#caellum

[jeanrainier]

I don't know if I ever drew this one again, but a demon AU of Cain wherein I went with bioluminescent freckles. Still like the idea and design, might reuse it?

[ladymeowsith]

Caellum my spider lad

[clanlakerest]

Caellum will never find love/a mate.

8.5/10

It’s highly likely. It has yet to be established if Caellum possesses the capacity to express the mortal concept of ‘love’, and even he himself is unsure if he could reciprocate such emotions if given the chance. To make things worse, Caellum is openly hostile, bad-tempered, violent, and self-destructive, making him extremely difficult to get along with let alone be the object of another person’s affection. Love is something Caellum may never have, but a mate stands a bit more of a chance. A hypersexual being, Caellum engages in more than his fair share of sexual activity, so a relationship with a potential mate could be possible given some of the following: There is a mutual need for sexual gratification. Caellum tolerates his partner and in turn is tolerated. Even if there may not be ‘love’, familiarity and understanding could be enough to make a potential mate Caellum’s preferred company, and that might be as close as he ever gets.

[clanlakerest]

(⸝⸝⸝ ̑ ̑⸝⸝⸝) ಥoಥ (-.-) for Kalden and ( ๑‾̀◡‾́)σ» (ﾉ≧ڡ≦) (ꈍᴗꈍ)ε｀*) for Cae? :O

(⸝⸝⸝ ̑ ̑⸝⸝⸝):  Does their face get red after they drink?

Absolutely. Kalden isn’t a big drinker since he doesn’t like the taste of alcohol, but he can easily be fooled by fruity drinks that don’t carry a bitter aftertaste. As a perfectly hydrated water mage, Kalden’s body can actually ‘water down’ alcohol pretty well, so it might take a few drinks before he shows any signs of being drunk- but being red in the face is definitely a tell tale sign that he’s feeling the effects!

ಥoಥ: How are they like when they cry? Do they just stream tears nonstop? Does their nose get clogged to the point that it’s hard to breathe? Is it easy for them to speak when they are sobbing? Do they hiccup when they cry?

How dare anyone make this precious boy cry

As previously mentioned, Kalden is a water mage, and as such he has plenty of water in him to bring forth a cascade of big ol’ tears. Tears that couldn’t be blinked away and would run down his cheeks and dribble from his chin in droplets, soaking his sleeves if he tried to wipe them away. He’d be able to get a few words out in between sobs and hiccups, but otherwise he’d have to be calmed/calm himself down enough to settle his breathing before he could get anything more than that out. Kalden’s not the type to hold back his tears when he feels the need to cry, so a tearful episode could last until he’s completely flushed out or he no longer has the energy.

(-.-): How should one wake them up? Do they get out of bed easily?

If Kalden doesn’t wake up on his own (He’s pretty good at keeping a healthy sleep schedule so he’s usually awake at a reasonable hour because he’s a good boy), waking him up gently is preferred IF whoever is waking him up even has the heart to do so. Already being very soft and cute, Kalden, as one would expect, is even more so when he’s all cozy and sleeping peacefully. If he absolutely must be roused though, shaking him lightly or speaking to him in a soft voice that gradually gets louder until he wakes up both work just fine. Of course, kisses from his husband aren’t a bad thing to wake up to either~

( ๑‾̀◡‾́)σ»: Do they have a sensitive spot/s?

First off, let’s make it clear that Caellum is very guarded when it comes to, well, everything, including his body, so chances are he’s never been touched in the particular ways noted below, and may not even be aware of these spots himself:

Mouth/Teeth: Caellum’s mouth, though not physically sensitive, is his main weapon in battle and a display of his pride as a vampire. In vampire culture it is considered a great disrespect to force one’s anything (hands/fingers among…other body parts…) anywhere near or in a vampire’s mouth. That said, Caellum is no exception, and touching his mouth/teeth is a surefire way to instantly offend him and piss him off. With teeth as sharp and a temper as short as Caellum’s, it’s best to steer clear of his mouth if one plans on keeping whatever appendage they’re trying to put in there, because he can and will bite.

Back of the neck: Rarely seen (because he often wears a hood), let alone touched (because he has exceptional reflexes), the back of Caellum’s neck can actually be used to momentarily shock or subdue him. Like a mother cat picking up her kitten, if one can manage to firmly grab the back of Caellum’s neck, he is a bit easier to deal with. Not only can he not maneuver around to bite whoever is holding him, but from there he can be thrown or pinned to the ground to be further disciplined. Also, not that Caellum would ever allow it, but blowing on/kissing the back of his neck unexpectedly would make him jump/give him goosebumps.

