Crow's 30 Day Challenge Tracker [Jan 2019]

Thirteen down and so many to go for this time period.

So far today I've done the first section of the App, Basic informing with Appearance and his name through it's the origin and among other things. Also putting his age and development into it. This was done on Jan 18th, 2019, making it effective progress for the day. I may add personality on next as I am rather pleased with the results of his persona that have been forming. So ending today's report card I got personality's first portion only 10% done. I am a bit too tired for anything else so planning to call it an early night. Below is a copy paste of everything that was done on the 18th.

ASTAROTH DOSSIER


Human Race Color☠Caucasian
Acutal Race☠ Danava Demon
Weight☠160 Pounds
Height☠ Five Foot Nine
Eye Color☠Silver
Skin Color☠Pale
Shoe Size☠Thirteens

Full Description☠ Astaroth, tends to be a Caucasian Male standing Five Foot Nine tall human. He appears to be in his early twenties or late teens depending on those who see him. He has neck-length white hair that parts in the front for those looking at him to get a good visual of him. His eyes while often times kept almost closed so people can't see them. It's a thing he seems to of always done as a habit. When the eyes are opened however they are a piercing silver, unless he is angered in which case they glow purple within them. The purple glow can often seem to make both eyes turn completely lit or seem like a fog comes from his eyes. This feature only seems common when he grows angry. Though a rare thing it has been known to happen for Astaroth on occasions. Though he finds it a strange thing to be angry about things he doesn't truly care for or about.

His skin is pale as though he is dead though this seems to be a normal feature. Astaroth has always had this complexion that does seem to make him glow in the dark practical. Though again when his switch is flipped he does seem to fluctuate between his paleness and the birth color of his skin. Which while pale is nowhere near what his current skin appears as. Astaroth though seems numb to his skin unless it happens to die. Then it does seem to catch his interest much more. Now his nails and such are normal though some suspected he may have painted them. Not wearing jewelry of any kind despite again that being a thought. His body build is very slender for his height not having a large number of muscles. Astaroth seems to prefer brains over brawn in this aspect. Deciding to steer away from trying to become a physical close fighter. Instead of using his wits and magical talents as a far more effective tool. Seeing his siblings as rather efficient killers of people in that regard.

Clothing☠ He is very often seen in a black cloak with a gold clasp around the neck area. Inside of it is purple with symbols and with runes and special symbols designed into it. This is something of his common clothing he likes to wear with him. A necklace is worn with made of special strands around his neck. Though it doesn't have anything aside from a couple bones carved into a raven on it. This does seem to be hidden beneath his clothing. He wears a generally normal shirt with a light purple color to its design with lines going down it. Around his waist, a purple sash is tied and goes down to his shins in the front covering his butt in the back. Finally, he wears a pair of black pants that are comfortable and allow him to travel a bit easier. Making his life a little more enjoyable in this regard. His clothing seems to have storage space and pouches for everything one could imagine. SOme claim a bowling ball may be possible for the demon if he so chose.


Other Accessories☠It must be clearly stated that he carries books with him. A journal on his successes and rather unsuccessful experiments. Finding them to be troublesome at times, he doesn't generally carry any weapons with him. As he focuses on the intellectual side of combat. Carrying with him instead notebooks and some bones in a pouch for use when needed. Though beyond this it's all very basic stuff even a quill pen for more fancy things. Astaroth is a strange Demon and has been one for most of his lifetime. In any incarnation, he is always very quiet and often times anti-social person due to his strangeness. He finds people will find anything he carries disturbing. Such as skulls and such things as arms or bone limbs. He has no problem carrying a corpse around for further experiments. Claiming that in death everything must be put to good use to prevent further things from biting the bullet. Though strange this does seem to conclude his tools.



Origins☠


Age☠ "Astaroth" was born May 5th, 1992 four hundred years ago in a hospital in Moscow, Russia. It must be noted he was born very far from the general place people would expect. This often plays a part in his skin tone. And despite his age, he's accomplished on an academic level what would dream of. Astaroth's accomplishments as intellectual are rather staggering and impressive. Coming up with theories and solving many theoretical equations during his short lifetime. It can be further stated his prowess and skills as one of few demons who doesn't use any form of melee combat is impressive. Despite his talents being elsewhere, he wasn't disheartened to discover his magical talents were far greater. He stands with a short list of a specialist in his field of practice. Astaroth has almost zero talent as a fighter with his hands or weapons. Showcasing almost an untrained level in both fields of study. Though despite his young age he is a savant with Demon Magic.


Birth Given Name☠ Draco Vasilyevich was the name given to him by his mother and father. It is a strange name to be given to one who would later take up Astaroth as a name. But in those days it was a rather different thing. His mother's naming choice comes from two things. She got a sense that her child was going to be evil as did the father. So they both decided to give the name of Iven the Terrible. His name as the boy's last name and Draco because the boy was born with silver eyes. Similar to a Dragon's almost the mother said. It must be stated his mother hesitated for days thinking about her choice. Abandoning Draco or keeping him, despite what ruin could await. She did in the end after naming him this. Decide to keep him with her, the name was partly stuck. So they could acknowledge him as an orphan or someone they saved. Draco while an interesting name didn't fit the free-spirited nature of her son. So later a second name Mavra Alexeev was the name she decided he deserved.

She couldn't shake the dark feeling from her child and yet. She could see a fierce defender in him. While the first name was meant to be an insult. This one was a giving him a proper name. While he doesn't speak of it or bring up his real name with many. Most would record him as Draco, but a few select people know Marvra. The Dark individual is what it meant and his Last name meant the Defender. Though young when getting these two names within a couple of days time. It became clear life wouldn't be a simple matter for the Russian Baby. He was going to struggle and pay for the crime of birth dearly. The question of how and what sort of strange things would happen could only begin. Hospital staff did notice that the baby laughed before people died. As though it could sense death coming to take them. Otherwise, it was silent and very calm. Nothing seemed to rattle him even at the age, so that name fit much nicer.



Self Given Name☠ Many could ask why the name he was given as a boy was abandoned. It wasn't so much as it was locked away within him. Astaroth came from something screaming in the young Marvra's head from the time he was a toddler. The humane would be drawn to this name often times. Even when unable to say it only managing a single piece of it. "Asta...Asta...Roth...Roth." These would be the baby's first words worrying the parents more. As the corruption of their baby seemed to happy early. They thought about delivering the child to the church throughout the first period. Soon the boy accepted being called just Asta, Rolf and things like that second nature. It was around ten years old the child accepted the name Astaroth. As something inside him felt complete or compelled to do so. There was no waiting period for Astaroth to seize the body of Marvra. It was almost done at the time of birth itself, though he was still not done.

