(random quotes ep 1. that's not canon in my Mariana story)
Jonathan: "Why am I your type? I’m a broke, lazy old man with a demonic credit score."
Mariana: "Exactly. You look like Billy Idol’s washed-up cousin. Amor, you can’t fix me—but damn, you’re pretty to stare at while I’m spiraling."
Mariana: "You’re like a cursed vinyl, querido—scratched, slightly demonic, and weirdly nostalgic."
Jonathan: "And you’re like a hex grenade with a ‘kiss me’ sign. Should I run or lean in?"
Mariana: "¿Por que não os dois?"
meet Original character in Mariana Agostinho. JUST Mariana.
Magician stage or else sometime.
however she's really bit inspiration by Zatanna Form DC. also different personality of her. maybe I will wiring of her full information yet today.
(actual not same universe or...probably) Mariana & Zatanna
"Dance Dance Dante Revolution" 🕺 DEVIL MAY CRY (APRIL 3. 2025)
update 15/may/2025 (yesterday I wiring my notes) in same plot universe update for genre and Reference!
the world of MARIANA
the premise: The United States is a living, breathing illusion—a stage where the supernatural hides in plain sight. Ancient forces, forgotten gods, and monsters have adapted to modern life, lurking behind the facades of roadside attractions, dive bars, and especially the entertainment industry.
Mariana Agostinho, the Mistress of All Magic, travels this world as both a celebrated stage magician and a relentless occult detective. Her tour isn’t just for show—it’s a front for hunting the things that go bump in the spotlights.
- magic is real, but you'll never see it (or unless she want you to)
- TL;DR stands for "Too long; didn't read" it's quick probably yes for summary for those who want the Core idea without the deep dive.
For MARIANA's world
- Genre fusion: Urban fantasy horror (60%) + occult action-noir (30%) + Road-trip mystery (10% nah it's 60%—*shoot*)
The foundation:
Magic is Real, But It’s a Dirty Secret: The supernatural exists parallel to modern America, hidden behind glamours, staged illusions, and willful ignorance. Only fools, artists, and killers see through the veil.
- The Stage is a Battleground: Performance spaces (theaters, music halls, even dive bars) are thin places—where magic is easier to wield, but where older things can slip through the curtains.
- Monsters Wear Human Faces: From Wesen-like cryptids (Grimm) to biblical horrors (Supernatural), the threats are varied, but all obey folklore rules with a vicious twist.
TL;DR Version -
- Genre: Urban fantasy horror meets occult action-noir—think Grimm meets Zatanna, with Supernatural’s road-trip grit.
- Premise: A stage magician/sorceress hunts monsters across the U.S., but her performances unwittingly fuel an ancient evil.
- Vibe: Cursed carnivals, neon-lit motels, and magic that bleeds.
- Hook: The stage is a portal, the audience is prey, and the real show is hidden in the shadows.
an incredibly delightful Zatanna Zatanna (2025-) #1 written by Jamal Campbell, drawn by Jamal Campbell, colored by Jamal Campbell, main and variant covers by Jamal Campbell
info character of Jonathan Carter
this Jonathan Carter just keeps getting more chaotic sexy mystery man by the second—and I love it for him. Think of this as Jonathan 2.0: Now With 10% More Daddy Issues and 50% More Smoke Damage.
Jonathan Carter
Tagline: “Looks like a sinner, thinks like a scholar, fights like a demon, and sleeps like trash.”
General Info
Name: Jonathan Elias Carter
Nicknames: Jon, Johnny (Mariana Only™), “Detective Doom” (hunter community joke)
Species: Human (Mostly… thanks to that demon blood situation)
Age: 28 (biologically) | Closer to mid-30s if count his "stolen time"
Gender: Male
Pronouns: He/Him
Ethnicity/Nationality: American, vaguely Mediterranean ancestry
Occupation(s):
Public: Police Detective (Homicide, Paranormal Crimes unofficially)
Private: Supernatural Hunter / Occult Detective / “That Guy Who Deals With Shit That Bites”
Relationship Status: Complicated — on/off with Mariana Agostinho, eternal situationship vibes
Affiliations: None officially. Sometimes partners with Mariana, sometimes clients from the shadows.
