Stolas

Description

Stolas is a former Goetic Prince of Hell, and a deuteragonist in Helluva Boss. He is the father of Octavia and the husband of Stella, who he is currently in the midst of divorce proceedings with. He is also a target of Striker, an assailant hired by Stolas' wife to kill him. As of "Mastermind", Stolas has his royal status and powers taken from him and is banished from the Ars Goetia to live amongst the common demons in Hell for the next 100 years.

Appearance

Stolas is an anthropomorphic owl demon. He is tall and slender, with a white, heart-shaped facial disk and small black beak, resembling that of an owl. He has two pairs of almond-shaped red eyes, one set atop the other, with no visible irises or pupils, albeit white highlights do occasionally appear when he is excited. Stolas has gray-blue feathers, which gradients to dark gray-blue on his head and long, plume-like tail. He has a lighter gray-blue puff of fur on his chest. He also has a gray streak on his hair. His limbs are long, thin, and black, and his feet are tipped with bird-like claws. Although he frequently changes clothes, Stolas is often seen wearing a deep red tunic with six linked golden buttons down the breast, and beige breeches. He accessorizes with a feathery tophat that features a regal gold crown encircling it, as well as a long burgundy cape, tattered at the hemline, with a plush ermine-look fur collar, and long black gloves with white feathered trims at the elbows. Stolas now has a permanent white scar on his left shoulder from Striker's torture in "Western Energy".

Species

Goetic Demon

Occupation

Receptionist at I.M.P ("Sinsmas") Prince of the Ars Goetia[3] (former) Host of the Harvest Moon Festival (former)

Family

Stella (wife) Octavia (daughter) Paimon (father) Andrealphus (brother-in-law) Numerous unnamed siblings

Romantic interests

Blitzo (crush; former affair and transactional sex)

Enemies

Agents of D.H.O.R.K.S. Striker (attempted assailant) Stella Andrealphus

Others

Blitzo (roommate; childhood friend) Staff of Ozzie's (acquainted) Fizzarolli Employees of I.M.P (acquainted; one-time bodyguards) Unnamed hellhound bodyguards Mister Butler (former family butler) Verosika Mayday (acquainted) "Better than Blitzo" succubus (made out with) Several human worshippers (status unknown) Seven Deadly Sins (acquainted) Satan Asmodeus Beelzebub Mammon Leviathan Belphegor

Age

30s[2] (Hell years)

Sexuality

Gay Gay men are men who are sexually or romantically attracted to people of their own sex.

Likes

Gardening His daughter Flirting with Blitzo Watching soap operas Reading books Eating rats Blitzo's jokes Listening to songs Doing paperwork Romcoms

Dislikes

Being lonely Stella's temper Stella's insults Being poor Having to do work on holidays His brother-in-law Octavia being upset Octavia being in danger Asmodeus' wrath Blitzo being in danger I.M.P being careless on Earth Blitzo not taking his feelings seriously Being called out for cheating

Personality

Stolas gives the immediate impression of someone regal and ostentatious, as would be expected for a royal of his station. He dresses in clothing befitting his role, and his mansion is decadent, containing many large, elaborately framed portraits of himself and his small family. Underneath these dignified trappings, however, Stolas is shown to be a flamboyant, dramatic, eccentric, and often giddy person. Someone who does not take his royal reputation as seriously as the people around him expect him to, and is prone to act quickly on his easily excitable emotions. He is also shown to be very intelligent, even as a child, due to being a bibliophile and having incredible knowledge of many things including the laws of Hell. Stolas can also often get caught up in pursuing his own present interests and fails to pay attention to the more pressing issues around him, including the feelings and needs of others. He has even dismissed their wishes under the belief that, as long as he was happy, everybody else was as well, even when he was told otherwise. He also has trouble expressing his emotions when facing bigger dilemmas such as having a hard time explaining to Octavia that his marriage was never good or standing up to Stella before his affair and having trouble talking to Blitzo about his true feelings toward him. Stolas can be prone to tears when he is under a lot of emotional distress. Although these tendencies can make him appear selfish and even airheaded to some people in his life, he isn't oblivious to correction or regret and this is something he makes an effort to improve on, specifically in regards to his beloved daughter, Octavia.

