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I'm happy to announce that he have nine completed characters in the roleplay. I can't wait to see everyone getting active and involved in the roleplay so excited to see how things play out for the Witches of Grievance Ridge. Don't forget to send collaboration request to get more characters intertwined together by fate. Also, remember to check out the hierarchy positions needing to be filled I'm excited to see the progress you will be making with your characters and the story to unfold with them.
I hope everyone continues to work hard and have fun!!!

Salem moaned in irritation hitting the wall of the shower with a whimper of pain. "Come in!" He called out to Variel. He figured Damien sent her up because he was too busy to come up himself. He climbed out of the shower after turning the water off and wrapped a towel around his waist. He walked to the door and opened it. "What do you want? "He asked rather coldly as he wiped his eyes with his fist.

Damien was glad for the kiss on the cheek, but he was starting to wonder just why she gave him a rather pointed look as if he had done something wrong. He tried pushing it t the back of his mind as he poked at the steaks and listened to the juices sizzle around them. He finished his cigarette and put it out in the ash bucket below the grill. He then downed his second beer and moved back into the kitchen for another. He wasn't going to bother with Salem because whatever it was Variel had it covered.

((you don't hav eot match that length given it is mostly a monologue intro to Salem.))

Damien then walked back outside to check the grill again puffing on his cigarette when he heard someone curse at the sound of bricks or books falling to the pavement. He looked over the fence to see Salem walking up the driveway. He didn't look like he was having the best of days. His head was soaking wet and he looked like he was trembling. Damien didn't want to concern himself feeling that he just had a hard day. Things always got harder closer to the end of school especially for seniors.

Salem managed to get his books back into his bag and walked into the house. he didn't bother with going outside or into the kitchen he just went upstairs. He walked into his bedroom slamming the door shut and throwing himself onto his bed his face smothered into a pillow. He screamed and then sat up. he kicked his shoes off and jerked his shirt off throwing it to the floor with clear defiance. He moved to his bathroom and punched the wall hard. He had so much rage running through his mind he started to put off an aura of patience as if it was being expelled from him as Wrath set in. He jerked out of his pants and briefs before turning on the water and climbing into an ice cold shower. He propped an arm up as he leaned his head forward taking in the water. The bathroom door was wide open and all he felt was the pressure wash away. He was trying so hard to dispel his wrath and take patience back in. he was breathing heavily as tears fell from his cheeks, not that anyone would be able to tell as the water was soaking his entire body. Unfortunately, Salem was never good at Spellcraft. No matter how many times he attempted it he could never get any spells right leaving him disappointed. "Peace of the mind and peace of the body. Take my pain and rage make it disembody. My soul to be free of grief my heart clean of pain. With the water upon my body wash clean my slate in this rain." He chanted the spell a few times under his breath, but it didn't make him feel any better.

k thnx ^-^

Salem Devereux has been completed, thoughts? By thoughts I mean Constructive Critiques.

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۞Trapped in a Walk-in Closet۞

By the time Salem was in high school he participated in chorus, drama, art, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, and string orchestra. Even with all of his amazing talents Salem still had to feel the envious wrath of upperclassmen that he could not help but to show up. He attempted to avoid confrontation as much as possible because he held a lot of enemies who despised him for his talents. After any games and practices Salem would wait until after everyone left to hit the showers. However, there were several times that Salem was unable to avoid confrontation with his bullies. In tenth grade salem held a 4.0 gpa. He started to make a few friends, but to him that would have quickly changed after a hard swim and one if his teammates hanging back with him for some extra pool time. Salem never had any sex talks with his brother and was rather unsure if he even found the opposite sex attractive. In the showers that night, Dustin, his mortal friend and teammate, was joking around about his penis size compared to Salem's. Once the two teens were undressed they shared a shower stall due to the coach shutting the pump off to all the others before leaving. Salem got rather aroused and Dustin just happened to see it. Salem's friend acted rather calm and natural abotu the situation, "It happens, man. You can't help it if you like what you see." Apparently, Dustin was no homophobe given mainly the fact that he had two fathers who kept him during the week and two mothers who kept him on weekends. Salem still begged for him to keep quiet abotu it because it would only bring in the ridicule once more that he just got away from. He clearly wasn't prejudice and he seemed to be a pretty good friend. Dustin promised to keep it a secret and even offered to help him come out of the closet when Salem felt like the time was right. Salem was highly appreciative of having a friend like Dustin. However, he was not about to raise anyone's suspicions about him. He had heard about a few girls at school who found him rather attractive, and from a straight guys perspective they weren't too bad either. Salem asked one out on a date and started going steady. the small bits of kissing was no problem, but she was all about losing her virginity to him. In reality he was hoping that if he had sex with her then he would realize that he was just confused and really did like girls.
He hated using ehr for his own selfish reasons, but it was to make sure that no one called him out on being gay.

