ON THE BREAKING OF CHAINS IN HELLAVERSE LORES
I read through the accounts of Blitz and Stolas' childhood
Despite Blitz growing up in a broken home in a rundown circus
And Stolas growing up in a crazy dragon dynasty
Both of them were once groomed into destinies they were never supposed to carry
Except that, on Blitz's 18th birthday, the circus blew up, and Blitz spent 15 years jop hopping across different rings and rebuilt a new life and a new family from scratch
On Stolas' 18th birthday, he took the Lunar Throne, and that was the start of the Accursed Star madness festering
Stolas had NO IDEA how to start over because the trauma response was too strong
And then the Highest echelons of Heaven and Hell systematically fired Stolas to free him
And then IMP and Via had similar but less intensive traumas as Stolas did - they all watched their old lives burn up in some form ( that they grew to hate anyway ) and started all over
And they guided Stolas away from self destructive vengeance
A major theme in Hellaverse includes how one's old life must be destroyed to create a new life
Stolas' old life had to be destroyed to create a new, better life
Aside from threats to Via's safety, Stella trying to systematically isolate Stolas, even lying to him that his mother never loved him, really twisted the knife deeper
Voids feed on the grief and hurt of comet energy carriers, and Stolas' Lunar tyranny actually helped fuel Stella's void malice for years
During the Long Night, Stolas' rampage caused Stella to have a massive void presence that threatened to swallow all creation
But the second Amethyst hugged Stolas
The danger has truly passed
And it corrected against every single lie Stella had fed Stolas for 200 odd years
In rehab, Stolas finally gets to grow up emotionally ( since he was emotionally stunted since the 19th century ) and recovers in all senses through baby steps
is a specialized form of psychological counseling designed to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and address behavioral patterns within the family unit
. Rather than viewing a single individual as "the problem," it treats the family as an interconnected system where one person’s actions inevitably affect everyone else.
• Improves Communication: Builds structured boundaries that ensure every member feels seen, heard, and validated.
• Smoothes Life Transitions: Helps households navigate major disruptions like divorce, relocation, grief, or blending families.
• Supports Recovery: Provides essential education and boundaries when a member is navigating mental health struggles or substance use.
Via actually been through similar, though less intensive, trauma, as Stolas did
And yet, she never became a tyrant
She chose to become a peacemaker and lead with truth and compassion
And in turn, she saved her dad and also helped save the world
Stella sought to break Stolas and Via because she cant stand their light
But light always wins over darkness
The entire New World Movement proved it
Baal was amongst the first dragons in Hell
But Baal became too proud, and became an enemy of the cosmos
Paimon's reign of dragons had the Thrones of Stars system to prevent another dragon war
Only for the entire Accursed star mess to start the Second Dragon War
The entire Thrones of Stars mess is finished when Via and her cousins refused to inherit the Thrones of Stars and founded the Imp Revolution instead
The First Dragon War starts with teen Paimon, sick of Baal's manipulation and abuse, led his brothers and his school friends to rebel against Baal and his cult
It ends with Metatron forming a Heaven/Hell treaty that helped create Purgatory
When Blitz, Barbie Wire and Fizz were rushing to try reach Stolas
They are reminded of the fire that blew up the old circus
And they are risking their lives to save Stolas from literally burning himself alive
Tilla died trying to save Blitz, Barbie Wire and Fizz ( but was killed by Cash )
Pandora died trying to take little Moxxie away from Crimson ( but was killed by Crimson )
And then Amethyst dove into the blast zone to hug Stolas, effectively saving him and the world
No wonder IMP ( Millie and Moxxie were in Fireburst Ranch to prepare for Melody's birth, and Melody was born right after the Saints took the Moons ) were sobbing on their knees at rhe image of Amethyst hugging Stolas
It was a redemption of Tilla and Pandora not being able to save their kids at that time
During the Long Night, Rodeo Town had an earthquake as the Wrath legions can barely hold off the premises, and Millie was screaming as Moxxie held her hand to give birth to Melody
But the SECOND Amethyst hugged Stolas
And a superbly relieved Millie pushed out Melody soon after, with Moxxie kneeling down in relief as he hugged Millie
Millie literally survived ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS CHILDBIRTHS IN HISTORY
And Melody is celebrated as a symbol of hope, the first baby born in the New World
Via's childhood and teenhood was spent in the Second Dragon War
No wonder she refused to be a warrior as she grows up
Stella tried to Isolate Via from school by burning down her textbooks and forcibly pulling Via out of school
But then some cosmic spirits tutored Via behind Stella's back in the basements and such
And that helped Via complete her education curriculum and graduate soon after the Thrones of Stars are gone
Via came of age a couple months after that
Banning a child from school or even an education is criminal and unnatural
Stella really hates Via to the point she cant stand the idea that Via will have a future and an education
Stella tried to lead attacks on Hell royal schools, but it of course failed cuz the schools' guards fought back the DiGalaxis cult valiantly
And then by the time Stella ripped the Grimoire with a tattered version of her wedding dress
And all the world focused on saving the Blue Comet and the world
Stella also tried to isolate Via from her school friends
Of course that failed because nobody likes Stella anyway
Via regarded Stella with pity because Stella is so miserable and hollow
And love always wins against hate in the end
HELPING SOMEONE HEAL FROM NARCISSISTIC ISOLATION
Helping someone heal from narcissistic isolation requires patience, subtle support, and long-term consistency. The narcissist's goal was to make them feel entirely alone and dependent. Your primary job is to safely break that illusion.
