In times of turmoil, in times like these, beliefs contagious - Spreading disease. This wretched mischief is now coursing through your souls . . . Never to let go. Never to let go.
mortem
CARDINAL COPIA from GHOST
INDIE . SELECTIVE #ratpoisons
Arturo growled, rolling his eyes at the pathetic display the Cardinal put up. There was just something about the act that made it seem less than genuine, but he wasn’t about to jump his ass for that as well, merely waving a dismissive hand instead.
“Yes yes, whatever. Now get out of my sight before I change my mind and eat you here and now, you ssssshnivelling rat!” He hissed, stomping toward the Cardinal with the intent to scare and chase him off.
This ornery old cretin REALLY needs to fucking lighten up, Copia mused as he promptly turned on his heel and started power-walking down the aisle without question nor complaint. His body is rigid and trembling and he imagines to ANYBODY else the way he carried himself in that precise moment could’ve been rather comical, given his otherwise natural poise. Candles flicker as he speeds past them, their glow illuminating the look of sheer terror on his face.
As he reached the aisle’s end ( which felt like a damn eternity in this oh-so-opulent cathedral ) The Cardinal turned again and just stood there, stupefied, or so it APPEARED, before cupping his hands and shouting ——
❛ Okay, uh, I’m going now. So. ❜ Sooo . . .
❛ Farewell, ❜ Dropping his hands he relaxed his shoulders and storms off like a petulant child but not without muttering a vexed
❛ Bastard, ❜ under his breath.
It was unlikely that Arturo would ever forgive the Cardinal, as he blames him for The Third’s death, as well as the supposed lack of joy in the place. The Second had been trying to be more like his younger brother in this second shot at life, but yet he held nothing but distrust, distaste, and perhaps even hate for he of new blood; and it seemed that no amount of groveling would be likely to change his views.
“Hmph. It seems so, rat boy. And you can go run to my father and Imperator about this little…rendezvous of ours if you want, I don’t fear them. And I’ll only have yet another reason to eat you alive if you do, so act carefully, Cardinal. Che’!” He growled down at Copia, a clawed finger pointed at him.
Well…so much for abandoning his reign of terror for a softer II.
Fuck fuck FUCK. ❛ N-no, I, wouldn’t betray your trust —— ❜ Mind games. That’s what this is. And if Copia was good at anything, it was playing those games and moving chess pieces in the darkness of his mind. He can feel himself shrinking in the Second’s shadow, and being fearful is not a position he enjoyed finding himself in; But at the very least it scared him into preserving his longevity.
❛ This remains between us both, heh, rest assured . . . ❜ And as a last resort he collapses to his knees, palms flat on the ground as he bowed, preferring to have his dignity suffer than losing his life. He silently prayed to all that is unholy that this was enough to pardon him for now and to sate the Second enough into leaving.
❛ How right you are Emeritus, and how wrong I was. I am deserving of this wrath! Your warning leaves no need for, uh, clarity and . . . um . . . I will never speak a word of this to anyone! ❜
“I’m watching you, ratty boy. You may be the one ascending to the Papal throne, but I’m probably the strongest bastard inside these walls, and I don’t buy your bullshit “too nervous to function” charade. Got it??” He snarled, giving his hands the slightest shake to further his intent to scare the Cardinal.
“I’m watchin’ you, and I won’t hesitate to eat you like the rat you are if I hear you’ve stepped outta line.” He hissed again, before simply letting go of Copia’s shirt and dropping him where he stood.
❛ I, ieuh, iohh . . . ❜ Gibberish. Nonsensical muttering and stuttering. It’s all he can manage in the overbearing heat of the moment, feeling akin to a child scolded by its father. Perhaps he’d underestimated or even insulted the collective intelligence of The Clergy. Fortunately for him he learned from his mistakes.
His head dipped in reverence, trying to estimate the right time to open his mouth without warranting a crack to the face. The Cardinal hopes his pitiful display is enough to incite some level of forgiveness, if such a thing existed in this vacuous, joyless cathedral.