۞What's The Difference Between Love And Death?۞
Salem came into his ability to manipulate sin and virtue in the eleventh grade. He couldn't explain it at first, but he started feeling the envy of girls, the desires of guys, the patience of teaches and so much more. It was like empathy and telepathy just with people's sins and virtues. Eventually, at lacrosse practice he found himself pushing a low dose of wrath upon his teammates after being shoved around a bit too much. The act resulted in nearly the entire team getting into a fight. It turned brutal and the school couldn't afford to suspend a full team. They were slapped on the wrist and sent home for the day unable to play the next game. It was then that Salem came to realize that he held more influence than what he previously believed.
By his second semester Salem controlled how everyone felt toward him. He could create envy, lust, charity, and in all of his fake girlfriends chastity as he came to realize he was indeed gay. The only people he didn't create such things in was Erin, Damien, Variel, and dustin. However, Salem grew power hungry like his brother. He never allowed people around him without making them feel how he wanted them to. It wasn't until Dustin felt like Salem was no longer the guy he used to be that things changed for the worst. Salem felt like he could be in love with dustin and Dustin was not shy to say that if he ever had any curiosity about being gay Salem would be the only one he wanted to do it with. Unfortunately, Dustin confronted Salem at the one place they always talked with one another in private. It was on the cliffs overlooking the ocean that Salem got his first friendly kiss from Dustin and it was on the cliffs that Salem let out all of his emotions to Dustin. the boys got into an argument after Dustin tried to explain that Salem had become a asshole and was losing who he was. Salem lost control and forced Dustin to feel such a strong urge of sloth that he collapsed. Salem raced to catch him when he realized what he had done, but he let Dustin slip through his fingers over the cliff into the sea below. After that Salem vowed to never use his powers against others without it benefiting someone other than himself.

۞There Is No Better Time For Change Than The Present۞
Salem changed almost entirely after Dustin's "disappearance". He became timid to the point that every single day went the same for him. He secluded himself from friends and went through each as if he was stuck on default. He stayed in his safe zone which kept him from any risk and any failures. Sports went on and so did visual and performing arts classes, but he lost all of his drive. He simply did things because it is what he has always done. Each day for Salem was like constant misery, reliving every moment that took place before Dustin died and every nightmare of his childhood. Life became the word used to describe his miserable existence. Salem still does his extra-curricular activities and is to be graduating in a few weeks. He is going to graduate valedictorian and will be required to give a graduation speech. Seventeen and nearing the end of his adolescence schooling for both mortal and Witch education. It will not be long and in the same year of his graduation Salem will rise up and Ascend. Now he only has his powers left to unlock and his past to avoid.


▐ ❝I'm only handsome, charming, and alluring because I want you to think I am.❞

[Aʟʟɪᴇs] Damien (mostly), Variel (unless Damien says otherwise), Erin, Himself
[Eɴᴇᴍɪᴇs] Few Bullies, Damien (possibly)
[Fʀɪᴇɴᴅs] No one else can be called a friend after Dustin died. They have all been locked out of his life.
[Aᴄϙᴜᴀɪɴᴛᴀɴᴄᴇs ] OPEN

[Pᴇᴛs] NONE

[Rᴇsɪᴅᴇɴᴄᴇ]
[Oᴄᴄᴜᴘᴀᴛɪᴏɴ]None yet, he is looking for a job so he will have something after high school.
[Mᴏᴅᴇ ᴏғ Tʀᴀɴsᴘᴏʀᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ] None he still lives with his brother, Damien and he won't let him get his license until he graduates.

☽Oᴛʜᴇʀ☾


▐ ❝I go through each day knowing that my greatest sin was murder. If that isn't on your conscience then don't talk to me about your sins, because they are nothing compared to what I can do to you or what I've already done.❞
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▐ ❝You may think I'm fake, but I'm the realest thing you have ever seen in a world full of so many vices.❞

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[Fᴀᴍɪʟʏ]
♚Acacia Devereux/deceased/Damien's 18th Birthday/Witch/37/Mᴏᴛʜᴇʀ
♛Derrick Devereux/deceased/Damien's 18th Birthday/Witch/41/Fᴀᴛʜᴇʀ
♟Damien Eric Devereux/alive/Witch: Wraith/34/Bʀᴏᴛʜᴇʀ
♜Erin Serenity Devereux/alive/Witch/16/Sɪsᴛᴇʀ
♚Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex/deceased/25 February 1601 Tower of London Cause of death Decapitation/Witch/35/Aɴᴄᴇsᴛᴏʀ
♛OPEN/deceased or alive/death date if dead/age/animal form/Fᴀᴍɪʟɪᴀʀ

