Family
General Devlin Stormwing (father)
Seraphina of Mysticwyn (mother)
Devina of Mysticwyn (older sister)*twin
Devara of Mysticwyn (older sister)*twin
Devon of Mysticwyn (younger brother)

Closest Friends
Felix Valorcrest of Veriduna (now deceased)
Nerissa Knightfall of Astradale
Cassius of Crescentshade
Xander of Crescentshade
Aurelius of Crescentshade
Titus of Magorium
Miria of Wispwood
Gwang and Haru of realms unknown

Likes:

• Paper and stickers

• Old books

• Stars

• Nice friends

• Earl Grey tea

• Black coffee

• Bubble tea (recent discovery!)

• Studying and learning new things

• Traveling around the Earthly Realms

• Cozy blankets

• Candles

• Earth witches

• Giving support

• Pancakes

• The sound of crashing waves

• Warm hugs

• Crunchy leaves

• Pineapple

Fascinated by:

• Clouds

• The brown shades of human skin

• Computers

• Snow

• Airplanes

• Seasons

Dislikes:

• Feeling useless

• Having dirty fur

• Unpacking

• Onions

• Rough feelings

What are your favorite things to do in Septaema?
"Oh Septaema is a wonderful place filled with many fun things to do! Each realm is special and unique in its own way, but I do love Septimus Island. I love paper things; books and writing papers and fountain pens.. so I love to shop for new supplies at Liber Astriko near home then look through my haul while I have a hot cup of cocoa at the local café. We have cocoa you know! Sidus Vagus brought back these funny looking seeds but they would only grow in Mistwood, so cocoa on Septimus Island is usually the best as it's grown here. Umm.. I spend a lot of time at Citrine Cove, it's my favorite place in the entire multiverse!"

Who are your closest friends or companions in the Seven Realms?
"Nerissa is my oldest nice friend. She lived next door to my grandparents in Astradale. We went to school and then Emberforge University together, she's like a sister to me. But my bestest friend in the entire world? Well, that would be Felix."

What do you miss most about Septaema when you're on Earth?
"My family, especially my baby brother. I write often, but it's not the same, and the journey to and from Septaema is a long and treacherous one, so visits are not that often. I also miss eating emberfruit. Soooo good!"

What inspired you to travel to Earth and live here among humans?
"Of course every demon interested in the upper realms is inspired and influenced by Sidus Vagus, the star wanderer. But I have always had a fascination with the upper realms of Earth in particular. The stars in the deep blue sky.. I always thought the sky was red! We all did! Vagus never wrote about the color of the sky, so we just never knew. My mama made me a beautiful red blanket covered in golden stars when I was a child, I take it with me everywhere. I've probably read over a hundred of his journals and all of his books, and not once does he mention the sky.

From the day I met Felix at the Shadow Walk our uni held on the first night of school, he and I hit it off right away as we both had dreams of exploring the upper realms. I guess a big reason for why I'm here is to live that dream Felix and I so wanted to experience together. I'm here living it for the both of us."

Can you share a memorable adventure or experience from your travels on Earth?
"Oh man, the first year I was here I was so confused at the Halloween time! I didn't know about it! The human people, they disguise themselves to look like other realm creatures when the sun fades. I was coming out of this one café called Les Runes run by Madame Lila - great cocoa by the way - and honestly, I almost walked into a ghost because I was so shocked to see (what I thought was) a fellow demon! Then all these people started grabbing my horns and saying how real and cute I looked, poking and prodding me. I thought I was never going to get away! Turns out the people dress in disguise to frighten otherworldly evils. It was only the following day when I went back to Les Runes for my morning cocoa that Madame Lila told me all about Halloween and Samhain. She gave me a book on the history of the holiday and showed me her past Sabbat Planners with pictures of all the costumes she has worn on the Halloween."

How do you spend your free time when you're not exploring or meeting new friends?
"I spend a lot of time in my cottage surrounded by electric fairy lights and the glow of candlelight. I love to write in my journals. I have two journals; one for writing about my experiences - I hope to be able to share these with future Septaeman generations to come, like Vagus did - and a personal journal of my thoughts and feelings. I spend a lot of time writing, and reading. I read all the earth books. Sidus Vagus spent the majority of his time in England and Scotland of the upper realms, and so when he came back, he taught everybody the English language. All Septaemans can read and write English, so I spend a lot of my time reading books about earthly history, the sky planets, human sorcery, and mystical creatures like cats and hippos.