❛ I would never defile the others’ faith in me, and, uh. Please, do excuse my impertinence. It may be that I’ve become too comfortable —— Heh, ❜ He felt clammy and nervous. Ironic, that the charlatan becomes his lie.
“Did I stutter??” He snapped, his s’s coming in a viperous hiss. “I said…” Arturo growled.
Black pigmented, clawed, gargoyle-esque feet tromping heavily over to where the Cardinal’s smug little ass was sat. Massive, black, clawed hands snatched Copia up from his seat, bringing up face to face with a very pissed off Second; who, since his resurrection as a demon, now stood a good seven foot tall.
“…I’llwring your scrawny little neck.” He finished the threat with a snarl, mismatched eyes wide with rage as he kept a tight hold on Copia’s shirt collar.
Oh, well, shit. It’s only then that Copia realises his mistake as he swallows the lump in his throat, regret turning his blood cold.
❛ I —— ❜ He may be in power, but he was not powerful. Ego oft clouded Copia’s judgement; Perhaps he should work on that.
❛ T-that will not be necessary, I assure you —— ❜ His pallid face turned paler somehow, eyes wide like a deer caught in the headlights. Mouth now a thin, trembling line, he won’t be using it to spit indecencies for a long while.
@sinister-regaliaYES EXACTLY OMFG i was thinking that too !!! the whole ‘four horsemen of the apocalypse’ came to my mind also, oh my god i’d just be echoing everything you said but…….i COMPLETELY agree, and it honestly makes me so excited to see what’s going to happen with him next!!
INTRO. To quote my usual introductions, hello I am Nero, real name Veren. Local goth obsessed with Ghost. I play games religiously. And speaking of religion, i am a theistic Luciferian - multiple edge points for yours truly. I have discord if you wish to ask for that. This blog has dark & triggering themes so, again, don't say I didn't warn you, but don't worry it won't get too bad. I think?
β¦ * i. 27, england. ii. chaotic neutral, goth nerd. iii. russian / british. iv.* β¦ melancholic, empathetic
O1. Although it's more likely that I'll try to stick to a "selective" follow back criteria - as in, following / following back blogs I feel Copia can plasuibly interact with - don't be discouraged if you don't immediately become a mutual of mine. If you have something in mind, message me, and I'm sure we can work something out. We don't have to be mutuals for us to plot. I will always follow back writing partners.
O2. The only faceclaim I will be using is Tobias Forge's image of Cardinal Copia. And despite the fact I will be using icons, please don't feel as if you have to match that, I will be writing and roleplaying with anybody regardless of icons / no icons. Also it's important to note this blog does not intend to be a characterisation of Tobias Forge himself rather his character made for Ghost's lore.
O3. Copia is a comedic man but likewise he is a dangerous man. He is chaotic, and does whatever he feels, whenever he feels. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not underestimate him just because he makes you laugh, likewise he is not overpowered and knows when he can be outmatched. Stronger muses, fear not, no godmodding here.
O4. Response times may vary. I spend a lot of time on my Xbox, and I split my time amongst different people which normally tires me out, so it's logical to assume I won't be spitting out long replies every single day. But it depends on length, and of course irl events. It's alright to remind me I owe you a response but as is rp etiquette, please do not pressure me! Nothing wrong with a little nudge but several becomes a problem. I don't have the mental energy.
O5. I am open to shipping be it platonic or romanic and / or sexual. However I do require the ship to be slow burn which means he requires chemistry, AND patience. He is a sociopathic man so please do not expect genuine fluff or for me to chop and change his character for the sake of a ship. I really want to recreate Tobias' work, as canonically possible as I can make him. If you're not a fan of mostly one-sided ships, my portrayal is not for you.
O6. Write however you like. Style, length of response, it doesn't matter to me. As long as I can work with whatever you give me that is the only thing I look for in a reply. I am happy to do one liners, single para, or multi para. I also write dialogue-only, crack, and full multi para. If I write two paragraphs and you respond with one, that is perfectly acceptable. I'm very much for the whole 'quality over quantity' thing.