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✦✧Reference✧✦(view spoiler)[Damien Eric Devereux
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۞Pain From The Start۞
Salem was born to a loving couple who were thrilled to have a second son. Acacia and Derrick were already the loving parents of Damien Devereux who was 17 at the time. It was October thirteenth on a tuesday that Salem came into the light of the world. Salem's parents had been trialed by the Coven several years earlier for abandoning their own coven. They were forbidden to use any form of magic while in Grievance Ridge. However, all of their offspring were more than welcome to join the Coven and practice harnessing their powers. Damien already was quite gifted. As loving as Salem's parents were they were not adaptable people. Derrick struggled to cope with a mortal life getting a job. Acacia stayed home as a stay-at-home mother. She cared for Damien and Salem day in and day out. However, the couple did persevere through it all. After a year and a few months Damien was nearing his eighteenth birthday on which he would Ascend. It was then that the couple had a baby girl named Erin, their third and final child. Once Damien's birthday came along, December sixteenth, he was nearing the hour of his Ascension. Erin was still considered an infant newborn. Salem may have only been a year old, but what took place that night just before Damien's Ascension scarred Salem creating PTSD and he would only feel more horrible rips in such a scar for the rest of his life. Damien killed both Derrick and Acacia Ascending directly from taking their souls. Salem still has dark nightmares of such a horrible night that he doesn't want to believe. Everytime the dream ends with bright lights floating from his parents limp bodies and moving into Damien.

Salem went on through life feeling the darkness of his brother at a young age. But things only got worse when he was up and walking and somewhat talking. Damien had full custody of both Erin and Salem. However, that didn't mean fatherly instincts kicked in for their big brother. No, instead it was his habit to be so power hungry that motivated him. Salem felt no true love from Damien and still hasn't to this day. It wasn't long after Damien killed their parents that the Coven enforced stricter laws against Wraiths. Every one of them was to be killed on sight. While Damien sought out a job Guardians took rounds in caring for the younger siblings, Salem and Erin. Salem was young and playful as he kept his horrible memories in his dreams. A young guardian was watching him and Erin when Salem decided to play hide-&-seek. Salem raced to his brother's bedroom where the Guardian watching them found him playing with artifacts used only in dark craft. She quickly pulled him up and went to fetch Erin. She held Salem by the hand carrying Erin in her carseat. Unfortunately for her, she didn't make it far as Damien got off work early and was standing in the door. Salem appeared confused and curious, but rather happy to see his brother. However, the look of terror on the Guardian's face and the look of rage on Damien's made things all too clear that death was in the house. Damien ordered her to release Salem and put Erin down. The girl obeyed in fear that he might hurt them. What lasted only a matter of moments seemed like hours as Salem ran and hid behind the couch watching in fear and horror with wide eyes as Erin began crying. Erin's cries, however, could not drown out the scream of pain that curled into the air like a whip. Damien pulled all of the blood from the girl's body forcing every organ in her body to shut down. She collapsed and Damien took yet another life in front of Salem and Erin.

Damien told the Coven Elders that he found her dead in front of the door with his siblings screaming in fright. The High Priestess held her suspicions and fears of Damien being a Wraith and knew it time to elect a new High Priestess for her life was now in danger. It wasn't long before the Seven Trials of Hecate commenced and Damien was elected as one of the Candidates for leadership over the Coven. By that point the high Priestess took it upon herself to care for Damien's siblings feeling them to be much safer in her care. She was the only real mother he could remember having. Salem was four years old when he witnessed the only mother he truly knew commit suicide so that a new High Priestess may rise up. His nightmares haunted him even more after watching the only woman in the world he could come close to thinking of as a mother figure die.

۞Powers Come With Prices۞
Salem began to show signs of being a Witch at the age of seven. If he wanted something he certainly had a way of getting it. He first exhibited his ability of telekinesis taking things that adults would say he couldn't have or would be put out of his reach. Throughout his days in school it wasn't hard for him to recognize other Witches within the Coven who have often been a part of his life. He often saw teachers he recognized who he was unaware of being placed within the school to keep an eye on the progressing abilities of young Witches. Salem's first true power surfaced toward the end of Second Grade. It was noticed by the mortals as amazing intellect, but the High Priestess was quick to pin it down as Intuitive Aptitude or Innate Capability. Salem had the power to learn something almost instantly from being shown how to do it or watching others do it. This enhanced his learning capabilities allowing him to learn at a faster rate and progress beyond that of his grade level. To his mortal teachers he was seen to be able to learn at a Fifth Grade level rather than a Second Grade level. If it was taught to him or shown to him he could do it. He was offered a chance to skip two grades, but Damien wouldn't allow it. He didn't want Salem to feel left out in a different age group. At least that's what he told Salem's teachers. Salem was too young to grasp the fact that Damien simply felt the desire to be in control over everything and he held the satisfaction of being able to deny Salem such a degree of education. For as long as Damien held status, power, and authority he was happy. Salem's home life would seem violent if Damien asked him to do something and he said no. He was quick enough to learn that he would have to follow Damien's rules fully to be able to enjoy life. He had to show his older brother respect because he understood that Damien held rash actions and a hot temper.

