Monthly Create-A-Servant Contest

**Enigmatic** · February 20th, 2021, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Morg van Destro

I would've liked to see some expansion on his backstory, but sometimes a monster is simply a monster, and there's nothing wrong with that.

I would have liked to add some more to it, but I'm not a very good writer, so I kept it short. And the vagueness was to reflect the vagueness of Jack's legend as well.

Originally Posted by Morg van Destro

I have a feeling this isn't the case and more of a "like minds think alike", but was your Mass Hysteria Skill inspired by mine?

*Waggles hand* More or less.

Originally Posted by Morg van Destro

Basically, I like where your heads at, Kid. I look forward to your work in the future, and hope it reflects the present.

Originally Posted by Lazy Yog

Awesome sheet Enigmatic, can't wait to see more from you!

Thank you kindly. *bows*

**Kabalisto Koga** · February 20th, 2021, 08:55 PM

Spring Heeled Jaxck : nice profile for a first try could be Abit longer like a personality section but overal well made , and official a heartly welcome in our rounds

.

**BnEl15** · February 21st, 2021, 12:06 AM

The personal Skills and NP doesn't seem to show up.

**Lazy Yog** · February 21st, 2021, 12:23 AM

Foreigner of the Mythos

Appearance:

True Name: Howard Phillips Lovecraft

Aliases: H.P. Lovecraft, The Author

Sex: Male

Height: 182 cm

Weight: 52 kg

Alignment: True Neutral

Attribute: Man

Alternate Classes: Caster

Natural Enemy:

Foreigners

Other People

, Himself

Talents: Editing, writing horror stories, and annoying others

Armament: Pen and paper

Parameters:

Str- ???

End- ???

Agl- ???

Mag- ???

Luk- C

NP- EX

Class Skills

Personal Skills

Ephemeral Nightmare: A

A Skill that represents a lifeform born from illusions due to an individual's desires, and the mental anguish that this knowledge brings to said lifeform.

Foreigner was not aware of his true origins in life; but even then he was always plagued with the knowledge he was different, he was an other, and this manifested in his self hatred and various….opinions regarding humanity.

However, as a Servant he is painfully aware of the truth of where he came from, and he hates it.

“I know always that I am an Outsider; a stranger in this century and among those who are still men.”

Self Origin Actualization: EX

An absurd Skill that acts as a curse blessing upon Foreigner’s Saint Graph, its effect can be said to be the Transfiguration Skill taken to its utmost limit.

In reality, it represents Foreigner’s ability to freely alter his Saint Graph.

In essence it allows Foreigner to freely change his parameters, with Luck and Noble Phantasm being the sole exceptions, as well as being able to grant himself any Servant Skill he is aware of.

However,there are two caveats to this cheat Skill: 1) Foreigner must sit down and write out these changes before they can take place, and 2) they must have consistent internal logic. IE: Foreigner cannot give himself A++ Ranked Godslayer without being able to first justify how he could possibly possess the Skill.

Notably Foreigner’s own neuroses ensure that the writing must be up to his incredibly high and perfectionist standards; rendering use of this Skill in battle near impossible.

“Perfection may not be attainable, but in pursuing it I shall achieve excellence. Even if no one truly appreciated my writings until after I had died.”

“Regarding why I can so freely change my core aspects? I’m not entirely sure, maybe it has to do with the amorphous nature of the gods I created?”

Connection to the Root: E-

The mark of an omnipotent wish granter. Normal parameters will become meaningless to those in possession of this Skill.

Foreigner wrote of vast beings who dwelled beyond even the farthest star and could rend the sanity of any who so much as gazed upon their grotesque splendor, and everything he wrote of was completely fictional. However, the evil gods do exist exactly as he described them in his works. How Foreigner penned everything so accurately is unknown to all but him.

Regardless, he does not like to acknowledge this Skill and bringing it up is a surefire way to sour his already morose temperament.

“The oldest and strongest emotion of Mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest fear is fear of the unknown.”

“However, do you know what is worse than the unknown? Knowing the whole sordid truth.”