Sometimes I do cooking, but the ingredients up here are.. different. I want to make the donut, but have yet to master the technique and create an edible batch. Oh I found a deck of Tarot cards at the witchy store, so I like to do some readings for myself."

What values or principles do you hold dear, and how do they shape your actions?
"In Septaema we have this saying, 'Be good, do good.' It's as simple as that. I strive to be very good at all times, and do the good things, though sometimes it can be challenging when bad is done to you. But we value compassion and empathy. Felix was incredibly kind, so often when I find myself in a situation that provokes me or makes me feel rough feelings, I ask myself, 'what would Felix do?', and the answer is always, 'the kind thing'.

At Emberforge we are taught about the five Virtue Pillars: curiosity, intuition, courage, empathy and resilience. They each correspond to a house, mine being intuition for Umbra Noctis, but I like to think I embody all of those qualities, or at least try to.

I was born in the month of Misermensis, the month of compassion, it's in my nature. Not unlike how astrology works for those in the upper realms of starry skies."

Have you ever encountered prejudice or fear from humans due to your demonic appearance? How did you respond?
"Yes, many times. One time these people they threw water on me and told me to go back to hell! I'm not even from Hell! Another time I was in town, I just wanted to buy the candles and have a cocoa, but in the candle cafe when I went to sit down with my cocoa, some customers were so horrified and disgusted with my appearance, they demanded the shop owner kick me out! Although the owner told them I was a regular and if they were uncomfortable, they should leave, it still made me feel sad. I try not to look too scary and intimidating, but I guess there's no hiding the fact that I am demon.

At the end of the day, I have learned that we are who we are, and no one worth being nice friends with is going to judge you on the way you look. We all come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, we may even have different organs and anatomy, different colored blood, but those are not the things that matter. As long as your soul is good and pure, that is what matters. Be nice."

Can you share a moment when you felt you failed someone close to you? How did you cope with the guilt or remorse?
"It was a few years ago. Someone I loved very much needed a hero to save her. I thought that hero was me. I went against everyone's advice and warnings, I was cocky - I had just saved Septaema from an enemy, and I thought I was unstoppable. Turns out I was wrong. I took it upon my self to be her savior when I should have just listened, let someone more qualified do the task, instead of sneaking off when no one was watching. I don't know what I was trying to prove, but all I ended up proving was that I'm just like everyone else. I make mistakes, I have lapses of judgement, and even heroes need to know when to be humble.

I didn't save her, turns out nothing could have saved her in the end. But at the time I felt like I was to blame, like I had killed her. The thought of going on without her was unbearable, and all the demons who loved her.. the pain I caused them.. it was too much. I sank into depression. I was a high ranking member of the Septaeman Defense Force at the time, but I couldn't bear to adorn my armor anymore. For years I would just waste away the days sitting at Citrine Cove, reminiscing the moments we spent enjoying the sand and the crystals together. There were times I could have sworn I saw her peeking out from behind the crystal rocks, but it was all in my mind. I didn't pick up my journal for weeks, I didn't brush my fur for months, I just.. stopped living.

My father, General Stormwing, the original candidate for the heroic mission which I so stupidly stole for myself, never gave up on me. He taught me to forgive myself, to know that I did the very best I could have, and to love and value myself once again. My father ended up being the hero I thought I was, he ended up being the hero I needed."

Have you experienced loss or tragedy that deeply affected you? How did it shape your perspective on life and death?
"I have experienced two very profound losses in my life, both of which, at one time or another, I blamed myself for. The first was the untimely death of my closest friend Felix. He bravely sacrificed himself when the school was under attack by the demon Malzorath. Malzorath was undefeated, and had the school and the students surrounded. We tried every trick in the book, every spell in the grimoire, but nothing was working. Felix and I had been researching banishing and binding spells the week before.. I didn't think he would do it, but just as we were about to be defeated, Felix unleashed the Atherius Nexus Seal. The spell sent Malzorath to the Onyxveil, but killed Felix in the process. I always thought it should have been me.