By the time Salem was twelve years old he had already proven his capabilities to become a very gifted Witch. He was in Seventh grade and already teachers were pushing Damien to allow Salem to skip a grade once more. Luckily, Damien didn't get temperamental over being pushed into such a choice and allowed Salem to go forth into a new grade. Salem was allowed to be an Eighth Grader his next semester to put Damien at ease to see if Salem would be able to cope with the harsher demands of being in a higher grade. By this time his most powerful ability was innate capability and it had shined through almost entirely. He was actually able to control it at this time and learn what he wanted rather than everything put in front of him, but as always the mortals simply saw him as a gifted child. He was able to play any instrument next to flawlessly. Sports came naturally to him from soccer, baseball, and football to track, swimming, and lacrosse. Damien always seemed too busy to really take any fatherly or brotherly initiative to care. Salem's brother never came to any performances or games and seemed to only care if he was pissed, mad, or simply acting oddly nice and treating Salem and Erin to a day out or something. It wasn't hard for Salem to feel distant from Damien or even despise him at times.

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▐ ❝The sins on my conscience are nothing compared to what I can grant to you.❞


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[Fᴀᴄᴇᴄʟᴀɪᴍ] Matthew Eriksson
[Dᴇsᴄʀɪᴘᴛɪᴏɴ] Salem is tall and thin. He is the average height for a guy. With choppy hair that he keeps styled it holds it's own light fluff and wave to it. His eyes are enticing and seen to be green or even blue at different times. Salem has a charming smile and thin lips. He usually dresses in comfortable clothes. From track shorts to skinny jeans and loose tops. He likes clothes that fit his body on casual days and never believes in dressing in "rags". Everything he wears is name brand from sports clothes to the idea preppy clothes, Salem always dresses nice. Not to mention that Salem loves his hats.
[Hᴀɪʀ] Brown
[Eʏᴇs] Changing Hazel: His eyes are constantly changing from a deep crystal blue to a piercing jade green.
[Wᴇɪɢʜᴛ] 146 lb.
[Hᴇɪɢʜᴛ] 5'11"
[Bᴏᴅʏ Tʏᴘᴇ]Slim & Athletic
[Bʟᴏᴏᴅ Tʏᴘᴇ] O- (Such an occurrence is possible, but rare. Salem, Erin, and Damien's mother was A- bloodtype while their father was O+. This has led Damien to be A- like his mother and Salem to be O- having a solid mix of mother and father.)
[Tᴀᴛᴛᴏᴏs; Pɪᴇʀᴄɪɴɢs; Mᴀʀᴋɪɴɢs; ᴇᴛᴄ...] His ears have very small gauges in them. He also holds a tattoo on his right thigh of a Day of the Dead girl.(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]
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▐ ❝I wake up everyday wondering who I will destroy for making my life miserable. Then, I look in the mirror. It makes me think that I may be the star athelete and perfect student, but where will that get me when I want a friend?❞

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[Lɪᴋᴇs]
☑ Sports
☑ Mathematics
☑ Performing Arts
☑ Visual Arts
☑ Science
☑ Style
☑ His Appearance
☑ Learning
☑ Simplicity
☑ Facts
☑ Logic
☑ Balance
☑ Manipulation (for the good of others)
☑ Peace
☑ Debate Arguments

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[Dɪsʟɪᴋᴇs]
☒ Risks
☒ Failure
☒ Being Wrong
☒ Rudeness
☒ Hasty decisions
☒ Unfairness
☒ Deception
☒ Violence
☒ Criticism


[Sᴛʀᴇɴɢᴛʜs ]
☼ Hospitable
☼ Diplomatic
☼ Elegant
☼ Charismatic
☼ Patient
☼ Sociable



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[Wᴇᴀᴋɴᴇssᴇs]
☁ Superficial
☁ Irresolute
☁ Unreliable
☁ Pessimistic
☁ Hesitant
☁ Sensitive