1. Rebuild the Connection Slowly
• Initiate low-pressure contact. Send brief, casual text messages regularly.Expect initial avoidance. They may feel ashamed or fear retaliation from the abuser.
• Keep invitations low-stakes. Meet for coffee nearby rather than planning big group events.
• Never force communication. Let them respond at their own comfortable pace.
2. Provide Validation, Not Judgment
• Listen without criticizing. Do not blame them for staying or cutting you off.
• Validate their reality. Remind them that their feelings and memories are real and sane.
• Avoid badmouthing the narcissist. Heavy criticism can trigger defensive cycles or deep guilt.
• Focus on the victim. Ask how they are feeling, not what the abuser did.
3. Re-establish Their Autonomy
• Let them make choices. Offer simple options for meals, activities, or topics of conversation.
• Avoid giving forceful advice. Use open questions instead of telling them what to do.
• Celebrate small victories. Praise independent decisions to help rebuild their shattered self-esteem.
• Encourage old hobbies. Gently remind them of passions they enjoyed before the isolation.
4. Establish Safe Boundaries
• Offer a predictable presence. Show up exactly when and where you say you will.Do not play therapist. Recognize your limits and avoid trying to fix everything yourself.
• Encourage professional help. Gently suggest trauma-informed therapy or support groups when they feel ready.
• Protect your own peace. Step back momentarily if the situation becomes unsafe or overwhelming.
A lot would have been solved already if Stolas spoke up about the truth sooner
But silence saved no one - and it nearly destroyed Stolas
Plus, the truth came out eventually anyway
Under Charlie's influence, more and more Hell royals began showing the citizens photos of Stolas' pre Lunar Throne years
The Hell citizens are MELTING over photos of kid Stolas
And everyone screamed in terror at that one photo of kid Stella ( which looks like a glitchy, haunted Victorian doll with scary, empty eyes and a snarling mouth )
That photo of kid Stella was swiftly taken down cuz some people literally had to be stopped from bleaching their eyes out of pure terror
That really helped fuel the Imp Revolution
I think seeing Stolas being frail reminded Blitz of when Tilla was sickly and frail due to Cash's abuse
When Tilla ' left ' for a new life, she becomes healthier, but the grief of the alienation also weighed her down
And Blitz is helping look after and save Stolas in ways he couldnt save Tilla at that time
Even when sick, a dragon is still more powerful than a void
And thats what also made Stolas dangerous in his worst
Blitz shielding Stolas from retaking the Lunar Throne is also to save his life
Blitz was traumatized by the loss of his mother, he didnt want to loose another person so dear to him
And even in his sickness, Stolas still has that air of unpretentious grace and elegance that cannot be covered up
Some nights, during the exile, whenever Blitz sees Stolas sipping matcha while curling up to a dark blue blanket, Blitz almost cried at that fact of such a beautiful creature being rendered so broken by a void of darkness
No wonder IMP are so determined to bring the light back for Stolas, especially after they got the bigger picture of things
Teenage Blitz, Barbie Wire and Fizz must have felt abandonment issues when Tilla left
But in each secluded visit, Tilla had to remind them, in the simplest terms possible, of the alienation situation, and reassured them that she will get them on their 18th birthdays and all
She specifically warned them against vengeance ( despite their rightful anger and frustration at the alienation situation ), lessons that the 3 estranged siblings understood fully later, especially seeing what happened with Stolas
Similarly, Stolas' abandonment issues with his mother stepping into the shadows slowly to save his life is amplified by Stella's lies and abuse
Stolas grew up usually getting along well with his mother, and the Accursed Star madness haze driven away his entire family
But his family never truly abandoned him - they pulled strings to save his soul from the cursed throne
The White Light De-Escalation proved it
Speaking of how and why Pandora and Tilla, as cosmic spirits, defected to help Amethyst
I think, upon finishing their cosmic spirit training, they see Amethyst, who was grieving over the ' loss ' of Stolas, and saw bits of themselves in their struggle to save their kids from abusers, and swooped in to help Amethyst audit the New World Manifesto
They see Paimon, who, despite everything, adores his wife unconditionally, and they just see Amethyst being so lucky
And it makes Amethyst and Stolas' reconciliation so much more poignant
I know Fizz isnt Blitz and Barbie Wire's biological younger brother
But he's their adopted brother to me
I feel like Fizz was an orphan who got left at the doorstep of that circus
And Tilla adopted him as her bonus son out of compassion
And Fizz becomes a jester as a therapy act and all
Imp Revolution had the 3 Gunpowder siblings reunited once
At that point, Barbie got her own crew of Gluttony hellhound and Sloth ring demon friends and such, and Kendra too 🤩🤩🤩🥹🥹🥹
Fizz got his own crew of succubi friends from Lust 🥹
Via got abandonment issues due to Stolas neglecting her over the years and all
And she still gave everything to save him
Learning the bigger picture had her finally expose everything
I long suspected that Stolas was a tyrant in plain sight for ages
Like, from the start, he is teased to be even more terrifying than Stella
And then the Helluva Boss S3 teasers dropped and
Like, I already seen it coming, but Lunar Tyrant Stolas is still heartbreaking to see
Stella being a social pariah came as NO surprise
And the Goetias and 7 Sins systematically abdicating Stolas really tracks
Then Viv teased how Stolas can be compared to Princess Luna from MLP
MLP starts off with Twilight Sparkle summoning a team of brave civillians to help save Equestria from the threats of Nightmare Moon
And Queen Celestia stayed away but offered guidance from a distance to help protect Twilight