Noble Phantasm

Biography

Personality

Lovecraft was a sullen and dour man in life, crippled by various phobias and intense social awkwardness, his incarnation as a Servant has done little to alleviate this. If anything it has made his temperament even worse, being more withdrawn now than he ever was in life and far more confrontational, and prone to fits of anger if provoked. Although many of his phobias have been relieved with his ‘revelation’, his misanthropy and sense of alienation from the rest of humanity has only grown wider. Despite all this, he will begrudgingly go along with his Masters wishes and will even work with others as long as he feels he is not being abused.

“I do not generally get along with others, but I will make a rare exception for you Master. Do not make me regret this decision.”

Lovecraft is filled with a sense of absolute self-loathing and existential dread at almost all times, with the knowledge of what he is fraying his mental state and forcing him to dwell on circumstances beyond his control.

“My wish for the Holy Grail Master? It’s simple, I’d wish I was never born.”

Fundamentally Lovecraft never viewed himself as a human being, with most human pleasures meaning nothing to him and this fact ensured it would be immensely difficult for him to connect to 'normal' people. Due to this he values solitude, peace, and quiet above almost all else, often staying in his designated office space for days at a time unless forced out.

Foreigner believes with every fiber of his being that there are no gods and that religion is nothing more than a tool of fear and control to keep the sheep of the world in line…..he has since learned to keep this opinion to himself after a run in with Saint Martha.

Despite all of this Lovecraft does believe, deep down, that humanity does have an illusive and supreme quality to them: the ability to not be overwhelmed by immense and crushing odds. People who don't give up no matter how much the cold, dark, and cruel universe punish them are his favorite kind of people.....as much as he hates to admit that.

"Seeing them rise over and over again no matter the circumstances…..it fills me with an indescribable feeling. I do not like it, but it is pointless to try and deny it."

Relationships

My first ever contest servant, wow, just wow. This little fella would have never been possible without the valuable input of Lady Vanatos and Enigmatic, and I am beyond grateful for them. He's a bit cliche I know, but I had an idea and ran with it. So just give me your honest feedback because I mainline criticism. And wow, I never noticed I accidentally posted this thing in the middle of editing, lol. Sorry guys!

**Morg van Destro** · February 21st, 2021, 01:48 AM

Howard Phillips Lovecraft: Terrible sheet. I mean, you didn't even mention in the personality section his strange affection for cats! How can I judge him with such a glaring oversight?
This is genuinely the most interesting take of Lovecraft I've seen. Honestly, this is a really cool sheet that I think has a good chance of winning despite how late in the game you posted it. A great concept with a OP yet defeatable Servant that honestly is something I wish I had made when I did Lovecraft. This is good.

**Anju Addams** · February 21st, 2021, 08:18 AM

I'm not one hundred percent satisfied with it and it's rather half-finished (IMO) but I did the best I could in about four days and I can't make the faceclaim any smaller. Hope you like it anyways.

CASTER

**asterism42** · February 21st, 2021, 10:14 AM

reminder that the deadline for submissions is tomorrow

**Lazy Yog** · February 21st, 2021, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by Morg van Destro

Howard Phillips Lovecraft: Terrible sheet. I mean, you didn't even mention in the personality section his strange affection for cats! How can I judge him with such a glaring oversight?
This is genuinely the most interesting take of Lovecraft I've seen. Honestly, this is a really cool sheet that I think has a good chance of winning despite how late in the game you posted it. A great concept with a OP yet defeatable Servant that honestly is something I wish I had made when I did Lovecraft. This is good.

Thanks man, like I said I had an idea and I ran with it. Regarding the cats, it completely slipped my mind that he preferred them to human company. Guess it's time to add the Tamamo Cat and Nyalter interactions.

**Kabalisto Koga** · February 21st, 2021, 04:25 PM

Lafcadia Hearn: not bad i think you just Need to practise in servant making thats all Anju ! Have you seen actually my contest contribution ?

**Anju Addams** · February 21st, 2021, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Kabalisto Koga

Lafcadia Hearn: not bad i think you just Need to practise in servant making thats all Anju ! Have you seen actually my contest contribution ?