☽Ƥєяѕσηαℓιту☾
Stylish, nonchalant, and genteel, Salem holds an excellent taste and a fondness for opulence. He isn't generally profligate, but is willing to spend what it takes to make his and surroundings stylish and comfortable to his own taste. He desires things to be exactly the way he wants them, and is very judicious about getting exactly that. Salem achieves things because he is intelligent and capable, but in truth he is a visionary and idealist who envisions living the perfect storybook life someday. Though he likes new experiences, deep down Salem muses about coming into money and living a life on permanent vacation. He may not like to admit it, ever, but he would rather miss out on some of life’s adventures in exchange for an easy life of luxuries and relaxation. Salem can't help such a fact as to enjoying peace and tranquility away from the pressures of real life. He spends his entire life being controlled by his brother and stuck in a constant circle of repetition as he goes through school and home and back again.
All his life he has sat back and watched from afar the trials and errors of others. He would rather watch and give advice than dive into any adventure for himself. He is quite intellectual given his innate ability to learn almost anything and everything taught to him. From math to sports and talents, Salem holds his own lucky adventures, but this doesn't mean he is getting involved in everyone else's antics.
Salem can be a bit difficult to decipher. He seems to a lead simple, easygoing life, but there is more to him than meets the eye. Salem isn't bogus, but he likes others to see him as he wants to be seen. Afraid of being judged he keeps his secret of being gay behind a thick veil. Salem will date girls simply for the image, but in reality he is into guys and afraid of the consequences that will be reflected from "coming-out of the closet." Essentially, He knows that he has a role to play in his siblings lives. The truth is that Salem is good at manipulating people, but he doesn't do this to take advantage of anyone. Instead he usually manipulates situations in order to keep the peace within a group and only rarely for egotistical reasons. Salem has an image to keep that he doesn't want distorted by those who have it out for him and he won't be made to look like a fool. He understands people and knows how to tell them exactly what they want to hear. This skill comes from the fact that he is an amazing listener and has a good memory. He is sentimental, yet prudent, which is why he gives the most sincere and personal gifts and throws the most unforgettable parties. Even if he isn't throwing the party he will make the life of the party his own.
To get inside Salem's mind you will find nothing but complication. He tends to be a bit irrational and superstitious and interested in strange and unusual topics. He loves getting lost in a good book or movie, especially if there is adventure or romance involved. He loves the thought of adventure, but prefers to watch from the sidelines rather than jump in on the action of his own accord. Salem certainly isn't a risk taker. He probably wouldn't even waste a dollar or two on a lottery ticket because the thought of gambling gives him agitation and anxiety. Instead, he does what comes naturally to him, which works out quite well. Salem can be seen as lucky at times, but don't be fooled by such a facade. Salem doesn't take risk and therefore has no reason to seem unlucky in his endeavors.

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◘Atychiphobia - Fear of Risk and Failure. (view spoiler)[
Salem holds such a strong fear of failure and risks. He refuses to take any risks in the fear of failure. Everything Salem does is "by the book". He won't accept failure as an option and therefore fears the results of taking any form of risk in life. Salem shows such an easy-going attitude for the mere fact that he is content with life without risk. Eventually, everyone's life comes down to some form of risk which consequently could lead to failure. It is this fear that holds Salem back in life forcing him to not accept the risk: Breaking-up with someone and finding a new relationship in the fear of being single his entire life afterwards; Getting married in the fear of getting divorced later on; Having a baby in the fear it may die or the pregnancy will not go well; Coming out of the closet abotu being gay in the fear of rejection...etc... All of his fears are linked to failure and risk and it will prevent him from pushing past challenges in life. (hide spoiler)]

◘PTSD - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. (view spoiler)[
After witnessing so much death from a young age Salem has had a rising fear of his dreams. Flashbacks are constantly recurring. Salem was too young to fully recognize the horrors that he witnessed or even remember them entirely, but they have stuck to his subconscious mind so hard that he can't help but to recall the events that he so often dismisses as fictional nightmares. His life is being torn apart around him as more and more of his memories come to surface. His problem is that he won't accept it as truth and he will forever be haunted by his childhood.
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▐ ❝Sometimes I feel like I'm going through my life on default. Each day is simply just another and it is a neverending cycle that I have grown accustomed to following.❞


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☽Ƒιяѕт Ɲαмє☾ Salem
☽Mι∂∂ℓє Ɲαмє☾ Axel
☽Lαѕт Ɲαмє☾ Devereux
[Nɪᴄᴋɴᴀᴍᴇ] Axel, Axe, Devereux (By only those who actually feel they should bully or bad mouth him.)
[Nᴀᴍᴇ Mᴇᴀɴɪɴɢs] (view spoiler)[
*Salem: "Perfect Peace"; "Complete Peace"; "Peace"; "Secure"; "Safe"; "Free"/ Hebrew (another name for Jerusalem), Arabic, Biblical, & Muslim
*Axel: "Father of Peace"; "The Father is at Peace"; "The Father is of Peace"; "My Father is Peace"/ German, Danish, Hebrew, Scandinavian, & Swedish
*Devereux: "From the Land of the Brave"; "From Evreux"; "Of the Brave"; "Of the Strong and Brave"; "Of the Strong Boar"/Norman French
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☽Agє☾ 17
[Dᴀᴛᴇ ᴏғ Bɪʀᴛʜ] October 13th
[Pʟᴀᴄᴇ ᴏғ Bɪʀᴛʜ]Grievance Ridge, South Carolina
[Tɪᴍᴇ ᴏғ Bɪʀᴛʜ] 12:00am
☽Ƶσ∂ιαc Sумвσℓ☾ ♎/ʟɪʙʀᴀ
[Asᴄᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ] ☐ [Nᴏᴛ Asᴄᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ] ☑

