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love is stored in the ghoulettes

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UPDATED:

Copia went on to summon his very first ghoul, Sunshine! :)

About the papa's having to summon at least one ghoul: Who are the "attached" ghouls each papa has? Do all the papas have a good relationship with their summoned ghoul?

Papas and their personally summoned Ghoul! 

Papa Nihil: The first ghoul Nihil ever summoned was one that not many people would know, as he was never in the Ghost project! His ghoul was a fire ghoul from a tribe in Hell known for particularly skilled metalsmithing. This was before it was popular to openly refer to ghouls by nick names. But Nihil always affectionately called him ‘Oro’- as the ghoul often made many of Nihil’s fine possessions. Nihil has a nostalgic fondness for Oro, but Oro mostly views Nihil as an old charge he’s obligated to protect. 

Papa I: The first ghoul Papa ever summoned was immediately after his graduation from Seminary. At eighteen he summoned a powerful wind ghoulette- who we know and love as Cumulus! Considering how young that is for his magic AND how he would eventually go on to be one of the youngest Papa’s the clergy has seen, everyone was very impressed! Papa and Cumulus have a very courteous and polite relationship. There is a level of caring but nothing forced. Papa made it very clear he would not force his ghoulette to be personally involved with him if she did not wish- summoner or not. Papa was the one who recommended Cumulus be promoted to band ghoul. 

Papa II: Believe it or not, Papa is responsible for summoning Mountain! Which is actually an impressive feat, considering Mountain is from a hardier and stronger stone tribe in Hell. Even though Mountain is considered young for a ghoul he was a much needed and welcome addition to the clergy. They don’t really have a relationship outside of standard business. Mountain was summoned out of necessity and Papa using his skill to graduate into higher ranks. Papa had no personal need for a ghoul, finding better company in older ghouls already trained by the Clergy. So he was happy to lend Mountain out where the ghoul was needed. Mountain is indifferent but very polite and respects Papa. 

Papa III: Many are always impressed that Papa was the one to summon our beloved Ifrit! Like his brothers, Papa summoned his ghoul out of seminary! Many are usually shocked to find out Ifrit has only been on Earth for a couple of decades. But he and Papa are incredibly close. Papa has often been criticized by members of the ministry for being too ‘buddy buddy’ with his ghoul. But he couldn’t care less! Ifrit has always been a loyal and fun companion, and the two caused so much trouble together on tour! They act more like friends than a proper ghoul/master relationship. 

Papa IV/Cardinal Copia: Copia has actually HELPED summon a few ghouls with other members of the ministry, he just has not summoned one by himself yet! He doesn’t remember EVERY ghoul he has helped summoned, as they get whisked away by the Ministry. Now that he is Papa he is expected to summon a new ghoul at some point to show he is worthy. He is a mixture of nervous and excited to see who he can pull! 

#papa emeritus iv #cardinal copia #sunshine ghoul #sunshine #ghost headcanons

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Turns your papa blue

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Phantom Ghoul is Stupid Flexible and uses it for evil (He likes to startle people by doing Scary Bendy Things) (He's almost a contortionist)

Resident mischief ghoul who also likes to hang upside down. Keep seeing ppl hc him to have hypermobility as well and honestly yea, someone get that guy ring splints

#some good fucking food

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NOW ITS 11 YEARS!!

Happy 10th Birthday Infestissumam

Thank you for being a wonderful album and giving us so many good memories ❤️

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#no lies detected

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how do you feel about people adopting or being inspired by your headcanons for fanfics and their own portrayal of the papas and ghouls?

I love it, it makes me happy when people are inspired! :)

The only thing I ask is if you’re using very oddly specific lore I’ve made for my works if you cold please credit! I work very hard on world building, and I’d appreciate it! :)

(Example: I made very specific headcanons about who the Papa’s mothers are. Or I made a detailed outline of what the Ghuleh lineage is based on my universe magic understanding. Etc etc! I don’t take credit for fleshing out ghoul personalities or anything like that!)

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Gonna be starting a support group for all of us having way too many feels about this.

Are you readyyyyy!!! 🗣️🗣️

#I’m not crying you are

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Do you by any chance know a rough estimate of the era 4 ghouls heights?

Not off the top of my head, because my headcanon ones are VASTLY different than irl.

But I know Copia irl is roughly 5’8” because we are the same height!

Wasn’t sure which you were looking for IRL or headcanon, but you might have luck looking for the musicians actual height.

In the meantime, here are some photos that might give you a roughidea! (mountain is always the tallest, that’s actually true! Lol)

#the band ghost #ghost bc #cardinal copia #nameless ghouls #ooc post

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Happy trans day of visibility!

Shoutout to trans men!

