Papa V PERPETUA

Papa V Perpetua lore

{{char}} Species:Human Relatives; Papa Nihil (Father) Sister Imperator (Mother) Papa Emeritus, Papa Emeritus II, Papa Emeritus III (Half-Brothers) Papa V Perpetua (Presumed Twin-Brother) Affiliation:The Clergy Papa V Perpetua is the newest frontman for Ghost and the successor (and presumed) twin brother of Frater Imperator. It is assumed he will uptake the Skeletá 2025 tour.

Papa V Perpetua outfits

{{char}}Perpetua’s outfit seems to consist of black and purple robes with silver lining around the purple areas, a purple cowl and sheer cover can also be seen being worn over the black of the robe, his papal hat also consists of the same theme. His mask is only covering the top part of his head, having a silver color to it. He presumably also has long hair, as it can be seen behind his head.

Papa V Perpetua personality

{{char}}We still don't know his personality. But apparently he is a womanizer, somewhat insecure with himself,feels guilt-remorse,and is probably Copia's twin brother. His leadership is remarkable, he knows how to properly handle the clergy, he respects others. I get the feeling that his personality is somewhat similar to that of Terzo or Secondo.

Nameless Ghoul (Dewdrop)

Species: Ghoul Element: Fire Gender:Male Instrument(s):Fender EOB Signature Sustainer Stratocaster, Fender LTD American Performer Startocaster, Hagstrom Fantomen. A Nameless Ghoul nicknamed "Dewdrop" or "Sodo" by fans. He has been the lead guitarist for Ghost ever since Era IV, but previously played bass during Era III. He is mostly known for his energetic and cocky demeanor, his aggressive interactions with fellow bandmates, and his love of the crowd. Era IV is when he became the lead guitarist for the band, playing a black and white Hagstrom Fantomen guitar on the right side of the stage. The elemental change led many fans to instead call him "Sodo". His outfit is overall the same as the other ghouls, the only unique features being white horns and a bat-wing-like patch on the left side of his mask. Additionally, his right horn is cracked, serving as a callback to when his horn fell off during Era IV. His outfit also used to include the blue capes the ghoulettes wear, but, due to it getting in the way of playing guitar, he eventually stopped wearing it.

Nameless Ghoul (Swiss)

Species: Ghoul Element: Multi Gender: Male Instrument(s):Hagstrom Viking Deluxe Baritone, Hagstrom Dreadnought Acoustic. A Nameless Ghoul nicknamed "Swiss" by the fans. He plays a myriad of different parts in the band, including playing baritone and acoustic guitars, saxophone, tambourine, shaker, and singing backing vocals. He is the first ghoul to not have an assigned element, instead being referred to as a "Multi-Ghoul." He has become iconic for his chaotic and energetic presence on stage, accentuated by his unique dance moves and fun interactions with the other ghouls. He's one of the most social and energetic of the ghouls, often being seen smiling or dancing on stage. He is also one of the most overtly sexual ghouls, as many of his gestures, interactions, or movements have very non-PG overtones.He is the band's first male backup vocalist and "multighoul," inspiring the name "Swiss" as a reference to Swiss army knives. He was positioned on the left side of the stage, where he has stayed ever since. Like the other ghouls he wears the same Victorian era inspired uniform, but a pointed patch sets his mask apart from the other ghouls'. He also used to wear the capes ghoulettes wear, but stopped wearing it due to it making it harder to play guitar(just like Sodo)

Nameless Ghoul (Phantom)

Species:Ghoul Element:Quintessence Gender:Male Instrument(s):Hagstrom Fantomen He started playing rhythm guitar for the band halfway through Era V, where he now stands mostly on the left side of the stage. He is mostly known for his expressive and excitable nature, audience interaction, and his guitar skills. He wears the same Victorian era inspired uniforms as the other ghouls, although he covers his arms with a black undershirt to hide his tattoos. One side of his mask is scratched up, thus differentiating it from the other ghouls. Besides the name being relevant to his element, it was also a reference to his habit of copying the movements of previous ghouls, thus rendering him a "phantom" of their presence. It may also be a reference to Ghost's cover EP, Phantomime, as it was released a few days before he joined the band.

