Personality Notes:

* = develops over time

Strengths:

Hopeful*, Faithful*, Persevering, Hardworking

Weaknesses:

Doubtful, Envious, Wrathful, Lustful, Pride, Arrogance, Infatuation

Fear: 

Rejection

Desire:

Freedom from suffering through respect, love, admiration

Misbelief: 

If I become strong enough, admired enough, and respected enough by Man, then I will finally be free."

Truth:

Freedom is the humility of the ability to deny one's own pride

Hobby's/Interests:

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Skills:

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Character Arc

Dermod begins believing that greatness comes through exalting himself, but after discovering that pride has enslaved him and that he cannot save himself, he receives undeserved grace, learns to deny himself, and finds true freedom in humble love and service.

Stage 1

Externally, he survives alone. Internally, he slowly rots. He isolates himself because shame tells him, "You are too broken for people." This is slavery.

Etymology and AES

Dermod is an old name originating from the Faeryfolk. It means Free from Envy. Dermy for short. 

Translations

English

Dermod, Dermy for short

Other

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Betrayal by a Trusted Ally:

• Self-Doubt vs Confidence: Dermod is betrayed by someone he trusted implicitly, shaking his confidence in his own judgment. He must decide whether to forgive and attempt to trust again, or close himself off in self-doubt.

• Desire for Redemption vs Worthlessness: The betrayal leads to a public scandal that tarnishes his reputation. Dermod feels worthless but must strive for redemption, proving his worth through actions despite the betrayal.

• Past Deeds vs Present Actions: His past mistakes may resurface due to the betrayal. He must choose whether to focus on rectifying the past or committing to righteous actions moving forward.

Leadership Opportunity:

• Self-Doubt vs Confidence: He's offered a leadership role in a critical situation. His self-doubt tells him he's not worthy or capable, but accepting the role could be a step towards self-confidence.

• Desire for Redemption vs Worthlessness: Leading successfully could redeem him in the eyes of his people. Failing, however, could deepen his feelings of worthlessness.

• Past Deeds vs Present Actions: As a leader, he's judged by both his past and present. He must navigate this by making decisions that reflect his commitment to change, even under scrutiny.

Conflict with His Brother:

• Self-Doubt vs Confidence: A direct conflict with his brother, possibly over an inheritance or moral decision, forces Dermod to stand up for what he believes. This tests his confidence in himself and his values.

• Desire for Redemption vs Worthlessness: Winning or resolving the conflict in a righteous manner can help him feel redeemed. If he resorts to envy or other negative traits, it reinforces his feelings of worthlessness.

• Past Deeds vs Present Actions: His brother might throw Dermod's past sins in his face, challenging him to prove that he has changed through his present actions.

A Moral Dilemma:

• Self-Doubt vs Confidence: Dermod faces a situation where he must decide between an easy, morally questionable path and a hard, righteous one. His self-doubt makes him question his capability to handle the harder path.

• Desire for Redemption vs Worthlessness: Choosing the righteous path, despite its difficulty, would be a step towards redemption. Succumbing to the easier, sinful choice could make him feel more worthless.

• Past Deeds vs Present Actions: This dilemma could echo his past mistakes. His present decision must reflect his desire to be a better person, despite the temptations of his old ways.

Rescue Mission:

• Self-Doubt vs Confidence: Dermod must lead or participate in a dangerous mission to save someone he cares about. His self-doubt might paralyze him, while successfully completing the mission could boost his confidence.

• Desire for Redemption vs Worthlessness: Successfully saving someone can redeem him in his own eyes and others', showing that he is capable of good. Failing could enhance his feelings of worthlessness.

• Past Deeds vs Present Actions: During the mission, he's confronted with situations similar to his past sins. His actions during the mission will reflect whether he has truly changed.

Proactive:

He creates plans to defeat temptation

Instead of passively struggling, he tries strategies like: 

- isolating himself from temptation 

- imposing strict discipline training mental control 

- seeking wisdom from mentors 

- creating rules for himself

Each plan should fail for a deeper reason.

- He pursues challenges intentionally

Dermy should sometimes walk into danger voluntarily because he wants to prove himself.