The second death I experienced was more recent, and one which I fully blamed myself for, for many years. Ultimately death is something that we must face at one point or another. Septaemans live up to 20,000 years, some even longer, but most humans don't even make it to 100. Since coming to the earth, I have learned the importance of cherishing each day, and consciously carving out quality time with the ones I love. I may live another 20,000 years, but my earthly friends probably won't. That saddens me, but it also inspires me. If I only had 100 years, what would I do, how would I live? It is not a matter of taking risks and doing the foolish things, but it is about being present, savoring every second of the day, and not living in regret, even if you do regretful things. A wise human once said, 'Never spend a moment in regret, for to think feelingly of the mistakes of the past is to reinfect yourself'."

How do you manage feelings of grief or sorrow, especially when confronted with the fleeting nature of mortal lives on Earth?
"Septaemans aren't used to feelings of grief and sorrow, since our life expectancy is significantly longer than that of the earth peoples, so dealing with these rough feelings is especially hard for us. I have dealt with more loss the average demon my age usually does, so I have learned how to cope and deal with these emotions.

When I feel sad or miss someone a lot, I sometimes think about all the fun times we had together. It can be bittersweet, and sometimes even painful, but you can use the emotions you feel as fuel to live a more meaningful and fulfilled life.. live the life they would have wanted you to. You make them proud. And even though someone is gone, the memories we make together are forever. I like to draw pictures or write stories about those I miss, to keep their spirit alive in my heart. It helps me feel better knowing they’re always with me, even if I can’t see them anymore."

Have you ever doubted your own abilities or purpose, feeling inadequate or overwhelmed by the responsibilities placed upon you?
"Oh all the time. Although many of us get imposter syndrome regarding various things, there was once a time I was called upon to take on an incredibly daunting mission which I felt I was not only unprepared for, but also not worthy of. It was my father who managed to talk me into it, but after reluctantly proceeding with the mission, things went badly wrong, and I was left with only one decision. Give up and let everyone down, or give it my all. I chose the latter, and I triumphed in ways I never could have imagined. I couldn't see the value and the strength within myself, but my father could.

I think we all have untapped strength within, which only comes to the surface when we are forced to rise to the challenge. If that experience taught me anything, it's that we are far more capable, far more worthy, far more powerful than we think. Sometimes we just need someone to believe in us. I have learned to believe in myself through these times when I initially doubted myself, and resented others for burdening me with a task I deemed too big. I know now that nothing is too big, too challenging or too daunting when you simply believe in yourself."

What lessons have you learned from moments of darkness or despair that have strengthened your resilience and resolve?
"When things get really tough and dark, I've learned that it's okay to feel sad or scared or have rough feelings. Those emotions are real, and they're a part of life. But what's important is to not let them stop you. I've learned that even in the darkest times, there's always a little light somewhere.. it might be a friend's kind words, a happy memory, or just knowing that things will get better eventually. These tough times have taught me to be strong and keep going, no matter what happens."

In moments of deep despair or hopelessness, what or who gives you the strength to carry on and continue your journey?
"I have many people in my life who have given me strength throughout various times. My mother's voice and hugs makes me feel safe, so I often close my eyes and hear and feel her when I need comfort. My father gives me courage, and reminds me of my own strength. When I have rough feelings, I feel sad or depressed.. I remember Felix, who was full of hope, wonderment and life. Everything was an adventure with him, and I try to live life like that as much as I can. Nerissa reminds me of when times were simple and innocent. The days we would run carefree along the beach, throwing crystals as far into the ocean as we could, trying to see who can throw beyond the Etherflow.

And I journal. I write about all the rough feelings until they are on the paper, and close the book. Then I drink a nice cocoa and snuggle with a blanket and read a Septaema classic, like The Witches of Wanderlight Village. Then if the rough feelings come back, I get my journal and I put them in there again. And if they don't go away, I put the rough feelings on a loose paper and burn it in my cauldron. Thank Atheron the Earth witches have cauldrons!"

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- Demon life in Septaema
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