Meek and mild this child was making the process a bit easier to manage. Though it did take time to full corrupt Marvra into his own body Astaroth did so. But he didn't have a plan or a strategy in mind to take over the world. Nor did he intend to join family either at this junction. Astaroth was hungry for knowledge and such in the arts of magic. So he didn't care about the outside world all that much. Or what the others decided to do, content to use Russia as his experiment when the body grew more potent. For now, playing the part of their child was sufficient to his plans. He made certain no evidence or clues of his presence were noticed. Despite small odd natured things happening around him. As he got a better grasp at the power's that had traveled thousands of years into this world. The name Astaroth had meaning, so too did his last name. But that wouldn't be uttered by him in this time. Astaroth's game plan would take much longer than some would expect for his soul-crushing desire for Demonic Magic.


PERSONALITY


Eccentric☠ Some people are called Eccentric or considered such. But few people really truly embody that to the tee Astaroth. He has been called crazy and many things over his lifetimes. Not just this one as some rather defined traits did carry over. Not that he is aware of this fact in the large end. He has always been someone who would say fascinating when something piques his interest. Making notes of it even cutting off conversations to do so. This rather weird behavior happened even as a child. Note taking was a rather fundamental thing. He has notes back to his time as five years old. Documenting much of his discoveries and ideas. Having a photographic memory able to even recall things he did back four hundred years ago. This in part

This is a collection of Jan 19th, 2019's work on Astaroth.

This in part has become a personality in of itself. Astaroth most of the time tends to display this rather almost comical nature. Asking if things are dead or not curious and fascinated by them. But despite this eccentric nature existing it's only a portion of the puzzle box. He doesn't see the world in the normal sense that a person would anticipate. Considering them a rather different way as his eyes see spells and such things as tools. Experiments were done with live subjects at times. Though he doesn't care for violence his eccentric nature in how he moves. Acts and even the almost attention defecate disorder like mind changes. These are elements of a persona that was crafted long ago. This almost easily distracted nature of a man who could be more. But for some reason, he is content with the world thinking he is a fool. It's fascinating to see how they react when they realize it's a charade. They have reactions that deserve to be studied and closely examined by expert eyes. This is simply a fact of the matter though. As all people do display strange tendencies. He will often walk avoiding sidewalk cracks or other such things.

But it goes further than just his physical actions and mannerisms. The way he keeps his eyes open that it looks like he is squinting. This facial feature is something he tends to exaggerate by choice. His entire personality and actions are often well thought out ideas. That he is testing things while moving around or considering things. He was considered a college level child at ten years old. Making him an exceptionally gifted student but his strange nature. Simply made people avoid him due to how he acted. Recording notes in his journal's with a fiery passion. As though some thoughts need a record of some sort. Despite him mentally recording them. He's even been known to pull out voice recorders on occasion and make notes. As though he is in the middle of a dissection even when talking to make notes about people. Sometimes even making notes about the people while speaking to them. This isn't the only case his eccentric nature tends to take over places.

He's been in parties and grabbed attention and seemed to pull people into his nature. As though the way he acted was perfectly normal. Sometimes they even end up going on long conversations with him. Making him ponder if his charisma or powers along those lines had some input in the effect. He's gone to multiple parties having this happen. To both humans and demons alike, even some Shinigami are pulled into his strange demeanor. Though this is up o debate if it's down to personality or just him. He's not come to a conclusive answer why some are sucked in. And other's are simply uncaring or oblivious to it. While others still seem bothered by the actions he takes. Though he can't be certain of the reason's why he does consider them to be of a strange course of action in most cases involving other people. His eccentric tests and persona do seem to lend themselves in most cases. Not even letting most his family see the other side of him. Though they are in some cases aware that Astaroth is much more then he appears.

Frightening Calm☠ Astaroth is known for a couple things. But one thing that has been documented when he stops goofing around. His calm demeanor under the most stressful of circumstances. It must be noted that he had an arm cut off completely by a person. And instead of screaming made a note about it with a vocal recording device. Confirming that it did hurt, but little else aside from what happened. He stopped the bleeding with magic and proceeded to attach the arm again. This calm collected nature seems to not mean he is immune to pain. Simply that he finds it fascinating how it feels and functions. Seeing his human body as a rather effective tool for self-discovery. He's even cut fingers off among other things to see effects. Self-mutilation aside, this hunger for scientific knowledge is massive. He longs to find a place of his own to stand as a genius. He doesn't consider himself one by far and large. As he believes any who call themselves such. Will simply end up in a downfall of their own making. Others must decide if you are a scientific person of brilliance. This is a fact that must be understood by men of science. No matter their species it's always best to keep a list of names. Even human's have produced impressive brains. It isn't that he doesn't laugh or have a sense of humor. It's merely the cool and calm manner in which he handles situations. This is unsettling as he even regards pain a bit more than a troublesome problem. He's almost slothful in his thoughts on pain and dealing with it. Though other situations of his being faced to face with a murderer as a boy. His simple lack of care as he documented it as merely unmoving. Being captured and threatened by soldiers of the soviet union. These sort of things merely caused him simple annoyance if anything. He found little to be concerned over. Fear seems absent from Astaroth's mind even as a full-grown demon adult.

He has caused mass genocide of a group of people using them as test subjects. Deciding to not involve himself and even testing spells out. Instead of feeling a sense of distrust or something of the like. He feels a sense of only wanting to see what effects come from the spell. He's been in wars though not as someone involving himself. Merely using the chaos of the war to test spells of many different types. His level of calm seems to indicate that such is a normal thing. He doesn't have an elite nature and isn't against testing spells on himself. Finding them to be effective and rather interesting to perform. This cool calculating young demon seems to have long since let emotions lay in his acting. Since he doesn't see a reason to get worked up. Though it must be stated threats to those important to him will piss him off. They will put a chink in that calm demeanor hs shows so often to those around him. It will let them see the darkness that lingers in his demonic heart.

Kind☠ Though most people's definitive version of him being kind is different. Astaroth doesn't lie or believe in covering things up. He does things to bad people normally only or someone who's wronged him. He doesn't go out of his way to kill people who've done nothing to him. But sadly people see him and often times try to take advantage of his good nature. He's always wearing a smile unless it's removed. Which only happens under select conditions. Of people targeting his family or trying to harm him. He will often times find himself removed from most things. Seeing them as not quite pointless but more along the lines as merely there. He believes people shouldn't lie and be truthful to themselves. Finding that those who do so are distasteful. As when he does act eccentric, he is being truthful to himself. Though he is able to turn down his more clownish comments and keep them inside his mind. It's a rather complex ritual to find a kind Demon. People often say it's something about him that he is just a nice guy. Someone who even when staring coldly you just like him. Perhaps an inch of kindness does exist within his soul somewhere. But this is perhaps down to his own weaknesses. He doesn't know if kindness is the right word for him. As slaughter and genocide don't bother him. But he ensures no suffering over a long period is had by people. Finding that to be a distasteful service to science. As medicine is an important aspect also. So one shouldn't prolong an experiment without good cause. This merely makes that person amateurish in their attempted methods. Though he wouldn't point them out directly himself as it wouldn't be his place. Unless they did something that truly infuriated him by selecting an innocent child. As he believes a child deserves a shot at being left out of this world's true darkness. Part of why he doesn't show his true colors very often to anyone. As that is a road that leads to a ruin of sorts one couldn't imagine.