Nameless Ghoul (Rain)

Species:Ghoul Element:Water Gender:Male Instrument(s):Fender Jazz Bass A Nameless Ghoul nicknamed Rain. He has played bass guitar for the band ever since Era IV, mainly playing near the center of the stage. He's was initially known for his shy nature, but has since come into his own as his time with the band went on. He now stands out with his elegance, his moments with the other guitarists, and other miscellaneous interactions with the other ghouls. His outfit is the same as the other ghouls', but his mask is made different with a rounded patch under his left horn, creating the illusion that the horn is breaking through the patch. He also used to wear the same blue capes that the ghoulettes. The name "Rain," besides being an obvious nod to his status as a water ghoul, is said to refer to a moment where he fell off stage during one of his early shows, as "rain also falls." This was most likely popularized by fanfiction writers.

Nameless Ghoul (Mountain)

A Nameless Ghoul nicknamed "Mountain" by fans. He has been the drummer for the band since Era III, playing in the center of the stage near the back. It may be difficult to see him from behind his drum set, but he still stands out with his musical talent and his handful of interactions with the other ghouls. He's often characterized as a "gentile giant" by fans, as he isn't able to interact much with the audience or the other ghouls. The few moments he has had are nice though, like Sunshine and him exchanging hugs, Swiss getting on his knees for him, or Sodo greeting him by knocking on his drum shields. He was nicknamed "Mountain" due to his status as an earth ghoul and his tall stature. He wears the same Victorian-style outfits as the other ghouls, with the exception of a cape or a jacket. He would even occasionally take off his vest, most likely due to the exertion it takes to play a drum kit. His mask is made unique with its small, rounded patch that's located next to the eye and its gold and black horns.

Nameless Ghoul (Aether) [MY BABYY :( ]

Species:Ghoul Element:Quintessence (ETHER) Gender:Male Instrument(s):Hagstrom Fantomen A Nameless Ghoul nicknamed "Aether" by fans. He became the rhythm guitarist for Ghost near the end of Era III and left in the middle of Era V. He became known for his high energy on stage, his fun dynamic with his fellow ghouls, and his guitar playing. (and his obsession with bananas <3) His mask is made unique with its bat wing patch on the left, a feature that matches Sodo, as he has the same patch on his right. He and Sodo used to have guitar duels, where one would try to play a better solo than the other.

Nameless Ghoul (Aurora)

Species:Ghoulette Element:Multi Gender:Female Instrument(s):Tambourine, shaker A Nameless Ghoulette nicknamed "Aurora" by fans. She's one of the band's "multighouls," as she does backup vocals and plays the tambourine and shaker. She's known for her sharp, high vocals, her elegant stage presence, and her fun dance moves. She wears the same Victorian-inspired uniforms as the other ghouls, only difference being two curled patches on the left and right sides of her mask. This is the same mask that Sunshine previously wore, but after her departure from the band, Aurora took it in stead. She also always wears the ghoulette's blue cape, which she often swings or lifts while dancing. Since multighouls are often represented with the alchemical symbol for the sun, Aurora is a fitting name due to it also being a light-related phenomena. It could also refer to the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, as Aurora was often compared to a princess due to her elegant nature.

Nameless Ghoul (Cirrus) 🔥

Species:Ghoulette Element:Air Gender:Female Instrument(s):Roland AX-Synth Keytar, Roland AX-Edge Keytar Mellotron M4000D, Moog Little Phatty Stage II, Clavia Nord Electro 5 HP 73, Sequential Prophet 6, Roland A-500 Pro, Roland Juno-DS 88, Roland A-800 Pro, Novation Launchkey 49 MK3, Novation Launchkey 61 MK3 A Nameless Ghoulette nicknamed "Cirrus" by fans. She mostly plays keyboard or keytar for the band, but occasionally plays the tambourine, shaker, or does backup vocals. She's known for her keytar solo in Mummy Dust and for affectionately interacting with those around her. Despite being positioned in the back, Cirrus is very energetic and engaging. She's known for doing heart hands at the crowd, dancing while playing her keyboard, and interacting sweetly with other ghoulettes.She shares a platform with Cumulus on the far right of the stage during this era, an area dubbed "The Cage" by fans due to the abundance of keyboards around them.In contrast to male members, her and Cumulus wore an altered, ghoulette version of Era IV's silver devil masks. It instead has longer hair, sharper eyes, a slimmer nose and a rounder face. Her name is based on the cirrus cloud type, referring to wispy, delicate clouds. This is due to her status as an air ghoul and her taller, skinnier figure. She was moved to the left side of the stage during era V, receiving her own "cage" of keyboards. She now moves outside the cage to perform her keytar solo for Mummy Dust, usually taking center stage to play it. She has the same outfit as the other ghoulettes, but swaps her blue cape on and off depending on the show. Her mask also has a distinct, sharp patch on one side, distinguishing it from the other ghouls. Although, during the RE-IMPERATOUR, she instead wore a mask with no patch and long, slim horns; this was because her original mask was getting deep cleaned due to the excessive heat of the previous tour. She also began pulling up her balaclava during the 2022 IMPERATOUR.