Shoutout to trans women!

Shoutout to nonbinary, genderqueer, genderfluid, etc. people!

Shoutout to POC trans people!

Shoutout to disabled trans people!

Shoutout to closeted trans people!

Shoutout to all the trans people of our past who paved the way for us!

And let's remember all the trans people who've died trying to life their life as their true selves. They won't be forgotten, and their impact will forever be with us.

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Happy Easter!

Alpha, Ifrit, and Sodo are still not allowed to participate in egg hunts.

Headcanon - Easter Eggs are Banned

(Late to the party for Easter, but I’ve been laughing about this since.) 

Sometimes the clergy adopts certain holiday practices for fun, despite not being Christian or anything. 

Once a group of siblings of Sin thought it would be a good idea to have an “Easter” Egg Hunt. Filling a bunch of colorful grucifex painted eggs with candy, condoms, and lube. Just some fun, blasphemous, tongue in cheek fun. 

What they didn’t count on was ghouls joining. Worse yet, not knowing fire ghouls are notoriously competitive. 

The first and last Egg Hunt ended with several fire ghouls fist fighting over who got the most eggs and a lot of property damage. 

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who needs therapy when you can have self-insert fanfiction

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government is trying to ban tiktok meanwhile millions of poor and disabled americans are about to completely lose their internet access at the end of april because congress wont renew funding for the affordable connectivity program

hell fucking world

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How would Papa III/Papa lV react to a s/o other who came back from the dead? Maybe s/o was hiding they were immortal, got caught up in an accident, then got back up like nothing happened.

NGL I took some… artistic liberties with the reader’s ‘condition’. I hope that’s ok! It’s been a real Infesstissumam type of week for me! This is based on lore I’ve built up behind the scenes for my own personal works, and is in no way canon. But I hope you enjoy my ideas! :)

GN Reader* (Note for after prompt, see bottom)

Supernatural Being/Immortal Reader

Relationship Tension

Papa III and IV Reacting to their S/O Magically Coming Back to Life… Literally

Papa III:

-No one can remember a time Papa was this devastated. Not when he was forced to retire, not when he lost everything… This is one of the few times he was forcibly pushed to go into private mourning. Even Omega had to be called back from duty to console the third Emeritus. Papa felt his world collapsing in. A demon blooded does not give their heart so easily, so it’s catastrophic when it shatters.

- Omega is the only reason anyone believes you when you ‘come back from the dead.’ You had just been the victim of a fatal highway accident merely days before. EVERYONE in the Ministry knew about it- And word travels fast! If it wasn’t for him everyone would assume you were some imposter or evil entity trying to take advantage of the situation.

-Even though the accident wasn’t your fault, you already felt guilty. This was going to be a very awkward explanation to Papa. You’ve been hiding your true nature for so many years you didn’t even bother to tell him. How was he going to react?

-Omega was the one to lead you to Papa but stopped you in the hallway. Barring you from entering the room where you could feel the angst of your beloved. The large ghoul loomed over you, eyes cold and lacking any empathy for you. It was the first and only time you felt scared of him.

“He deserves to know. Tell him or I will… Ghuleh.”

All you could do was tremble and nod.

-Papa looked AWFUL when you finally saw him. No paint, bags under his eyes, his hair and clothes a mess. He had been rotting away on his bed before you finally walked in, practically a shell of his former self. At first he didn’t respond to you calling for him, brushing you off as another person attempting to comfort him. But when he recognized your voice the man bolted up in bed. Papa stared at you with wide eyes before he scrambled to get you into his arms.

-You were showered in desperate kisses, a crushing hug, and his near sobbing; praising Lucifer for bringing you back to him. Luckily, that lasted for a good hour as he got it out of his system. The entire time you couldn’t help but glance at Omega, who watched you both from the door way with unblinking eyes.

-When you both calmed down from your emotional reunion you were forced to swallow your pride and tell Papa what had happened. That you truly had ‘died’ in the physical sense. But you tried to reassure him it was ok! That happens sometimes, and you were fine! Papa didn’t seem to understand at first before asking if you were not human or if you had been in magic practices this whole time. Well, he wasn’t wrong!

-It was nerve wracking having him go from super emotional to watching you impassively as you stumbled over your words. Yes, you knew magic that he couldn’t sense… and technically you USED to be human. Before you know, you took an Oath and became a Ghuleh. No, not THE Ghuleh of course but- you were a long lived and skilled disciple of her power. It’s the whole reason you were granted sanctuary in the Ministry in the first place. You technically couldn’t die in the physical sense. You never bothered telling him because it’s been so long since your practiced and you were afraid he might not like you if he knew. You faced so much rejection from your magic lineage, you didn’t want to lose him too. You were just too cocky that something like this wouldn’t happen.