Then the Mane 6 realized that Nightmare Moon and Princess Luna are the same person
And they work to help reform Equestria to also save Luna
The seperation and reunion of the Gunpowder siblings be having some parallels to the separation and reunion of the Tarantella siblings in spades
. Blitz and Salvatore - The hardass businessman eldest kid
. Barbie Wire and Molly - The spunky and fashionable middle daughter
. Fizz and Angel Dust - The hyperactive and charismatic performer youngest
Viv confirming that the 7 Sins and Goetias are indeed a family made me even more emotional
Just like the Hamephorash and Seraphim 🥹🥹🥹🥹
I love how Emily moved into the Hotel as a Heavenly Ambassador later on
Her high angelic perspective can help Charlie and Vaggie see things in ways they never really seen before
Mammon is that one uncle whom you tolerate but sometimes runs to for money advice
And despite being obnoxious and greedy at times, Mammon is sometimes seen giving presents to the younger ones at the Goetia/Morningstar family events
Ozzie and Mammon's on off rivalry felt like 2 dramatic, petty uncles fighting over nothing
They formed a truce during the Lunar Pandemic ofc, with Mammon apologizing to Fizz on how he treated Fizz back then
After the Thrones of Stars are gone, the Goetias scrambled to re invite Stolas to their partners
They systematically excluded him from royal events to try saven his soul for years
And then the Thrones of Stars are gone, Stolas is finally included back into Goetia family events
Stella also tried to feed Via lies on how Stolas never loved her and abandoned her
Via knew it to not be true
But when Via pushed Stolas away, Via got confused and blurted out what Stolas DIDNT want to hear
And when Stolas tried to explain with lies ( again )
And thus started the Lunar Pandemic
Via's truth started the Imp Revolution
When Stella and Andrealphus destroyed the Lunar Castle, Via is actually relieved
She never wanted to go back there anyway
And Via also helped fund the Lunar regions into a rehab village
When Via tried to voice out her fears of losing Stolas
Stolas shushed her down with dreamscape hums
She sensed the estrangement coming
And she walked away from Stolas for 6 months
This is one of the hardest things she ever done
But she knew it was neccessary for Stolas to see the truth at last
Because of the Accursed Star haze, Stolas sadly couldnt give Via the home she always wanted
The co custody arrangement of her made her realize a life beyond the thrones, and she helped dismantle the Thrones of Stars from the inside
The Hotel was her first real home
And Via slept better since the Thrones of Stars are gone
Stella really tried to seperate Stolas and Via from each other from the start cuz she cant stand seeing them happy
Her evil grin when she ' hugged ' Via says it all
Stolas' tyranny driven Via away, and Via ultimately returned in the end to save Stolas
Stella has no real family
She was an orphan in all but name
At least Stolas has a real family who gave everything to save him
When Stolas lashed out at his own mother and almost slapped her
It is a heartbreaking mirror of Stella throwing vases at Stolas, brutally abusing him and shouting insults at him
He became the very thing he hated at the peak of his tyranny
And that is why Amethyst end up in tears while her tone remains slow and calm
Her heart was breaking for her baby boy
And when the other Goetias blocked Stolas' slap
They were shedding tears too
That proved it - the Thrones of Stars had to go to save Stolas
Later, at the Solar Castle, Via held Vassago and Belavoris as they cried together upon Via being told of that, and Via's tears turned from grief to relief at seeing crowds storming to destroy Lunar Throne related stuff out of pure, unbridled rage, relief and grief
The light at the end of the tunnel is near, and Via already knew that Stella already lost
Stolas and Stella sought to destroy each other's lines
Their mutual hatred is that deep
And both nearly ended the world for different reasons
One out of pure nihilism, the other out of extreme grief
Stella is defeated because she had no soul
Stolas is saved because he still has a soul worth saving
During Stolas' exile, IMP also helped wipe the erased markers on Blitz in those photos
The DiGalaxis are meant to be a dark counterpart of the Goetias
Amethyst, Tilla and Pandora systematically guided IMP away from vengeance, because IMP's real job is to protect Stolas from the void poison
Upon putting the pieces together, IMP stopped trying to ' get even ' and focus on protecting Stolas
' Throughout history, tyrants cling to wrongful thrones '
The Anatomy of Illegitimate Power
Tyranny operates on predictable mechanisms to sustain its rule:
• The Illusion of Legitimacy: Usurpers often rewrite history, alter legal frameworks, or manipulate public perception to justify their control.
• Systemic Oppression: Dissent is actively silenced through intimidation, economic leverage, or targeted violence to prevent collective resistance.
• The Cycle of Fear: In The Republic, Plato observes that a tyrant is ultimately a slave to their own paranoia, forced to continuously purge potential rivals to survive.
The Philosophical Consensus
Thinkers across eras maintain that total control is an unsustainable anomaly rather than a permanent state:
• The Stoic View: The Roman philosopher Seneca noted in his Letters to Lucilius that "injustice never rules forever," likening tyranny to a storm that inevitably exhausts itself.
• The Democratic Principle: Abolitionist Frederick Douglass famously argued that the limits of tyrants are directly prescribed by the endurance of those they oppress.
• The Moral Arc: Mahatma Gandhi frequently reminded his followers that while tyrants and murderers may seem invincible for a time, they always fall in the end.
' Sometimes, one is not expect to succeed in things expected of them '
The Burden of Mismatched Expectations
• Wrong Metrics: Success is often measured by rigid, external benchmarks like wealth, specific careers, or traditional milestones.