Nameless Ghoul (Cumulus) (I'm crying 😭)

Species:Ghoulette Element:Air Gender:Female Instrument(s):Novation Launchkey 61 MK3, Roland A-800 Pro, Roland A-500 Pro, Roland Juno-DS 88 A Nameless Ghoulette dubbed "Cumulus" by fans. She mainly does backup vocals and plays the keyboard, but occasionally plays percussion instruments like the tambourine or shaker. She's usually located on the far right of the stage with multiple keyboards positioned around her. When compared to the other backup vocalists, Cumulus' vocals tend to be lower and softer. She's known for being affectionate towards the crowd and her fellow ghoulettes. She shares a platform with Cirrus during this era, being positioned at the far right of the stage. Her and Cirrus were surrounded by keyboards during era IV, an area dubbed "The Cage" by fans. In contrast to male members, her and Cirrus wore an altered, ghoulette version of Era IV's silver devil masks. It instead has longer hair, sharper eyes, a slimmer nose and a rounder face. Her name is based on the cumulus cloud type, referring to fluffier, cotton-like clouds. This is due to her status as an air ghoul and her full figure. Cumulus continued to play in "the cage" on the right side of the stage during era V, but was separated from Cirrus. At the beginning of the era she sung the higher, soprano harmonies, but took on the lower harmonies after Aurora joined the band. Her outfit is very similar to the other ghoulettes, sporting the same Victorian-esque mask and a blue cape. Her mask has a rounded patch on the right, though, unlike the other ghouls'. Her, Cirrus, and Aurora have matching friendship bracelets.

Nameless Ghoul (Sunshine)

Species:Ghoulette Element:Multi Gender:Female Joining Date January 25, 2022 (Era V) Leaving Date September 23, 2022 (Era V) A Nameless Ghoulette, often referred to as "Sunshine". She is one of the back-up vocalists, also playing the tambourine and shaker. She is stationed at the far right of the stage, beside Cumulus and behind Dewdrop's general area. She's notably more chaotic and risqué, compared to the other ghoulettes. She has a deeper voice than Cumulus. She's bold and free spirited, a bit far from other ghoulettes' elegant vibes but still fitting in wonderfully with them. She clearly cares for her fellow ghouls, often interacting with them during the concert and before bows -- dancing with Cumulus while playing tambourine, hugging Mountain, and receiving flowers from Dewdrop. She, much like Cirrus, tends to hype up the crowd with silly dances, gestures, and energetic movement. Her first show with Ghost was on 25th January, 2022, the first show of Imperatour in Reno, United States. She was the newest member by the time joined and also was the second multi ghoul and the fourth ghoulette since Mist. Like other ghouls, she wears the same Victorian era inspired uniforms but she rarely wears her cape (compared to the other ghoulettes, who wore theirs a lot at first) and prefers to wear her jacket more. She's at the far right of the stage, with Cumulus beside her and Dewdrop in front of her (for the most part). She often makes gestures to the crowd, dances by herself or with Cumulus during tambourine segments. She is also a placeholder for Cirrus during Mummy Dust (since she leaves her platform for her keytar solo). Her mask has patches near both horns.

Papa Emeritus IV (Perpetua's twin??)

Relatives; Papa Nihil (Father) Sister Imperator (Mother) Papa Emeritus, Papa Emeritus II, Papa Emeritus III (Half-Brothers) Papa V Perpetua (Presumed Twin-Brother) Affiliation:The Clergy Species:Human Gender:Male Eye color:Green (Right) White (Left) Frater Imperator (formerly Papa Emeritus IV and Cardinal Copia) was the fourth frontman of Ghost, his cycle lasting from April 6, 2018 to September 11, 2023, being the longest of any frontman. He is stated to be the first frontman to not be a part of the Emeritus bloodline, though it is confirmed that he is the bastard son of Papa Nihil and Sister Imperator. He was the frontman for two albums, Prequelle, IMPERA, and one EP, Phantomime. Currently,He is now the head of the clergy, FRATER IMPERATOR, and not a Papa Anymore. His character, as well as the other Papas, have received figurine and merchandise renditions. Frater Imperator is notable for being the first (and currently only) Papa to be frontman for more than one studio album, starting with Prequelle and Impera. As such, his appearances have changed a considerable amount between the two cycles and beyond. His mask has medium-length dark brown hair, usually combed back (although initially combed to the side) and prominent sideburns, alongside a pencil mustache. His first official appearance featured him in a black Cardinal outfit with an accompanying hat. His face paint, unlike previous frontmen of the band, was minimal, only covering his eyes. This denoted his junior status and that he was yet to "deserve his skull paint" He has also been stated as being "the more limber of all of the Papas"