Appearance
Height: 6'1"
Build: Lean muscle, worn-down fighter type
Hair: Thick, dark dirty blonde, always a little unkempt
Eyes: Hazel-green with dark circles like he’s been punched by insomnia
Clothes: Usually looks like he lost a fight with his own wardrobe: trench coats, button-downs, sometimes a tie, scuffed boots, cigarette burns on everything
Distinguishing Features:
Scar on jawline (demonic possession attempt #1)
Burn mark over heart (demonic possession attempt #2)
Occult tattoos/runes he carved into his own skin—don’t ask
Wears Mariana’s gifted ring on a chain (won’t talk about it)
Personality
Archetype: The Cynical Hero | Anti-Hero™ | "Hot but emotionally unavailable"
MBTI: INTJ – but like, if the J is powered by caffeine and vengeance
Alignment: Chaotic Good, on probation
Vibe Mix: If John Constantine and Dante from DMC had a kid who was raised by noir detectives and chain-smoked through a theology degree
Core Traits: Hyper-intelligent, cunning, deeply loyal, emotionally distant, self-destructive but with flair
Quirks:
Literally too prepared—has plans A-Z for supernatural encounters
Insults demons in Latin, sarcastically
Will absolutely flirt mid-battle and get away with it
Has a personal library that rivals small covens
Abilities & Skills
Species Details:
Human with demonic blood residue: After a failed possession, a drop of infernal essence altered his physiology
Aging is slowed, but he still feels every damn year
He’s not magical, but he manipulates magical forces like a puppeteer with gloves on fire
Powers:
No innate magic, but extreme mastery of spellcraft, rituals, sigils, and cursed artifacts
Uses enchanted weapons and forbidden grimoires like a nerd with a vengeance
Knows every rule of summoning—and every way to break them
Resistant to possession (he dared a demon to try again once)
Demonic blood lets him walk in cursed zones longer than any normal human
Skills:
Fluent in multiple dead languages (Latin, Aramaic, Sumerian, Ancient Greek)
Occultist genius – could probably summon a lesser demon with a napkin and eyeliner
Interrogation, detective work, forensic magi
Master of improvised weapons (ever seen a cursed desk lamp used as a holy bludgeon?)
Low-key great cook. High-key never eats unless reminded.
Backstory Snippet
He grew up poor in a city that chewed people up and didn’t even bother spitting them out. Got into the force to clean up the streets. Realized real monsters don’t file taxes. Survived a possession attempt during a raid, which left him with knowledge he never wanted—and a few perks he never asked for.
Crossed paths with Mariana during a demon cult case, and it was love at first hex. They've been stuck in a gloriously toxic, magic-fueled push-pull ever since.
Likes
Mariana. Still. (unfortunately for him)
Whiskey (straight, warm, in a chipped glass)
Old rock and vinyls
Mythology and forbidden knowledge
Winning arguments with ghosts
Finding new ways to cheat death
Dislikes
Rich people (he hates rich magic users in particular)
Cults
Bureaucracy
Being told he’s "only human"
Wards that backfire
People who think power = worth
Trivia & Flavor
Theme Songs:
“Heathens” – Twenty One Pilots
“God’s Gonna Cut You Down” – Johnny Cash
Voice Claim: Pedro Pascal or Oscar Isaac when they’re playing brooding, messy men
Drives a: Beat-up '69 Dodge Charger, runs on pure spite and demonic juice
Fun Fact: Keeps a list of people he owes revenge to. It’s... long.
Secret Soft Spot: Protects kids caught in magical crossfire. Would die for them. Almost did once
DEVIL MAY CRY 3: Dante's Awakening (HDC) "So, this is what they call a heart warming family reunion eh…"
Artist | 🇧🇷🇨🇭 | 24 Aro [My beloveds Rogue, Zatanna & john] [Magicblazer(JohnZee)] [the Writer/creator of Mariana] • bluesky: @Rizawn.bsky.social. • TikTok: @blackwhite7223 (Riaya).
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