• Square Pegs: Trying to force yourself into these molds wastes immense energy on a shape you were never meant to take.
• Invisible Walls: Some systems or paths are built with biases that make success statistically or structurally improbable, no matter your effort.
• Redefine Failure: Falling short of someone else's goal is often just a detour toward your own.
• Reclaim Agency: True growth begins when you stop asking "How do I succeed at this?" and start asking "Is this even worth succeeding at?"
• Protect Energy: Walking away from mismatched expectations is a conscious choice, not a defeat.
' No one is meant to carry the wounds of their elders '
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma
• Unconscious Transfer: Elders often pass down behavioral patterns, fears, and coping mechanisms unconsciously.
• The Burden: You might find yourself carrying a heavy weight of grief, anger, or hypervigilance that does not belong to your own life experiences.
• The Shift: You are allowed to honor your family's history without repeating their painful patterns or surviving the way they had to.
Steps to Laying Down the Burden
• Acknowledge: Identify which fears, beliefs, or emotional patterns belong to your ancestors rather than yourself.
• De-personalize: Realize their projections and coping mechanisms are reflections of their unhealed pain, not your worth.
• Set Boundaries: Protect your peace by stepping away from toxic family dynamics or conversations that drain you.
• Rewrite the Narrative: Choose new ways of responding, emotional processing, and living that align with your true self.
The way Stolas blocked Stella slapping him in The Circus had the balcony's temperature dropped 10 degrees and him using his claws and Accursed Star voice
And then it is heartbreakingly mirrored into when Stolas almost slapped Amethyst, Paimon dove in to shield his own wife with his wings and the rest of the Goetias followed suit, and Paimon hissed, while on the verge of tears, ' Go to your room. Now. '
Paimon looked away with silent tears as the cosmic spirits dragged an exhausted and howling Stolas to his old blue nursery room, as a desperate attempt to stop him from spiralling
And then the Mind bending torture to force him to watch Via nearly die happened
And the entire Long Night nearly broke worlds
The nightmare is officially over when Amethyst stepped in to hug Stolas and rock in gently like she used to do when he was a baby
It was THE most emotional sight anyone has ever seen in a while
Even the most hardened bikers in Hell fell onto their knees, crying in tears of relief
I think another reason why Amethyst hugging Stolas is so raw is not just because it literally saved the Universe and hit a hard reset on creation itself
It is also a stark reminder to EVERYONE of the one thing Stolas had that Stella never did - a mother's love that literally moves mountains and the stars in the sky
And it reaffirmed the simple, profound truth - Stolas is never alone. He just needed to look up
Chaggie serve as leaders of New Hell
Stolitz serve as bridges between tiers in New Hell
Ipos/Desdemona and Sal/Emily are cosmic neccessities to strike a balance between the 3 realms
You Will be Okay is also a haunting foreshadowing of Stolas' near demise and the near end of the world, and Via taking upon herself to destroy the thrones of Stars to save her father
The Blue Comet lullaby speaks to Stolas' TRUE purpose all along - shine the light to the world
So this is a difference between the different shades of blues in 3 different courts
. DiGalaxis - Ice Blue. Hollow and cold
. Lust court - Lapis Lazuli. Warm, enchanting, inviting
. High Heavens - Cerulean blue. The colors of the blue sky and sea. Original source codes of creation
In biblical mythology, the earliest high angels and GOD are the original source code creators
And the source codes of creation are literally indestructible
Stella seeking to destroy all creation out of pure malice made her a cosmic anomaly
And the Blue Comet rebirth is a cosmic reset on every tier
The foils and parallels of Charlie and Stolas' childhoods are so clear now
Both are raised with love in a large, dysfunctional and powerful family
Both are meant to be cycle breakers
But while Charlie is groomed to rule Hell and her throne is a rightful one
Stolas was groomed for a WRONGFUL Lunar Throne and it nearly doomed everything
Charlie is meant to shake things up
Stolas is meant for the soil, not for the thrones of Stars
And both of them heal from generational trauma
Except Charlie never became a tyrant - she's flawed and messy, but she is learning and growing to be a true leader of Hell
Stolas is all over the place and finally landed in the soil
Both of them have loving mothers who are true masterminds
Charlie and Stolas' sibling like/cousin dynamic is like if Twilight Sparkle and Princess Luna ever grew up together in some form
The Hellaverse crew did allude Charlie and Stolas to Twilight and Luna
And Twilight ' defeated ' Luna with the power of friendship to free Luna of the Nightmare Moon poison
Just as Charlie uses the power of compassion to ' defeat ' Stolas to free him in the end
I felt like Bee is a bit like Yellow Diamond ( the warrior queen aspect ) except more bubbly and cheerful
Bee also has that similar protection yellow magic as Yellow Diamond did
Except Yellow Diamond has the solar related powers of Vassago
Bee's powers are more on culinary and healing related
Clearly that the Hazbin Hotel narrative has some nods with MLP, Aladdin series and Sofia the First - a kind and spunky princess learning to become a true leader of the people, and learning to truly lead with grace, compassion and truth
Helluva Boss has some nods to the Magic Flute - a cosmic level succession war which ends with a bunch of non magical civillians leading an uprising to end the toxic system for good
I felt like Pink Diamond is a bit like Molly, Gremory and Galinda Upland - the bubbly, charismatic yet complicated leader and all of that
Steven is a lot like his mom but is clearly a mix of both parents
Blue Diamond loved Pink Diamond clearly, like a sister or even daughter figure
Pink Diamond was the youngest of the 4 Diamond sisters
I felt like Amethyst's relationship with Gremory is like if Pink Diamond is actually Blue Diamond's daughter
So whenever Amethyst was in quarantine during the Lunar Tyrant haze,