Base of the spine: AKA the most ticklish spot (besides the aforementioned back of the neck). Similar to the previous spot, Caellum’s back is rarely touched, so this spot is pretty well hidden and mostly unknown (even to Caellum). In terms of canon lore, Caellum hasn’t, and likely never will be touched here. If someone were to somehow get him to drop his guard enough however, just barely ghosting one’s fingers over the base of Caellum’s spine would be enough to make him shiver and twitch as he tried to decide if it tickled or felt good.

(ﾉ≧ڡ≦): Do they like to show affection by physically teasing? (I.E: Shoulder punches, etc.)

Not the affectionate type by nature, Caellum instead (unconsciously) displays how much someone else might mean to him by putting himself in harms way for them (Jumping into battles that aren’t his, taking hits that were directed at someone else etc.). Again, unlikely in canon, but if Caellum was to show any hints of physical affection for someone else, it would more so be in the simple things. Burying his face into their clothes/the crook of their neck, resting his head on their shoulder, sitting in their lap, laying on top of/underneath them, letting them wrap their arms around his waist etc.

(ꈍᴗꈍ)ε｀*): Do they prefer kisses on the cheek? Forehead? What about neck kisses?

(See the previous answer about the back of Cae’s neck)

As far as kisses are concerned, Caellum prefers a hot makeout session above all else, and he’d interpret cheek/forehead kisses as babying him- which he will not stand for.

[mint-art]

caellum

[clanlakerest]

Does Caellum actually have people he considers "friends"?

😬

Realistically? No.

Since he was raised to rely solely on himself and not to depend on anyone else, Caellum doesn’t allow himself to grow fond of others whether in friendship or otherwise as doing so promotes ‘weakness’.

On top of that mindset Caellum is also openly hostile and bad tempered, partially due to his upbringing, and partially due to the fact that he’s in an almost constant state of frustration as a result of being cursed, losing his memories, and having the life beaten out of him in fights his poor attitude got him into.

All of this adds up to having extremely negative effects on Caellum’s well-being and metal health, because he’s so touch starved and so attention starved that he’d do anything to have someone show him even the smallest bit of affection and yet he still ignores those needs.

Now, Caellum does actually have people in his life that could technically be considered the closest thing he has to ‘friends’, but they are:

Myshi: A masked bat deity who’s only interested in Caellum for his feisty nature, using him as a guinea pig for experimental magic-drug tests because of his abilities, and for sex.

Cal: A literal murderer who has even fewer social skills than Caellum does.

Con: A hyperactive lightning mage who’s moral compass and sanity levels are questionable at best, who means well and does actually like Caellum, but at the same time is too unhinged and unpredictable for that to matter.

In short: Caellum’s only ‘friends’ are a local hunter’s giant panther, and the local stray cats.

[clanlakerest]

I updated Caellum’s bio so it’s caught up on his current lore!

You can read it on FR here if you prefer, but here’s a preview+the rest under the cut as well!

Deep within the Scarred Wasteland, Caellum was born into a race of Plague dragons that feed off the blood and emotions of others. This origin clan of 'vampires' has kept themselves secret and hidden for centuries, but their race has slowly started to branch out across Sorneith to feed and to make their power known. Caellum learned from an early age that he couldn't depend on anyone but himself. As soon as he was able to walk and feed on his own, his parents stopped taking care of him. He wasn't shown any pity or sympathy from neither adults nor other children like himself. Anywhere else this method of upbringing might seem neglectful and cruel, but not to the vampires who wanted their children to grow up relying solely on their own strength to survive. These harsh life lessons forced Caellum to mature early, permanently ingraining savageness and pride into his sense of self worth.

