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Striker x oc drawing I did
I’m cringe. I know. Stfu.
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I just realized Norman is Striker's voice actor……
Actually, the first show in the trilogy, "A Very Potter Musical" has a duet between Quirrel and Voldemort that sounds almost like it was written for Series!Stolas and Pilot!Stolas. LINK
I'm not sure how familiar, if at all, you are with Team Starkid. There a musical theatre group who got their start with a trilogy of Harry Potter parody musicals while still in college. I bring them up because I recently rewatched a bunch of their shows and started thinking about a potential HB fan-musical with the basic premise of Stolas NOT getting woobififed and also some other changes to characters, either to make up for the flaws in the series writing or to mock said flaws.
One idea I had was Stolas using his higher rank to force Stella (and Octavia, when she chooses to be with her mother) into hiding, possibly with Striker. Partly for character exploration potential between the three and partly for strella because I'm am feral for them.
I was hoping to get some ideas, even if individual or running gags, from you :)
Of course hon bounce ideas off me anytime :3
I haven’t heard of that before. Nothing better than some cathartic satire. I am also interested in the Strella but I wouldn’t want to keep pushing the Goetia x Imp thing it seems a bit excessive now
The part of HRM I've had the most fun developing
There's a particular part of Helluva Rewritten Musical that I've been thinking about more than any other. That being the sequence that focuses on Stella and Octavia's relationship and personal issues while their hiding out in Wrath.
Some of this I've only previously shared with @pinkandpurple360 , whose insights about HB's writing and general willingness to help me develop these ideas has been invaluable to HRM as a whole, and especially to this scene.
Bare in mind this is just an early outline, though I plan to keep the specific lines of dialogue as I'm really proud of it.
The sequence begins with Stella, Octavia and Striker entering a hideout Striker had prepared for the Goetia women while they were in hiding with him as their bodyguard. Towards the back of the stage there's a door slightly to the left and a couch slightly to the right.
Stella is very anxious as she recognized Blitz in an earlier scene and decides that for the remainder of their "exile" that she and Via have to disguise themselves as lower rank hellborns, something Octavia says she doesn't know how to do.
This revelation infuriates Stella as she lashes out in indignation that Via can't manifest a disguise, she says she'll explain it to Via later but that in the meantime, Striker has to find a succubus and off them for their asmodean crystal.
Striker nods and exits the scene.
Here Octavia reveals that she tried to learn on her own but couldn't get the hang of it and, due to his self-absorbed and neglectful nature, Stolas never actually helped her manifest a disguise, something Stella herself only learnt by watching her brother practice, as typically only a Goetia's heir is taught the skill.
Stella yells at Via that she needs a moment to collect her thoughts and that they'll back to the disguise talk later.
Stella then goes into another room in the hideout, something depicted with Stella walking through the door at the back of the stage as Via exits stage right, then Stella re-enters through the same door, representing her entering another room and the scene changing.
Here the show arrives at Stella's solo number, wherein she vents her frustration that she's never been listened to despite being a noble, during the song she comes to the realization she isn't frustrated that she hasn't been listened to, but that she's never had meaningful agency over what matters to her (her status, the respect of the Ars Goetia, etc...), except for her relationship with Via.
I've yet to come up with any satisfactory titles for Stella's song, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
After the song ends Stella decides that she has to smooth things over with Via. The scene changes in the same way as before, this time, while Stella is behind the door Via enters stage right, sitting down on the couch, frustrated trying to manifest a disguise. Her attempts are represented by brief moments of purple lighting illuminating her corner of the stage, that's when Stella enters and sit down next to her. The lights only illuminate there half of the stage.
The two talk about the frustration they've been suppressing for as long as they've been living with Stolas, which unfortunately for Via, includes her whole life up to that point, she also expresses anger at her mother and how distant she's been during the affair drama. This gets Stella emotional and prompts this exchange between them:
Stella: I just hope you can understand, Dear. All I've ever had is my place in the world, and now-now I've lost my own and cost you yours. * Stella rests her head in one of her hands as the other stays between her and Via on the couch* What could I ever have now? *Stella's voice is shaky and she clearly feels she's lost everything, she's on the verge of tears*
There's a moment of silence between the two
Octavia: *Takes hold of Stella's free hand and gently moves it over her chest* A place in my heart, mom. You'll always have that. *She lets go of her mother's hand but Stella holds in there for a moment before she slowly pulls it back*
Octavia starts leaning in for a hug but Stella quickly hugs her first, Via is surprised but than happy to finally see her mom feel something positive again.
The lights over the other half of the stage light up showing Striker holding the crystal he was sent to get, he's seen at least part of their exchange, and though he tries to hide it, has obviously been emotionally impacted by it himself.
Striker: I-uh-I ha- *His voice is noticeably warbly before he clears his throat* I have the crystal, ma'am. *He holds it up and pauses for a moment while processing the emotions brought on from seeing such a loving moment from people he'd dismissed as emotionally vacant and vapid husks up until that point* Jus' thought ya should know.
Stella thanks him but also makes a comment about how Via likely won't be using it very long. She than asks Via to remind her of what part of the disguise spell she was having trouble with.
