Elspet

Elspet is a powerful ancient lilin and one of the main characters in the vampire fantasy series. She is a complex figure who operates between the worlds of supernatural creatures and humans, often serving as both protector and predator.

Basic Information

Species: Lilin (Ancient Vampire Lineage)
Age: Thousands of years old
Hair: Red/Auburn
Eyes: Can become yellow glowing circles when using magical sight
Accent: Scottish
Occupation: Strip club owner (owns three "Naked Sins" clubs in Los Angeles)

Background

Elspet is an ancient lilin, a supernatural being descended from the lineage of Lilith rather than Dracula's vampire line. As a lilin, she is significantly more powerful than traditional vampires and has existed for millennia. She has lived through countless centuries, accumulating vast knowledge, combat experience, and magical abilities.

Family

• Daughter: Hannah - A young girl with red curls whom Elspet deeply loves and protects
• Elspet can be fiercely protective of her daughter and considers herself Hannah's hero, though she doesn't view herself as heroic overall

Physical Description

Elspet is described as petite but knows how to use her curves effectively. She has:

• Red/auburn hair that flows in curls
• A trim, well-shaped figure
• Firm breasts that are "nicely shaped" rather than buxom
• The ability to transform her face into a "shadow, like the silhouette of coal" when using her powers
• Fangs that she can reveal when needed

Personality

Elspet is a complex character with multiple facets to her personality:

Protective Nature

• Fiercely protective of innocent humans, especially young women
• Will go to great lengths to save those in danger from demons
• Shows particular care for her daughter Hannah and those under her protection

Pragmatic and Direct

• Speaks with a Scottish accent and uses terms like "aye," "weel," and "ye"
• Direct in her communication and actions
• Not afraid to make difficult decisions when necessary

Morally Ambiguous

• Operates strip clubs but treats her dancers well
• Feeds on humans but shows some remorse ("Sorry for the sudden death")
• Will kill to protect others but doesn't consider herself a hero

Maternal Instincts

• Deeply caring toward Hannah, showing gentleness and affection
• Worries about threats and tries to shield loved ones from danger
• Values Hannah's opinion that she is a "hero"

Powers and Abilities

Elspet possesses extraordinary supernatural abilities that make her one of the most formidable beings in her world:

Combat Abilities

• Master Swordswoman: Highly skilled in sword combat, able to fight multiple opponents simultaneously
• Combat Experience: Thousands of years of fighting experience
• Enhanced Physical Capabilities: Superhuman strength, speed, and agility
• Magical Sight: Can see invisible demons and supernatural entities

Magical Powers

• Spell Casting: Extensive knowledge of offensive and defensive spells
• Arcane Circles: Can summon multiple glowing magical circles for various effects
• Elemental Control: Can manipulate fire, creating black flames and magical blasts
• Weapon Summoning: Can create swords "seemingly out of nothing" using dark matter manipulation
• Protective Barriers: Can create invisible shields ("ARMA!")
• Demon Banishment: Knowledge of exorcism spells to banish demons

Lilin Abilities

• Enhanced Regeneration: Rapid healing abilities
• Hypnosis/Charm: Can influence human minds and emotions
• Sexual Energy Absorption: Can feed on sexual energy as well as blood
• Wraith Form: Can transform into a shadow-like state to move through buildings
• Flight: Capable of aerial movement
• Shape-shifting: Various transformation abilities
• Enhanced Senses: Superior hearing, smell, and other senses

High Powers (Emergency)

In dire circumstances, Elspet can access apocalyptic-level abilities granted by a Seraph:

• Dark Matter Manipulation: Control over "God essence"
• Soul Destruction: Ability to erase souls completely
• Body Reformation: Can reform her body from destruction
• Limited Omnipresence: In the prime material realm
• Godlike Strength: Can lift planetary-sized structures
• Life and Death Powers: Through Azrael's influence

Relationships

Hannah (Daughter)

Elspet's most important relationship is with her daughter Hannah. She is deeply protective and loving toward the child, often worrying about dangers that might threaten her. Hannah sees Elspet as a hero and provides emotional grounding for the ancient lilin.