I just didn't have enough time to go all out this contest I'm afraid. I'll eventually post up the properly finished version on the other Thread anyway so I'm not too bothered. I have not seen yours yet, I will look tomorrow night when I vote.

**Hound of Ulster** · February 21st, 2021, 05:53 PM

i know i asked this last time but what's the deadline in terms of time? is it right at 12 AM, or is there a bit of a buffer? timezones suck, etc.

**DelRey** · February 21st, 2021, 06:22 PM

I would take asterism's time of posting as a benchmark: here

Btw I will post a compendium for the many entries of this months contest again. so if somebody wanted to do that, dont bother with cataloging the 23 servants so far, i have them ready

**Kamera** · February 21st, 2021, 06:26 PM

as long as none voted yet

**Kabalisto Koga** · February 21st, 2021, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Anju Addams

I just didn't have enough time to go all out this contest I'm afraid. I'll eventually post up the properly finished version on the other Thread anyway so I'm not too bothered. I have not seen yours yet, I will look tomorrow night when I vote.

I understand and i meant you just Need to get back into practise , besides i had a or more second contribution ideas but havent got far enough to reveal them , however ist nice that you are back at showing us your servants now are you officially back in our rounds

! and sorry if that sounded weird beforehand Anju i hope you get how i mean that.

**Hound of Ulster** · February 21st, 2021, 08:46 PM

Time to do another last minute sheet then ;;

**SSW** · February 21st, 2021, 10:40 PM

“I asked myself — “Of all melancholy topics, what, according to the universal understanding of mankind, is the most melancholy?” Death — was the obvious reply. “And when,” I said, “is this most melancholy of topics most poetical?” From what I have already explained at some length, the answer, here also, is obvious — “When it most closely allies itself to Beauty: the death, then, of a beautiful woman is, unquestionably, the most poetical topic in the world.”

The Divine Edgar

True Name: Edgar Allen Poe
Class: Berserker
Alignment: Poetic Mad

Background

Edgar Poe, who was born in Baltimore, in January, 1811, was at this period of remarkable beauty, and precocious wit. Mr. John Allan, a merchant of large fortune and liberal disposition, who had been intimate with his parents, having no children of his own, adopted him, and it was generally understood among his acquaintances that he intended to make him the heir of his estate. The proud, nervous irritability of the boy’s nature was fostered by his guardian’s well-meant but ill-judged indulgence. Nothing was permitted which could “break his spirit.” He must be the master of his masters, or not have any-Edgar Poe, who was born in Baltimore, in January, 1811, was at this period of remarkable beauty, and precocious wit. Mr. John Allan, a merchant of large fortune and liberal disposition, who had been intimate with his parents, having no children of his own, adopted him, and it was generally understood among his acquaintances that he intended to make him the heir of his estate. The proud, nervous irritability of the boy’s nature was fostered by his guardian’s well-meant but ill-judged indulgence. Nothing was permitted which could “break his spirit.” He must be the master of his masters, or not have any-

Personality

Edgar Allan Poe was a man who walked the streets, in madness or melancholy, with lips moving in indistinct curses, or with eyes upturned in passionate prayers, (never for himself, for he felt, or professed to feel, that he was already damned) for their happiness who at the moment were objects of his idolatry; — or, with his glances introverted to a heart gnawed with anguish, and with a face shrouded in gloom, he would brave the wildest storms; and all night, with drenched garments and arms beating the winds and rains, would speak as if to spirits-Edgar Allan Poe was a man who walked the streets, in madness or melancholy, with lips moving in indistinct curses, or with eyes upturned in passionate prayers, (never for himself, for he felt, or professed to feel, that he was already damned) for their happiness who at the moment were objects of his idolatry; — or, with his glances introverted to a heart gnawed with anguish, and with a face shrouded in gloom, he would brave the wildest storms; and all night, with drenched garments and arms beating the winds and rains, would speak as if to spirits-

Parameters

Strength: D
Endurance: C
Agility: C
Mana: B
Luck: C

Class Skills

Mad Enhancement: EX

The skill of the Berserker class. Parameters and physical abilities are raised in exchange for mental capacity being hindered.

