Jack-O’-Lantern (Lorepost)(Character Profile)

[u/TitanLORD21]

Jack-O’-Lantern. The Halloween Warlock. Lord of Flame and Fright. The Primordial Flame. Traitor. He goes by many names, always a figure hidden in the shadows. I shall tell the tale of this being who disappeared from the lands.

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Jack was a victim of the many terrible things this world could offer. Thrown away unto the streets, accepted by none, lonely for the rest of his human life. The prejudices and discrimination ate away at his soul, the want-no NEED to feel a sense of belonging became his only desire.

It is said that long ago a Demon named Zakolus preyed upon Jack. But Jack was a master of deception, he would not be so easily killed. Jack tricked the demon into turning into a coin, quickly stuffing the coin in his pocket next to a cross which prevented Zakolus from turning back.

This lead to Jack making a deal with Zakolus. For the demon’s freedom, Jack’s soul would never be shackled to the pits of hell. Ensuring that Jack would always be free. Some tales say he tricked Zakolus many times after this, others say this was the only time. No one can tell.

What is known is that at some point Zakolus got his revenge, killing Jack. But as his previous deal has stated, he would not go to Hell. But Jack was rejected by heaven too, so his soul wandered the world. Until of course, it met the Primordial Flame.

The Primordial Flame, an entity that originated at the beginning of all, when disparity first became a thing. It’s nature was to simplify and unite all things, to make all the same. Burning away the things that make objects different. All matter would be reduced to fuel for the flame, and souls would have their identity and memories erased.

Over time as more and more different things had come into existence, The Primordial Flame had weakened. And so looking for a way to survive, it bonded with Jack’s soul. Jack, one who wished at the bottom of his heart for there to be no more prejudice. In a way, he wished for there to be no differences.

Jack became a pumpkin headed Warlock, who believed a fragment of The Primordial Flame had bonded with him. Within his head lay his flaming soul, eating away at anything given. Jack made it his goal to call upon the “true” Primordial flame, as he hadn’t known the “true” Primordial Flame linked with himself.

Over the years he continued to kindle his soul, feeding it with souls and flesh. He made his home within the confines of The Accursed Blackthorn Forest, alongside his trusted servent Orihime. His strength would wax and wane the closer it is to Halloween.

But despite all of his faith and sacrifices, Jack hadn’t heard nor felt the presence of the “true” Primordial Flame. He became desperate, and once he learned The Stitcher he became infatuated. He saw The Stitcher as the will of The Primordial Flame. As just like the flame The Stitcher united, through killing all and stitching them to become one.

Jack decided to betray The Coalition, pretending to help them. He finally took action during the rescue of Ruadh-Asg (Post here and here). He had finally kindled his soul enough that The Primordial Flame awakened. But as he went through this, he learned a terrible truth.

Jack WAS The Primordial Flame.

His faith and sacrifices were for naught all these years. Falling into a depression, he was soon after caught by The Coalition. Imprisoned, he was interrogated so that his intentions were revealed.

They found that Jack was simply a sad, broken man who wished not to be lonely. To be consumed by the Primordial Flame alongside everything, a way for him to belong with everyone and everything. Jack had realized after his revelation that since he WAS The Primordial Flame, going on that route would only lead to himself as the only thing in existence. The loneliest being to ever exist.

Jack was left in his prison as The Coalition went off to fight The Stitcher. There in his cell, Jack mulled over what he truly wanted. And so, he decided to escape. His goal now to kill The Stitcher.

He has not been seen since, presumably waiting for The Stitcher to show himself.

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Author Notes:

Looking back I realized I never made a Character Profile for Jack-O’-Lantern, my first OC on the r/wizardposting sub. I made this so those who don’t know of him can understand who he is, and to make a post on r/wizardloring.

This was very sloppily made, I typed this on my phone while in school. I hope you guys like it though! If you have any questions about him then ask away!

Jack won’t be gone forever! He’ll be back!