Expansive Knowledge☠ To say that he holds the mind of brilliance cannot be understated. He's made his own tools throughout his life. Creating objects and items for his magic among other things. Even showcasing an immense interest in studying and developing his magic skills. Not relying on the strength that most demons do within their bodies. He tends to look at the intellectual path. Claiming he cannot walk that path as it holds no interest for him. He doesn't see a reason to swing swords or daggers instead deciding to rely exclusively on his magical talents. But his study into demon magic began at the age of 10, giving him roughly 390 years of study into a single field. He's made countless spells and magic over this time. As he finds them intellectually stimulating. He's solved equations and finished things at the age of ten that most beings never conclude. He figured out many things that would remain hidden such as his families origins. Figuring out methods to detect Mana and Inami while remaining hidden. Not desiring to reveal himself to them at the time. As he considered it to be an unworthwhile path of his own interests. He was driven to his own conclusions and ideas. Not because he didn't care about them, but because he saw the little offer of them. They didn't need him or require a being such as him in that world. So why not simply expand his knowledge and collect data. His collection of data spans many trillions of logs, from races and species. Even conclusions and idea principals that could be executed in certain situations. Even researching each mind down to their principal ideas and converting them. He's studying Albert Einstein and his ideas and discoveries. Going further and studying the minds of many human beings. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is one of the larger ones he put effort into. Though later studying Kisuke Urahara and other minds he'd heard of. Those who had performed rather impressive documented cases.

While he couldn't exactly walk up to them it was interesting to compare notes. To see what the documented reports held on such people or matters. Even rumors were a fascinating thing for thinking. He got his idea for several of his devices and items from them. Making a cloaking device that allowed him to remain hidden from his family members till he felt it needed to reveal himself. It was more a cloak for the soul if anything. It allowed him to disappear from their radar and remain undetected. Though if it worked he never found out, as Mana didn't really come looking either. His inventions are rather large and many as he's made many things. Though he doesn't view the majority of them as weapons. Even though some could be utilized in such a way. He believes they are a key for a different future or possible outcome. While not directly admitting it, he did create Tobias using demonic magic. Having found a rather interesting spell to create familiar's for him. Though it's far from his only spell of choice he has even made Necromancy and Bone magic. His familiar based demon magic is extremely potent and ties into his Demon Magic skill. It must also be stated he is aware of and familiar with the Gigai system that Shinigami use. Though he doesn't see reason or demons to use them. Hiding would be a rather pointless endeavor among humankind. He finds Quincy technology and spells far more interesting. Though he does admit freely they hurt far more than having an arm cut off. Purification spells generally don't go well for a demonic being. Though they are just fascinating enough that he doesn't believe the Shinigami acted right. Exterminating such a valuable species is beyond contempt. He has resurrected them when they died using necromancy. Examining their skills and prowess through this and noting that they are very dangerous. To beings even as corpses of the previous living. Though he has determined they aren't as strong as previous. Requiring a far greater deal of control in this regard.

He is shockingly familiar with kido into the upper 90s of Shinigami also. He seems to of taken an interest in any magical type structure or technology. Studying it relentlessly with a hunger few could match. Even allowing damage to himself in the case of some of these. Just to experience and fully document things in this regard. He during the war allowed a certain shinigami to strike him with many kido. Even studying the rare Vizard species at this time to further his knowledge. Noticing distinct differences between their heroes and hollows. Becoming interested in that as well, he's studied Suigura magic and iramasha's things also. He's spent much of his life studying and or evolving his knowledge as much as possible. Not seeking to amass something akin to a God. But to understand and truly see what knowledge meant. The world is ever evolving and changing, nothing remains the same in this world. That's what makes the intellectual pursuit so much fun.

His study didn't just stop at the magical world, however. He did eventually decide engineering deserved a spin. That the science world should be looked at with a broad stroke. Studying engines and how to craft machines along with things of that nature. Making his own cybernetic Maids for dealing with certain messes and accidents during things. They aren't designed for combat as much as cleaning and preservation of life. He's able to use them akin to a real Maid or Nurse. Using two different models of design for purposes fitting his needs. Equipping them with technology he found to be useful. While he specializes in engineering to a far less extent. He does have a talent for building and tinkering by and large. This is something that has made him a figure to be known. He has found a way to move soul's into these machines making them people with personalities. Guessing the only way to call them would be Cyborg based familiars as it combines spellcraft and such things. Though he does find this to be less interesting then flesh and blood.

It's been confirmed he can make body parts almost the same as a living thing. Though he doesn't enjoy doing so or find it as fascinating. His study of poison and medicines has also been enlightening in this regard. Astaroth lacks his sister's connection to Devata. So he makes up for it with a dogged hunger for knowledge. As though eating it to see results among anything. At present, he has likely experimented on most the known races. Even dabbling in the unknown creatures of this world. Finding them to be a rather fascinating figure of itself, describing each anime and being as potential. Things like soul swapping between animals and people have been successful as well. Astaroth is perhaps one of the smartest Demons in his generation. Though he doesn't lay claim to the title as he believes self-titled geniuses shouldn't be existing. That is a title for others to hand out if they so believe in your skills. Invention through the powers you have available are the key elements here.

While not a fan of fighting in any styles he does study the science of combat. Understanding it and even considering it worthwhile study material. He does believe it to be a rather foolish exercise. As he is aware his limitations make him unsuitable for melee combat. Astaroth doesn't have a body or power for such displays or skills. He is a magical specialist who uses familiars and Necromancy to fight his enemies. His very power invokes life in the dead so it's hard for him to truly do anything outside this. but his understanding of the Soul and Demonic magic is perhaps one of the stronger ones. He specializes in this field for this very reason. Because magic is only limited by your study and imagination. That is what makes a spell field all the more entertaining. No matter the race, culture, ideas, or beliefs. We are only chains down by our lack of desire to understand. Astaroth is always eager to learn about these things.

It matters not if it is Truth or Devata he studies from. So long as the knowledge is worth him learning. He believes it to be a matter worthwhile of his interest and practices. This is something that can only be described by those who see things fit of that nature. You must crawl with understanding before you walk with it. The path of an intellectual resides everywhere. There is no place they do not walk or tread. The battlefield is just the same as going to the library, you must take your path in hand. And fight so you can expand the knowledge you wish to grow. This is how things must happen in order for the growth of science. Astaroth has descended to the battlefield on many occasions. To study spells of other people or test his own powers out. To figure out what kind of spells he could make for certain things. Learning to enhance his familiar's to be almost as good as artificial intelligence. Even coming to the level of making such a thing with pure magic. This allows him to build as he believes needed. This is the intellect that Astaroth seeks with hunger.

