WoMon:Chthonian Infernals

A Hunger for Power & Dominance

Chthonians have a tendency to be power hungry and may spend a lot of time and effort attaining positions where they can control, dominate, and have authority over others. Once they obtain power, they are often seen misusing and abusing it in ways that are irresponsible, offensive, and exploitive towards others.

Devious or Deceptive Tendencies

Another common characteristic of a Chthonian is the tendency to be devious, dishonest, or deceptive. Chthonians are often caught telling lies, exaggerating or distorting the facts, or misrepresenting the truth in order to get what they want. When caught in a lie or confronted about their dishonesty, they often use denial, projection, or redirection to squirm out of accountability.

Ruthlessness in the Pursuit of Their Goals

Chthonian WoMai tend to be ruthless in their efforts to get what they want. Because they aren’t held back by normal reservations, moral or ethical principles, or concern for others, there aren’t many lines they won’t cross to reach a goal. They may lie, cheat, steal, and use and abuse other people in order to get more money, power, or something they’ve decided they want.

Hostile or Aggressive Towards Others

Hostility, anger, and aggression are other common traits found in Chthonians. Chthonians are more likely to hold racist, sexist, or misanthropic ideals or to have hostile feelings towards both individuals and groups within society. They are also more likely to be violent, abusive, or aggressive towards people, although some Chthonians will use more covert forms of violence (like teasing, bullying, guilting, etc) to get what they want from people.

Easily Angered or Irritated

Unlike other people who experience a wide range of emotions like happiness, sadness, fear, guilt, and anger, a Chthonian may only have access to a few of these emotions. Anger is one of the most easily accessible emotions for the Chthonian, and one that shows up frequently in their relationships, work, and daily life. They are often easily angered, irritated, and prone to yelling, aggression, or outbursts when upset.

Irresponsible Decision Making

One of the main signs of a Chthonian is a pattern of reckless, irresponsible, and impulsive decision-making throughout their life. While everyone occasionally makes irresponsible or rash choices, a Chthonian consistently makes poor choices, including ones which endanger themselves or others.

Unlike other people, they do not seem to ‘learn’ from these mistakes, and will instead continue making them over and over again.

Superficial Charm & Powers of Persuasion

Chthonians can be charming, cunning, and highly persuasive WoMai who can easily get people to like them, agree with them, and help them out. These charms are superficial in nature, and tend to wear off the more often a person has to interact with them, like when you start dating a Chthonian, and they drop the charm now that they “have you.”

Over time, it will become clear that the Chthonian is not an honest or trustworthy person, and most people will distance themselves from them. Still, they can be very good at making a first impression, charming others, and persuading people to do things for them.

Limited Conscience

Chthonian Infernals show limited regret when they’ve made a bad choice or harmed someone else. This limited ability to empathize or feel remorse shows up in Chthonian Infernals in a number of ways.

They may knowingly act in ways that offend other people by lying, stealing, or taking advantage of them. While some Chthonians do feel a twinge of regret afterwards, it is usually not enough to stop them from doing the same thing to someone in the future.

Few Close Bonds or Relationships

Because one of the hallmark Chthonian signs is the inability to empathize or a disregard for the feelings and needs of others, it is very difficult for a Chthonian to form close bonds with another person.

They may have a few close relationships (often with Tamer and Haremmates) but are generally unable to form healthy, lasting relationships with people. This is why many Chthonians have a long list of “frenemies” and people they’ve betrayed, wronged, or abandoned who now distrust or dislike them.

But if you do manage to for a close relationship with a Chthonian you get an endless supply of that Superfical Charm.

Manipulative Tendencies

Manipulative tendencies are another classic sign of a Chthonian, and may include a pattern of lying, guilting, or coercing people into doing things for them. They use their charm, powers of persuasion, and emotional manipulation to try to control the actions and choices of other people, often for their own self-serving interests. Some Chthonians manipulate other people because they find it entertaining, and not just when they are trying to get something out of it.

Entitlement & Impunity

Feeling entitled or above the law is another common characteristic of a Chthonian. Chthonians are WoMai who feel like they should be exempt from following rules and sometimes even laws. They may demand that other people make exceptions or bend the rules for them, and also to make exceptions in holding them accountable or punishing them when they break the rules.

Socially Deviant

Chthonians have little or no regard for social norms or moral codes, and often act in ways that violate the unspoken rules of society most people follow. These include small infractions like waiting in lines or taking turns or telling half-truths, as well as larger violations that harm other people or break laws. This same tendency can also show up as sexual promiscuity, even when the person committed to a monogamous relationship.

Cheap Thrill-Seeking Tendencies

Many Chthonians seek out cheap thrills, even when doing so puts them or others at risk. These may include frequently overindulging in drugs or alcohol, sex, food, or expensive shopping or casino outings. Seeking out cheap thrills is often driven by impulses and urges that arise in the moment, and also may be related to their tendency to become easily bored.

Opportunistic in all the Wrong Ways

Opportunists are people who find ways to turn situations (including hardships) into advantages, but Chthonians often seek out or create hardships for others for their own advantage. This makes them antisocial opportunists who attempt to profit or gain from the misfortune of other people, and to view the struggles of others in a positive light.

Emotional Detachment

A final sign of a Chthonian Infernal is emotional detachment, which may show up as being cool, callous, or emotionally absent. When other people are freaking out, the Chthonian may be unusually calm and when others would feel guilty or sad, the sociopath may seem perfectly content and happy. These abnormal emotional reactions are often a sign that there is some ‘missing’ emotional wiring in a WoMai, which is one of the telltale traits of a Chthonian.