In Poe’s case, parameters are raised, but one’s mentality is greatly affected. For Poe, it is the madness of the poet. Viewing the world through the lens of its ‘author’ and ‘critic’, and the people of the world around him as merely ‘characters’ and ‘subjects’. Even one’s own body is seen through a disconnect, as simply another character for the author to inhabit; a ‘protagonist’ of sorts. The world is viewed simply to be assessed and written over with one’s quill of acid. Evaluated by the critic, and made into greater art by the poet’s pen.

In this sense, no matter how one interacts with him, it is impossible to come to an understanding. Just as the characters of a story cannot possibly interact with the author, neither can any person touch Poe’s mind through this madness. The harshest criticism of him is simply ‘dialogue’, the most terrifying sights simply an attempt at horror, a sincere bond between people merely a well-written interaction.

Even though one’s mental capacity is scarcely affected, it could be called the greatest form of madness. As if the world is a mere dream, and he the dreamer.

Personal Skills

Enchant (Gothic): A+

A skill that can manifest concepts into items. It could be considered ‘Literary Masterpiece Endowment’. For an author such as Poe, considered one of the greatest authors of America, whose work was translated and enjoyed across the entire world, his high rank in this ability is unquestionably deserved.

It functions as an ability to add powerful abilities to already existing objects, via composition of a poem that truly elevates the status of the item in question.

Considering Poe’s extraordinary fame, raising objects to the level of a Noble Phantasm is possible. However, due to his own mindset, only objects he considers of a correct aesthetic can be elevated in the first place.

Naturally, this aesthetic tends towards the ‘gothic’ in form. Corpses and skeletons, crows and ravens, elaborate instruments of torture, bloodied murder weapons - things of that nature.

His own perfect subject of melancholy beauty - the corpse of a beautiful woman - can naturally be elevated to the maximum state by use of this ability. The insistence on his part that only such a thing could be worthy of being the ‘protagonist’ is the reason he has been summoned in this form.

Innocent Monster: C

A skill possessed by those whose true legend and history have been distorted by the false reputation surrounding them, modifying their personality and appearance, and sometimes abilities.

In Poe’s case, this skill is possessed due to the influence of one Rufus Wilmot Griswold, an enemy of Poe’s who jumped to write his obituary upon his death, and somehow became his literary executor. He slandered Poe as a raving mad drunkard, colouring his reputation with the darkness and depravity of his own works.

This primarily affects his personality, distorting it into that of a maniacal villain, and heightening his obsession with the gothic subject matter he became famous for writing.

Natural Insight: A+

The intuitive ability to grasp the essence of things. One’s perceptive abilities are able to discover all relevant information. At this rank, foresight that is almost equivalent to future sight can be performed, simply by heightened perceptions and deductive abilities. If used against Servants, any concealment can be pierced, even by magecraft of Noble Phantasms, so long as a Luck check is passed.

As the creator of C. Auguste Dupin, one identified as the very origin point of the detective genre, this skill is a natural fit. In addition, the prose poem “Eureka” was one that via pure intuition was able to predict several scientific advancements… at least, according to Poe himself.

Noble Phantasms

Ligeia
The Conqueror Worm

Rank: C
Type: Anti-Unit, Anti-Unit (Self)
Range: 0-10
Maximum Targets: 10

A Noble Phantasm that takes the form of Poe’s own body. An imposition, forced upon himself - perhaps in defiance of the twisting of his myth, or perhaps in a desperation to take the form of the most poetical subject there can be. The corpse of a beautiful woman, influenced by his own tale “Ligeia“, and the poem within it, ‘The Conqueror Worm’.

A tale in which a woman dies, and conquers death.

A poem in which death, that foul worm, conquers over all.

One’s own body becomes a living corpse, one of ‘the dead’. A corpse that cannot be destroyed easily, as wounds that would kill become little more than distractions. Sustaining one’s existence through devouring the flesh of the living, one is truly a ‘zombie’ in every sense. Things that affect the living are simply ignored, though sacraments that destroy the undead are a weakness.