Her other children would bring forth gifts or even use mini theater to help cheer her up, and they bond over the grief of ' losing ' the real Stolas together
The other Goetias using mini theater to help cheer Amethyst up is a parallel to IMP, the Hotel crew and Via using mini theater to help cheer Stolas up
Oh and both Charlie and Stolas have bombastic fathers and serene, tactical moms
Both were pretty close to their moms growing up, and then things happened and their moms stepped into rhe shadows for years to dismantle the Thrones of Stars mess
Stolas' entire redemption arc literally becomes a blueprint for the redemption programmes in the Hazbin Hotel
The end goal isnt to get a sinner to Heaven per se, it us also to help other troubled souls if needed
Charlie saw the result of someone raised without love ( Stella ), and someone who was misaligned on a task never suited for them ( Stolas ), and vowed to never have either of that happen to another person again
In some of the more recent panels, I'm beginning to see why Erika becomes more emotional whenever Stolas was referenced
Like, the dragons of Stolas' age were amongst Charlie's first friends, and she is determined to help build safe houses for the dragons to recover from the Thrones of Stars mess
I'm glad that Viv ans Erika confirmed that Lilith isnt a villain, just....very complicated
Lilith was a primordial Goddess of Martriachy, an OG rebel, a Queen of the People...and a true Mother of Demons
The dragons of Paimon's age being naturally drawn to Lilith
Is like how the dragons of Stolas and Via's ages being naturally drawn to Charlie
Even Lucifer admitted that Lilith and Charlie are often even better dragon whisperers than he is
Lucifer may have the dragons as steeds and governors of Hell
But Lilith and Charlie are able to touch their souls
The Morningstars will absolutely not allow any slander on the dragons
Thats also why they hated Stella so much
To think a void of nothingness hate creatures of such majestic beauty
No wonder the Morningstars avoided Stella like a plague
Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss really are interconnected in so many ways
I think Stolitz has some nods to Tamino/Pamina from Magic Flute, and also Beauty and the Beast
Tamino/Pamina also helped inspire -
. Aladdin/Jasmine ( yeah, Disney Aladdin has some nods to Magic Flute as well )
. Marc Spector/Layla El Faouly ( MCU Moon Knight has some nods to Magic Flute as well )
I feel like Stolas encapsulates 2 operatic archetypes - the ' wounded tyrant ' ( Turandot and Astrofiammante, Queen of the Night ) and the ' hopeful protagonist soul ' ( Pamina )
And thats why Stolas is one of the most technically difficult roles across Hellaverse
No wonder Bryce is on extended vocal rest now
And luckily Scarlett Strallen helps him recover
Pamina also helped inspire:
Cycle breaking princesses destined to shake things up
Stella screeches are hollow
When Stolas launches into his Accursed Star voice, it either is in the low, guttural tranquil fury voice, or, even worse, a supersonic colatura projection of voice
And his death wail literally sounds like a mix of a Boeing jet crash and also a screaming child in a dangerous meltdown
And when Amethyst hugs him during the Long Night, his death wails turned into exhausted sobs of a man who is DONE fighting and only wanted to go home
Via in Helluva Boss S1: I just want to go home, but I dont know where home is anymore
Via in Helluva Boss S3: * to Stolas, during the Long Night * Dad, please stop....I never wanted the Throne, I only wanted a home
Stolas in Helluva Boss S2: ( Stolas sings ) The shards of ice turn my home into a cage.....
Stolas in Helluva Boss S3 : * upon Amethyst hugging him and thus saved the world * ( in Ancient demon tongue ) Mommy....I want to go home....I just want to go home...( Amethyst: * softly * You are home now, sweetheart )
Charlie, when building the Hotel: I didnt just want to try redeem Sinners who choose redemption, I also want to give the dragons a home they seem to have forgotten
Charlie, in Helluva Boss S4: * to Stolas, in a therapy session * A home isnt supposed to be filled with tyranny or abuse. It is supposed to be warm and comforting. A home isnt a place, it is with the people you love. We destroyed the Lunar Castle because it was a prison of horrors, and we built this villa for you and Blitz because you both deserve a real home ( Stolas bawls and Blitz held him at that )
It is clear ' home ' is a strong theme in Hellaverse
The Queen of the Night is one of the most demanding opera roles ever existed
Stella has the Night Queen's hollowness and wickedness, seeking to plunge creation into eternal darkness through hollow power grabs
But Stolas has the Night Queen's old aesthetic, powerful vocalizations, powers, and tyrannical grief, which is ultimately redeemed in the end because the Heavenly Light set him free at last
Vassago is a bit like Sarastro in the situation, harnessing the sunlight and wisdom to help guide Via ( his niece ) onto a right path
The sun and moon cycles being in disarray meant the day and night cycles were out of balance for 200 odd years
In some days, when the solar eclipse was in the sky, it often meant Vassago was grieving for Stolas
Once the Saints took the Moons, nature itself finally regains balance, and the Goetias can FINALLY sleep better
The Long Night and White Light De-Escalation is also having nods to the Final Battle of the Night and Day in Magic Flute climax
Amethyst's wardrobe had some nods to the Night Queen and Turandot, but she has the gentle and determined nature similarly to Hadassah and Padme Amidala
The Magic Flute is set in a magical land where the royals are magical, nature associated entities keeping the cosmos in balance
Kinda like the high demons and high angels
The Magic Flute got several nods to Christian Mythology and Egyptian mythology
The Sun Kingdom has nods to the Shem Hamephorash/Seraphim/Saintly system
And the Night Kingdom has several nods to the Ars Goetia system thing
Ans Pamina's unique Sun/Moon DNA made her a bridge of all tiers in the Kingdom of Elements
Before the White Light De-Escalation, Stolas was sick in a way that no Hell medicine can truly reach him
So during exile, Stolas' siblings gave IMP files of Stolas' true self, his likes and dislikes, and some stuff on ancient remedies and all
Once the Thrones of Stars is gone, Hell holistic medicine can FINALLY truly reach Stolas
