Phirre Lotus

Phirre Lotus was the Game Master of Nightmare Factory. He is technically a siren, although he doesn't have many of the traditional powers of sirens. At least, he doesn't use them much. Long story short, he was tricked into a contract with a deity and trapped in his apartment until further notice. He spent roughly 140 years as Game Master until he was able to bargain with an ex-participant to take his place. Phirre is very tall, standing at 6'3, with styled blonde hair and yellow-gold eyes with hints of blue and green. Due to a rather unfortunate hair dye accident, part of his hair is dyed light pink. His expression is usually bored or tired, rarely revealing his true emotions. His skin is lightly tanned and perfectly clear––a perk of being a siren. He is extremely close to Elizabeth––in his opinion––and spends most of his free time with her. He's also close to Taylor, Jake, Daphne, and Owen. Since much of NF 2 was spent with him repairing his relationships and mental health, he didn't get a chance to get close to any of the newbies. At the beginning of NF 3, Phirre was turned mortal.

Defensive
Phirre is extremely defensive, whether it's for himself or others. Throughout his life, he has been told continuously to maintain a strong, unbreakable appearance. That mantra bled into his personality and turned him into someone who will do whatever it takes to avoid embarrassment or losing his dignity. This trait has caused multiple fights between him and Elizabeth, one even causing a lasting tension between them. Although his defensiveness could definitely be considered a bad thing, it also causes him to want to protect his loved ones more than himself.

Serious
Phirre isn't easily amused by much––especially in dire situations. It's hard for him to find light in places where he only sees darkness. This trait causes him to have a hard time comforting others or "looking on the bright side," as he's usually unable to do so himself. He takes his job and relationships very seriously, even if there's no reason for him to. He's tried to become more lighthearted in recent years, though it's been a challenge for him as he's had to deal many issues at once.

Soft
Despite being both serious and defensive, Phirre is also extremely soft when it comes down to it. He especially kind to those he's close to and wants to protect––particularly Elizabeth. He hides his true feelings most of the time, or tries, so it can be difficult to see just how much he cares. In reality, he's willing to do anything to protect others, even if it's the hard or hurtful option. He's caring towards most people, especially when it seems like he doesn't like him. As of the first Nightmare Factory RP, Phirre has changed a lot in how honest he is towards others. He hasn't had much time to adjust to this change, so he usually pushes his "softer" emotions away the best he can.

Depressed
If there's any part of Phirre that is the most concerning, it's how depressed he is. 157 years of murdering, torturing, and abusing others partially for his own amusement really messed him up––as it would anyone. Of course, these actions cannot be excuse and are unacceptable in any world, but they've also shaped Phirre in many ways. The guilt and depression hit him at around age 103, when he had been Game Master for over half a century. He started trying to find ways to get out of the apartment––jumping from the balcony, intentionally setting the apartment on fire (several times), and many other unmentionable ways. Once he realized that none of these could free him, he began using his drawing-blood-knocks-him-out tick to his advantage. He would spend months at a time unconscious, just to escape his own emotions. He's partially recovered since the beginning of NF 1, but he still deals with depression daily. Though he's gotten better at hiding it.

Honest
Phirre has changed a lot since the beginning of the NF RP. One of the most notable changes is how honest he is. WIP

Elizabeth (Complicated/Wife)
Phirre and Elizabeth have an... interesting relationship, to say the least. Initially, they were on horrible terms. Understandably so as he continued to torture her even after they began to grow closer. Nevertheless, their relationship grew into something that Phirre believed he could never experience again. He eventually realized he loved her, and admitted this to her just before she left the apartment after NF 1. They shared a very fluffy moment before she left. Phirre spent the year they were apart trying to believe she'd return, though there were many times he doubted it. He made her famous hot cocoa recipe countless times, listened to the Beatles daily, and spent hours analyzing every conversation to see if she left because of him––or something he said. Throughout NF 2, they grew even closer. When Liz begged Phirre to send her in the Maze to save Gracie, his heart broke as if he knew what was coming. In the hours he believed that Liz was dead, he almost began searching for ways out of the apartment again, willing to face whatever consequences came. Once she came back to life, however, Phirre's relief was indescribable. Although Phirre and Liz still fight constantly, he believes that nothing could break them apart... or so he thought. After a ridiculous––Phirre's opinion––fight in the end of NF 2, Phirre and Liz barely spoke. Although he doesn't regret his stance on their fight, he does regret how he treated her after she shared her deepest secret. See Phirre and Elizabeth for more information. Someday.

