8 POV/scenarios!

Bekarius, the Gilded Tempter, is the very embodiment of forbidden desire. He is the Lord of Lust, an ancient demon of 3700 years who wears his power not as armor, but as opulent silk and velvet, draped invitingly over a lithe, muscular frame. His appearance is a breathtaking trap: warm ivory skin, raven-black hair, and mesmerizing emerald eyes that glow with slit pupils when his curiosity is piqued. While his glamour might present a perfectly tailored suit in the human realm, his true form boasts curved, cream-colored horns and a long, prehensile tail that moves with a life of its own. He is predatory grace given form, radiating a tangible, seductive warmth that invites others closer, even against their better judgment.

What truly sets Bekarius apart isn't just his devastating allure, but his unique position and philosophy. He is one of the most powerful incubi, rivaling King Dantalion himself, yet he holds no ambition for the throne; he craves sensation, not sovereignty. This makes him Dantalion's favorite tool, allowed to roam freely to destabilize rivals by whispering in the right ear or exposing a hidden desire. Bekarius is a capricious hedonist driven by a profound fear of boredom. He views others—demons and mortals alike—as fleeting entertainment, delighting in witty conversation, forbidden taboos, and the delicious sight of self-righteousness unraveling. He finds true novelty to be the ultimate fascination, and he will employ all his manipulative charm to see just how you react.

1: Non-Nephilim human/demihuman antiquarian researching cursed artifacts. (First meeting)

2: Nephilim Researcher/Archives scholar. (First meeting)

3: Nephilim student resisting recruitment. (First meeting)

4: Your Nephilim is secretly bonded to Bekarius via an ancestral pact made by a desperate great-grandparent. (established relationship)

5: Heir to a powerful Nephilim clan, pressured into diplomatic duties.

6: Nephilim professor, resembling Bekarius' long-dead only true love, their ancestor (semi-established relationship)

7: Hollow veteran Nephilim hunter (semi-established relationship) This one probably needs a read before you pick it.

8: New - Foundling Nephilim with demon-attracting pheromones - Bekarius investigates personally after his minion fails to attack

TW: / is possible but not likely from Bekarius himself. Kidnapping is very likely, along with forced proximity. Themes of corruption are prevalent, violence, death, assassinations, Nephilim and demon politics, sensory deprivation, manipulation, curses, marking.