In addition, the shadow of the worm is carried with this dead and rotting body. Those nearby will have their force of providence eroded as their ability to stay alive is reduced. Remaining in his presence for too long will simply sap away one’s life in its entirety.

This can be considered a ‘false Noble Phantasm’ of sorts, created by Poe’s own Enchant skill, and bolstered by his maddened mentality.

The Poetic Principle
The Pit and the Pendulum

Rank: B
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 1-5
Maximum Targets: 1

A reflection of Poe’s own views of art and its function, named for an essay he wrote on the subject. However, it appears his view of this has been twisted by the circumstances of his summoning. His aestheticism has been twisted into little more than a desire to hurt people.

Viewed in this way, the entire genre of horror is nothing more than a method of psychologically attacking people. Perhaps the original Poe would disagree with that. In any case, the idea that the function of art is to draw out the strongest feelings of humans.

A Noble Phantasm that can only be manifested after identifying the opponent’s deepest fear, it manifests as a weapon of that shape.

In a different class, it’s possible that this Noble Phantasm would be more versatile, creating a world of horror, specifically crafted to imprison the enemy in unending nightmares. However, as Berserker, its form is limited to simply a ‘weapon’. Naturally this limits the potential of inducing fear in the opponent, though there is no limit to the properties of a weapon that can cause mortal peril in great heroes. The hydra venom that caused such pain to many heroes, the burning fires of Hell that gave great knights pause - things of that nature.

Whatever it imitates is simply that - an imitation. But in the heat of battle, it’s unlikely that anyone without Poe’s own abilities of perception would notice such a thing.

Notes

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Last minute sheet, not sure why its duplicating my collapse tags. If that's a problem other people have run into and has a fix, I'd appreciate some help with it because it's very annoying to look at. Still readable though, I suppose.

**Hound of Ulster** · February 22nd, 2021, 12:00 AM

"... His character was dreadfully vicious, for that the possession of irresistible powers of seduction, rendered his licentious habits more dangerous to society."

Name: George Gordon Byron

Title(s):

Lord Ruthven

Lord Byron

, The Scandalous Prince

Class: Assassin

Other Classes: Saber, Caster, Berserker

Gender: Male

Place of Origin: England, Historical Fact

Alignment:

Byronic

Chaotic

Evil

Attribute: Man

Armament: Sword, Fists, Rumors

Keywords

1 - The Byronic Hero

"A man proud, moody, cynical, with defiance on his brow, and misery in his heart, a scorner of his kind, implacable in revenge, yet capable of deep and strong affection."
A literary archetype and variant of the Romantic Hero, who are defined by their rejection of traditional heroic values, their alienation from society at large, and their focus on the self as the center of existence, inspiring others through heroic deeds rather than through mere word of mouth. Expanded upon by Lord Byron, the Byronic Hero presents itself with a greater degree of emotional and psychological complexity than its Romantic counterpart. Marked by their cunning wit, strong emotions and sensuality, impulsiveness, cynicism, and moodiness, the Byronic Hero is, in essence, the archetypical Anti-Hero, in a literary sense. While it is said that the first Byronic Hero written by Lord Byron was Childe Harold, the protagonist of Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, many have pointed out that Lord Byron himself more truly represents the first Byronic Hero in the way he had lived his life and conducted himself.

2 - Gothic Horror

A genre of literature made famous in the 20th century, encompassing themes of horror, death, and sometimes even romance. A product of Romanticism meant to explore the feelings brought forth by the macabre and the morbid. A style of literature that seeks to add upon emotional aesthetics to one's literary work, evoking a feeling of fear in dread within an oppressively bleak setting. Such stories normally involve the battle between humanity and the forces of evil, whether the evil was supernatural in nature or created as a result of man's own folly. Normally such tales end with sad or bittersweet endings, ones that represent the inevitability of tragedy. It is through such strong emotion that true beauty can be found, and it could be said that the beautiful is also the most terrifying.

