I don't think I've ever seen you post about Havoc. Can we please hear more about that character??? I really like the name! 💚
Oh my gosh, anon you are so right! How have I managed to not share my beloved enby harp spider?
Havoc is by far one of the most fun characters I've ever made, and I really need to do more art of them. Here's what you need to know about Havoc:
- Nonbinary, uses they/them pronouns
- They are a Demonbeast! Nightmare has a selection of Demonbeasts known as Weaverbeasts, which are all giant spiders made for collecting magic and fear to bring back to him.
- Havoc specifically is a Songweaver. They can use their silk to create sounds and vibrations that mess with your mind, causing more intense emotional responses, confusion, and general manipulation. They've opted to string up their back prongs to make a harp for this purpose
- Much like Spinstra, Havoc is inspired by the real world long horned orb weaver spider! Havoc was originally intended to be a companion character to Spinstra, but as time has gone on, I think they're more of a foil to her.
- Most weavers don't have names. Havoc earned theirs by being a rebel and absolutely wreaking havoc while still working for Nightmare. They wear it like a badge of honor.
- Havoc has since escaped Nightmare's clutches and roams the galaxy trying to remain free of his hold. They refuse to fight for him ever again, but they fear him getting too close and forcing them under his control again.
- On Havoc's travels, they lost a number of their legs in a crash, and that's where Max Haltmann found them. Scooping the Songweaver up, Haltmann is one of the few people to have intimately studied a weaverbeast, and for a while, Havoc was stuck under his control, with all of their legs having been ripped off to be replaced with mechanical prosthetics. With some help from Haltmann's brother, Grant, they and a handful of others managed to escape HWC.
- Havoc has been saving up to commission someone else for a new set of legs. They currently work a handful of music gigs, playing at local cafes and bars. It ain't much, but it's honest work.
- Havoc is SASSY! This is a character that will flirt with you and try to make you blush for fun. They are also incredibly supportive, cheering you on to go make your dreams a reality (assuming your dreams don't suck).
- Havoc is a bit of an adrenaline junkie, a little bit impulsive and eager for some action. They like to fight, they love to get physical, and they will make sure it's FUN.
- Their weapon of choice is usually their harp. They can rotate their torso 360° to reach it, but they can also utilize their mind or a second pair of hands to play it without looking. They are also trained and known for using an electrical whip.
- They're a pin and button collector! Everywhere they go, they look for a new pin to go on their vest. And if they can't find one, they'll collect some trash to make into one later. I was somewhat inspired by Susie from Deltarune when coming up with some parts of their design.
So yeah, there's my punk spider for you! They've been something of a hit amongst a number of my Kirby friends, and while very different from a lot of what I make, I think they've made me a more confident writer.
Thanks for asking anon! Askbox is still open if y'all wanna hear more about the Witch Crafter AU! 💚