The stage goes dark as everyone and everything is prepared for the next scene.
And that's where the scene stands for now. Really hope someone enjoys reading this as much as I did writing it, there's more HRM to come so keep your eyes peeled! And remember that I'm accepting asks about the project!
Any thoughts on the revised version in comparison to the version we discussed, @pinkandpurple360?
I'd really appreciate any feedback. :)
The part of HRM I've had the most fun developing
There's a particular part of Helluva Rewritten Musical that I've been thinking about more than any other. That being the sequence that focuses on Stella and Octavia's relationship and personal issues while their hiding out in Wrath.
Some of this I've only previously shared with @pinkandpurple360 , whose insights about HB's writing and general willingness to help me develop these ideas has been invaluable to HRM as a whole, and especially to this scene.
Bare in mind this is just an early outline, though I plan to keep the specific lines of dialogue as I'm really proud of it.
The sequence begins with Stella, Octavia and Striker entering a hideout Striker had prepared for the Goetia women while they were in hiding with him as their bodyguard. Towards the back of the stage there's a door slightly to the left and a couch slightly to the right.
Stella is very anxious as she recognized Blitz in an earlier scene and decides that for the remainder of their "exile" that she and Via have to disguise themselves as lower rank hellborns, something Octavia says she doesn't know how to do.
This revelation infuriates Stella as she lashes out in indignation that Via can't manifest a disguise, she says she'll explain it to Via later but that in the meantime, Striker has to find a succubus and off them for their asmodean crystal.
Striker nods and exits the scene.
Here Octavia reveals that she tried to learn on her own but couldn't get the hang of it and, due to his self-absorbed and neglectful nature, Stolas never actually helped her manifest a disguise, something Stella herself only learnt by watching her brother practice, as typically only a Goetia's heir is taught the skill.
Stella yells at Via that she needs a moment to collect her thoughts and that they'll back to the disguise talk later.
Stella then goes into another room in the hideout, something depicted with Stella walking through the door at the back of the stage as Via exits stage right, then Stella re-enters through the same door, representing her entering another room and the scene changing.
Here the show arrives at Stella's solo number, wherein she vents her frustration that she's never been listened to despite being a noble, during the song she comes to the realization she isn't frustrated that she hasn't been listened to, but that she's never had meaningful agency over what matters to her (her status, the respect of the Ars Goetia, etc...), except for her relationship with Via.
I've yet to come up with any satisfactory titles for Stella's song, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
After the song ends Stella decides that she has to smooth things over with Via. The scene changes in the same way as before, this time, while Stella is behind the door Via enters stage right, sitting down on the couch, frustrated trying to manifest a disguise. Her attempts are represented by brief moments of purple lighting illuminating her corner of the stage, that's when Stella enters and sit down next to her. The lights only illuminate there half of the stage.
The two talk about the frustration they've been suppressing for as long as they've been living with Stolas, which unfortunately for Via, includes her whole life up to that point, she also expresses anger at her mother and how distant she's been during the affair drama. This gets Stella emotional and prompts this exchange between them:
Stella: I just hope you can understand, Dear. All I've ever had is my place in the world, and now-now I've lost my own and cost you yours. * Stella rests her head in one of her hands as the other stays between her and Via on the couch* What could I ever have now? *Stella's voice is shaky and she clearly feels she's lost everything, she's on the verge of tears*
There's a moment of silence between the two
Octavia: *Takes hold of Stella's free hand and gently moves it over her chest* A place in my heart, mom. You'll always have that. *She lets go of her mother's hand but Stella holds in there for a moment before she slowly pulls it back*
Octavia starts leaning in for a hug but Stella quickly hugs her first, Via is surprised but than happy to finally see her mom feel something positive again.
The lights over the other half of the stage light up showing Striker holding the crystal he was sent to get, he's seen at least part of their exchange, and though he tries to hide it, has obviously been emotionally impacted by it himself.
Striker: I-uh-I ha- *His voice is noticeably warbly before he clears his throat* I have the crystal, ma'am. *He holds it up and pauses for a moment while processing the emotions brought on from seeing such a loving moment from people he'd dismissed as emotionally vacant and vapid husks up until that point* Jus' thought ya should know.
Stella thanks him but also makes a comment about how Via likely won't be using it very long. She than asks Via to remind her of what part of the disguise spell she was having trouble with.
The stage goes dark as everyone and everything is prepared for the next scene.
And that's where the scene stands for now. Really hope someone enjoys reading this as much as I did writing it, there's more HRM to come so keep your eyes peeled! And remember that I'm accepting asks about the project!
Trying to make Akinator guess Stella's friends
attempt 1:
A valiant effort.
attempt 2:
Again, not quite.
attempt 3:
Sudden detour, also, can anyone tell me where this art is from?
Apparently, he gave up.
Honestly, I agree with Viv on this front just for the first point. Striker being anti-capitalist is more than enough to make me hate him.
If you're surprised by this, you'd do well to remember I kin the king of greed himself, I'm the most diehard capitalist you'll ever meet.