3 - The Vampyre

A short story published by John William Polidori, Lord Byron's personal physician and friend. Brought forth in Geneva from a friendly contest between friends to write a frightening story, The Vampyre was written with Lord Byron as his inspiration, looking at both his past works as well as the man himself. Polidori ended up writing a short story following the adventures of two men, Aubrey and the mysterious Lord Ruthven, a character written to be a parody of Lord Byron. Lord Ruthven in particular was the titular vampire, a blood-sucking fiend of the night who lived among men in the day, and drank the blood of others at night. To this day, The Vampyre is considered to be one of the many progenitors to gothic horror, and specifically vampiric horror, inspiring many later works of vampire fiction such as Carmilla and the ever-influential Dracula. In other words, one could say that Lord Byron-, and as a consequence, the Byronic Hero,- serves as the template for modern vampires in today's media.

Character

Parameters

Class Skill

Personal Skills

Espionage: A+
A Personal Skill befitting of the Assassin Class. Rather than concealing one's presence, this skill allows one's presence to fail to be registered as hostile. This skill causes others to misunderstand the user's own status, and in Byron's case, the rumors surrounding him form a sort of mask to hide his true self. In other words, through proper influence, Byron could appear as anyone he wishes to be. It is especially difficult to register his presence as hostile, and while this skill's effects are deactivated once hostile actions are performed, its effects would continue to persist after an engagement. Even after one would witness Byron performing something dastardly, it is difficult to see him as hostile.

Byromania: A
Personal Skill of Lord Byron, the mystique and fame of one who is considered as the first modern celebrity. The natural talent to craft rumors surrounding one's self, directing them towards a specific end. Allows the user to cultivate scandals and rumors surrounding one's self, as well as shaping them to their desired outcome. Also allows for the creation of a cult of personality centered around the user, allowing for the creation of a spy network made up of one's fans.

Prince of Poetry: C+++
Personal Skill of one who evokes strong feeling through written and spoken words, one that is possessed by an author of renown. It is a writer's goal to evoke the feelings of others through one's written work, with such a goal being a hallmark of the Romantic movement. Lord Byron had accomplished this not only through his poetry, but also his own way of living, encapsulating the essence of Romanticism. Through his words, a form of mental attack can be performed, inflicting the fascination status against other Servants. The severity of this attack can further be increased through the use of Byron's Noble Phantasm as it reaches the realm of the supernatural.

Looks of Loveliness (False): -
Personal Skill that represents the absoluteness in one's own beauty. However, because Byron kept great pains to mask his hideous features such as his deformed foot or his voracious eating habits, this skill does not display itself at its true capabilities. Instead, this skill forms a fragile shell of beauty surrounding Byron. No matter how monstrous he would become, Byron will always remain beautiful in the eyes of others. After all, to be beautiful is terrifying in and of itself.

Noble Phantasm

Name: The Vampyre - A Fragment

Title: The Dreams of Poets Become The Realities of Life

Rank: A

NP Type: Anti-Unit (Self)

Range: 0

Maximum Number of Targets: 1 Person

The origin of the Vampire in modern fiction, and a collection of all vampiric folklore crystalized into a single Noble Phantasm. A literary legend brought forth from a writing contest in Geneva, shaped both by local legends, the Byronic Hero archetype, and Lord Byron's own self. In essence, this Noble Phantasm takes the shape of Byron's very being, more specifically as the archetypical "Lord Ruthven," a dramatic mutation of his own self. Through this Noble Phantasm, Byron obtains the many abilities of what it is believed that a Vampire should possess. This includes personal skills such as Battle Continuation and Bloodsucking. In other words, Byron becomes what is essentially a parody of himself, summoned in the Assassin class with the assassination of his own character as his sole act.