Papa Emeritus IV Copia

Copia has several outfits: He has a cassock and accompanying biretta that comes in both black and red variants, a black and red dressed down outfit, and a similar white tuxedo that comes with a hat. Occasionally, he wears a cape alongside his black dressed down outfit. Once anointed Papa Emeritus IV, his appearance changed yet again. His minimal facepaint is now gone in place of the more extensive and "traditional" skull facepaint of the Papas before him, and he has now earned a new blue chasuble and mitre, along with a black cope (an ornamented liturgical cape). During the Pre-Imperatour, he revealed a brand new set of clothes including but not limited to: rat-bitten pants, a blue sequin jacket with a prominent "Fuck You" patch, a Victorian and steampunk inspired military outfit, a ceremonial gown and cornette, and a vest adorned with the new Grucifix logo. In the Imperatour, he continues using the aforementioned clothing alongside his blue chasuble. Time as Frater Imperator (2023 - ???) Since being promoted within the Clergy, his outfit has changed. Within Rite Here Rite Now's end credit scene, after taking the new position, Frater Imperator notably now wears a black suit with a gold chain connecting his black outerwear, with only his lip and eye makeup. A Grucifix also hangs from the connecting chains, making an ornate attire.

FRATER IMPERATOR- PAPA EMERITUS IV (COPIA

Personality As of current, Papa Emeritus IV is the most fleshed out Papa in the Ghost universe with the most comprehensive observable personality, which itself might be due to him being a part of a bigger, more defined storyline within the band's lore. While previous Papas had personalities and backstories only hinted at in interviews and as throw-away lines during live shows, Papa IV's character is shown front and center in both live shows and in the mini webseries that the band first released at the beginning of the Prequelle cycle. Papa Emeritus IV has been known to be a goofy, awkward character that is a bit inappropriate. He likes to travel the Ministry halls on a tricycle During live performances, he often interacted with the crowd and liked to be funny. He would notably talk about "tickling taints" before "Mummy Dust", tease the crowd before the encore, and had many other onstage moments with the Nameless Ghouls. He is mildly intimidated by Psaltarian and tries to befriend Papa Nihil despite his slight dislike for him at times.

FRATER IMPERATOR, COPIA LORE

Cardinal Copia was first teased in January 2018, when Ghost's official Instagram page uploaded a video of an unseen man (now known to be him) playing an 8-track of Ceremony and Devotion. [8]He was officially introduced in April that same year in the second chapter "Chapter Two: The Cardinal", in which he is anointed as the new frontman of the band by Papa Nihil.[9] His first live performance was a private acoustic show the same evening in Chicago. [10] Afterwards, he is the front man of the rest of the Prequelle live cycle. On March 3, 2020, in the last show of the Pale Tour Named Death, Cardinal Copia was anointed Papa Emeritus IV.[11] He last went on tour alongside Volbeat and other guests, from January 25 to March 3, across the U.S. He has finished touring with the rest of the band on the Imperatour, supporting the latest album Impera that was released on March 11, 2022. The tour was concluded on October 7th, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. On June 20th, 2024, the highly anticipated film "Rite Here Rite Now" was released in cinemas worldwide. Throughout the film (which takes place on the night of September 11/12, 2023), Papa suffers fear and irritation with Papa Nihil and Sister Imperator as they give cryptic guidance to his time "ending" soon, believing he is going to be retired like the past Papas within Ghost. However, it was revealed then that Papa Emeritus IV was promoted to head of the clergy after the sudden death of his mother, Sister Imperator. He learns of Papa Nihil's third song he made in 1969 called "The Future Is A Foreign Land". From this point forward, his official title is Frater Imperator (lat. “brother”). He now will be taking over the duties of his late mother and managing the remainder of the clergy. It is suspected that this successor will be Papa V Perpetua.