☽Ɠєη∂єя☾ ♂
[Sᴇxᴜᴀʟɪᴛʏ] Homosexual (Closet~Case, dates girls for appearance)
[Rᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴsʜɪᴘ Sᴛᴀᴛᴜs] Single ☑ Taken ☐


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☽Ƈσνєη Ɯιтcн☾
☽Hιєяαяcну Ƥσѕιтιση☾ Caster
[ʀᴀɴᴋ] Apprentice

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◘Aerokinesis - The power to manipulate air.(view spoiler)[
Salem can create, shape and manipulate air, common name given to the layer of atmospheric gases and various compounds (mostly oxygen and nitrogen) surrounding the planet Earth that is retained by Earth's gravity, and wind, movement of air relative to the surface of the planet. It is an important factor in determining and controlling climate and weather, and the generating force of most ocean and freshwater waves. Wind occurs because of horizontal and vertical differences in atmospheric pressure, and include breezes, squalls, gusts, whirlwinds, zephyrs, gales, tempests, and hurricanes.
Since air cannot be seen by conventional methods, neither can the attacks and derivatives formed by/from it, making it an invisible and versatile weapon that is very difficult to block and dodge.
Techniques & Applications:
*Sublimation - Power to transform into or have a physical body made up of air.
*Create/generate/increase, shape and manipulate air and all forms of wind from tornadoes, hurricanes, vertical drafts, micro-bursts and other devastating forms of wind. Naturally can also create any less extreme air/wind movement.
*Aero-Telekinesis by controlling the air around objects.
*Aerokinetic Flight
*Air Walking
*Repel projectiles by controlling air vectors.
*Enhanced Strength/Tactile Telekinesis by using air pressure to lift heavy objects and land harder strikes.
*Air Attacks
*Air Solidification, Density Manipulation, and Pressure Manipulation via controlling air molecules.
*Aerokinetic Constructs, including weapons, walls, armor or allies/servants.
*Crushing by increasing air pressure.
*Vibration Emission by releasing bursts of compressed air molecules.
*Atmospheric Adaptation
*Electrical Immunity by using the air to insulate electricity.
*Enhanced Senses using wind:
*Enhanced Touch by reading the airwaves and feel any disturbances.
*Enhanced Hearing by amplifying air molecule vibrations.
*Enhanced Speed by reducing air resistance and utilizing pressurized air for propulsion.
*Jet Propulsion by using compressed air pressure for supersonic bursts.
*Manipulate the various gaseous molecules within the atmosphere for various effects.
*Combustion/Explosion Inducement forcing volatile elements to ignite via friction.
*Deoxygenation by removing the oxygen in the atmosphere.
*Generate explosive and propulsive energy via nitrogen.
*Purification of the air by removing hazardous molecules.
*Rot/Rust Inducement by oxidizing the target's area.
*Vacuum Creation by removing all air molecules out of the area.
*Aerokinetic Combat
*Aeromancy
*Air Absorption
*Air Current Sense
*Air Empowerment
*Cyclone Spinning spin in a tornado-like manner.
*Enhanced Breath
*Enhanced Lung Capacity
*Explosion Inducement by causing air pressure inside an object to expand.
*Implosion Inducement by increasing external air pressure, causing a cave-in.
*Internal Rupturing by having internal air pressure crush and shatter organs.
*Sound Absorption/Nullification by keeping air still.
*Sound Amplification by increasing vibration of airwaves.
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◘Atmokinesis - The power to manipulate and control the weather. (view spoiler)[
Salem can sense, create, shape and manipulate weather, i.e. the meteorological patterns, creating rain, wind, hail, lightning, snow, sleet, fog and temperature changes. This includes the ability to generate various natural phenomena or control the intensity of the weather in highly concentrated (inside room) or vastly extended (continental) areas.

