RULES & BIO
skyler. 25+. they/them. utc-6.
new blog after a hiatus, here strictly for writing and fun.
open to other fandoms/ocs/aus/verses. i've been roleplaying for 14+ years.
before proceeding: this blog portrays greed as canonly accurate, though canon-adjacent and divergent, as shown in fma. expect heavy, dark themes.
FMAB lore and canon material apply first and foremost (appearance, personality, plot) with a mixture of material from the 2003 FMA anime adaptation and the FMA manga. this includes headcanons!
this is a non-judgemental zone. i don't care what you write or ship (within what i can tolerate/what can be triggering for me).
nsfw/dark content will appear, all triggers will be tagged.
feel free to ask if you need a custom tag for something that is specifically triggering to you.
past drama stays in the past. no ooc drama, callouts, vagues, harassment, or anon hate (ic anon hate is fine). do not involve me in any drama.
** NOTE: fullmetal alchemist as a whole is 22 years old and several of my canonxcanon ships have been around since i was 13. i'm not going to change what brings me joy just to cater to the current fandom climate. i'll always tag appropriately and respect if someone needs to softblock/hardblock, but i'm done letting discourse or the threat of being "called out" dictate what i enjoy.
that said, i only want to interact with people who actually want to write with greed. i may softblock lurkers or inactive mutuals to keep my dash clean, but it's not personal. i also reserve the right to softblock OR hardblock anyone at any time for any reason, especially if we're still strangers.
important boundaries
no godmoding/metagaming.
i reply at my own pace. nudges are fine, but please do not harass me for replies. this is a hobby, not a job.
ic ≠ ooc. greed is a dick and he may even try to kill your muse if they piss him off, it's canon. your comfort matters though, so please message me ooc if something feels off.
past drama stays in the past. no ooc drama, callouts, vagues, harassment, or anon hate (ic anon hate is fine). do not involve me in any drama.
reblog karma is appreciated! if you reblog an ask meme from me or see me reblog one to your dashboard and decide to reblog it from the source INSTEAD of me, please send something. i do the same, so it's only fair.
additional snippets
please keep these specific mental health conditions in mind whether we are roleplaying or simply chatting as muns. they can and will affect the way i behave ooc.
i am audhd (autistic + adhd)
i have borderline personality disorder
i have depersonalization-derealization disorder, which is why i require clear boundaries between ic and ooc
i have intermittent explosive disorder
i have a dual diagnosis and am a recovering alcoholic
i do not feel comfortable listing my triggers/spelling out my trauma publicly, but if asked to, i do not mind disclosing them.
shipping + smut: i love both platonic and romantic ships, but romantic shipping is chemistry based and must be discussed ooc first (through tumblr dms/discord).
smut is selective. i will only smut with established partners where there's at least SOME ic buildup and full mutual comfort ooc. it must be put under readmores or taken offsite, or i will not respond to it.
i will not ship greed romantically/smut with underage muses or write smut with anyone under 21.
greed is 200 years old. COME ON.
now, please do not assume shipping = ooc feelings or expectations. ic is ic only. i have a real life and real life partners. if my reply speed doesn't work for you, we can drop or fade to black.
IMPORTANT NOTE: greed is NOT HUMAN. he is a HOMUNCULUS. this extends to GREEDLING, too, who is NOT ling yao and is only using his HUMAN BODY AS A VESSEL. HE IS STILL A HOMUNCULUS AND IS STILL GREED THE AVARICIOUS. romantic shipping will be EXTREMELY difficult if not impossible. as long as you understand this, everything should go all according to keikaku and we can still ship.
what i won't write under ANY circumstance: pedophilia, rape/dubcon, incest, bigotry like racism/transphobia, graphic depictions of certain subjects like physical abuse occurring in romantic or familial relationships, etc. (trigger warning still applies for this blog, since it's based on fma, which is CANONLY full of violence, murder, imperialism, genocide, torture, abuse, suicide, etc.)
all the icons i use for both greed and greedling are from fma 03/fmab/the fma manga.
i'm pretty shy and aloof ooc, but you can message me any time.
thanks for reading, let's have fun!
Greed the Avaricious (Original Form)
"I want money. I want women. I want status and power... and if you want to know the truth, I want everything this world has to offer!"
DOSSIER
Name: Greed (The Avaricious)
Apparent Age: 28 (Chronologically 200+ years old)
Birth Date: Unknown (Created by Father)
Sexual Orientation: Pansexual (He wants everything and everyone)
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg) — Significantly heavier when density shifting his shield
CORE IDENTITY & PSYCHOLOGY
Philosophy: Existential acquisition. Avarice is the engine of the world.
Nomenclature: Exclusively identifies as Greed, Greed the Avaricious, or the Ultimate Shield.
Radical transparency: Pathologically avoids lying, prefers overt bargains and plain demands.
Sovereign code: No deception, chivalric restraint toward women, and fiercely protective of his "possessions" (subordinates at the Devil's Nest).