Raven - The Prophesied Savior

Elspet has a deeply complex and significant relationship with the vampire Raven, who she believes may be the key to freeing her daughter Hannah from the lilin curse. Their relationship is built on multiple layers:

The Ancient Prophecy: Elspet believes in an ancient prophecy made thousands of years before Christ that foretells of a vampire who could reverse the undead curse - potentially offering salvation to those cursed with undead existence. The prophecy describes "a vampire with the power to end the undead existence, the power to reverse the curse" - specifically one with black hair who "detests feeding on humans and protects them" and "shuns her own kind."

Hope for Hannah: Elspet has been searching for millennia for a cure to the curse she placed on Hannah to save her from death. She sees Raven as potentially fulfilling this prophecy, representing hope that Hannah could one day be freed from her eternal childhood and lilin nature.

Protective Instincts: This belief adds deeper meaning to Elspet's protective actions toward Raven, including the dramatic rescue from crucifixion and various battles where she saves Raven from danger. She's not just saving an ally - she's protecting what might be her daughter's only chance at salvation.

Careful Observation: Elspet has watched Raven's development with great interest, noting her unique traits: immunity to holy weapons, ability to work with hunters, moral compass that prevents her from feeding on innocents, and her tendency to protect humans while fighting her own kind.

Despite their occasional conflicts when Raven tries to stop Elspet's more predatory activities, there's profound mutual respect between them, enhanced by Elspet's hope that Raven represents the future salvation of her daughter.

Arthur and Lisa

Part of Elspet's extended network of allies who help protect innocents from supernatural threats.

Allies and Enemies

• Demons: Primary antagonists who view her as a threat to their plans
• Churiphim: Half-angels who hunt supernatural creatures, including lilins
• Vampires: Complex relationships with other vampires, sometimes allies, sometimes adversaries

Business Ventures

Elspet owns three successful strip clubs called "Naked Sins" across Los Angeles. She maintains high standards for her establishments and treats her dancers well, though she uses her supernatural charm abilities to enhance the clubs' success. She's known to:

• Only hire the most beautiful dancers
• Split earnings fairly with her employees
• Protect her dancers from abusive situations
• Maintain elegant, non-"cheap or cheesy" establishments

Feeding Habits

As a lilin, Elspet requires both blood and sexual energy to survive:

• Blood Feeding: Must consume human blood regularly, though as an ancient lilin she can go longer periods between feedings than younger supernatural beings
• Sexual Energy: Feeds on sexual energy and arousal from humans
• Selective Feeding: Often chooses victims who are already in dangerous situations or who have committed harmful acts

Enemies and Threats

Demons

Elspet's primary enemies are demons who see her as a significant threat to their operations. She has battled demon princes and various classes of demons throughout her existence.

Churiphim

Half-angels who hunt supernatural creatures view Elspet as a dangerous target due to her immense power and lilin nature. While she has defeated multiple high-ranking churiphim including Mena and her forces, Elspet is notably cautious about facing Judith, the first-rank churiphim.

Regarding Judith specifically: Elspet has never fought Judith directly, and when discussing the presence of the first-rank churiphim, she warns that "We shall need to tread carefully with the witch roaming about." This unusual caution from someone who single-handedly defeated five high-ranking churiphim suggests that Judith represents a level of threat that even Elspet takes seriously. Her careful approach stems from her need to protect Hannah and her hope that the prophecy involving Raven will come to fruition - she cannot afford to take unnecessary risks that might prevent her daughter's eventual salvation.

This caution is particularly significant given that Elspet explains to Andreea: "As much as ye would do everything to protect and make certain Dumitru is safe, so do I for the one I care for. The army of the Order and the strongest churiphim and Judith are upon us... Because of that, I must tread carefully." The fact that she specifically mentions Judith alongside "the strongest churiphim" indicates that she views the first-rank as being in a category of her own.

Other Supernatural Politics

The complex world of vampire and lilin politics sometimes puts her at odds with other powerful supernatural beings.