Striker: anti-capitalist, anti-royalty, anti-billionaire, anti-oppression cowboy
Viv: let’s make him ridiculously evil and like a little rat man cause he needs to hurt more for his sins!
Stolas: a rich white royal pig who literally oppresses peasants and chokes out his butlers like they are toys.
Viv: aww poor baby baby
She’s pretty much a millionaire herself so this doesn’t surprise me…stolas literally abuses and exploits all four of IMP for his perverted bird needs or every personal problem he has, and if this isn’t enough to make you hate him nothing will. Idc if Millie and moxie are written to love stolas for no reason whatsoever it makes no sense.
Striker is barely evil, everything he says is true. People just can’t handle it.
The idea I have so far explores Striker's general values, why they lead to him disliking royals and ultimately realizing that not all royals are as bad as he thinks and that there's nuance to everyone.
Petition to do a Helluva Boss fan re-write where we give Striker and Stella actual personalities, address Blitzø's trauma in a way that makes sense, and actually have IMP be central to the plot
There's more, obviously, but I hope you get what I mean 🤙🏽💛
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Of course I do. And I think it would fix so much if IMP (just Millie and Blitzø) secretly kill other imps hellhounds and hellborn but keep it on the very downlow. That’s where the money really comes from. By day the four have some fun and Millie and blitz get to be carefree and happy. But by night is the real and unspeakable dark shit only the two of them are hardened enough to be capable of. They shield moxxie and Loona from this.
Have Blitzs trauma be similar but have it’s first introduction not be a x3 speed flashback where no actual dialogue is heard…and let it be the season 2 premiere. His story has been planned from the very start and stolas pissbaby story was based on fanart from like a year prior
Hate to disappoint, but I have no intention of painting Striker as being in the right. This anti-capitalist will have his pro-capitalist redemption arc and that's that. Of course I'm phrasing it for comedic effect, but that's the basic gist of what I plan to do with the character.
Petition to do a Helluva Boss fan re-write where we give Striker and Stella actual personalities, address Blitzø's trauma in a way that makes sense, and actually have IMP be central to the plot
There's more, obviously, but I hope you get what I mean 🤙🏽💛
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Of course I do. And I think it would fix so much if IMP (just Millie and Blitzø) secretly kill other imps hellhounds and hellborn but keep it on the very downlow. That’s where the money really comes from. By day the four have some fun and Millie and blitz get to be carefree and happy. But by night is the real and unspeakable dark shit only the two of them are hardened enough to be capable of. They shield moxxie and Loona from this.
Have Blitzs trauma be similar but have it’s first introduction not be a x3 speed flashback where no actual dialogue is heard…and let it be the season 2 premiere. His story has been planned from the very start and stolas pissbaby story was based on fanart from like a year prior
Striker is the bad guy because he's a self righteous, narcissistic, hypocritical, sleazy, stubborn and two-faced bully.
I get what you're going for with "Viv is higher class so her writing is subconsciously propagandistic", I don't really agree with it, but I get it. That doesn't change the fact that Striker is still a properly loathsome character. And yes, I did just compliment Vivienne's writing of a villain.
Striker works well because he's basically Blitz with Stol-ass' delusions of moral superiority and victim complex.
(Absolutely no hate to this person. I covered their name cause I don't want to seem like I'm targeting them cause I'm not.)
Yes. This is the problem. Alastor, a human sinner, I genuinely more malicious and evil then THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS.
- ⭐️StarClown⭐️
But also, there's the exact opposite problem (one society seems to be turning a blind eye to, for the most part), of people doing destructive and stupid things under the guise of righting an injustice they claim to be victims of, case and point, Striker.
From the actual way he acts, it's clear he doesn't give a shit about hellborn-goetia conflicts, but just resents anyone with a more comfortable life than him and touts a supposed victimization as a way to keep other people, but mostly himself, from seeing past his bravado and realizing he's a slimy, shallow, two-faced, hateful, egotistical and ultimately worthless bully.
I know I got off topic, but I just really love the writing of Striker's victim complex and his general shittyness, he's a great villain to hate.
I'm sorry, but I just can't help but find this incredibly funny. Stolas? A dad trying his best? Pfffft. Ya, he's totally trying his best when he yells at his wife in front of his own daughter, neglects st. daughter multiple times, and pays more attention to an Imp than her daughter.
But ya, he's totally a good dad. Also depressed???? Since when did Stolas have depression???
on the subject of stolas not seeing how he seems like he looks down on blitz
obviously there are tons of clips of him looking down on blitz specifically but i feel like what blitz it talking about is how he looks down on all the imps
like we need to talk more about how stolas addresses the people of wrath in the harvest moon episode
A rough sketch of Stolas from a little while back. He’s grown on me so much as a character, and his song was so heartbreakingly beautiful and gorgeously animated. I can’t wait to see him in future episodes! 🌙 ✨
Yeeeeeeeesssss This is great stuff!
Strixxie fanart collab with one of my BFFs @upandgoinover !!! This was so fun to get to do!
Helluva color palette tings💕
My helluva swap au! sry my handwriting is so shit, I didn’t think I’d post this
Probably not canon but like….what is striker was aroace?
Same