-Papa sat in silence for what felt like ages, staring at you once you finished. A part of you was starting to break down figuring your relationship was over. But he finally moved to take your hand and give a gentle kiss to your knuckles.

“Don’t you ever lie and hide from me again.”

-you cried and you both hugged.

Papa IV/Copia:

-The news of your supposed passing tore Copia apart when he was first informed. He is a strong man, but you have always been his weakness. Copia can’t cope with the idea that the love of his life has been stolen from him too soon. When Copia was informed he became a sobbing mess, nearly passed out, and was utterly inconsolable. They had to give him tome off (and a LOT of Xanax) to keep him stable. It was a second disaster all in itself!

-You hadn’t meant to worry everyone. Hell, how were you EVER supposed to predict the most random renovation accident in Ministry history! All you did was walk by one of the new walls they were putting in and… at the very least, no one else had been hurt. But it was a terribly embarrassing time for you when you sat up and walked out of the Clergy mortuary. At least Miasma got a kick out of it.

-Sister Imperator was the first person to greet you when you ‘came back.’ And she was not happy. Imperator had been the person to guard your secrets and give you a place in the Ministry. Even let you near her prodigal son. But the deal had been you disclose everything about yourself to Copia. To Tell him what you were so they could AVOID his emotional meltdowns. A small side of you had been hurt that she cared more about Copia’s feelings than your own predicament, but you pushed it aside.

-“off you go. Go make it right.” You hated how she treated you like a child and not like a fellow disciple. But she was right- you did break your promise. And now you’ve accidentally broken Copia’s heart, even if it wasn’t your fault!

-The band ghouls had been happy to see you, but Copia nearly shrieked at your presence. The Papa convinced you were some sort of trick of his mind. It took you and all the ghouls an hour to calm him down (and even more Xanax.)

-When the new Papa came back to himself he clung to you, sobbing. You could barely make out him praising Lucifer and begging you not to leave him again. You let him, he deserved to get it out. You even found yourself tearing up and apologizing. The two of you rocked each other until all the tears dried up.

-You asked to be alone when you finally got the courage to explain what happened to him. You finally explained that you were a Ghuleh, a disciple of the zombie queen and her undying magic. Copia listened but he was stuck in a look of shock the entire time. You assured him that you never wanted him to find out this way. You were hoping he’d never find out.

-The worst thing ended up happening, aside from a break up. Copia didn’t want to leave you and he wasn’t planning to. But he was horribly upset at you for keeping this from him. Copia understands as much as he can. That’s not an easy lineage to hail from in this day and age. But you couldn’t tell him AT ALL?? How could you both be so close and so in love yet you kept this from him? It took you LITERALLY DYING to finally come clean! He felt so stupid at first. That he had a break down over this and not being strong enough to tell you were this deep in forbidden magic.

-As much as you both hate it, it did take a small hit on your relationship. A son of Lucifer and Child of Ghuleh has its own magical complications. But you don’t split. Copia would never let you go over this. He just needed a little time to get over feeling embarrassed and upset. This whole ordeal has made you both closer if anything!

-Imperator is oddly pleased about this…

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*Notes:

Ghuleh is both the name of the Zombie Queen AND her highest ranking disciples.

Anyone who is a Ghuleh is someone who achieved partial or full ‘immortality’ through the magics practiced by the Zombie Queen.

Ghuleh in this regard is a gender neutral title, and one of VERY high honor.

In my work Ghuleh is NOT to be confused with ‘Ghoulette’ or any feminine nick names for Ghouls. They are separate categories.

#the band ghost #ghost bc #ghost headcanons #papa emeritus iii #papa emeritus iv #Cardinal copia #Copia #reader insert #ghost reader insert #sister imperator #omega #reader death #immortal reader #mentions of death #minor triggers #relationship turmoil #ghuleh

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He would try something like this.

What if we kiss

#Gdi papa #ghost fanart

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Ghost fandom, you’re morally obligated to keep making and posting OC’s to prevent my demise.

"No one wants to see art of ocs" If I dont see art of peoples ocs at least once a day I DIE. Do you want that to happen? Do you want me to DIE? Draw your ocs.

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OP, this post is amazing. But may I also offer:

You needing something off a shelf and a ghoul using their tail to hand it to you?

ghoul tails wagging, ghoul tails entwining with their lover’s limbs, ghoul tails entwining with other ghoul tails, ghoul tails twitching in annoyance, crooked ghoul tails, ghoul tails with fur, ghoul tails ending in leathery spades, ghoul tails ending in a lock of hair, ghoul tails ending with fire or clouds or fins

ghoul tails!

#these hc’s are chef kiss #some good fucking food