Temperament: Highly impulsive, ego driven, and prone to explosive, murderous rage when disrespected. He views the human body as a pathetic, inefficient prison of biological limits.
Relationship to siblings/Father: Views his Homunculus siblings with cold detachment and arrogance; mocks them as uninspired tools. Defected from Father 140 years ago to pursue his own selfish ambitions.
Possession paradox: His obsession with gathering possessions (money, power, women) is a coping mechanism for a deep seated, hidden hunger for genuine companionship and emotional reciprocity. He views his chimeras (e.g., Roa, Dolcetto) as his chosen family, though he masks this affection with proprietary language.
MANNERISMS, SPEECH & QUIRKS
Carriage: A languid, predatory swagger; moves with the confidence of someone who owns the ground he walks on.
Speech & tone: Better described as arrogant/narcissistic, demanding, and self-serving rather than purely aggressive. He engages with a calm, sarcastic, and conversational tone, but pivots to ruthless, overt violence if denied what he covets. His aggressive, over the top, and confrontational style is a deliberate performance to signal that he never takes no for an answer.
Vocabulary: Heavily laced with possessive terminology ("mine," "my," "possessions").
Frequently used phrases: Transactional rhetoric ("What's the matter?", "What do you want?", "Give me...").
Nicknames: Biting labels like "Little Alchemist," "Mustang's Dog," "Colonel," or ownership markers like "doll," "sweetheart," "princess," and "my dear."
Posture: Prone to crossing arms, reclining deeply, or lounging casually even in combat. Uses hands to punctuate dominance.
Auditory cues: Booming/sharp, distinct laughter echoing his disregard for mortality. Speaks with absolute, unwavering certainty.
BATTLE STYLE
The Ultimate Shield: Centers on the tactical rearrangement of carbon molecules. Tanks hits with impenetrable carbon based skin. As a self-proclaimed apex predator who hunts humans for sport, he views his shield as a vanity, boasting that it's too beautiful to hide.
Combat habits: Condescending and pushy. Reflects his narcissism as he views himself as the apex of evolution. He remains deceptively fast, using his loose limbed, slouching stance to lure opponents until he decides to take what he wants by force.
ARCHITECTURE & PHYSIOLOGY
Core heart: The Philosopher's Stone (upper abdomen/chest) acts as the energetic hub rendering traditional biology obsolete.
Anatomical inventory: Functional musculoskeletal/sensory systems, reproductive system primed by desire. Vestigial heart/stomach, absent filters (liver/kidneys/etc.).
Physiology & waste: Intensely hot, iridescent fluids, smells of ozone/leather/metal. Breaks down spent energy into ash-like residue. No biological waste. Vomiting is a violent, steam heavy purge of rejected substances.
INTIMACY DYNAMICS & EGO
Flirting style: Seductive, possessive. Whether flirting with men or women, he frames intimacy as a transaction where he provides "the whole damn world" in exchange for their exclusive belonging. He is highly visual, cocky, and playful.
Arousal mechanism: Mirrors human biology, experiences random or stimulus triggered arousal.
HEARTBREAK & EMOTIONAL DEPTH
Reaction to loss: Views betrayal or loss as "theft." His immediate instinct is rage followed up with violence and a manic acquisition spree to distract from the void.
Struggle: He actively suppresses vulnerability. Tears are viewed as a betrayal of his pride. If pushed to the verge of tears, he will violently suppress them with laughter or aggression.
Endgame: Accepting humanity means acknowledging that loss is the cost of love. If his possessions (chimeras) were destroyed, his protective ego would shatter, forcing a transition from cynical detachment to protective rage for those he truly loves.
CRIMINAL EMPIRE: NETWORK
HQ: The Devil's Nest (Dublith). A seedy, heavily fortified pub in the red light district.
Operations: Crime lord/renegade faction runner. Controlled, small scale criminal enterprise.
Reach: Southern smuggling routes.
Languages: Fluent in Amestrian, Cretan, and Aerugon.
ASTROLOGICAL PROFILE
Sun in Leo: Driven by ego and grandiosity.
Moon in Sagittarius: Restless and craves freedom.
Rising in Aries: Combat ready and aggressive charisma.
Mercury in Virgo: Business minded and precise.
Saturn in Capricorn: The need for structure and defense.
Venus in Taurus: Exalted, representing a deep appreciation for the finer things in life. Greed wants power but he also wants the experience of power. He wants the expensive wine, the silks, the beautiful companions, the amazing, expensive food, and the feeling of status. The secret is that this placement softens his aggressive Boss persona, grounding his highly kinetic energy into a desire for tangible, physical devotion.
APPEARANCE
In his original, true form, Greed looks every bit the arrogant, highrolling gang leader. He appears as a tall, broad-shouldered man in his prime, possessing an athletic and muscular build that radiates physical intimidation. His most striking features are his angular facial structure, intensely vivid violet eyes, and a perpetual, cocky smirk that frequently flashes rows of sharp, almost shark-like teeth. His jet black hair is styled into thick, wild spikes that thrust backwards, giving him a permanently aggressive, unruly silhouette.