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Family Man☠ Astaroth despite making sure to not be detect by his family. Has gone to tremendous lengths for them in the truth of matters. This is because he believes he will hinder them because his heart isn't in it. He loves his sisters, nieces and every section of his family deeply. Able to pick up on them almost instantly when meeting one. He knows who they are and what their soul is like. It's not by the flesh they wear, but the soul that he is familiar with them. He believes he cannot give Mana his best and it is for that reason he avoids her. He hides and cloaks himself because she needs people who believe in her. That believe in the Shadow Fall dream, he simply cannot state that he does. Nor would he swear allegiance to his sister as he doesn't see himself capable of such an action. She and she simply are two different people and agreement between them would be difficult.


Casual☠ A statement of the utmost truth for those that know him. Is that he has this almost aloof and casual nature about things. Seeing his arm loss or even things of that nature as mere casual inconveniences. Though it's beyond just that in terms of a casual nature. Astaroth just doesn't showcase the level of detail or conceptions that people would often consider a man of his type. It's concluded or perhaps can be that he is very casual to his dress and way of speech. Not going to a more serious one unless he has to do so. With his friends or families, he even gives them nicknames. Commenting often on his weaker spells being more of a line of defense with names. Most of them could just be named a species and left at that. Creatures like his Shadow Familiar Tobias are often named Tobi. Giving them a name but not addressing them fully by it. Perhaps this, in turn, comes from his sense of the name. But it can be noted he takes things casually and aside from spell work or intellectual works. But beyond that, the world is just not worth taking every single second seriously. He even tends to do practical jokes like making a fake graveyard for a test. If only to amuse himself in the long run. Eccentric can often go into a laid back persona. But he tends to merely dance to the beat of his own drum. Sometimes this had led him to go for things that others wouldn't. He could never really call himself laid back though. As he has an extreme personality and pulls towards certain things. Astaroth is an Anomaly, making him different from most around him. For example, he doesn't view the other races as enemies. So much as figures of immense study. Pushing him to look over and observe everything they are capable of. Experiments and tests of many kinds. He's even tinkered with the idea of population manipulation. To create a way for Quincy children to be born more effectively. Finding their numbers discouraging, despite him being a demon.


Evil Within☠ So far it may seem like Astaroth is completely different. That he wears and walks a different path from Mana. No darkness lingers inside the demon one could say. But that's not entirely true as Astaroth has darkness. He wields it only when he deems it necessary. Making sure to study and know when the time is right to be evil. He believes that darkness exists within any person. The trick is knowing when to show it and using that as a psychological advantage. He sees this as a tool that any dictator or person could use. Fear is a weapon unlike any other, respect is something that can be useful. But fear is something that remains and lasts the test of time. Respect is something in his eyes that vanishes. Though it's there he doesn't wield it unless he deems it needed. He's done things during the Third World War, that cannot be undone. These made a reputation for Astaroth as a demon. At least in the whispers of his birth.

Evil is a weapon of its own nature like a sword. It's something that people do have within them even the most virtue filled person. It's like a shadow within the many ant hills inside them. It doesn't often reveal itself easily for a person. His darkness is often displayed when his eyes open revealing the silver color. Though open isn't the right word as he doesn't keep them closed. It's just the way his eyes are that he generally is fox-like. His appearance is part of what makes it stand out. As he has no qualms about unleashing devastating spells or such things. Even when the Iceland and Moon battles happened. He concluded the actions taken were of a needed nature. To make people back down, but evil must always beware of one thing. Going too far with your darkness can cause people to rise up. All things must be done within reason. Calculated and considered with each action and moment they seize themselves. It won't be long before someone who has these qualities can become something amazing.


Innovative☠ His levels of creativity are perhaps the highest of most people. Astaroth can paint and play the piano with an effortless ease. It's almost as though he'd been doing both since he was born. Finding them as natural as breathing as he often times consider them such. He much prefers the piano over other instruments. His artwork has a style that has been lost since the older times. A darker version of Leonardo Di Vinci's work. He draws often times making his images upon small booklets. Setting up also designs for buildings and other things. He revolutionizes the fields he digs into with creative and progressive thinking. He's known to do the same thing with anything he involves his brain with. Seeing a progression of course on its way towards something. He likes to see the result and progress most of all, finding them inspirational. He can also surprisingly sing which often times does surprise people. His voice is very different from the traditional sense of one. Going towards something of a tone with a rasp. His rasp is very natural and seems to hold a darker side to it. Like he was made to sing certain songs that linger in the darker side. But he avoids singing these days as he finds it draws unwatched attention. His thinking goes towards invention also and progression of inventions. Seeing the way forward they could go. With almost an infinite progression of the intellectual journey. Those who should step upon this be they knowledgable or innovative should invest. He believes firmly in his investment of knowledge over power. To the extent of not bothering with his family in the long run. Though he does feel as though time is coming. When he must reveal himself to them to progress forward. For his creativity and things to go any further, it will be time soon. Mana knows it herself likely that he will come. When he's ready of course to arrive in Demon World. Astaroth must make the choice on his own accord and choice.

He sees a future for the Demon people that perhaps isn't the same as his family. He doesn't know if he can build what he desires. Seeing this place as a stagnant world at the moment. He'd currently love to get his hands on a country or place to continue his experiments. Even if only for a moment to get a feel for what is going on. His belief is that a creative and intellectual touch could change things. That a country could evolve and become something interesting. Magic is overlooked as a power source in a large case. This perhaps comes down to the person requiring a deeper though from the original perspective. Everything can be ventured or gained if one tries. Creativity is about looking at this world and seeing it. This is his greatest ambition to witness the one truth. To see this world and how it works by its very core. To see the system of souls beyond just a small understanding. He desires a pure knowledge that few others truly reach for.

To expand his innovations and perhaps someday be regarded as a genius within his people. There is a dark hunger to be known as someone of worth to those around him. Despite his denial of it at times, he does crave a recognition that he himself cannot claim. He's distanced himself from the world by and far as we know it. Focusing in on his intellectual and innovative pursuits. Seeing the rest as something of a diversion. Seeing organizations and the constant battles between light and dark. As merely testing grounds for his spells, not caring whom he uses. Even having used demon kind for them at times. Astaroth has no qualms as he only targets those who do evil. The ones who bring their darkness to bear upon others unjustly. Though he could claim some chivalrous reason for his actions. Pretend that he did it for justice truth and the way of love. He doesn't see it that way, only viewing it as a chance to use his spells. Finding the tests of his innovative stance on things as progress.


