Ragnael Faust
Ragnael (Stage name: Rijndael) is one of the Enchanters at Twilight Charm, a crossdressing-themed café. Before joining the café, he was a former soldier and had a dark, brutal past.
Profile
Real Name | Ragnael Faust |
Alias | Ace, Faust |
Nickname | Rael |
Stage Name | Rijndael |
Gender | Male |
Sexuality | Aromantic Heterosexual |
Height | 178 cm |
Weight | 70 kg |
Race | |
Birthday | Claimed 17th June |
Age | ??? |
Status | Alive |
Affiliation | Formerly Ares' army, currently Twilight Charm |
Occupation | Enchanter at Twilight Charm |
Appearance
Ragnael has sharp, piercing eyes and a kind of flat, expresionless face that gives off a cold aura. He has medium-length, slightly messy blue-colored hair, and his physique is well-toned but not overly muscular. His stage persona, Rijndael, takes on a more refined and androgynous look, with long, flowing blue hair and an air of elegance.
Personality
Ragnael is quiet and detached, preferring to stay away from unnecessary conflicts. He is highly perceptive and analytical, but his aloof demeanor often makes it difficult for others to approach him. While he appears indifferent, he has a strong sense of loyalty buried deep within him. His sarcasm and occasional biting remarks serve as a defense mechanism to keep people at a distance. He refuses to acknowledge Zeke as Ares, believing that his former leader is long gone.
Background
Ragnael was once a warrior under Ares' command, known as "Ace" among his comrades. He fought in countless battles, feared for his ruthless efficiency and unwavering loyalty to his king. His strength and instincts made him one of Ares’ most formidable soldiers, a force that struck terror into the hearts of their enemies. He did not question orders, nor did he falter in the face of war. His only purpose was to fight, kill, and secure victory for Ares and his army.
However, that victory never came. The war ended in tragedy, Ares fell in battle. His army was shattered, his warriors left scattered, lost, or dead. Ragnael himself barely survived, but he did not consider it a blessing. With no king to serve and no war to fight, he wandered aimlessly, refusing to believe in the claims of Ares’ reincarnation. To him, such beliefs were delusions born out of grief, and he wanted no part in them. Even as his former comrades sought him out, asking him to return, he turned his back on them, unwilling to chase the shadows of a dead past.
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But something changed within him after the war. His body was no longer the same, his hunger twisted into something unnatural. He became necrovorous. Something no longer fully human, something that could only sustain itself on death. The truth behind his transformation remains unknown, even to himself. Whether it was the curse of the fallen battlefield, the wrath of an unknown force, or his own desperate will to survive, he never sought the answer. What mattered was keeping it a secret, ensuring that no one uncovered the monstrous truth that lurked beneath his skin. Only Ares and his closest warriors ever knew what he had become, and he intended to keep it that way.
With nowhere else to go and no reason to keep wandering, Ragnael eventually found himself at Twilight Charm. Unlike the battlefield, the café was a place of fleeting identities, where the past held no weight. It was not a refuge, nor was it a place he sought to belong. It was simply where he ended up. Taking on the persona of Rijndael, he played the role of an enchanter, indulging in the whims of strangers who sought temporary escape. He had no passion for the job, nor did he resent it. He merely did what was necessary to pass the time, watching the world move forward while he remained still, a relic of a war long forgotten.
Skills & Abilities
- Combat Expertise – As a former soldier, Ragnael possesses exceptional combat skills, though he rarely uses them anymore.
- Perception – He possesses a keen sense of awareness and can read subtle changes in people’s emotions and movements.
- Hidden Instincts – Despite rejecting his past, remnants of his old instincts still remain, making him react to danger unconsciously.
Trivia
- Though he feeds on humans, he is not a killer. He feeds on corpses from mortuaries or unclaimed bodies. This aligns with his warrior past, as he would often remain on battlefields long after the fighting had ceased.
- He has an aversion to strong perfumes and excessive artificial scents.
- His stage name, Rijndael, is derived from the encryption algorithm used in data security. This reflects his secretive and enigmatic personality.
- He dislikes discussing his past, especially about the war and Ares.
- Although he denies believing in fate, he often finds himself drawn to events that link back to Ares. Even as a remnant of his past, he harbors a quiet longing to raise a human child—an echo of the time he once protected Ares.
- Often seen lost in thought in a corner of the café when no customers require his services.
Quotes
"I’m only here because I want to be. Not because I have anywhere else to go."
"If you want to believe in a false king, be my guest. Just don’t expect me to bow."
"If pretending to be someone else makes life easier, then why not?"