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The being (temporarily) known as Valentine (EDIT: Now known as Flamia, finally trying to come up with a name) is said to have formerly been a being of some kind from Heaven, such as a cherub, a cupid, or even the Cupid, one tasked with spreading love, romance and joy across countless lands. For some reason, though (even they can't recall), Valentine was kicked out of Heaven, and having fallen to Earth, found themselves transformed into some twisted, otherworldly demon, a mess of limbs, hidden eyes, and darkness. Where they were once welcomed by mortal beings, now they could barely comprehend what Valentine has become, shrieking at the sight of them and fleeing in horror, if not going mad. Angered at what they had become, Valentine spent millennia preying upon humans instead, becoming this sort of insane boogeyman who had powers that could read one's self & find their weaknesses, once who spread fear instead of love, and began to relish in seeing man tremble at the mere thought of them as they became more twisted, enjoying the power as they saw even the mightiest mortals cower in front of them, now a legend in their own right built off of suffering...
...And then one they, they just became bored of it all.
After so much time as this insane demon lurking about, Valentine had become tired of the same reactions from those surrounding them, and actually became nostalgic for their old life (or what they could remember of it, anyway). So why not get try getting back into the romance game? Valentine had an enchanted suit and bag created, one with a friendlier, more colorful and cheerful appearance that could conceal the form they had now become a bit ashamed of, & inspired by other legends associated with holidays, decided they would become this sort of mystical mailman who could deliver use their powers to read people and discover what they truly felt about others, then deliver letters, packages, and gifts in the depths of night saying what those who were too shy or afraid couldn't, playing matchmaker and rekindling romances in others. And for the most part, it worked! Valentine finally found the joy again in helping spread love...
...Except they also forgot to account how some people may feel about about a nearly seven-foot-tall, multi-limbed clown-like figure that skulks about at night.
Yes, Valentine was a bit unaware of the modern attitude towards clowns and the existence of coulrophobia when they came up with the concept (besides, they insist that they were inspired by jesters, anyway, and that there's a major difference). Still, many people defend him, beliving him to still be helpful, or just simply dismissing him as a myth or an urban legend. Others, though, insist that he's still some different kind of demon, one with sinister, ulterior motives to be feared. In a weird way, though, Valentine is quite happy with this outcome, allowing them as both the beloved cupid-like figure again, but also still as a bizarre boogeyman, giving them the best of both worlds that they had become used to in their life. So they continue to do deliver their mystical mail on a regular basis, whether folks love or fear them. At least they can feel joy again.
MISCELLANEOUS FACTS:
- You can see Valentine's real form, below, & how they fit in their suit. Again, the suit is enchanted, and basically features what can be described as a lair of padding between them and the exterior, helping to ensure the more "jagged" bits of their anatomy don't pierce it, and that anyone touching them basically feels something comfortable like a stuffed animal instead of their true self's texture.
- As you can also see, they have two hands by the side of their head, which was worked into their suit to make it seem like it's part of a fixed expression. They can detahc them to create another set of limb if needed, though.
- While associated with Valentine's Day, they work any day of the year...but can also dye their suit (& even the balloons on it) into colors that fit any holiday or season if they wish (Halloween, Autumn, Christmas, et cetera).
- They basically wear their suit 24/7, since they have no need for food & drink (though can indulge in it if they wish), being enchanted means it never wears or gets dirty, and they just like it in general. That said, they can still unzip their mouth to get out...or let anything in. Yeah, are you a particularly twisted individual, one would use love in impure, even evil ways? Valentine won't exactly take kindly to that, & may suddenly feel hungry...