Stella's brainwashing are massive lies and projection
And Stolas is nearly killed by a lie, and is saved by the truth
Even the best doctors in Hell couldnt reach Stolas at that time
But Blitz can reach Stolas in ways that not even those Hell royals can at that time
Blitz saw past the royal jargon and went straight to the heart
Blitz literally is a reason why Stolas' flickering blue light is returning
And the White Light De-Escalation had Stolas regain his blue light and FINALLY come home
The rehab contigent had to remind Stolas every single day that the entire Lunar Tyranny is never worth it in the first place
And Stolas vows to spend an eternity to make amends
The Hellaverse fandom spent years figuring out how to defeat Stella
Yet the true solution isnt to defeat Stella through warfare
But through bringing the real Stolas home and smash up the old system
I remember what Bryce once said about Stolas,
' It is...very important, for Stolas to touch grass ( literally ), and finally realize the happiness and freedom he deserved '
I didnt even think he meant it LITERALLY
Stolas forgot the lessons of kindness and the soil from his mother for YEARS
And IMP and the Hotel crew helped him finally remember at last
Paimon also sent them copies of the lessons Amethyst taught her children from the cradle
FORGIVENESS THERAPY REFERENCES
Saints help someone let go and forgive by serving as powerful intercessors and relatable role models of grace. By meditating on their lives, asking for their prayers, and following their spiritual tools, you can find the courage to surrender bitterness, overcome pride, and heal from deep emotional wounds.
Saints can help you on this journey in three distinct ways:
◦ As Spiritual Intercessors: You can ask saints to pray on your behalf, especially when forgiveness feels impossible. Saints like St. Francis of Assisi and St. Patrick are often invoked to help heal resentment and replace it with compassion. Entrusting your hurting heart to them can help channel God's peace.
◦ As Examples of Heroic Grace: The saints show that forgiveness is possible in even the most extreme circumstances. St. Maria Goretti famously forgave her attacker on her deathbed, demonstrating that ultimate grace can overcome profound trauma. Reflecting on their endurance helps put your own struggles into perspective.
◦ Through Practical Spiritual Advice: Many saints left behind wisdom on how to actually do the hard work of letting go.
◦ St. Augustine: Taught that withholding forgiveness is like taking poison and expecting the other person to suffer.
◦ St. Rita of Cascia: Modeled how to choose love over judgment in difficult, broken relationships.
◦ St. Francis of Paola: Warned that holding onto an injury is like a "rusty arrow" that poisons the soul.
Tools and Resources for Letting Go
• Prayer: Dedicate time in your daily prayer specifically asking for the strength to release your offender. You can explore targeted reflections like the A Prayer to Forgive Others guide or the Forgiveness and Healing reflections to help center your thoughts.
• Saints' Wisdom: Read about the lives and teachings of holy figures who suffered injustice.
After Stella and Andrealphus destroyed the Lunar Castle and abducted Via,
Lucifer and Charlie sent a demolition crew to smash up the Lunar Castle and everything else in it
And Stolas can only watch in horror as the citizens were cheering in the sidelines
He saw it on the news during exile, and Stolas ends up sobbing - he couldnt attack the Morningstars cuz even he knew, back them, it would doom him forever
Blitz held Stolas close, away from the screen. Loona turns it off and calls Moxxie and Millie over to form a fortress around a weeping Stolas
It took Stolas' older siblings to forcibly restrain Stolas from chasing after Stella and Andrealphus through the Tundra AND NOT LEVEL UP IMP CITY IN EXTREME GRIEF
Everyone knew that the demolition of the Lunar Castle is for the best
It was a trauma farm for both Stolas and Via anyway
When Stolas lashed out at his own mother
His low growls soon ascended to ear splitting, heart shattering, colatura shrieks, projecting the absolute worst accusations on his whole family and his mother
And Amethyst remained calm in slow, steady speech, but the tears in her eyes said it all
The SECOND Stolas almost attacked Amethyst, the rest of the Goetias shielded Stolas from the blue flamed slap, and the Lunar Regime is spiritually OVER
Charlie ROARED ar the citizens to smash up EVERYTHING ELSE Lunar relayed in tears as Lucifer and Vaggie held her
The second Veritos shoot the message to the High Heavens, the 9 layers of Heaven turned cold as the Hamephorash and Saints wept as they stood in place ready to take the moons at last
It was the near attack that ended the Lunar Regime
And the White Light ultimately freed Stolas and saved the world
I think Stolas and Blitz going back there is to try see anything else left worthy to take, maybe extra clothes or smth
But no, the Lunar Castle was ENTIRELY DESTROYED
And soon after Stolas and Blitz returned, Charlie and Vaggie anonymously sent in a package of soft civillian clothes mainly in blue, filled with flowers
Stolas recognized who sent them instantly and struggled to bring himself to wear those clothes at first, because he felt that he didnt deserve such kindness
And during rehab, he FINALLY fully wears the soft civillian clothes that IMP and the Hotel crew prepared months in advance for him
Molly also tailor made some soft pink sweaters for everyone, and one of them is for Angel Dust
When Stolas was in exile in Imp City, the citizens there saw blue glowing flowers suddenly growing everywhere there
It was Amethyst's protection charms to protect Stolas from self destruct
And its a calming sedative for the citizens there
And when Moxxie and Millie moved to Rodeo town during the Trimester
The glowing sunflowers are sprouted as protection charms by those Wrath royals
In Hellaverse, magical flowers can also be protection charms
Thats why the Hotel soon has a bunch of magical glowing flowers in the hotel garden, especially blue lotuses
Practicing self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a good friend
. Ground your practice in three core pillars: mindfulness
(acknowledging pain without judgment), common humanity
(recognizing that suffering is a universal experience), and self-kindness
(offering comfort instead of harsh criticism).