The true power of this Noble Phantasm does not stem from "Byron becoming a vampire," but instead it is from "Byron becoming what others believe a vampire to be." In other words, just like how he lived his life in a scandal, so too can his capabilities as a vampire be influenced by what others believe of him. It is through this ability that Byron's own capabilities can surpass that of a Dead Apostle, and even that of its literary descendent, Dracula. So long as the thoughts of the masses are influenced in such a way, Byron can essentially become anything, the goals of a writer reaching true fruition. This Noble Phantasm is also influenced by the tales of Vampires within the area Byron currently resides in, shifting in capabilities based off of local legends. This is both a strength as well as a weakness, as Byron obtains both the skills and vulnerabilities of whatever it is believed a "vampire" would possess in his current region.

It is an important denotation that the effects of this Noble Phantasm are only active when the sun is normally absent, between the hours of 6 PM and 6 AM, as it is widely believed that a Vampire could only exist at night. Another thing to note is that while this Noble Phantasm is based off of the Vampire in a literary sense, it was also one born from a contest between writers to create a ghost story, with its competition being Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, among others. As such, rather than calling this Noble Phantasm the origin of Modern Vampires, perhaps it could be more appropriate to instead call it the origin of Modern Horror, instead.

Creator Notes

**BnEl15** · February 22nd, 2021, 12:15 AM

We sure got a huge influx of horror authors these past few days, and none of them failed to impress. This will make voting even harder for me...

**Morg van Destro** · February 22nd, 2021, 12:50 AM

Edgar Allen Poe: I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I love non-standard Berserkers, so this one was always gonna catch my attention. Great job.

Originally Posted by Hound of Ulster

In other words, Byron becomes what is essentially a parody of himself, summoned in the Assassin class with the assassination of his own character as his sole act.
And before you ask, yes, you can counter him by forcing everyone in the area to read Twilight.

George Gordon Byron: Well, that's just sad.
Also, writing down that Twilight thing for... future reference.
Unfortunately, I was expecting you to use Nocturne, so I can't vote for this sheet in good conscious. Sorry. Good sheet, if you bypass that little isssue.

Originally Posted by BnEl15

We sure got a huge influx of horror authors these past few days, and none of them failed to impress. This will make voting even harder for me...

You're telling me. I've been agonizing over it forever now.

**Morg van Destro** · February 22nd, 2021, 05:33 AM

Day 22 of Horror Servant Contest: It's finally time. Let the chips fall where they may. May glory and defeat fill the thread. Opinions and choices set on full display in guiding toward a single goal. Let the bloodbath begin, and a victor be shown.

I'm gonna be slaughtered.
Morg van Destro

To help me come to my conclusions, I decided to judge by which I believe actually best fits into the horror genre by presentation as well as description. While they are all good sheets, only a few elicit that response in me.

Honorable Mentions

Joab (Saber): I do like him, especially after making the association with Pouf, but he doesn't really strike me as scary. He could be a slasher movie villain, but he'd be more at home in a action movie.

Hyas (Berserker): I said it before, but it's almost exclusively a horror story from his perspective. Honestly, the description of him having to use his deaths to kill other Servants lends itself more to a dark comedy. I'd probably watch that.

George Gordon Byron (Assassin): A late entry, but a good one. The originator of Gothic Horror is fun and interesting, but he doesn't hit that niche of horror for me.

Hassan al-Sabbah (Caster): The thought of an army of Servant-grade assassins is definitely a scary one, but not really in the horror sense for me. Summoning King Hassan? Scary, but not horror.

Howard Phillips Lovecraft (Foreigner): I've said it. This is my favorite interpretation of Lovecraft. The only problem is that I've never understood the existential fear that encompasses Lovecraft. Now, the rot and body horror I can get even if it doesn't scare me.

Monseigneur Claude Frollo (Caster): Unexpected, yet effective and fun. A great adaptation from a truly horrible person constantly lying to himself that he is noble. A monster in a very human sense.

Black Rider (Rider): Don't summon it. Still, a well-realized and described Servant. Almost made the three, but it doesn't quite strike that chord I'm looking for.

Francis E. Dec (Foreigner): He does exude a psychological horror feeling from his entire sheet, turning innocent bystanders and his enemies into jabbering fools or comatose. Poor guy, lost in his delusions while inflicting them on others, almost made it to the three.

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