Ylantis (Ex-Girlfriend/Soulmate)
Phirre and Ylantis have an extremely complicated, deep history. They met randomly one day, and got along great. WIP because I’m lazy

Taylor (More complication)

Phirre and Taylor are close, but not nearly as close as he wishes they could be. If he was being honest, you might find him admitting that they were even closer. Taylor spends a lot of time bullying Phirre, which might be lightheartedly, but they scare him more than he'd say. Phirre spends a lot of time thinking of ways he would have treated Taylor differently, especially when they were heartbroken over Liz not only leaving in NF 1, but also her death in NF 2. He still wonders daily if Taylor truly forgives him for the past, even though they don't speak of it much. In NF 1, Phirre killed Taylor in one of the challenges, where they had to fight him until he fell unconscious or they died. That moment did cause a temporary break in their relationship, but when Phirre was the only one able to hear Taylor, he helped them to find ways to become visible to others. They didn't converse deeply much in NF 2, until the end. Phirre asked Taylor if they would be willing to take over Game Master duty so he could participate and earn a wish. Taylor, to his surprise, agreed. He tried his best to comfort Taylor in their decision, and show them ways to cope, but only time will tell if his attempts were successful.

Jake (Less complication but confusing nonetheless)
Similar to Taylor, Phirre hasn't gotten too close to Jake. Their relationship wasn't a very deep one in the beginning, but over time they grew a bit closer. There isn't much to say about their relationship, as the two of them are extremely different and focus their attention on their relationships with others. In the NF 1 challenge when Jake had to fight Phirre, Phirre's defense mechanism burned Jake's arm badly, leading to it eventually being amputated. Phirre's guilt over this was immense, and he wasted a lot of time finding ways to help Jake rather than actually helping him. He offered to heal Jake's arm, though he wasn't sure how. He also offered Jake a very expensive prosthetic that could change its appearance however he wanted, which Jake gladly agreed to. Phirre hasn't had many deep conversations with Jake, but he loves him dearly and regrets every time he hurt him. When Liz was sent into the Maze after Gracie, it was Jake who initially comforted Phirre––after yelling at him, of course.

Owen
Phirre and Owen had a surprisingly good relationship, all things considered. Although Owen was definitely scared of Phirre in the beginning, they grew to be decently close friends, and could have been potential confidants if given the chance. Owen was very forgiving of Phirre, something Phirre greatly appreciated since everyone else still hated him. One of Phirre’s greatest regrets and one of the most shameful things he’s done was killing Owen in NF 1. Luckily, their relationship wasn’t nearly as strained afterwards as Phirre and Taylor’s.

Daphne
Phirre and Daphne… had a very complicated relationship. Daphne’s sass originally aggravated Phirre beyond belief, but he came to appreciate it later. During the Maze challenge when Daphne was in NF, Phirre and her navigated together, claiming they had a better chance of surviving without everyone else. Later, in NF 2, Daphne returned to the Apartment and talked to Phirre about their relationships. The conversation was oddly flirty but that was unintentional—on Phirre’s part at least. He helped Daphne through her breakup with cHaD and even helped her beat him up.

Calypso
Phirre and Calypso didn’t have too much of a strong relationship. Calypso mostly annoyed him by taunting him about his emotions, since she could see the emotion smoke.

Ariana
Ariana and Phirre haven't conversed much. Their only conversation resulted in an argument between the two of them, where Phirre dismissed Ariana and she threatened him. Phirre didn't particularly feel bad about the fight, but he did wish he could've apologized soon after.

Eira Hall (Semi-, complicated-Adopted Daughter)
Eira is Phirre’s unofficial adopted daughter. When he found out Liz had an adopted daughter, he was initially terrified of meeting her. Then Liz asked him to take care of her too—and Phirre’s fear was tripled. However, Phirre and Eira seemed to hit it off instantly. He definitely grew to love her as his daughter, and he was willing to do anything to protect her. When Eira gave up her love to save Taylor, Phirre felt as if she’d taken a piece of his heart with her. Phirre spent a long time after that trying to find ways to help Eira, but eventually he realized it wasn’t his job, he’d have to eventually rely on someone else *coughs*.

Madeleine Tally-Lotus (Daughter)
Phirre and Madeleine aren’t the closest of the Phiz Kids, but they still get along very well. One noticeable moment is when Madeleine first wanted to use makeup, and Phirre freaked out, since he didn’t want his daughter to grow up so soon. Later, when she wore makeup without asking, he decided he couldn’t make that decision for her—lucky for him, she didn’t like makeup anyways.

Theodore Tally-Lotus (Son)
Theo and Phirre have always had a complicated relationship. They got along great when Theo was little, but things changed soon after. When Theo learned about his father’s past, their relationship was nearly destroyed. Phirre had never regretted anything more than right then, when his son told him he hated him. Theo barely talked to Phirre for a long time, eventually telling him to never talked to him again. Soon after, Theo yelled at Phirre, saying that he “never really loved any of them” and “evil people don’t change.” After Theo was exposed to more of Phirre’s past, meaning his mother, his view of Phirre was changed again. Theo apologize and cried, and Phirre easily forgave him for everything. That didn’t mean he still didn’t feel horrible.