Personality

Stolas is also shown to be very lonely, seemingly isolated and cloistered in his position. In "The Circus", when he was a child, he told a young Blitzo that he never had anybody to share his books with, further supporting this notion. Although he is married, it is clear that he and his wife are not on affectionate terms, and that their marriage is implied to have been somewhat cold for a long while. Stolas has, perhaps surprisingly, an equally romantic and explicit side, something he looks to indulge in with Blitzo, an imp, considered "lower-class" among his peers, whom he is currently engaged in a complicated extramarital affair with. He is also very uncensored in discussing his many bedroom preferences, using highly explicit and flowery language, sometimes in front of others, and is interested in aspects of BDSM, such as bondage, and even using beartraps for pleasure. After "The Full Moon", Vivziepop explained that Stolas is so in his own head and own feelings that he doesn't register the reality[7] of the situation in the episode and of Blitzo's anger at being dismissed by him. Stolas is invested in Hell's soap operas as comfort shows, enjoys the process of getting ready for rendezvous, and swoons over idealized ideas of amorous romance. As with many demons, and the denizens of Hell in general, Stolas has a somewhat questionable moral compass and is implied to interfere with the affairs of humans for his own benefit. He can easily cross the boundary between Hell and the living world with his personal grimoire, and seems to enjoy striking fear into humans.

Personality

Despite this, he is also gentle and nurturing to those he cares for, showing open devotion to his daughter, concern towards Blitzo and his coworkers, as well as attentiveness to his large and lavish garden of carnivorous Hell-plants. Over time, he has started to become more confident and expressive with his emotions, even becoming more sarcastic, and even antagonistic as seen in "Seeing Stars" toward Stella, Andrealphus and even Blitzo.

Abilities

NOTE: As Stolas has had his powers taken away during the events of "Mastermind" for the next 100 years, it can be assumed that he is currently incapable of most of the abilities listed. Immortality - As demonic royalty, and as mentioned by Blitzo in "Apology Tour", Stolas is biologically immortal, being able to live for a long period of time and only able to be killed by angelic weaponry. Demon transformation - Stolas can transform into a huge, monstrous demon form, with jet-black feathers, large wings, jagged teeth, and two sets of glowing red eyes. Human disguise - Stolas can take on a convincing human appearance to disguise himself in the living world. Flexible head - Like most owls, Stolas can turn his head 180 degrees with little to no effort and without any signs of discomfort or pain. Petrification - Stolas can turn his targets into stone with a simple glare. Telekinesis - Stolas can use telekinesis, both passively and aggressively. He uses the power to lift his grimoire into his hands so that he can comfort his daughter, and also to violently hurl monitors across the room in the D.H.O.R.K.S. headquarters. Possession - Stolas can possess humans on Earth by spiritually entering them. The possession causes the host to spasm and they gain red eyes, sharp teeth, and Stolas' eye stripes. Furthermore, when they stand on his seal, they can serve as a medium to summon Stolas' physical form to Earth. Reanimation - Stolas can temporarily animate the corpses of deceased humans, which he demonstrates on a group of D.H.O.R.K.S. agents, using them to draw out his seal in order to give him access to the Human World without the use of the grimoire. Electrokinesis - Stolas showcases this ability in "Truth Seekers" when he disrupts the electric signal of the security cameras' monitors in the D.H.O.R.K.S. headquarters. It is unknown if this is an effect of his possessing someone or not.