Fascinating with this along with death seems to shimmer in him. He doesn't have his sister's connection to a god which he considers a hindrance. God's don't grow or change they remain old and dusty. They aren't creative or different from anyone truthfully. They only contain an immense amount of power and nothing else. Their soul's don't glimmer or shine through the world. They make impacts of little importance to the daily lives of every person. They don't leave an impact on this world that cannot be denied. His sister has done this both in every single light. Positive or otherwise he cannot say. But his kin has certainly made impacts in this world. Leaving behind a legacy that could be considered perhaps even beyond those others. Devata and Truth would never leave something of this nature upon the world. This is a view that may be too forward for his people. But these are the thoughts that Astaroth has brought down upon the people. This is his belief in his sister's prowess as well.

Some will claim that art has no place in science or intellectual pursuits. He will often time counter that by saying innovative people have excellent I.Qs even among human beings. This is something that one cannot deny or run from no matter how they try. This is a fact and truth one must embrace regardless of who they are. Species and race have nothing to do with a creative spark as some of the most amazing are also fragile. He believes in the fragility of them is a beauty. People underestimate the fragile human people. It's why he was displeased with what happened to the Quincy. And will do what he can to aid them to repopulate if ever the chance arises. Astaroth took pity on them perhaps because they were the most like him. But as previously stated he believes innovation and intellectual prowess go hand in hand. These are things a scientist and intellectual person must strive for. Never getting lost or forgotten in their tasks or powers and continuing to invent and divulge new spells every chance they get.



Mana Asthavon☠ His most well known sister of the entire bunch. She certainly doesn't lack a name for introductions. Some wonder why Astaroth has directly avoided contact with her. Knowing he could be made wealthy and remain in her organization. It's not that the two have a poor relationship. If anything it's a mutual love between the two. But he believes if the family is anything less then one hundred percent with one another. They may as well not be near one another. His devotion to his studies has kept him away from her. He does know her appearance only through image's he has seen. Pictures and what few of them that could be found to show her to be well. His nature does have him often state she seems to be eating well. He seems parental almost over Mana especially. Astaroth doesn't consider himself older by anything truthfully. They are the same age in this life as anyone who looked would know. But in the end, his sister needs to be looked out for by someone. She could very easily self destruct with that dumb god on her back. He'd like her to be free of the connection to Devata though he suspects that's out of his power. That being rested far beyond his grip. Astaroth's powers while impressive don't compare in contrast to his sisters. Mana is an impressive woman and he's always thought as much of her. Observing her political and military carrier from afar. Trying to not get involved or near her but keeping watch. This is something he does for his family, by and large, keeping notes. Astaroth does care in his own way, he's not the best at showing it. Considering himself a very doting brother to an extent. But his version is perhaps unlike most human beings. He sees it as of course a mere matter of time before they finally meet. Four hundreds of awareness but no desire to seek her out. He wonders if she cared or even bothered to worry about it.

As previously mentioned he's followed Mana's actions and observed. While also maintained his intellectual pursuits. She's been very easy to track and follow, unlike other family members. Mana's in the limelight a lot more. Though she seems to relish that as well. Though he couldn't be sure in that regard to things. Astaroth doesn't know much beyond her current warpath and fight's she has had of global consequence. While he has no intention on marching up to fight her. He does consider her current path troubling. As evolution may not take it's direction yet. Astaroth doesn't know what to make of his sister when last he heard about her. His information hinted at a clash between Inami and Mana. Leading to damage done to Inami. While he was tempted to involve himself to quell the matter. He believes it will settle itself at least till the time is right. Though this has forced his hand sooner as he does make way to his sister Inami presently. Unsure what Mana will think or do when he reveals himself.


Inami Asthavon☠[/i] This is his younger sister and one that has drawn him out of hiding. His reclusive nature has likely been shattered by what happened to Inami. The informant he had did pass along news that things were rough. Something had happened to Inami and he didn't know of what nature. This was a troubling thing for him to observe as he didn't have the time to involve himself. He wasn't sure he could do much of anything about the situation that his sister found herself in. This was something she came into of her own accord. But as their brother, he couldn't let them fight it out either. This was something of a problem he spent a length of time on. Inami was a precious little sister to him. So her being endangered did bother him a bit. But at the same time, he couldn't conclude if he would give her what she required. Putting him at a mental impasse on what to do for her. This is a common issue that he runs into rather frequently. Astaroth's intellectual journey includes many long thought-provoking conversations. With himself and while he does worry for them. It's best he handle these issues before showing up on her doorstep. One of the Elder members of her family who decided to note shows up. This was of course by his own design. Not wanting to involve himself in Inami's plans either. Though hearing about her rise and life. Keeping a keen interest in her also, Chaya Nation became a great Kingdom under her. It was as it should have been. Her Kingdom was perfect on its progressive nature. Everything about it was enough to make him satisfied and happy. Though he did wish she and Mana didn't end up at odds. As a brother, it was hard for him to not rush right away. Though his concern for Inami did outweigh his choice of otherwise avoiding it. This came down to the simple conclusion his sister needed his help. So he would offer what little magical prowess he had to aid her. His study and magical arsenal did have some healing magic after all.'

Nami Asthavon☠[/i] His third sister of a complex origin. He followed her stories also though hers were more elusive. Nami was beaten and wounded by a filthy Shinigami on the Golden Coast. He'd heard reports of it and fought the temptation to involve himself. His protective brotherly instincts kicked in. Though he restrained himself knowing Mana would protect Nami. That his involvement wasn't needed yet and revealing himself so soon would be detrimental. It wouldn't help her or him discover what he was seeking. Astaroth's protective nature over his sisters is something that has always been. Though he can only sit idle when they fight or bicker he does believe peacemaking should happen. Though he does tend to view Inami with a certain deal of favoritism. As her views are innovative and progressive enough with forwarding thinking. He does care about Nami and Mana equally as much. Believe Mana over exerts and harms herself. This bothers him but Nami does something of a similar nature. Putting herself at risk so often and not considering how he worries. Though he guesses most of his sister's don't know of him like Mana. They can't see him just yet as his hiding has been good. But he's aware of them all and treasures each one like a brother should. Nami is something dear to him he wishes he could shield from this world. But in the end that wouldn't work for her or for him. Nami is a beautiful independent woman capable of fighting this world. Though he'd of like to kill the man who hurt her. He knows she'd never permit it as she has her pride. He considers her a little sister of importance and though he may not be older. He does view himself as the older brother in this situation. Believe it's his duty despite his stance on hiding up till now. To take care of watch over his family like a hawk. But never let it interfere with his intellectual pursuits. That is his way of handling family matters.