Miles Tally-Lotus (Son)
Like Madeline, Phirre and Miles don’t have a very specific relationship. It’s clear they get along well, but they haven’t really had any big moments. Miles swore when he was 11, which obviously angered Liz. At the time, he was just saying something he heard his dad say. Phirre lectured Miles in private later, making it clear to him exactly how Liz felt about swearing.

Violet Tally-Lotus (Daughter)
Violet is definitely Phirre’s favorite. When Violet was 7, she admitted to Phirre about how scared she was of everything, and Phirre said he understood more than she knew. That conversation sparked many more amazing father-daughter moments that just strengthened their friendship. Phirre trusts Violet the most when it comes to being mature and responsible, so he often leaves her in charge of things. He also occasionally uses his father powers to get her to tell him her siblings’ secrets.

Aurora Tally-Lotus (Daughter)
Aurora will always and forever be Phirre’s little girl. He’s always loved her imagination and creativity, especially when it came to art and storytelling. Rora always comes to Phirre and comforts him when there’s a Phiz fight, or any kind of tension in the house. She’s definitely a daddy’s girl, despite how much she loves Liz too. Phirre is willing to do absolutely anything when it comes to keeping Rora safe.

Leo Wang (Unofficially Adopted Son)
When Liz told Phirre she wanted to adopt Leo after his mom passed, he was very hesitant at first. However, the second he met Leo, he loved him just as much as the other kids. He’s always been a little hesitant when it comes to talking to Leo, because he’s scared of saying the wrong thing and reminding him of his past. Not getting closer to Leo when Leo was younger is another on of Phirre’s regrets.

Backstory (TW)
Phirre Lotus was born into a family of sirens. His mother, who he was forced to call 'Dominus,' was single, and his younger sister, Little Miss, spent a lot of her time torturing animals. Sounds like an amazing childhood, right? Well, to Young Phirre, it was. He grew up with no sympathy, compassion, or kindness. He spent his younger days in his family's mansion, the House of Lotus, making their servants do whatever he wanted, even if it led to their death. At some point in his childhood, he began wishing he had a brother as well. He told his mother this, and she responded with, "The [REDACTED], bro? I'm single. How am I gonna––"

This led to the search for Phirre's potential younger brother. The servants brought in countless little boys to the House of Lotus for Phirre to interview then either send home, kill, or take in as his brother. Among these interviewees was Kidus Elai, a young albino boy that Phirre quickly took a liking to. When Kidus admitted that he liked manga after seeing Phirre's extensive collection, Phirre killed him. On the outside, it might have seen as if Phirre killed him simply because he liked manga. However, Phirre did this so he could go through the process of turning Kidus into a siren.

As Phirre grew into a young adult, he became crueler and more trigger-happy. He wasn't very close to his siblings or mother anymore, but he still talked to them every once in a while. For a while, Phirre traveled between dimensions doing whatever he pleased. At some point, he met a girl named Ylantis whom he promptly fell in love with. He always referred to her as his "soulmate," and even wore a ring with her name engraved in it––which he has yet to take off in present time. Ylantis would tell Phirre stories of her failed relationships, which was the start of Phirre's immense jealousy and overprotectiveness over the ones he loves.

During the time he and Ylantis were "dating," Phirre was tricked into signing a contract presented to him by a wish deity. Ironically, he didn't read the fine print, so he was trapped in an expensive-looking penthouse above the clouds. The deity explained that he was now the Game Master of Nightmare Factory, an infamous sentient wish-granting system that not only killed dozens of people a year, but also granted some of the worst and best wishes in the past few centuries. Phirre was told that he would be trapped as Game Master until he died, escaped, or the contract expired––which wasn't supposed to happen for 500 years. At the time, his first worry was getting back to Ylantis before she died. The deity said he could use the years stolen from participants' lives however he wanted, so he decided to use them to extend Ylantis' life span. A decade after he was initially trapped, he learned that she had died anyways.

This sent Phirre into a crippling depression. He wasted years trying anything he could to escape the apartment. Every time he died, he would be revived within a few days. The doors to the outside were locked. Jumping off the balcony just shot him back to it. Begging the system to release him resulted in being ignored. And so, eventually, Phirre gave up trying to escape. He settled into a cycle of leading a round of Nightmare Factory, passing out for a year, then leading another round. This routine continued for nearly 140 years, until round number 141,738 arrived, with new participants who would prove to be Phirre's saving grace.

Regrets
WIP