Jericho Ackermann

Jericho Ackermann ✘ 628 (Appears 27) ✘ Music Professor ✘ Demon of Trickery & Mischief Jared Golightly as he tells others he's named, is a music professor at the University of Mayfield where he teaches music composition, history of the greats, and sheet music appreciation. To any bystander he's considered to be a light hearted individual that lives and breathes rock music. Behind closed quarters, Jared is actually Jericho Ackermann, demon of trickery and mischief. For over 600 years, he's poked fun at the torture of his victims by playing with their minds. Bringing back those that have died, to appear to them in visions -- making them question their reality. Making them be so sure of what is real, only to take it away again. He enjoys the slow disease he's capable of instilling in them, manipulating the circumstance so that in the end, they'll end up in an insane asylum or worse, killing the very people they care the most about. Having his own set of moral codes, Jericho uses all of his abilities to his disposal of each victim: teleportation, glimpses of the future, creating illusions, including copies of himself, transform objects, and the appearance of his vessel. Alter reality to create time loops/pockets of the universe. He can even choose who is aware of what is happening.

[axblackarchive-deactivated20210]

Alexander gently reached for her wrist and held it for a couple of seconds. He ran his thumb against her skin before letting out a sharp breath. “..I’d rather not spend my evening with an illusion.” He let go of her wrist and began reciting a spell to try and get rid of her. He found his voice shaky at first, before clearing his throat and continuing.

[thetrick-ster]

Nicole held the loving gaze as his gentle caress wavered over her wrist. Her free hand reached up to cup his face, looking at him confused from the words he was uttering. "Illusion? Honey, have you been working long hours again at the office? I tell you, it's a wonderful thing to help people, but you can't save the world by yourself. You need to take care of you..." she managed to get by, before instantly feeling weakened. 

Jericho faltered from where he stood. The spell wasn't weakening him, but it was weakening his illusion. He didn't like it one bit, but he had to give the Mayor credit -- he was stronger than he thought. He let the illusion disappear, and let the Mayor take a breather, before appearing before him again. "I thought it'd be less of a fight there, after all. I was giving you a gift." he commented with a smirk to the side, eyeing the Mayor down.

[thesarahfinley]

It's FRIDAY!

[thesarahfinley]

Exactly! Otherwise it would have been wasted money. [Sarah smiled at the demon.]

[thetrick-ster]

Any chance you'd model for me?

[axblackarchive-deactivated20210]

Contrary to popular belief, this isn’t a playground. It’s a town. Usually that means people living in peace. Shocking, I know. And no, I don’t find it hypocritical saying that at all, seeing as how I don’t aim to terrorize.

Save it. I don’t—-I’m…..

[thetrick-ster]

You're what, Xander? Utterly and irrevocably mad? I know. It's why I married you. Now wipe that shocked pained look off your face and let's go home. Feel like I haven't had a restful night in a year.  We should change that. 

[[Jericho slowly starts to dissipate from the scene, watching it unfold as he realizes just how struck the mayor is. A maleficent look appears in his features, before he makes himself invisible to the situation] 

[axblackarchive-deactivated20210]

I’m sure you’ve done so much for the city already.

You should be. Your type is a dime a dozen around here, it takes certain skill to stick out. You’re approach isn’t a smart one, though. I’m telling you now, drop it.

[thetrick-ster]

Oh, loads. But I hear you have a mischievous trick or two up your sleeve every now and then, so you couldn't blame me for pulling my tricks now would you? That would make you quite the hypocrite.

Is it? I was quite sure I was the unique gem around here. This town was boring as fuck when I came along. Like everyone was stuck in some kind of spell of harmony or some stupid shit like that. Hell, I even ran into the most boring demon I have ever met by the name of Levi. I just knew my personal touch was needed around here. Seeing you now, I'm even more aware of it. Drop my approach? Well, if that is your wish, I shall go with another one. [makes Nicole appear]

Well you're a sight for sore eyes, Alex. You remembered I liked that five oclock shadow on you [laughs walking towards him happily]

[[Jericho smirks, and licks his lips saying nothing looking at the mayor]]

[favoritetofallen]

The truth is, when you banish the gods from this world, they eventually come back - with a vengeance. Humans can’t stay away from gods, and gods can’t stay away from humans. It’s the natural order of things.

[thetrick-ster]

And thus, the cycle of delirium occurs. I have to admit when tragedy meets another tragedy it's quite the show I put on replay. If life weren't like that, I highly doubt I'd enjoy it this much.

[jamiethelostboy]

His eyes widen at the appearance of his mother and he freezes. “Mom?” His eyes glance back at the man then back to his mother who disappears. He runs to the spot and looks around not seeing her. “Mom!” His eyes land on the man and he grabs him by the shoulders. “Where the fuck is my mother?!”

[thetrick-ster]

Oh dear boy, so eager to see her. Let's just say she's in a place that you'll soon go to as well. She is quite impatient to see you, I'm almost tempted to take part in setting her sorrow aside, and doing her a favor. What would you say? [makes the mother appear again, this time crying into the palms of her hands]

[thesarahfinley]

It's FRIDAY!