Abilities

NOTE: As Stolas has had his powers taken away during the events of "Mastermind" for the next 100 years, it can be assumed that he is currently incapable of most of the abilities listed. Pyligenesis - Stolas is able to create portals to seemingly anywhere without using his grimoire. This ability first appears in "Truth Seekers" when he creates a portal from Earth back to Hell, and he later shows in "Seeing Stars" that he can also create portals to cross into the living world. In "Ozzie's" he is shown to also fabricate portals to access the other Rings of Hell. High pain tolerance - In "Western Energy" Stolas was shown to have a high tolerance to pain as Striker broke and stabbed his leg Stolas didn't react to the pain. Projection - In "The Full Moon" Stolas created a projection from his grimoire of Blitzo moving from Hell to Earth while explaining about the Asmodean Crystal to him. Teleportation - In "The Full Moon", Stolas transported Blitzo outside his mansion without the use of a portal. Pyrokinesis - As seen in "Apology Tour", Stolas can snap generate purple flames, which he erupted into during his song. Cosmic energy manipulation - In "Mastermind", Stolas manipulated cosmic energy to hold back the Reaper's axe from executing Blitzo.

Skillset

Musical talent - Stolas is shown to be very adept at singing, comforting his daughter with ballad-style lullabies. Gardening - This comes naturally with his love of plants. He has an extravagant collection of Hell-flora, which he lovingly tends to. Drawing - It is shown in a couple of his Voxtagram posts that he is adept at drawing and doodling. In "Sinsmas", it he shown to be a good artist in his story book. Speed reading - In "Oops", it shown that due to having extra eyes Stolas is able to read at a fast pace even when having large piles of papers and remember what was on it. Average strength - In "Sinsmas", it is shown that Stolas has enough strength to give Andrealphus a black eye and make him bleed, and was even able to pick up an ice statue and smash it on him with no struggle.

Examples of phrases

"There's a political candidate causing trouble up on Earth for a few of my associates. He's trying to convince people global warming exists!" ―Stolas, to Blitzo, over the phone "Well... yes. But, more people die if nothing is done about it. And it gets lonely here~" ―Stolas, to Blitzo "You know what happens when I'm lonely, Blitzy?" ―Stolas, to Blitzo "When I'm lonely, I become hungry…and when I become hungry, I want to CHOKE on that red **** of yours! ***** your s**** and lick all of your *** before taking out your **** and **** with more teeth until you're screaming ***** like a fucking baby--!" ―Stolas, graphically describing sexual activity, to Blitzo, over the phone "Mmmmm, when isn't it a bad time, Blitzy?" ―Stolas, to Blitzo, over the phone call "My book, Blitzy. The book I was given to do my job? That I have allowed you to use to do yours?" ―Stolas, to Blitzo, about the grimoire "Anywhooo, I have been thinking. You know, I have been... permitting you to access the mortal realm less than... legally for quite some time now, but I do need it back to fulfill my duties. I was thinking, what if we worked out some kind of exchange? Favors for favors? Doesn't that sound… enticing?" ―Stolas, to Blitzo "Then, let me keep it simple: Once a month, on the full moon, you return the book to me, followed by a night of… …paaassionate fornication~ Aaand you get to keep it all the rest of the time, hmm? Sound fair, my little Imp?" ―Stolas, to Blitzo "Ooh, Blitzo! I'm so excited! I cannot wait to feel your slimy c** inside of my **** del*** , de-...butter the d***" ―Stolas, to Blitzo on a phone call before being cut off by Martha. "-*** I'll use while you and I are ****** jelly sandwiches all night!" ―Stolas, still talking on Blitzo's discarded phone. "When you're scared, and you don't know where I am, you must remember…No matter what happens to me, I will never be far away from my special little star fire!" ―Stolas, before singing his lullaby to Octavia