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Khala Asthavon☠[/i] This is a figure he finds himself unsure of often times. Khala is something dark and foreboding that he would avoid if possible. Though he believes showing her any signs of fear may lead to an undoing. Astaroth doesn't know how he feels about his sister being so closely connected to this one. She represents something that he isn't sure he wants to know. Despite his inquisitive nature, he views Khala as dangerous. Something to not be trifled with though he isn't sure she is a sister or not. He doesn't know all the details about Khala. Nor does he attempt to observe her or keep tabs on her like the others. He would much rather she not look for him. It would be much more comfortable for him that regard. Devata himself is a figure he finds a dislike of sorts for. Those who carry around the title of Gods often do find themselves at odds. He doesn't see the world in the way that most do. Considering himself different from those around him who mindlessly follow her and Devata.

Neoveta Asthavon☠[/i] She represents a niece for him and one he accepts. Neoveta is someone who protects her mothers and family. Astaroth isn't sure about the details or things such as that. But he does feel her and sense her presence. This isn't something that he ignores or is ignorant too as well. She is one of his precious nieces despite how she was born and made. Little else matters that she is family and deserves that kind of treatment. It's not right to disregard someone because they are born different or have a different upbringing. He's very willing to defend her if need be from anyone. Though it's her job in the long run. Astaroth makes no apology about his stance on avoiding his nieces, sisters, and other relatives. It's because he believes unless he is using there is no purpose in that. Be one hundred percent or none at all is his belief and he exercises that in all things.

Algos Asthavon☠[/i] He became aware of her presence from her birth. Astaroth knew he had another niece at this moment. Adding her to a list of names to observe and protect. Though he didn't know exactly how he would go about that. As staying away from her and the others became a goal of itself. Not revealing who he was to them was important. After all, he did hide from Mana, Inami, Silvia, and Nami. Making sure not to reveal himself to a single sister. Though they knew he was here he made efforts to cloak his whereabouts. This, however, doesn't mean he didn't care about his nieces or sisters. These people were important to him. Enough for him to try harder to gain something worth bringing them. Astaroth doesn't wield strength as Kiriel did, he isn't a warrior of the battlefield. He is a warrior of the books and that made him realize he couldn't go. He had to stay behind and allow himself to grow naturally despite wanting to see each niece and family member.

Silvia Asthavon☠ His sister another of the ones out there in the world. He doesn't know where this one is exactly. Having decided to not overstretch his cards. As Silvia is sort of an unknown element for him. He's not gotten to watch her like Mana, Inami, and Nami. He's had to mostly remain blank on her through this is alright. He believes this is fine as he can't mother hen all of his sisters. They are so many and vast that it would make the stars fall from the sky. Astaroth doesn't have a real opinion or thoughts on it. Merely stating that he has a lot of sisters that people don't know about. The Asthavon family is complicated and large. Making it something that people don't understand. This is a family of which Souls proceed forward. It is something that he can only explain with drawings very carefully. Finding it difficult to put into words for someone unaware.

Kiriel Asthavon☠ He would be Kiriel's older brother if one were to look at it. Kiriel though being deceased was someone he did look at. Astaroth acknowledged he had no potential or skills as a warrior. He couldn't fight on the front lines for Mana. Or provide her some magical victories as a person. Astaroth could only use his intellect and things of that nature. It wasn't as though he had an answer for everything going forward. But he knew one thing of the two of them Kiriel was more useful to Shadow's Fall. Astaroth had no useful qualities outside of his magical skills. So he deduced that it best to remain away. Not even letting one of his few brothers find him. Kiriel while he did sense the many battles the man fought. He came to realize his brother perhaps was hindering Mana as well. He felt like there was something darker inside that world. It wasn't as though Astaroth could tell his sister what to do. His nature wasn't so interesting or easily spoken. His brother was the Danava of War, he thrived on conflict and chaos. He was a being who brought about such things by his mere presence. Astaroth was merely Necromancy, the power over the dead. He lacked skills that most other demons were masterful in. He was merely a skilled magical user in Demon Spells. This was what made him difficult to deal with because of his numerous spells. Astaroth couldn't compete with his brother's progress on battlefields. He had to act as an intellectual and test each thing out slowly and precisely. This wasn't something where he could merely rush in half cocked with an objective in one hand. His intellect was his only skill and tool, Mana had plenty of smart people around her. So it was his job to simply work on him as Kiriel did.

Calypso Asthavon☠ His favorite Niece that had been born. He's been monitoring her the closest out of all of them at the moment. Only because her birth was so traumatic. He could feel what happened to her the most. He believes her heart and purity will someday make the Demon World change for the better. This is however only his thoughts on the subject though. So it's inclined to change or evolve depending on it. Calypso is a precious niece and likely going to be a being he observes closely. He is very eager to meet her and see what she looks like. Though he is uncertain what personality to use when meeting her. As he doesn't wish to frighten her off with his more dominated intellectual side. But at the same time, his eccentricities may frighten her away as well. Though having Mana as a mother must be hard on any child. It's a rather complicated issue he is unsure how to tackle. As taking her feelings into consideration it has been very important for him. He wants to make sure she comfortable before anything else. Even before letting on who he is, as that seems like it will merely cause her trouble. He even has pretended to meet her to try and get it down. Deciding somethings were two awkward and would cause her to run.

Pretending to be young and hip also seemed a bad idea. As it felt dishonest as he understood so little about her culture. He couldn't get along with kids his own age when he was ten. What was going to change about that situation at this moment? Absolutely nothing no matter how he tried to say things about raising the roof. Calypso deserved a more genius uncle though he couldn't provide her that. So it was best to avoid her as well and cloak himself from her. Though her name in his family notebook is circled. With notes on her actions and how she's been doing. He is concerned that she may take after her mother. And get rather indulgent in somethings. Though he has little room to talk given his four hundred year hiatus for intellectual study. Though he did this to improve and be useful to them. As he couldn't fight barehanded or with weapons really. Only magic and the creatures he made were able to really do that. So it was about growing and learning on his own. Exploring and seeing this world for what it had to offer him.



Chapter One: Creation☠ It's hard to fathom that a being such as he came ot exist from the womb of a human mother. That an intellectual journey could be born through such a means. This journey into a poor family was with his father Aleksei Alexeev and his mother Svetlana Alexveev both made the choice that their son would be cast away. They had not the time nor money to handle an infant. Though doubts were within Svetlana as she looked at her son. The name the father gave was a joke name Draco Vasilyevich. It was meant to serve as a way to get rid of the child. But the mother stared down at her child. Bewitched by something that perhaps made her wish to take him. To take that chance and journey with him, she gave him his real name then. Mavra Alexeev was the name his mother parted to him. But this didn't mean that his parents taking him would be an easy task. This babe was claimed by another force entirely who lingered in the dark. He could be faulted in truth for them taking the child as well as many things that would befall them. Mavra was a different sort of baby then most would expect. The first thing to understand is he could sense living beings dying. Since Astaroth clung to his soul waiting for the child to accept it. This allowed him to influence the baby in the womb and cause growth his way. While this isn't an easy task for the demon to perform he did it well. With relative success for what was brought forward.