Use these actionable, science-backed steps to build a daily habit:
• The "Friend Test": When you make a mistake, pause and ask yourself: "What exactly would I say to a dear friend in this exact situation?" We are almost always softer on others than we are on ourselves.
• Utilize Soothing Touch: Physical gestures tap into your body's caregiving system to lower stress hormones like cortisol. Try placing a warm hand gently over your heart or giving yourself a hug when you feel overwhelmed.
• Normalize Your Struggles: Remind yourself that failure, stress, and pain are part of being human. Recognizing that you are not alone in your flaws or struggles helps break the isolation of self-judgment.
• Write a Compassion Letter: Take pen to paper. Write a short, understanding letter to yourself about a current struggle, focusing on forgiveness, patience, and warmth.
• Repeat Affirmations: When your inner critic is loud, replace harsh thoughts with gentle phrases. You can silently repeat mantras like: "May I be kind to myself in this moment," or "I am doing the best I can right now."
I think IMP and the Hotel crew treating Stolas with the utmost gentleness ( while still holding him accountable )
Mirrors how Amethyst is with Stolas before things got really bad and all
They basically use Amethyst as a blueprint to help Stolas recover
They knew that dragons run on martriachal systems and they naturally usually listen to true mother figures in their lives
IMP also spoken with Stolas' parents and consoled them in such grief
And seeing how Stolas' childhood memories include his usually close bond with Amethyst before the Accursed Star mess
The rehab contigent tapped into Stolas' memories of his childhood to help him recover
And Stolas usually leans onto Blitz because Blitz reminds Stolas of Vassago in spades
Artemisia is like this sunshine big sis figure to Via
Upon learning how Stella tried to forcibly shut Via out in alienation, Artemisia and the other older cousins are distraught
And so they began spread word around on the real Via to counter against Stella's futile smear campaigns
They prayed for Via and regularly updated with her in dreams
When Via finally exposed everything, Artemisia and her parents ( Orobas and Prospera ) summoned rebels in Gluttony to finally smash up Lunar throne and DiGalaxis related stuff
Artemisia has Orobas' theatrics, yet ultimately Prospera's heart
Aloysius has Gaap's theatrics, yet ultimately Sitri's heart
Kometos has Seir's theatrics, yet ultimately Sachmis' heart
Veritos has several of Ipos' mannerisms, yet ultimately Desdemona's heart
Via is like a cocktail mix of various Goetia, Schiaparelli and Orsini traits
On paper, it seems like Via resembles a younger Amethyst
But actually she has bits of Blitz in her too
Stolas soon clocks in on that, and no wonder he felt even more driven to make amends and all
Luckily for everyone, Via inherited zero traits from Stella
Growing up, Via had mothers day cards to the other Goetia, Schiaparelli, and Lust court women
Not one for Stella, because Stella is never a mother
And during the hostage period, every time Stella tried to force Via into similar suffering as Stolas did, the former DiGalaxis formed a fortress of protection around Via, and those other DiGalaxis kept reminding Stella in the face that, if Stella does try to kill Via, the world will literally be at stake
Stella never cared - she only wanted to burn the world to spite Stolas
The Long Night is basically the final climax of a 200 odd year nightmare
And the White Light De-Escalation saved the universe
Via already recognized what Stella's abuse really is - a massive projection of misery and emptiness
That is why Via refused to fight Stella. She already knew Stella already lost
And Via's truth literally shattered the old system
Via felt safer in the soil than in the Thrones of Stars anyway
Her true genetic makeup, upon reveal, placed imps as a crucial part of the cosmic order, and Via becomes a hero amongst the people for standing up for whats right and speaking the truth
Stolas' tyranny was a massive projection of self loathing, deep hurt and grief
And rehab finally have him learn to be his own best friend at last
Stella actually ENJOYED tormenting Stolas because his grief is literally fuel for the void
And the Long Night had Stolas' apocalyptic rampage fuel the void to be a massive, empty force of hunger
But the second Amethyst hugged Stolas mid air
And the nightmare is finally over
A reason why Amethyst was the ONLY person in Hell who can reach Stolas before the White Light came in
Is dragons are biologically attuned to true mother figures,
And comet carriers are naturally attuned to the comet carrier source parent
The Blue comet energy mainly came from the Lust Ring
And thats why The 7 Sins arent scared when Amethyst dove into the blast zone of a screaming Stolas in flames and the void threatened to swallow him
Amethyst's blue light embrace saved Stolas and the universe
I realized that Loona and Via didnt appear as much on Helluva S2
But are slated to appear more in Helluva S3
I felt like, ever since Blitz got with Stolas, eventually Via and her cousins met with Loona and her hellhound squad in Gluttony parties and all
And they formed a pact to help protect the citizens from the Accursed star threats
Like, whenever Loona and Via were ' out with their friends ' ( as they told their dads )
They are actually on the ground, compiling evidence for the Lunar Terror Files and all of that
Which makes Loona's outrage for Via's alienation hostage all the more understandable
To see a bright and brilliant dragon being suddenly isolated from her friends and even from school
Is a crime against nature itself