There are four main factors of Weather manipulation:
*Air Manipulation - for wind and related effects.
*Electricity Manipulation - lightning in all variations.
*Thermal Manipulation - make it cold or hot.
*Water Manipulation - rain, snow, fog etc.
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◘Innate Capability/Intuitive Aptitude/Intuitive Intellect/Intelligence - The power to instantly learn and understand the complexity and exactness of organisms, objects, talents and even powers without the need of long-term or special education. (view spoiler)[Intuition, also called Discernment or Instinct, is the ability to "just know" personal information about an object, subject, or occurrence, including sensing how others will react to something that Salem does or when something is about to happen. This ability is innate and cannot be turned off. A faculty of this ability allows Salem to also (or instead) intuit spiritual truths and principles (sensing the presence of evil/danger/people that dislike the user, a feeling that one should or shouldn't go somewhere, or the right thing to do in a situation); this faculty is called Gnosis.
Applications, Techniques, & Variations:
*Adoptive Muscle Memory/Adomopathy - The power to replicate movement after observation.
*Enhanced Combat
*Observational Replication - The power to gain the talent of another by examining them use it.
*Ability Intuition - knowledge of abilities and how they work. Also allows user to immediately & perfectly assess others abilities.
*Anatomical Intuition aka Bodily Intuition
*Chemical Intuition
*Escape Intuition aka Situational/Danger Escape Intuition/Evasion Intuition/ Situational/Danger Evasion Intuition: ability to intuit how to avoid danger, allow one to perceive what part of an area is least dangerous, and how to get there with the least harm.
*Intuitive Precognition- Intuitively sense and react to future events. Allows one to intuitively create perfect tactics, and strategies.
*Intuitive Perception - Intuitively analyze and instantly comprehend anything perceived.
*Mathematical Intuition
*Mechanical Intuition
*Medical Intuition
*Musical Intuition
*Predator Instinct - possesses instincts innate to a predatory creature, one with this ability can discern numerous factors of a situation that make them a master of pursuit and capture. This includes what move a foe will make, where it is headed (if the user is in the foe’s proximity, or knows the foe fairly well), as well as how to effectively cause a foe to play right into one’s hands in combat/pursuit.
*Prey Instinct - instincts innate to a prey creature. One with this ability can discern numerous factors of a situation that make them a master of evasion. This includes how much of a threat a foe poses (what move he will make, where he is going, and if these things relate to bringing harm to the user), as well as how to hide without giving away one’s presence, and how to preserve energy when running.
*Scientific Prowess - intuitive knowledge and skill in all forms and levels of science, technology, engineering,and programing.
*Seduction Intuition - intuitive seductive and sexual skills, ability to seduce anyone, and always provide immense sexual pleasure to anyone including oneself.
*Sickness Intuition
*Social Intuition aka Common Touch - intuitively determine how to interact with subjects. One with this ability could tell exactly what to say to interact with certain people, or tell the rank of a person within a group. The user also gains a great voice, eloquence and charisma.
*Survival Intuition
*Weapon Proficiency
*Omnilingualism - Understand and speak any form of language heard or seen: Sign language, body language foreign language, etc...
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◘Vice and Virtue Manipulation - The power to manipulate the sins and virtues of oneself and others. (view spoiler)[ Salem can sense and manipulate the sins, vices, and virtues of themselves and of other people, whether increasing, decreasing, causing or otherwise chancing envy, even manifesting the emotional energy to physical level.
*Charity Manipulation
*Chastity Manipulation
*Compassion Manipulation
*Diligence Manipulation
*Humility Manipulation
*Patience Manipulation
*Temperance Manipulation
*Envy Manipulation
*Gluttony Manipulation
*Greed Manipulation
*Lust Manipulation
*Pride Manipulation
*Sloth Manipulation
*Wrath Manipulation
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**◘Mnemokinesis - The power to control memories. (view spoiler)[ User can control memories of oneself and others, allowing them to modify, fabricate, suppress, influence, repair, restore, erase, detect, and view them. They can change memories to confuse, wipe away certain memories to cause amnesia, discern and provoke nostalgia, and enter the victim into a psychic vision, replaying their memory.
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Damien shook his head with a smile before calling back out, "He hates it with a passion. I've only seen him eat Italian and Ranch. Normally the Ranch he eats has to be homemade, though." Damien said checking on the steaks and flipping them as steam and smoke bellowed up with a crisp delicious scent. Damien closed the grill again and lit a menthol cigarette again. He took a sip of his bud light platinum beer with lime and nearly downed it entirely before walking in finishing it up. He then grabbed another beer and shoved a slice of lime in it again but this time it began to fizz up and he had to be quick to suck on the top of the bottle.

((sorry working hard on finishing up Salem))

Damien shook his head, "I don't know I think he mentioned something about a swim meet or some game going on, maybe a swim meet then a lacrosse game. I can't remember, but he will be home in time for dinner at least. I presume that Erin will be staying to watch his games too." Damien looked at the salad and frowned, "We have cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, shredded cheese, and a lot of toppings and dressings too you know." Damien offered. He then walked outside snapping his fingers a few times before a fire started in the gril. he then laid the steaks on the rack and waited for them to start cooking.

Damien had already put up the alcohol and was setting out vegetables and thick steaks. "I think we are going to grill. You are welcome to help out or just relax and watch." he said plainly as he grabbed a bud light platinum beer out of the fridge and sliced a lime and poked it down into it. He then grabbed seasonings and other things to marinate the steaks in. Italian dressing, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, worchestire sauce, italian herbs seasoning, lemon pepper, garlic salt, meat tenderizer, and new orleans cajun steak seasoning. He placed them in a dish and beat the steaks with his fist. "If you want you can do the salad, baked potatoes, and rolls." He offered with a smile. "I want today to be all about Salem and this is his favorite meal. I want him to have a good time with us and see that I do care."