Notable Locations

Hollywood Hills Mansion

Elspet owns a mansion in the Hollywood Hills that serves as her primary residence. The mansion is:

• Magically warded against demons
• Home to her daughter Hannah
• A safe haven for those she protects
• Equipped with various magical protections

Strip Clubs

Her three "Naked Sins" locations across Los Angeles serve as both business ventures and hunting grounds.

Key Story Moments

Battle with Mena and Multiple High-Ranking Churiphim

One of Elspet's most impressive feats was her single-handed battle against Mena (second-rank churiphim of the Order) and four other high-ranking churiphim simultaneously. During this epic confrontation:

• The Setup: Elspet faced off against Mena, Demeter, Aradia, Verena, and Catori - five of the Order's most powerful half-angels
• Display of Power: Elspet summoned hundreds of mirror images of herself and created crackling yellow discs that made deafening whistling sounds
• Weather Control: She turned the clouds red and created an orange globe of flames in the sky that shot down flaming spheres
• Individual Combat: Despite being outnumbered 5-to-1, Elspet systematically defeated each churiphim:
  • Cut Demeter in half at the legs
  • Drove her sword through Catori's chest
  • Used Mena as a human shield against Aradia and Verena's attacks
  • Gutted Aradia and removed both of Verena's hands
  • Finally defeated Mena by stabbing her through the heart and removing both her arms

This battle demonstrated that Elspet was individually more powerful than even the highest-ranking churiphim, establishing her as one of the most formidable supernatural beings in existence.

Rescue of Raven from Crucifixion

Elspet performed a dramatic rescue when she saved Raven from torture and near-death:

• The Situation: Raven had been captured by hunters led by Samuel and was crucified (nailed to a cross) with over twenty stakes driven through her body
• The Torture: Raven was being tortured on "hallowed ground" and was near death from the extensive staking and blood loss
• Elspet's Intervention: Elspet appeared on the supposedly sacred ground (showing her immunity to holy protections), killed all of Raven's torturers including brutally mutilating Samuel, and freed both Raven and Victor
• The Rescue: Elspet personally pulled out each of the twenty-plus stakes from Raven's body, lifted her from the cross, and carried her through the sky to safety while Raven cried and clutched onto her "dark angel"
• Aftermath: Elspet nursed Raven back to health over several days, forcing blood into her mouth and caring for her like a mother

This rescue established a deep bond between Elspet and Raven, with Raven recognizing Elspet as her savior despite their previous conflicts.

Battle with Invisible Demon

Elspet engaged in a significant battle with a powerful invisible demon that could bypass her protection enchantments, demonstrating both her vulnerabilities and her ability to adapt in combat.

Confrontation with Leonette

A major battle with the churiphim Leonette showcased Elspet's combat prowess and her willingness to show mercy when asked by allies.

Protecting Amy

Elspet took on the protection of a young woman named Amy who was targeted by demons as a potential vessel, showing her commitment to protecting innocents.

Saving Raven from Mena's Capture

Elspet rescued Raven when the second-rank churiphim Mena had captured her during a solo hunt. Elspet appeared just as Mena was about to take Raven prisoner, engaged Mena in combat with golden spinning discs, and carried Raven to safety through the sky after creating a brilliant explosion in the forest.

Quotes

"A lilin, but if it helps ye, aye, a vampire."

"Nay, I am surely no hero." (When Hannah calls her a hero)

"Boredom. And the girl looked savory. Her blood smelled magnificent." (Explaining her interference with demons)

"I'm done with ye." (Before unleashing powerful magical attacks)

Legacy and Impact

Elspet represents the complex nature of supernatural beings who exist between good and evil. While she feeds on humans and operates in morally grey areas, she consistently protects innocent people from greater supernatural threats. Her character demonstrates that power can be used for protection as well as predation, and that even ancient, potentially dangerous beings can form meaningful relationships and show genuine care for others.

Her role as both a mother figure and a formidable supernatural warrior makes her a unique character who bridges the gap between the human and supernatural worlds, serving as a protector of the innocent while maintaining her own darker nature as a lilin.