After Sinsmas, Loona finally tells IMP the truth of her ' friend hangouts ', and Loona's Hellhound squad help run the refuge camps in Gluttony all this time
Via's unique DNA makeup helps her reconcile the stars and the soil
Making her a true queen of the people
Stolas and Blitz in HB S2 were literally going through their romance soap opera whereas their daughters did most of the work about the rebellion, and the dads had NO IDEA till later
Before Mastermind, Stolas visits the IMP office sometimes, and Via visits Loona and her hellhound crew ( post Seeing Stars ) sometimes
Post Mastermind, Stella forcibly seperated Via with Stolas and IMP ( luckily, that ultimately failed ), and Stolas was ( rightfully ) exiled
And Stolas' extreme grief over Via suffering from abuse is what nearly killed him
And the Heavenly Light saved him from self destruct
Stolas and Blitz probably thought their daughters were just doing ' youth hangouts ' with their friends and didnt think much of it
Until they later on found out that those youths were literally amongst the boots on the ground of the Rebellion this whole time
The citizens actually recognized the Imp blood in Via long before the confirmation
And that is why they are naturally drawn to her
Essentially, Stella tried to isolate Via, just like how she isolated Stolas for all those years
Because you cant really isolate a dragon
The citizens saw Stella's abuse as massive projections of misery and emptiness
Nobody else wanted to fight Stella because she already lost anyway
So the rest focused on protecting Stolas and Via
The DiGalaxis cult isolated Stolas from the other Goetias
IMP brought Stolas home at last
Okay but the Blue Comet funeral parade has a SEA OF PEOPLE ( dragons, angel hybrids, imps, etc ) who never stopped believing in Stolas
A number of folks from all tiers carried the Blue Comet home
Erika's latest interview confirmed what I always believed
Charlie is the most terrifying member of the Hazbin gang
She just uses her theatrics and cheerfulness to help keep her darkness in check
Lucifer is actually the most terrifying of the 7 Sins
Stolas is the most terrifying out of Paimon's kids
But that also because grief made him a tyrant
The only way to defeat Stella is to smash up the old system to make way for the New World
Charlie grew up in a school filled with dragons
She knows how to keep them in check when needed
In rehab sessions, Charlie helped create files of the Goetias to give the rest of the Hazbin crew a better idea on how to approach the Goetias
For Stolas, the key to approach him is utmost gentleness and compassion, yet still holding him accountable
For Via, it is lots of comfort snd compassion, and validating every single one of her traumas
Via never felt really safe in the Lunar Castle, and of course she never felt safe in the DiGalaxis Palace
The Hotel is her first real home because she finally felt safe there
Stolas tragically had NO IDEA how much his own daughter suffered even before the alienation, until he read her 20 page long letter that confessed....everything
No wonder Stolas wept and can only read it half way at first
And he vowed to spend an eternity to make amends
The High Queens really smashed up the old system to give Stolas an eternity of freedom and happiness
The alienation was a source of dread for all of Hell
Cuz those other royals are acutely aware of the disaster that will unfold
And the Lunar Pandemic happened
No wonder those other Hell royals finally began opening up on what Stolas is really like before the Accursed Star madness
That helped ignite the citizens to finally stand up against the oppressive system
Hell was governed by a dragon led oligrachy for centuries
And the Second Dragon War crumbled down all of that
Charlie building the hotel program is also part of the New World movement to make way for a kinder, more community led Hell
Dragons are ' supposed ' to be untouchable save in the face of high angels and saints
But the Void had them all in a brick wall because feudal tactics never worked on Stella
And Stolas basically becomes very sick due to grief, abuse and trauma of the war he was never supposed to be in
No wonder those other Hell royals abdicated him and brought him to the soil to save his soul
The old Hell was led by the 7 Sins and the oligrachy of dragons
The New Hell was led by a community of imps, new age dragons, hellhounds, and even some angels who moved there as ambassadors, to curate a kinder, more community led Hell
I felt like Blitz was unconsciously led to the Lunar castle just as he was figuring out how to access to the mortal realm through a trail of magical blue flowers
It turns out Amethyst set Stolas and Blitz up this whole time because Tilla and Pandora told her so many good things about their kids, and Amethyst looked into the files realize that they are perfect to help ground Stolas into the soil
So yeah, Amethyst's matchmaking really helped save everything
Upon finally realizing it, Blitz was STUNNED. He was shook as to WHY the Queen of Dragons picked him to save Stolas and not some other dragon consort
And then Amethyst answered, ' Because even the brightest star in the old nursery needed a safe space to land. '
Stolitz was also ultimately set up by 3 wise mothers who worked in the shadows from a distance to protect Stolas and Blitz all these times
The other Goetias must be STUNNED, and then impressed by Amethyst's sheer foresight
Amethyst's cosmic spirit handmaids included women who were once hurt by abuse. Several of them died trying to fight the DiGalaxis
And Amethyst basically summoned a council of mothers to help touchbase with the Stolas/IMP alliance
Amethyst literally gifted Stolas a new garden to free his soul