Damien looked at her a bit ignorant ow. Why was she so quick to take charge of a situation? He felt off and it caught him off guard. He was unsure how to even react at this point as he followed her out of the lounge and back to the car. He say the bag in the back after opening her side fo the car. He never failed. He was a gentleman, a murder, yes, but a gentleman. Awaiting her to get in and buckled he buckled up and pulled out hard he nearly hit a mail truck and pulle dout heading straight to the house. What was he to expect to get out of today? Vari seemed to hold control at this moment and he was so offset he was unsure how to even react at this point.

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Variel and Damien went back to Devereux Residence

Damien seemed to grow a grin that held kindness, charm, and pure malice, "I want to do something nice for Salem's graduation. He may be udnerage, but I feel that Witches are above mortal laws. As long as he is drinking within the safety and comfort of his own home he should be okay. You said so yourself that he will hate me if I don't start paying him any mind. Same goes for Erin. I'll have her longer than Salem and I want them to be able to say that they love their brother who has cared for them and allowed them to have fun all their lives." He explained with a smirk.

Damien frowned, "Um, right...." He was speechless. He allowed himself to lose control for one moment and she took it over. He was unsure how he should even feel: angry, confused, depressed, what? Damien allowed silence to sit between them as they finished the meal and then grabbed the bottle of wine and stood for a moment. "I'll be right back." He said walking out of the VIP section and going behind the bar grabbing a bottle of tequila, vodka, goldschlager, and clear rum. Then he reached under the bar and grabbed two bottles of the good red wine and a clear champagne. He had them all in two big paper bags and smiled, "I'm ready when you are. I expect that Salem and Erin will be coming home soon anyway."

((k same))

Damien smirked, "Oh yes,the man who gives you a room in a house even though you have a home and takes you out to a fancy dinner in his own restaurant is sooo mean. I know what you mean...really I do." He joked clearly being sarcastic..."The kid had it coming and you have no idea how hard it is to be kind to anyone who is incompetent." He admitted coldly, but it lightened back up as he slid his olives to her and offered one. "Go on...they are soaked in duck juice from the same duck you are eating." He said with a smile as Kyle/Josh brought out their entrees, "Is there anything else I can do for you today ebfore I am dismissed?" Damien smiled, "No thank you...go home relax tonight and have fun, tomorrow is anew day."

Damien sighed, He loved it when she kissed him. He didn't know why, but she always had the more logical and most reasonable form of calming him. "Yeah, I guess." The waiter brought cups of ranch and then turned to leave, but quickly turned back. "I'm suspending you for a week without pay. During that time you will be wise to practice on your serving skills. I expect the best from ym workers and the best is what I will get without question. Don't ever be nervous and try less as hard..." He explained trying to be nice while still appeasing his own thoughts. He then smirked taking his fork and stabbing at a piece of the duck on Vari's plate. He was quick to put the fork in hsi mouth, "Mmmh...The duck is pretty good here." He smirked playfully.

Damien sighed and rolled his eyes, "Believe me you wouldn't hate me if I gave you answers to all your questions. After helping me kill I can trust you enough to believe that now, but that doesn't stop me from holding back more than what you want held back. I hate the thought of being dominated by my emotions. It is that reason that I try to let Erin and Salem live their lives. I have no desire to ever gain closure beyond what I can control with anyone, but myself." He nodded as the starters came out. Two small loaded salads along with the marinated olives and seared foie gras with mustard seeds and green onions in duck jus. "Let's eat...I need ranch, Josh. You should know that if a person does not ask for any other particular dressing or lack there of you are to deliver the salads with ranch." Damien clearly was feeling a rise in his emotions and it was bringing out his temper. He was close to firing the waiter.

Damien rubbed the back of his neck uncomfortably and took a sip of his wine. "Your wine is getting warm. YOu better not waste that because it amy be free for you but it cost my business. Besides, I didn't pick you the High Priestess and the Elders picked you." Okay so he was telling part of the truth, but there was still a lie to be caught. Damien tried not to hover on what attracted him to Variel. He hated mortals and when he saw her as a Sleepwalker he saw a mortal cursed by Witches. Variel was different somehow. It was like they already had some connection that was beyond the powers of a Witch. Were he some girly guy he would have asked for the Seer's opinion on such a matter, but he has always been rather reluctant to do such a thing given that his past may be seen. Damien cleared his throat downing his glass and pouring another. He tried thinking about his next meeting with the dark ruler of the netherworld. It made him wonder if he was even allowed to truly love.