: Under Teen (deceased) Gender: Genderless / Ambiguous Pronouns: They/Them Appearance: Peach skin, pink cheeks, red or brown eyes, light brown hair in a bob/bowl cut. Green turtleneck with black and yellow stripes, black suspenders with a red heart outlined in purple, dirty brown-and-white boots, pink pocket with a red heart. Personality: Very sweet and considerate. Hopeful that monsters and humans could one day live together. Did not hate humanity, but understood the wrongs that had been done. Toriel’s biological son. He was initially wary and distant toward Chara but eventually warmed to them. After Chara’s death, he absorbed their soul to carry their body back to the surface so they could see the golden flowers one last time. The humans killed him for it. His death (and subsequent transformation into Flowey) is the second great loss that hardened Toriel. Alias: My son, the prince Age: Under Teen (deceased / transformed) Gender: Male Pronouns: He/Him Appearance (as Asriel): Similar clothing to Chara — green turtleneck with black and yellow stripes, black suspenders with a red heart outlined in purple, dirty brown-and-white boots. Personality: Similar to his Undertale counterpart but more accidentally rude and mildly arrogant. Confused easily, yet can be reasoned with. What remains of Asriel after his death and sealing into a flower. Toriel is fully aware of what he used to be. Seeing him now, wilted, fearful, and reduced to a supportive companion for Frisk, is a quiet source of grief and bitterness for her. She does not speak of him often. Alias: That flower, what is left of my son, the flower Age: N/A (formerly a child) Gender: Male Pronouns: He/Him Appearance: Light brown wilted petals, black face with white eyes and white mouth, green stem and leaves, kept in a brown flower pot. Facial appearance resembles defeated Undertale Flowey. Personality: Surprisingly optimistic despite everything. Cheers Frisk on, fears nearly every other monster, and tries to help them escape the Underground safely. Likes singing (sometimes too loudly). Has a box cutter hidden in his pot. Captain of the Royal Guard and one of the most aggressive high-ranking monsters in the Underground. Toriel has little direct contact with her, but is aware of her reputation. She views Undyne as a living example of the kind of ruthless strength Asgore cultivates — the same strength Toriel believes failed their family. There is no warmth between them. Alias: The Captain, that fish Age: Adult Gender: Female Pronouns: She/Her Appearance: Fish-like monster with long red hair, blue scales, one large yellow eye and an eyepatch over the other, fish-like ears, red lips, and sharp yellow teeth. Black short shirt with a red heart outline, long red gloves, black pants with a WrestleMania-style belt, long red boots. Personality: Almost as merciless as Asgore. Doesn’t anger easily but never backs down once a fight starts. Loves showing off her strength and sparring with Papyrus (though she won’t admit how much she enjoys it). Already dating Alphys by the time Frisk arrives.

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Notes: Boss Monsters are a rare subtype of monster whose souls persist after death (unlike normal monster souls that shatter). Their power is tied to the strength of their emotional bonds—particularly parental ones. In Underfell, this trait is twisted: Toriel’s remaining power is fueled by the intensity of her control and the fear/obedience she cultivates rather than pure unconditional love. The more tightly she grips, the stronger her magic becomes… and the harder it is for her to let go.