The child would laugh when people died in the hospital and eerie things happened in the room it was kept. Other baby things were found in its crib. Also instead of crying it merely giggled happily at the other's misfortune. The child had been touched by a demon though none know it. The eyes the child had were strange and often closed. Though when opened for inspection they had been seen as a silver color. Other happenings included some water turning into blood among other strange things. Some people said in his crib they found skulls and other things often times. Those of a spiritual nature would notice a massive amount of DE Energy from the child. Though it hadn't awoken fully it was there waiting for time to begin. It was a simple beginning as they lived in a modest setting. Taking the child home Mavra's mother and father saw the misfortune befall others. Never them or the child as though an unseen force was protecting them.

The child would laugh when people died in the hospital and eerie things happened in the room it was kept. Other baby things were found in its crib. Also instead of crying it merely giggled happily at the other's misfortune. The child had been touched by a demon though none know it. The eyes the child had were strange and often closed. Though when opened for inspection they had been seen as a silver color. Other happenings included some water turning into blood among other strange things. Some people said in his crib they found skulls and other things often times. Those of a spiritual nature would notice a massive amount of DE Energy from the child. Though it hadn't awoken fully it was there waiting for time to begin. It was a simple beginning as they lived in a modest setting. Taking the child home Mavra's mother and father saw the misfortune befall others. Never them or the child as though an unseen force was protecting them.

Upon reaching the home the rest was normal for them for a while. Mavra seemed to be a happy child though found amusement in strange things. Death didn't upset the baby if in truth little did. His time here was spent mostly playing around though some events are worth mention. Astaroth's hooks were in this child from way before he gained total control. This body had been tailor-made for him like a well-made suit. Thus he had little trouble hiding the tremendous demonic energy the child had. As most would write it off as merely a mistake or miscalculation. Though the boy's power did effect somethings and cause misfortune. Babies who were near the child would lose toys among other things to him. Bullies who thought to steal from the babies mother would meet misfortune also. One boy attempted to steal Mavra's mother's purse only to be hit by a bus. Other incidents included a rabid dog dying. Gunfire being bounced off a rock into a guy's skull. The child seemed to invoke death for those who came close.

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Time would pass and though he did some creepy things as an infant and toddler. His parents would soon disappear putting the boy Mavra into orphanages. He didn't exactly belong anywhere truthfully. As he grew up and seemed alone even in those places. Though the child talked to unknown figures, little did people know this was Astaroth he spoke with. As the boy was growing and maturing many things of strange nature began to happen at Moscow's Little Star orphanage. Other kids would be locked in different rooms. Fall down over the air and be dragged around the orphanage. The people who worked they're considered him dangerous as well. But the child's taste for knowledge knew little bounds. Astaroth had begun to take hold though only slowly. He couldn't gain much while the child was awake. Only able to perform feats when the boy slept. Swooping in was difficult still for this vessel he'd worked tirelessly for. He was young and indulgent in many things as a boy.


At the age of five, he and a girl played doctor going the entire way. This experience did shape his interest in the fair gender. He did try a male also at this point but found it less interesting. They didn't stimulate his hunger as a boy, the child was a prodigy and wanted more knowledge. The time spent at five mostly had him experimenting and reading different things. Never fully diving into one thing as the child's play mostly was quiet time. Spent reading books till the bullies got to him he would spend time alone. These moments meant so little to Mavra who didn't understand this world. He felt it was frightening and something to avoid. Taking solace in his one friend. A blackbird named Tobi he had met as a boy. The bird was trained to come to him. Mavra and this bird spent time talking to one another. Though Mavra only thought he heard it. His hear contained something long hidden and gone. A being who watched him fondly wondering when the time would come. When the boy and he would be the same creature.

The child read many books and had very good intelligence, something Astaroth did admire. This personality and body were such a good fit for him. The child's growth through long and normal as one would expect did seem good. He was well beyond his peers and at a college level at a young age. Astaroth could only admire the hunt for knowledge Mavra had. It was something that would become a big piece of him going forward. But he could only take control at night and perform some experiments. Such as making certain creatures or small improvements. Managing his power within this vessel was difficult, to say the least. The child's sleep seemed to give him his power for a while. Though it held different meaning and purpose for other demons. This wasn't so much a hostile take over as a slow one. Astaroth would meet and speak with Mavra in his dreams. He was fond of the boy and wanted to watch over him. Tests that Astaroth performed were small ones on the nuns nearby in the Church. Like making one gain weight too look like she was pregnant.

Small little rituals to pass the time as most demons would. He would often time merely satisfy his knowledge. The beatings began to start around age nine for any who could conclude or wonder about them. The bullies got physical with Mavra much Astaroth's anger. His vessel was getting hurt and it did bother him. So one night he decided one of these children would suffer the ultimate punishment. Taking over Mavra's body as he so often did in the evening. He drew a ritual circle around the boy. Channeling what power he could, he turned the boy into a rat. The child would die later to a rat trap lured by cheese. Though Astaroth felt no pity and Mavra did never find out. The orphanage had become convinced the boy had run away. Unsure how to proceed given the events going on in Russia at the time. Mavra continued his studies going through the college courses they gave him. A genius some called him who could do many things. The child though wasn't given recognition for it.

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The years were unkind and the child was pushed further and further into the abyss. The darkness seemed to consume the once light-driven eyes. The nature of deaths of the parents haunted him. Mavra didn't stand a chance in this world further as he fell into despair. The kids kept telling him to simply kill himself and end their misery. That the Orphanage didn't need him for the trouble he was worth. At the age of ten things did escalate to a scale that most wouldn't have fathomed. Tobias was killed after being tortured by the children brutally. This pushed Mavra over the edge. Asking Astaroth to come and take whatever he wanted. To avenge his friend when the children did that. Astaroth also felt a sense of anger so he proceeded to do the cruelest thing he could to those children. He trapped them in a paradox after obtaining the body of Mavra. His eyes were opened with anger and a silver glare at those who'd done this. Astaroth decided only one punishment was fitting. They would die for an eternity over and over again. He trapped them in a loop based spell he made. These children would continue to suffer gruesome deaths till time ended. He would never lift the spell, the physical bodies would remain in comas. Kept alive to continue suffering on a mental, spiritual, and psychological level. He doomed them to forever suffer, no dreams of peace of joy. Only pain like they'd given to Mavra, this was his justice met out to those who'd done wrong. This was what they deserved in his eyes. Nothing more or less for those who brought such pain down. Humans who surpassed demons in cruelty only had one outcome. Eternal torment and Astaroth was happy to give it. Before leaving he turned Tobias into a familiar. Using the blood of the orphanage to create his first. Astaroth made this creature to be his companion and friend. Tobias was made to live again maintaining his form. But becoming the first Familiar he made that night even keeping its name.

