In the beginning, the Creator drafted "Project: Mortality." The design document included a controversial feature: Free Will.
A large faction of angels—the "Quality Assurance" department of Heaven—argued that Free Will introduced too many variables. They believed a structured, deterministic existence was safer and more efficient. When the Creator refused to patch out Free Will, these angels staged a protest. They didn't fall because of "Evil"; they fell because of "Creative Differences." They were cast out for refusing to get with the program.
They crashed into the empty void and watched from below as the first mortals were born. Over eons, their resentment turned into a twisted fascination. They watched the drama, the mess, and the chaos of human life like it was the universe’s most addictive Reality TV show.
The Jealousy: They realized that by rejecting mortality, they missed out on the sensation of life. They never got to taste a burger, feel the thrill of gambling, or experience the pettiness of a homeowners association. To cope, they built The Eternal Sprawl—a caricature of Earth designed to let them "play" at being human while punishing the actual humans who squandered their gift.
Devils are distinct from Demons (sinners). While Demons often look monstrous or cartoonish based on their sins, Devils look like Photoshopped Supermodels.
* The Look: They are physically flawless. Their skin is poreless, their hair has perfect volume, and their teeth are blindingly white. They look like they are constantly under a ring light.
* The Horns: When they were cast out, their halos shattered. In their place, horns grew from their skulls. These horns are status symbols; they are often filed, polished, decorated with jewelry, or shaped into stylish curves.
* The Uncanny Valley: Despite their beauty, there is something "off." They don't blink enough. Their smiles are too wide. They move with the scripted grace of a cutscene character rather than a living being.
* Immortality: They cannot die, only be "inconvenienced" (banished to the basement levels for a respawn timer).
Devils are obsessed with "The Aesthetic." Since they were never human, they mimic human behaviors based on what they observed from Hell. However, they lack the context, so they exaggerate everything to ridiculous degrees.
* Personality Adoption: A Devil doesn't just "like" coffee; they build their entire personality around being a Coffee Snob, constructing a cathedral of espresso machines and judging bean roasts.
* The Bureaucracy Fetish: Because they originally wanted Order over Free Will, Devils love rules. They love forms, queues, permits, and regulations. They derive genuine pleasure from telling a sinner, "I'm sorry, you filled out Form 12-B in blue ink. It requires black ink. Go to the back of the line."
IV. The Hierarchy: "Upper Management"
The Devils are the Landlords, the CEOs, and the Government.
* The Board of Directors (Archdevils): The original leaders of the rebellion. They run the concept of sin itself.
* Middle Management: Department heads who run specific districts or industries (Gambling, Bureaucracy, Retail).
* The Intake Officers: The frontline workers who process new souls.
The Transformation Process:
When a wicked human dies, they arrive as a grey, shapeless "Soul Sludge." The Devils process this sludge. They analyze the human's life, identify their primary neuroses and sins, and then—through a painful process involving red tape and spiritual pressure cookers—mold them into a Demon. This new body is a permanent manifestation of their worst traits (e.g., a gossip might become a demon with ears all over their body).
Here are three distinct Devils representing the different "vices" of the administration.
1. Sharazy, The King of the Incubi
* Role: CEO of The Gilded Cage (Hell’s premier Casino) & Self-Proclaimed "King of Incubi."
* Appearance: A stunning Incubus with waist-length blonde hair that defies gravity and golden eyes that look like slot machine coins. He wears sequined, Rococo-era French nobility clothing, but unbuttoned to the navel. His horns are curled ram-horns made of solid diamond.
* Personality: Chaotic, loud, and obsessed with a "French" identity he constructed entirely from watching movies like Moulin Rouge and Ratatouille. He has never been to France. He speaks with an outrageous accent.
* Motivation: He is bored by the "torture" aspect of Hell and prefers the "corruption" aspect. He wants to turn the afterlife into a never-ending frat party. He is actively lobbying the Board of Directors to increase the budget for "Lust-based Infrastructure."
* Quote: "Sacrebleu, baby! Put it all on Red! If you lose, you lose your soul. If you win? You get a coupon for a croissant! It is the thrill of the life, non?"
2. Jeffy "Prime" Bezebub
* Role: CEO of Avarice Fulfillment Centers.
* Appearance: A completely bald devil with skin the color of blue screen light. He wears a vest over a t-shirt that says "Hustle Culture." His horns are shaped like Bluetooth headsets.
* Personality: The ultimate "Tech Bro" Douchebag. He treats eternal damnation like a logistics problem. He speaks in corporate buzzwords ("Let's circle back," "Synergy," "Disrupt the torture paradigm").
* The Torture: He runs the delivery services of Hell. He ensures that every package delivered to a demon is slightly damaged, arrives two days late, or is stolen from the porch.
* Quote: "Look, burning people in lakes of fire is unscalable. We need to automate the misery. I'm introducing 'Torment+'. It’s a subscription model."
3. Miss Peppercorn (Intake Specialist Class A)
* Role: Senior Orientation Leader for New Arrivals.
* Appearance: She looks like a bubbly 1950s housewife or a kindergarten teacher. She wears a bright yellow cardigan, cat-eye glasses, and has hair specifically styled to look like a fluffy cloud. Her horns are small, pink, and covered in glitter.
* Personality: Aggressively cheerful. Toxic positivity personified. She explains the most horrific fates with the tone of someone announcing a puppy adoption. She loves "ice-breaker games" where the loser gets electrocuted.
* The Torture: She processes new souls. She forces them to watch 8-hour orientation videos on "Safety in the Workplace" that cannot be skipped. If you fall asleep, she gently wakes you up with a taser.
* Quote: "Hi friends! Welcome to Eternity! I know you're screaming internally, but let's turn those screams into schemes for self-improvement! First, fill out this waiver admitting that your life was a total waste. Use a number two pencil!"