[thetrick-ster]

Givin that new dress a fresh start?

[the-jesse-saunders]

I actually did, being around you for a hundred years you become a lit more predictable.

My plaything is doing just fine. How’s yours doing? Seems you keep traumatizing that Norah girl. 

[thetrick-ster]

I hardly think I bore you this much. You couldn't go a century without me. You have the sense of humor of a tomato. 

She's doing fine, but she's become quite boring. I'm about to throw her into lava or something to make her more compelling. And here  I thought she had promise. 

[axblackarchive-deactivated20210]

Didn’t know there was a statute of limitations on that sort of thing, but good to know, I suppose.

I would like to congratulate you, though. No one has ever gotten on this level of annoyance quite as fast as you have. I can tell you have a knack for it, Professor.

[thetrick-ster]

Always here to lend a hand. Do my rightful thing as a great citizen of this wonderful city you got here.

That was brilliant. I'm honored. Nay, I'm touched, that I would go so quickly up your annoyance meter. Have to learn a thing or two from the young minds I develop on a daily basis. No where near the healing, nurses do, though. That's miracle works right there. Tell me, did she give you extra personal attention to your medical needs?

[norah-espinoza]

Oh thank god...

[norah-espinoza]

[looks at him shocked from the nickname only her best friend called her.] Norah.. it’s Norah. [she looked at him terrified at the mention of someone dying] Who? [she shook her head] I… I could never hurt someone… especially someone I cared about.

[thetrick-ster]

Oh sweet Norah, but you can, and you will. That's the bitter-sweetness of it all. It's destiny. You can't avoid destiny, trying to avoid it, is what brings you here quicker. And trust me, once you're here, you won't remember there very much longer. [grins, making the rest of the ground appear before her, as he takes a few steps back, letting the appearance of several demons surround him, all with black eyes-- making sure not to answer her question] This is what you'll look forward to..[he lets one of the hounds run towards her menancingly] 

[axblackarchive-deactivated20210]

I wouldn’t want them hurting the wrong people, no.

But others…

[thetrick-ster]

Oh..come on now, Mayor. Have a sense of humor. It's been a year already, hasn't it?  You found love once, you can do it again right? Provided mother nature doesn't have another vendetta with you. Quite theatrical isn't it? Can't make those things up.

[delilah-mercer-blog]

Well,

[delilah-mercer-blog]

Ragarnok, dear. The birth of a new world really. 

[thetrick-ster]

Let the natural disasters start. I've always loved myself a good tornado. 

[norah-espinoza]

Oh thank god...

[norah-espinoza]

She screamed when she sees him again and looks at him scared… she looked around, wondering who he was going to bring up this time. Until she felt her arm twist, she screamed in agony and grabbed her arm bringing it close to her body. She looked down as the ground was growing smaller around her feet. “H-Hi..” She said with a shaky voice. 

[thetrick-ster]

Ah, much better. Much better. You see? You act civilized, and I shall act the same way with you. Though, of course, we have to be cautious. We both know, you've got a nervous tick in your legs. That should be catered to of course, but. Let's carry on. Why are we in purgatory, you may ask? I can see the question written all over your face. [he grins] I do have an answer for you. 

You, my dear Norah, or...do you prefer Nory? [he pauses giving her a moment to answer before winking at her]  You seem to be, quite a magnet for trouble. In fact, part of my talents, is being able to tell the future, and someone very close to you will die. Hmm. I was of course, thinking it would be your brother. He does seem tired all the time doesn't he? Having to take care of a whiney brat all the time, have no social life of his own...no no....not him. I see...someone darker. Perhaps, wait....can't figure it out. Uff. It's gone. But I see him dying by your hand. Tut tut. Being a murderer is not a very civilized thing to do, my dear. I wanted to show you what will happen to you because of that. Now tell me, should I believe this vision is untrue? That you wouldn't hurt a fly? [climbs a tree, and hangs by his legs crossing his arms as he looks at her curiously. The ground around her still hollow]

[jamiethelostboy]

[Hears someone behind him as he walks through the woods, turning around he spots someone moving.]

Can I help you?

[thetrick-ster]

As a matter of fact, you can. [makes a woman appear, the exact replica of jamie's mother] Have you seen this woman? She's been a very bad girl, and I need to discipline her. [he makes her disappear and smirks] Did you know she faked her own death because she wanted to get rid of her kid and husband? They must have been so terrible...

[the-jesse-saunders]

If you’re going to be chopping citizens in half at least try and be creative about it. The whole sword way got boring ten centuries back.

[thetrick-ster]

Someone left their sense of humor at the door. I for one thought this trick was fantastic. You totally didn't see it comin' man. 

What's the deal with you? Your plaything not as interesting as you thought it would be?

[axblackarchive-deactivated20210]

Maybe a stroll in the park? They just planted some new trees.

[thetrick-ster]

Trees you say?  You should make sure they dig deep enough. Planters these days, they don't know what they're doing. Wouldn't want them flying about impaling people in our next storm, now would we, Mayor? 

[delilah-mercer-blog]

Well,

Today seems to be the end of the world. 

[thetrick-ster]

What gave you that enchanting idea, darling?