#selkas

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selkas would absolutely vape blood shes not a vampire but she is a lovable douche

She would attempt it while already high and have immediate Regretti Spaghetti

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i tried to do fanart for selkas because i think she’s great!

oh my gosh she looks amazing!!! She would totally wear this outfit too lol thank you so much! :D:D:D:D

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Examples of Mongrels, a genotype of demon from my webcomic @4thgatehigh

Bunch of info about mongrels under the cut...

Mongrels, or Grel, are demons who have parents/immediate ancestors of different demon genotypes, and thus cannot easily fit into any of the other genotype categories.

Culture:

Pre-Apocalypse, mongrels were rare and basically social outcasts, as there were extreme social pressures and even laws against having relationships outside of one’s own genotype.

After the collapse of hell, these barriers were mostly dissolved (with the exception of a few radical traditionalist groups) as demons of all genotypes began banding together in the wake of aggression from angels and humans alike. In modern times Mongrels have the highest population of any genotype.

Despite being a mix of other types, most demons see Mongrel as it’s own Genotype, and Mongrels are often lumped together despite their parentage.

Because of this, Mongrels all have vastly different histories and upbringings, and groups specifically catering to Mongrel interests are therefore known for being extremely progressive and inclusive.

Specifically, the organization APaMA (the Association for Polygenoid and Mongrel Advocacy) is one of the biggest and most widespread demonitarian organizations in the world, they provide assistance in all sorts of situations to whoever needs it, often working in disaster relief, and have many members who are non-Grel or even non-demon.

Appearance:

Grel have no typical appearance and often have physical aspects of multiple genotypes at once, as well as unique traits none of the other genotypes possess.

It is not uncommon for mongrels to have little to no physical resemblance to either genetic parent.

While not all mongrels have multiple eyes, they are the only genotype of demon capable of developing the multiple eyeset mutation. Which gives them a broader range of colour, movement detection and depth perception. 

Demon eyes only occur in pairs, but Mongrels can have anywhere from 2 to 6 eyes commonly, and up to 12 have been reported.

Other common mongrel-specific traits include scales, full body birthmarks/patterned skin, forked tails and tongues, multiple tails and other limbs, multiple sets of teeth, and multiple internal organs such as two hearts, three lungs, two stomachs, etc.

In general these mutations have no negative health impacts and are often beneficial.

Mongrels typically have better overall health, improved immune systems and longer lifespans than other genotypes.

(Note: The term Mongrel only applies to individuals with two demon parents. Demons with a human parent are known as Daeman/demonborn, and demons with with an angel parent are called Fallen. It’s generally considered offensive to use it to refer to anyone who is non-Grel)

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re: the clothing styles of the main chars from @4thgatehigh 

Henzi: I’ll just keep it simple and wear a clean, comfortable shirt and matching pants. :)

Shaa: when I wear my $400 black skinny jeans with my $200 designer black t-shirt and $800 black cashmere turtleneck it’ll be like I’m being hugged at all times by my own luxurious shadow and no one will be able to tell that I’m dead inside.

Selkas: *cutting the sleeves off of a 19 year old hand-me down jean jacket while wearing plastic flip flops and a 4 dollar thrift store floral print dress that already had a bloodstain on it when he purchased it.* Fashion is a four letter word, babe.

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you mentioned before that selkas is aro and now im curious; how do the 4gh trio id themselves?

Cool question! Sexuality is a bit different for demons because gender isn’t really a thing for them so the majority of demons are pan just by definition, but if they had to describe themselves:

Selkas would say he’s cool with anybody, demon/human/angel whatever, but is aromantic, decidedly non-monogamous, and not at all interested in a committed relationship.

Henzi’s pansexual/romantic but, as she states in the comic, prefers to date demons.

Shaa is also pan, they guess, but in such a state of constant, miserable, lonely, hormonal confusion that they haven’t really been able to sort out their genuine preferences yet. :p

((Edit: and if you’re talking gender wise, they’re all also non-binary, though henzi is female aligned.))

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for the OC asks: 1, 8, 14, and B about Selkas? :D

1.  What’s the maximum amount of time your character can sit still with nothing to do?

2.5 seconds. Selkas can not be obliged to sit still for even a minute before they start jiggling their leg and looking around for someone to entertain them.

8. What were they told to stop/start doing most often as a child

Selkas had pretty permissive parents, but had to be stopped from just undressing wherever they were when they got sick of wearing clothes, which was often, and also had to be taught to respect people’s personal space boundaries and possessions. He’s also had to deal with teachers trying to get him to sit still and pay attention during class all his life, which is still the bane of his (and his teachers) existence into well into highschool.

14. What animal do they fear most?

Selkas isn’t really afraid of much, and loves all animals, from the fuzzy and cute to the creepy and crawly. He has a healthy respect of anything seriously poisonous or huge though.

B) What inspired you to create them?

I’ve always liked the archetype of The free spirit punk who is fearlessly social, does whatever they like and doesn’t care what people think of them. Probably because it’s so different than me. I’ve made a lot of characters like that but Selkas is the most complete and crystallized version of it for sure.

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multiples of 5 + B, E, D & A for the unusual oc questions for any oc of your choice :>

Let’s do Selkas, Henzi and Shaa! Triple threat! Under cut

5. How easy is it to earn their trust/mistrust?

Selkas: Average, he's friendlyright of the bat to most people, whether he reallytrusts you or not. And even if he doesn't trust you he tends to givemore leeway and err on the side of trust in general. Tends to givesecond chances and forgives easily, but doesn’t forget.