As he grew, both in body and strength, it became clear to the other vampires that the new generation, with Caellum as their leader, would surpass and eventually overthrow the older generations. Though many understood that this inevitable future would lead their race into the next stage of evolution and power, the eldest of the vampires selfishly banded together to put a stop to the rise of the new generation, refusing to let their current hierarchy fall to ruin. The elder generation descended upon the new, slaying the youth of their own race before their power could manifest. Amidst the slaughter, many of the new generation perished. Only a handful, Caellum among them, who had reached maturity and received their magic could not be defeated. Unable to kill them, the elder generation pooled their own magic and cast a curse on the survivors of the new generation, sealing their magic and trapping them in the forms of children. These cursed children were then cast out of the Plaguelands in different directions with no recollection or way to access the memories of their adult selves. Caellum, for all he knew, was a lost child. He couldn't remember where he came from, where he was going, who his parents were, or if he even had any. Alone, he wandered through Plague and Shadow territories, rediscovering his body's thirst for blood and feeding on travelers who were easily fooled by his innocent appearance. Continuing on his path led Caellum deep into Nature territories where he happened upon Lakerest during a festival they called 'Halloween'. Children of all ages came and went from Lakerest's borders all night, so no one questioned Caellum's presence there and many stopped to offer him treats and ask him if he needed help finding his parents or his way home. With nowhere else to go and no memories, Caellum decided that for survival, sticking close to a constantly growing clan such as Lakerest would be his best bet.

A year passed, and the curse keeping Caellum in the form of a child began to weaken with time and distance from its casters, until it could no longer contain him. Caellum was a fair distance north of Lakerest, on the outskirts of a deep-woods village that was still in its early stages of development, when the curse reached its breaking point. Caellum felt mildly dizzy before suddenly being overwhelmed by an excruciating rush of his own magic. He fell to his knees and cried out in anguish as his body began tearing itself apart in its hurry to regrow to its original shape and size. He writhed and clawed at the soil beneath him, screaming, until the pain subsided into an ache and he was able to lay there for a moment panting and drenched in a cold sweat. But the relief didn't last long. Reverting back into a form more akin to that of a mortal teenager had expended more physical and magical energy than he could have ever prepared for, leaving him drained, feverish, and above all else, hungry. Caellum had never felt so empty, so feral, before and he couldn't stop the hunger from taking over him completely. His voracity alone got him back on his feet, but it was the scent of fresh blood not far off that gave the animal within enough drive to sprint towards the unsuspecting village nestled among the trees nearby. Blinded by his immense new hunger, Caellum slaughtered everyone in the village. With no warriors or mages strong enough to fight back, they were helpless to stop him, and an otherwise peaceful day became a bloodbath. Only after everyone had been slain did Caellum start to feed. He drained dozens of them dry, devouring and consuming more than his hunger had ever demanded of him before until eventually the frenzy faded, and he returned to a saner state of mind. Upon regaining consciousness, Caellum took in his surroundings. No longer under the effects of the child curse, he understood what he must have done, but felt no remorse or guilt. Instead, confusion of another kind settled deep in his bones and very full stomach. He knew his name. He knew he was a vampire and thus fed on the blood of others to keep up his strength. He knew who and what he was, but everything else, all the memories he should have gotten back, were still extremely foggy or absent entirely. He had his body back, but so many pieces were still missing.

Over time a handful of Caellum's memories and some of his magic have returned to him, often triggered by engaging in battle, but much of who he is still remains just out of reach. Being unable to access everything that's locked away inside of him, for reasons he also can't remember, has left Caellum in a perpetual state of frustration and confusion. Already quick to bare his fangs at anyone and everyone, this frustration causes Caellum to be increasingly irritable and prone to lashing out even more than usual. His seemingly constant bad attitude often gets him into fights with others who are usually much bigger and stronger than himself, and since he can heal almost any physical wound, he continues to fight battles he knows he can't win without any sense of self preservation. Still in the dark about the majority of his past, Caellum keeps himself isolated from others as much as he can, determined to rely only on his own strength to move forward.

Funfacts:

So long as he's well fed, he can heal just about any physical wound.

One of Caellum's abilities that he keeps as both a child and an adult is the ability to sight share with feline-esque beings.

When feeding, it isn’t uncommon for him to pick up the flavor of his victim’s most prominent emotion. It has to be strongly felt by the victim, but emotions such as fear, sadness, joy, and lust all have distinct individual tastes to his palette. They also seep into Caellum’s own emotions for a few hours after feeding.

Rarely sleeps. He’s most active at night, but even during the day he considers sleeping more of a pastime than a necessity.

If put into a position where he can’t feed for an extended period of time, he loses the ability to use magic and can no longer heal. He also reverts to a state of animalistic hunger in which he will lash out at anything with a pulse and is much more likely to kill his victim while feeding.

He unconsciously seeks discipline and guidance from others as a result of his upbringing

[adriky]