Enpap-X

For the episode with the creature's name, see Deconjuration - Episode 18.

You know what's the new name of the father? It's written right here, on his forehead. But... I think I’d rather he introduce himself to you.

Henri^[2]

Enpap-X is a paranormal creature of Blood with complement of Knowledge, arising from pain and torture. It can manifest itself when a person is forced to live in chains and imprisoned, being exposed to various brutal and paranormal events incessantly, without being able to have his life closed during the torment.

Its first appearance was in the 4th episode of Deconjuration, being seen chained to Gal with Sukkalgir while leaving a truck in St. Menefreda Orphanage.^[3] This one was manifested from the mutilated and tortured body of Ronaldo Crosti, former caretaker of the orphanage's children.^[1]

However, only in the 6th episode, during D-Force's attempt to escape the orphanage, he was seen more clearly, while still chained to Gal.^[4] Later, in the 18th episode, Enpap-X appears joined by Henri and stops the agents when they were returning to the Devilish Mansion, being forced by the Escribe to go through his transformation and then into combat against D-Force.^[5] He was killed by Dante, who tore the monster’s head off using the same chain he used as an ingredient to perform his rituals.^[6]

Appearance[]

Initially, this reddish creature has the same characteristics of a Muscled Existed, being this extremely strong and resistant. His skin is marked by various texts containing horror stories and words of fear, and is notable for several stitched cuts and bloodstains scattered over various limbs of the body.^[3] Aesthetically, his eyes and mouth are sewn tightly so that he does not have the privilege of seeing or speaking; he is also pierced at various locations, with firm bars running between his four muscular arms and his defined pectoral. In addition to having attached on his neck a firm necklace that serves to guide him by the chain in which it is pulled all the time. In his forehead stands out in blood his new name, written in Sumerian: Enpap-X.^[4]

When transformed, in a similar way to the Existed, Enpap-X shines in a strong red. The large amount of texts scattered throughout his body are illuminated, as well as his right eye to them. Moreover, by the influence of the Element of Blood, this monstrosity acquires a colossal and extremely resistant physical body, its four large arms become even more muscular and its hand takes on a more grotesque and aggressive appearance, possessing long claws at the tips of its fingers.^[5]

Behaviour[]

Enpap-X, at first, acts in a controlled manner, wandering at the command of the one who carries him by his chains, without reacting or attacking as long as no injury is caused to him. Its movement only happens with the aid of its possessor, who takes it by the chain attached to his neck, otherwise the creature will remain stationary and uninterested. And unlike most Existeds, Enpap cannot pronounce his name nor cry for Kian on account of the seam in his mouth.

When he suffers a large amount of damage, his fury awakens and causes him a transformation, becoming a brutish and intimidating appearance that matches his current behavior. By removing the seams from his mouth, Enpap manages to shout his name with hatred, but now accompanied by his growls and grunts of pure hatred. In this state, he seeks any possible target to strike violently using his four arms, discounting the anger and anguish of all the suffering that has passed and that shapes him.

History[]

Enpap-X originated from a legend in ancient Sumer about a prisoner who was forced to mark on his skin several crimes and horrendous deeds committed by his sovereign. Just like in Deconjuration, the person acts in a controlled manner until he is hurt and then released; where he then gains his final form.

Abilities[]

Transformation: When injured, Enpap-X’s body undergoes a transformation, making him more raw and enraged. His physical attributes are also improved, making him more resistant and tolerant to damage, but his strength is what stands out most.^[5]

Four Arms: Enpap-X has four muscular arms that have an overwhelming force sewn into his body, allowing him to attack with the four limbs consecutively.^[7] He can focus on wreaking havoc in a short time on a single target or scattering his punches at different targets around him at the same time. His ways of attacking the victim can vary between punching, grabbing and throwing.^[8]

Trivia[]

A tablet from the Uruk III period (3200-3000 BC) describes Enpap-X and Sukkalgir as 2 slaves in the possession of Gal-Sal. The symbol referring to the word "slaves" derives from 2 symbols (Kur and Sal), which respectively represent male and female slaves.^[9]^[10] These facts were the inspiration for both Enpap's name, and that of Sukkalgir and Gal.
Originally, the "X" in the name "Enpap-X" corresponds to an unidentified glyph, due to the damage suffered by the tablet on which the name was found.^[10]^[11]
Cellbit said on some streams that the name Enpap-X is pronounced "Enparrá". This is the pronunciation screamed by Enpap-X when Henri orders him to say his own name.
The fact that Enpap-X is pronounced "Enpap" is simply because it sounds better phonetically. This is the same factor for Sukkalgir.
Enpap-X has a theme song called "Enpap"