It didn't happen to end here as Astaroth extracted a fitting punishment. Deciding that the deeds committed by this entire place were worthy of damning. He proceeded to kill every person who'd harmed Mavra in the orphanage. Using them for his experiments, by drawing an unholy seal in the snow. Using the blood of a cruel staff person. They would become the first test of his magical powers. Astaroth had no mercy for them and locking them in like those kids. Whom he trapped forever would be a fine thing. This experiment involved physically turning them into monsters. Astaroth found this task was relatively easy with how weak they were. They were turned into beasts and creatures of this land without mercy. Astaroth wasn't finished on his path of revenge. He would use his rather potent Death energy to destroy this orphanage. The land it stood on would forever be damned. It would never heal the curse he wished to put on it. Russian children's parents would tell the stories of Mavra and Astaroth.

His energy consumed the building finishing the job. This place would become abandoned by the Russian people. Left as a ghost story of the boy and to treat people right. This was the legacy that this land would have on the people. Though it was a more new age story. Nobody would find records of Mavra because of his state as a boy with two names. In the ruined stone building and the surrounding area. They found the name Astaroth carved into the place. Signaling a mass understanding that punishment came to the cruel. Astaroth would find them was the moral and turn them into animals. Fitting of their punishment and those who committed the ultimate sin. Of torturing animals and causing pain to those who suffered. They would be condemned by this name for all eternity. That is the story passed down to Russian children. It's a ghost story of sorts, but it is only the beginning or our story. Astaroth's name only began to be whispered on their lips now. Making a legacy for himself at this time among the living.

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Chapter Two: Expansion☠ After leaving behind that place as a ghost story he moved on to his next location. Astaroth would partner with a Demon by the name of Nodos, the two didn't have a real relationship. Nodos could sense the potential of the young spellcaster even at the beginning. Mavra's lack of a family did leave a rather considerable hole in things. Though Astaroth became interested in the intellectual pursuits. It must be noted that Nodos tried to assassinate him ninety-nine times. The occasions where he didn't were rather rare. It almost became comical in the attempts, where Nodos while trying to live with him did this. Astaroth didn't really formulate an opinion on Nodos outside of him being noisy. This, of course, could be down to the male simply not caring. Astaroth's mind was mostly set on studying through the other demon made for interesting practice. Nodos did have a rather odd tendency to get into trouble with Shinigami and other beings. In the first year together Nodos brought a group of shinigami sent to check out a place near where Astaroth had taken over. Of course, Nodos picked a fight with them becoming quickly outnumbered and woefully outgunned. Astaroth who'd been reading a novel at the time ended up involved. Killing twenty-three shinigami and defeating one named Kenshin, though he ignored the last name. Astaroth didn't kill them using a spell to defeat them without the need for that. Nodos claiming he was too soft to be a demon at this point tried to attack him. To which he sent Nodos flying with a gravity reverse spell since the fledgling demon knew so little. Nodos could be considered a meat head who only fought melee. While Astaroth in his ten-year-old body only used spells. Though he had a tremendous amount of Death Energy, he did not utilize it. As he avoided killing if at all possible during this time period. Believing death stopped intellectual progress and meant ceasing.


Though this naive nature about death didn't remain forever. He spent many of the informative years doing battle with Kenshin and his shinigami. Even once crossing paths with an exceptional kido user who could cast level 90 kidos. Though this did end in his defeat at the hands of the shinigami. He learned more about his weaknesses and grew from this greatly. This Shinigami's name while unknown to him is one he'd of made note of. Intellectually speaking the Shinigami challenged the convention that demons were superior and helped him see it. Defeat is a humbling experience and teaches many things. He lost several times to this man in one on one combat. Unable to best him entirely without his Death Energy. This often caused high levels of irritation for him. Conception and his beliefs which became so different because of this. While he can explain a large majority of his time as youthful studying. As a child, he couldn't tell just how far out of his league he was.

This Shinigami would become a fixation for him. Nodos noticed it as well but could do little to stop him. He wasn't sure what the answer would be for him going forward. Astaroth realized his physical attributes lacked any substance of use. He wasn't particularly fast or agile in any sense. Weapons were about as hard for him to understand as anything. The only thing he was gifted at was spellcraft. Familiars and such were easy as he linked them to his magical capabilities to feed them and their powers.

It dawned on him that Tobias could help him more than he originally thought. For the most part, Tobias remained in his shadow. Not coming out to fight enemies of that like unless called upon. But Tobias's powers only functioned in certain ways using shadows. His familiar wielded a shadow based magic which did enhance his already potent skills. Making it a bit more easy to influence and effect certain margins. But Tobias wasn't enough for Astaroth to claim victory or a draw. He could regenerate from the injuries sustained at the hands of this Shinigami. He'd gone through a tremendous effort to discover his problems. Astaroth had lost over seventy-four fights with this Shinigami. Having injuries from burns to even multiple bodies piercing holes. At one point coming back to Nodos as little more than a burned corpse. His power did help him in regeneration, but the not suitable answer was coming for this battle. This first year was more of a trial then Astaroth had anticipated. But this would shape his personality going forward as eventually, the Shinigami told him of his naivety. For never using his full power against the figure when combat came. Astaroth deflected by saying he wished to be him with his magic alone. Fighting using Death Energy would be akin to giving up and admitting defeat. While this was a rather strange thing, Astaroth began a rather unusual relationship with the Shinigami. Training with the nameless figure to become better. Astaroth doesn't bring up that his mentor was a Shinigami often.


Or perhaps an even more alarming fact was he spent a considerable amount of time dueling this one. Thus giving him an in-depth knowledge of the spells people used. This, of course, was perhaps a single aspect that made him different. Astaroth also went out of his way to hide from the family he had. The Shinigami asked him about it if he had a family to which Astaroth confirmed it. Saying that he and she didn't have the same views on things so he just assumed stay away. This sort of relationship some would consider bizarre for a demon. But Astaroth found this combative and intellectual battle most stimulating. Nodos who did seem to get jealous over time seemed to be scheming. It became clear he specialized in summoning based magic as he got stronger in this battlefield. Often times summoning skeletons or animals in a shadow form. These things allowed him to lay down traps or prepare special magic. Astaroth's intellectual brilliance wasn't just something that became clearer.

Sharper and more refined with every discussion and studying session with this Shinigami. Despite the racial barrier that had been put between them. The Shinigami did take note that he didn't kill regardless of pay off. Astaroth told him his belief as a child that death was the end. This phase of his life could be best explained between Nodos and the Shinigami. But things would become more difficult as the Shinigami helped him develop several demonic magic spells he used. These were spells based on the Kido binding arts and became favorites of Astaroth. Tools on his belt that he would use to alarming effectiveness. He even caught the Shinigami with one at one point. Developing a barrier that would take hits from kido and bounce them back. Though only worked up to certain level spells. Going to sixty at the time, which the Shinigami claimed was remarkable. Though Astaroth felt a slight disappointment he couldn't deflect the level ninety kido as of yet.