Shaa: Actually really easy to earn their trust, and hard to loose it. Shaadoesn't trust complete strangers and is very shy, but isswayed easily as soon as someone is even a little nice to them orshows a little bit of interest and kindness. they also find it very hard toturn their back on people they once trusted, even if they no longerdeserve that trust.

Henzi: VERY hard to earn her trust and VERY easy to lose it. she is social and cantalk to most people, but only allows a very small number of peopleinto her trust zone and it takes months of consistenttrustworthiness and time for her to observe your behavior beforeshe'll give you a chance. It's also very easy to loose her trust byhurting her feelings and she holds grudges for years.

10. What lie do they most frequently remember telling? Does it haunt them?

Selkas: Lies a lot about how he'sfeeling, but usually to himself too. Doesn't even realize he's doingit.

Shaa: Lies about how they're feelingand knows it, every time they say “I'm fine”, it hurts a bit.

Henzi: Rarely lies, has regrettedsaying the blunt truth more times than she's regretted lying.

15. How do they speak? Is what they say usually thought of on the spot, or do they rehearse it in their mind first?

Selkas: Doesn’t think about it, conversation comes pretty easily to him. Rarely flubs words, speaks in a drawling, joking or sarcastic way a lot of the time.

Shaa: Rehearses basically every single thing they say before saying it, often takes so long to sort words out that the moment has passed by the time they can say them. When they do speak they are quiet, high pitched and often talked over.

Henzi: Thinks a lot, talks even more. Rambles, talks to fill quiet. Is not a master communicator and often her ideas get tangled together, but she’s not nervous about talking to people. Voice is low pitched, and sorta nasal.

20: If they were asked to explain the difference between romantic and platonic or familial love, how would they do so?

Selkas: Familial/platonic love for him is knowing that someone totally gets you and accepts you as you are, and you do the same for them. He’s aromantic and doesn’t understand romance at all, doesn’t really believe it exists.

Shaa: Would say that platonic/friend love is just being comfortable around someone and caring about them, and that familial love is sort of an obligated permanent loyalty despite any disagreements or differences. But romantic love? That’s the ideal, it’s an all encompassing passion, perfect trust and devotion toward someone, a deepest understanding and commitment based on two souls becoming one. (Don’t get this kid started on romance basically is what I’m saying, they’ll go on forever)

Henzi: Would say that familial love demands constant expectation and support to meet those expectations, a commitment to helping someone become their best self, and they do the same for you. Platonic and romantic love are both dependent on finding someone who is your equal in morals, values, goals and interests, who you can trust completely. The only different is Romance has more physical and emotional intimacy.

25. What are their thoughts on marriage?

Selkas: *fart noises*

Shaa: Acts like they don’t really care, but secretly thinks of marriage as the ultimate sign of commitment and love. Daydreams about getting married so often they should hire a caterer.

Henzi: Thinks they'll probably get married someday, but it would depend on if they dated someone who cared about it. Otherwise they’d be happy just living together.

30. Who do they most regret meeting?  Skipping this question because it’s kind of spoilery.

35. How do they treat the things their friends come to them excited about? Are they supportive?

Selkas: They listen and engage if it’s also something interesting to them, if not they might joke with them or make fun a bit until they get to bored and then will change the subject. They like doing stuff, so if the interest is an activity they can do together they often get just as excited. Has no patience for philosophical or theoretical discussions.

Shaa: Will listen attentively, and ask them questions about it, is genuinely happy to hear about their friends lives no matter what. Is much more reticent to share their own interests.

Henzi: Mom friend to the nth degree. Often too supportive to the point of making her friends lives into her own personal project, will get involved and ask a billion questions. But if the interest is something she doesn’t approve of, or thinks is dangerous, she’ll let you know how she feels, and might even argue with you about it.

40. How sensitive are they to their own flaws?

Selkas: Embraces his supposed “flaws” as quirks of character. Not very self aware, but can laugh and joke about himself and rarely takes offence to insults or critique.

Shaa: Basically considers themselves to be one big flaw, or a million flaws in a vaguely person shaped suit. Painfully sensitive to criticism, and their own biggest bully.

Henzi: Sensitive in some ways, and not in others. Is defensive towards others pointing out flaws in her personality or appearance, and is very introspective and self-analytical, but is not self hating/destructive.

A) Why are you excited about this character?

I love these three so much? I Just love their designs and personalities and how they compliment each-other. I sort of feel like they’re three different aspects of my personality, and three archetypes I really love, who sprung off and became their own things.

B) What inspired you to create them?

See above.

D) Have they always had the same physical appearance, or have you had to edit how they look?

They all looked a little different when I first drew them, and their designs are still evolving for sure.

E) Are they someone you would get along with? Would they get along with you?

I think I’d get along ok with all three of them, they’re good eggs, though probably Henzi is the most similar to me and the only one i’d really be able to be actual friends with.

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Selkas is usually pretty casual, but they go all out on school picture day. They write something different on their horns every year just cuz it amuses them. At least this year it’s not “LEFT RIGHT” or “EGG SALAD” like it was in grades 9 and 10.

Selkas is from my webcomic @4thgatehigh​. Check it out if ya haven’t! ;P