Examples of phrases

"It was unexpected! I didn't have time to go to a motel!" ―Stolas, when Stella got on his case about sleeping with an imp "We're rich and we are hot. People want our money AND our bodies! Speak for yourself, princess." ―Stolas talking to Octavia "Now, I'm calling the ONLY man who can **** me! Who can protect me, us! Being part of the Goetia family is rather valuable, you know." ―Stolas, to Octavia "Why hello, my big-dicked Blitzy!" ―Stolas calling Blitzo "Language everyone!" ―Stolas, to Blitzo and Octavia "I have a special request." ―Stolas, to Blitzo, over the phone "It's for my daughter." ―Stolas, to Blitzo, about Octavia "No! No, no-no-no." ―Stolas, when Blitzo mistakes Stolas' request "I'm taking my daughter to Loo Loo Land, and I was hoping you brave little Imps would accompany us!" ―Stolas, to Blitzo "I'll pay you~" ―Stolas, to Blitzo "Moneyyyy~" ―Stolas, to Blitzo, when Blitzo asks him about being paid with "You are so cute when you are serious!" ―Stolas complimenting Blitzo "Hmm! I think I'm supposed to be bodyguarded right now!" ―Stolas, hoping to be saved by Blitzo "Uh that's better! Now where is Blitzy? HE'S my knight in shining armor, not you littler ones." ―Stolas, asking where Blitzo is "I'm sorry, Via. I'm sorry for…everything…happening right now. I know it's…a lot. I, uh-- I should have listened." ―Stolas, apologizing to Octavia "You need to understand…your mother and I…I just-…I felt-…She's always been…I haven't been- Ha-…We weren't in…I'm sorry, I- I- I don't have the words." ―Stolas, during his conversation with Octavia "I think it's time to leave this place. You were right. You are too old for it, anyway." ―Stolas and Octavia leaving Loo Loo Land "As shocking as it may seem Blitzy, my grimoire is actually incredibly important and it isn't supposed to be lent out to itty-bitty imps like yourself." ―Stolas to Blitzo when needing the book for his clients.

Examples of phrases

"Oh! Why don't you all join me at the festival? I can guarantee you all…special access." ―Stolas asking Blitzo to participate in the Harvest Moon Festival. "Greetings tiny Wrath Ring imps, I hereby welcome you to another year of celebrating the spoils of your labor that continue to feed the citizens of Hell! I'm happy to kick off the start of these games that will challenge the toughest imps to show their skill and dominance, good luck to you all! Especially that sexy little one there, yoo-hoo Blitzy~!" ―Stolas's opening speech at the festival. "The winners are, Striker and my darling Blitzy~!" ―Stolas at the end of the festival games. "My dear commoners of the Ring of Wrath, I, Stolas of the Ars Goetia, hereby curse this year's harvest with the glow of the true harvest moon!" ―Stolas before revealing the harvest moon to the imps. "Who dares threaten my impish little plaything?" ―Stolas when entering D.H.O.R.K.S. headquarters "What's the matter demon hunter? Never seen a REAL demon before?" ―Stolas possessing Agent Two "How the fuck did you get caught by humans?! Are you little creatures not being careful up here? You know, if YOU get in trouble, I get in trouble. WE don't want that." ―Stolas seeing that I.M.P almost get cornered by Agents One and Two "Luckily for you, most don't believe the word of the demon-obsessed lunatics. They are seen as kooks. Kooks, such a silly word." ―Stolas after calming down "Am I going to get any thank you for the rescue, Blitzy?" ―Stolas, to Blitzo "That's a mood, Gabriella." ―Stolas when he watches Hell-a-Novela "Are you asking me on a date, Blitzy?" ―Stolas during the phone call with Blitzo "I can be ready in twenty!" ―Stolas, to Blitzo as he's getting ready "Oh, Blitzy. I'm here." ―Stolas, to Blitzo, when arriving in the Lust Ring "W-well, I-I just wanted to look a little nicer for you. This is our first real date after all." ―Stolas, to Blitzo "Ahem, do we have a problem?" ―Stolas, when the bouncer tries to kick Blitzo out

Examples of phrases

"Oh, MY! Oh, no; No, but, yes!" ―Stolas, when he's inside Ozzie's "Oh Blitz, how romantic is this? What made you choose such a place to bring me?" ―Stolas, to Blitzo about Ozzie's "Did he just say Asmodeus?" ―Stolas, when Fizzarolli mentions Asmodeus "Right, right…so, what made you decide to ask me out after all this time?" ―Stolas asking Blitzo about his reason for inviting him on a date "Thank you, for…inviting me out tonight. Despite everything that's happened, I…I enjoyed spending time with you." ―Stolas, to Blitzo "You know, I have some more wine in the house. Octavia's with her mother this weekend, So, we could--We could talk, or…watch a movie, or…maybe cuddle?" ―Stolas, suggesting to Blitzo