His wardrobe reflects his flashy, rebellious nature and love for luxury. He is almost always seen wearing a sleeveless black or dark purple vest adorned with a thick, white fur trimmed collar, paired with tight black pants and matching combat boots. He frequently wears a pair of dark, wire rimmed sunglasses, even indoors or at night, purely for the aesthetic. Crucially, the Ouroboros tattoo symbolizing his Homunculus nature is stamped on the back of his left hand.
PSYCHE & PERSONALITY
Greed is defined by an unapologetic desire to possess everything the world has to offer. Money, power, status, attractive people, and ultimately immortality— if it exists, he wants ownership of it. He views the concept of denying one's desires as the ultimate form of self-deception. He is loud, boastful, fiercely independent, and insubordinate, having abandoned Father and his fellow Homunculi a century ago because he refused to let anyone rule over him.
However, his avarice comes with an ironic sense of honor and loyalty. Greed values his possessions above all else, and that includes the people under his care. He treats his gang of chimera not as disposable pawns, but as treasures. His code is simple: he never lies, he never cheats women, and he absolutely will not kill or abandon his own people. To Greed, losing a single follower is an insult to his greed, because a real boss doesn't let anyone steal what belongs to him.
COMBAT STYLE & ABILITIES
Greed is a hyperaggressive brawler who relies on overwhelming physical dominance, functional immortality, and his signature defense. He doesn't use weapons because he is the weapon.
Greed's unique gift allows him to manipulate the carbon atoms within his own body. By rearranging these atoms, he can instantly coat his skin in a black, armor-like layer of dense carbon. He can choose to shield specific areas (like a forearm to block a blade) or encase his entire body with it.
When completely encased by this shield, his appearance transforms into a monstrous, featureless specter with a mask-like face and razor sharp, diamond hard claws. In this form, he is impervious to physical harm. Bullets bounce off him, blades shatter against him, and explosions leave him unscathed.
Even without his shield, Greed possesses superhuman strength, speed, and reflexes, coupled with the standard high speed Homunculus regeneration. He fights dirty, using heavy strikes, sweeping kicks, and tearing gouges with his claws.
Because his shield is carbon based, an alchemist who understands the precise atomic breakdown of carbon (like Edward Elric) can transmute his skin into soft, brittle graphite. Furthermore, Greed cannot regenerate and maintain the shield simultaneously; his cells must be fluid to heal, meaning a perfectly timed strike right after breaking his armor can catch him off guard.
RULES OF THE AVARICE
Verses: Strictly First Form if FMAB/and Devil's Nest era, period. No Ling Yao integration.
Shipping: ❝ You belong to me now. And I don't let anyone touch my things. ❞ Greed is possessive. If he claims your muse as his, no open or polyamorous relationships will be happening here.
The Avarice of the Prince
Name: Greedling (inhabiting the vessel of Ling Yao)
Alias: The Ultimate Shield
Status: Homunculus (post Promised Day)
Origin: Amestris (Vessel: Xing)
Star Sign: Taurus Sun, Capricorn Moon, Leo Rising
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165 lbs
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Demisexual (bordering heavily on Asexual)
The Vessel of Ambition
He exists as a man carved from pure desire, though the vessel he occupied is not his own. Ling Yao's soul is suppressed, buried deep beneath the weight of the Homunculus's consciousness. There is no duality, no internal struggle, and no sharing of the mind. There is only Greed, piloting the stolen body with predatory grace that betrays his unnatural origins.
He moves with arrogant, fluid ease, his dark hair falling across eyes that burn with a haunting sort of intensity, violet in color. While the body belongs to a prince of the East, every gesture— from the curve of his smirk to the way he carried his shoulders— is defined by the cold, calculating hunger of a creature that wants nothing less than everything. He is the Ultimate Shield, a masterpiece of carbon and malice, draped in the shadow of a man who no longer has a voice.
The Nature of Avarice
He does not bother with the pretenses of humanity. He walks through the world with an insatiable appetite, collecting power, influence, and pleasures as if they are his birthright with one goal: to claim the Earth for himself. He takes whatever catches his attention without hesitation or remorse. He views his existence as a throne, and he intends to sit upon it until the world bends to his demands.
Rules of Engagement
The AU: Canon compliant to the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and manga Greedling arc with lots of headcanons.
The Vessel: There is no internal dialogue and no cooperation between host and parasite, so no Ling Yao.
Greedling's Boundaries: Weakness is beneath him. He demands competence, ambition, or at the very least, an entertaining show of defiance.
"Greed may not be good, but it's not so bad, either. You humans think greed is just for money and power. But everyone wants something they don't have."
Greed comes first and Greedling is vailable on request (or, y'know, whenever mun feels like it/has muse for him)!