O7. I don't contribute to tumblr's politics. I have my own views, and I form my own opinions on things / individuals. I will not unfollow easily, but if you reek of drama over a long time span, then that is a red flag for me. This is a hobby of mine. It isn't that serious. It's important to me to keep this space relatively clean and use it as an escape. I have autism, bpd, and severe anxiety ( all diagnosed professionally ) so please understand that as I will for you.
O8. I have no triggers. I will not be requesting any trigger tags. But if you have any, please tell me, and I will tag accordingly; I am sympathetic with such. This blog MAY get heavily triggering, but that depends entirely on thread content. I can't imagine anybody who isn't fond of the dark will be following me anyway.
O9. Lastly, I do mains, but not exclusives unless they're very special circumstances. At some point I may do a mains page, but who knows. To reiterate, this is for fun, and I don't want anybody in the community to feel excluded. Even if I have a main of your muse please do not let that put you off from approaching me! I will happily write with doubles. And of course, you may write with other Copias too.
Alignment. Neutral Evil. The Cardinal is an ambitious man wrapped up in calculated chaos. Though he gives off a comedic and occasionally clumsy demeanour, do not take it at face value, lest he remove your head.
Zodiac. Leo. "action-oriented and driven by the desire to be admired, the Leo have an air of royalty about them. They love to be in the limelight, which is why many of them make a career in the performing arts. The personality of a Leo is made up of some positive as well as negative traits."
Sexuality. Bisexual.
Appearance. 5'6", 135lbs. One hazel eye, one white eye due to iridum. The cardinal has short dirty blond hair and pale white skin, his most noteworthy feature however are his charcoal black rings around his eyes and a painted black upper lip with a 'Clark Gable' moustache. He exclusively wears black and / or red with white be it his vestments or a suit. He is very short and petite for a male, which he uses to his advantage - Copia is incredibly agile.
Attributes.
Strength
Defense
Endurance
Perception
Dexterity
Speed
Accuracy
Teamwork
Stealth
Charisma
Intelligence.
Musical-Rhythmic
Visual-Spatial
Verbal-Linguistic
Logical-Mathematical
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Existential
Naturalistic
Proficiencies.
Close Combat
Bladed Weapons
Blunt Weapons
Ranged Weapons
Traps
Medic
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MBTI. ENTJ. People with this personality type embody the gifts of charisma and confidence, and project authority in a way that draws crowds together behind a common goal. But unlike their Feeling (F) counterpart, ENTJs are characterized by an often ruthless level of rationality, using their drive, determination and sharp minds to achieve whatever end theyβve set for themselves.
Enneagram. Type 3 β The Achiever. Threes are self-assured, attractive, and charming. Ambitious, competent, and energetic, they can also be status-conscious and highly driven for advancement. They are diplomatic and poised, but can also be overly concerned with their image and what others think of them. They typically have problems with workaholism and competitiveness.
He is not a holy man. The cardinal is a symbol of hedonism, disease, and greed, for his name is rooted in over-indulgence and abundance. Despite his place in the hierarchy, his envy consumes him when in the presence of the Emeritus - and it is through the whispers of a bird that he is consumed by temptation. The bird told him to behead the Third, and so it augmented. Much to his dismay however he was still not fulfilled now that he had usurped his predecessor; Thus, the cardinal stays true to his name. Though he is a seemingly whimsical man he is also a cretin and a deceiver. Trust not in his word. He is akin to a bard and a trickster alike, a snake amongst the vatican.
He too is a sycophant for the sake of furthering himself in his agenda. Volatile at his worst. The Pied Piper and bringer of pestilence. The cardinal is silver and fork-tongued, knowing what lies to feed and when to sow the seed. His weakness is in himself; Pride and egotism. Though he is cunning - it is best not to antagonise the antagoniser. His bite is full of venom. Just as the bird whispered terrible things in his ear, along came a rat who told him he could wield plagues and bring death to the doors of which he entered. And so he does.
