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| “ | Blitz... I think so very highly of you... I didn't realize you think so low of me...! Goodbye, Blitzo. | „ |
| ~ Stolas saying goodbye to Blitzo after the latter insulted him in a fit of rage; his most famous quote. |
Stolas of the Ars Goetia, formerly Prince Stolas of the Ars Goetia, is the deuteragonist of the adult animated black comedy romantic drama web series Helluva Boss. He is the owner of the Grimoire that I.M.P uses to access the living world and was a member of the Ars Goetia, a group/extended family of demons belonging to the highest aristocracy of Hell, making him one of the most powerful and influential demons in Hell.
He is also a childhood friend of CEO I.M.P. Blitzo, who has sex with him once a month in exchange for the book, until Stolas gave him an Asmodean Crystal, causing Blitzo to snap at him and Stolas to end their affair. He was also the main target of Striker, the assassin hired by Stolas' estranged wife, Stella, until the hit was called off so Stella and her brother Andrealphus could keep him alive to usurp him.
Eventually, Andrealphus manages to convince Satan to banish Stolas, who tried to take the blame for Blitzo's actions to stop him being executed, for 100 years, all while usurping his power and gaining custody of his daughter Octavia. Stolas is currently living with Blitzo and his adoptive daughter Loona, stripped of his title and hated by most of Hell's lower class, and he and Blitzo seem to be reconciling.
He was voiced by Brock Baker in the pilot and is voiced by Bryce Pinkham in the series proper as an adult, and Leander Lewis as a child.
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Appearance[]
Stolas is an incredibly tall owl-like Goetic demon, almost twice as tall as Blitzo, but also incredibly thin and lanky. Pre-banishment, he always wears an expensive-looking red robe with gold bars along the chest and a red cape, plus a crown shaped liek a top hat, but with a brim resembling a small masquerade mask, befitting a nobleman. His robe also has an open area just below the neck, through which a ruffle of his feathers are visible. He has four red eyes, two placed where one would expect eyes to be and two on his forehead, with no pupils. Oddly, should he wear something (usually his crown) on his head, the upper pair of eyes appear on the hat's brim instead. Occasionally, when he gets emotional, his lower two eyes gain a pair of small white pupils. Strangely enough, after his banishment, his pupils seemingly have become permanent, perhaps because of how emotional he feels having not taken his antidepressants, combined with his sadness over being estranged from his daughter.
Post-banishment, he tries several new outfits on, eventually settling on a red sweater with dark red sleeves and an open area in the same place as his robe and grey shorts.
His human disguise is still very tall and thin, with grey hair and red eyes, with red-lensed sunglasses replacing the second set of eyes. His clothing in this form, a fancy red top with grey-blue sleeves and a grey-blue patch below the neck instead of an open area and grey trousers, looks expensive and outdated, but not as foppish as how he dresses in his usual form. His full demon form, taken when he becomes angry or enraged, is a horrific shadow-like owl monster with blood-red eyes and highlights. When wounded, it is shown his blood is thick and black-colored, like all Hellborn demons.
Personality[]
| “ | Stolas, don't act like what we have is anything but you wanting me to f*ck you, okay? You make that really clear all the time. | „ |
| ~ Blitzo to Stolas on their relationship. |
In opposition to his status as a demon prince, Stolas, is a goofy, caring, and fun-loving guy. In fact, outside of his royal duties and sex life, Stolas is shown to care deeply for his daughter, Octavia, trying his best to raise her properly but also unknowingly babying her in the process. He eventually learns that Octavia is not a child anymore at the end of Loo Loo Land and goes as far as to promise that no matter how he may feel about Blitzo, that he would never leave with him and abandon her. This is even shown beforehand when he dismisses the imp's sudden absence to search for his daughter. The one time in the series to date where he assumes his true horrific demon form (and for that matter, addresses Blitzo by his actual name rather than a nickname) is when Octavia is missing. Indeed, when Octavia snuck into I.M.P. and used Stolas's grimoire to travel to Earth, Blitzo panicked, knowing full well that he wouldn't be able to avoid Stolas's anger or charm his way out of it.
| “ | Stolas: You wanna know what I want? I want to know what it's like, to not be alone. I want to be someone's someone. I want to feel wanted. But like, in a romantic way, like, I'm standing out in the rain at a train station and someone is shouting "Harriet! Don't get on that train, it's going to London and I cannot be without you!" Blitzo: Oh Stolas, that's... a rom-com. Stolas: Oh, f*ck you. The point is, I just... want someone to care if I stay or go. I want someone to want me. To want to see me. To hold me. Look at me and think: "Well, you're the only one I want. I desire to hold you and talk to you and never let you feel so..." |
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| ~ An intoxicated Stolas explaining his loneliness to Blitzo. |
It's revealed in "The Circus" that Stolas was forced into an arranged marriage with Stella and it turns out that he's truly unhappy with how things are between them, having never been able to please her and always being at the end of her mocking and condescending attitude. He even states that he would have actually felt bad for cheating on her had she actually cared about their marriage in a loving way - which she doesn't - and that he only put up with it for Octavia's sake, so she could have a normal and happy childhood. While he genuinely loves Blitzo, he's aware that their relationship is only one for mutual benefit and deems it a "comfortable lie". This proves that underneath all his power and royalty, Stolas is a truly lonely being who is desperate for true love and affection.
As a child, Stolas was far more eager and excitable when he became old enough to be given his responsibilities as a Goetia Prince. This was all ruined however by the non-negotiable, arranged marriage that was foisted on him by his father, something that caused the young Stolas to fall into tears. He was also very eager to have friends, being polite, gracious and kind after meeting Blitzo. Prior to their sexual relationship forming as adults, Stolas did seem to have developed some form of sentiment towards Blitzo that appeared to resemble a small crush upon seeing him for the first time.
He also collects and cultivates fiendish carnivorous plants, which unfortunately, tend to be damaged often by his wife's rages.
Powers and Abilities[]
- Petrifying gaze: Stolas can project a red light by his eyes that instantly petrify the victim.
- Demonic transformation: Stolas can swipe to a more powerful, intimidating and monstrous form or disguise himself and others as human.
- Creation of Portals: Stolas, both using his powers and his grimoire, can create portals that grant him to travel everywhere he want.
- Demonic magic: As a royal of hell and a Goetia Prince, Stolas is one of the most powerful demons, and is confirmed to be more powerful than every demon and only below the Seven Deadly Sins and probably Paimon.
- Interferences: During the 6 episode "Truth Seekers", Stolas was able to glitch the dispositive's and the screens in the headquarter of the D.O.R.K.S.
- Possession: As shown in the sixth episode, Stolas can possess the body of multiple humans, both dead and alive.
- Telekinesis: Stolas can use his powers to move objects without touching them.
- Reanimation: Stolas was able to reanimate temporary a group of death agents in the sixth episode and make them create a portal where he could access to earth.
- Human disguise: Stolas can take on a convincing human appearance to disguise himself in the living world.
- Electrokinesis: Stolas showcases this ability when he disrupts the electric signal of the security cameras' monitors in the D.H.O.R.K.S. headquarters.
- High pain tolerance: Stolas was shown to have a high tolerance to pain as Striker broke and stabbed his leg Stolas did not react to the pain.
- Projection: Stolas created a projection from his grimoire of Blitzo moving from Hell to Earth while explaining about the Asmodean Crystal to him.
- Influence: As one of the Goetia Princes, Stolas hold a superior hierarchical position than every Overlord and even to most Goetia of lower rank, below only to his father and to the Seven Deadly Sins. He is also incredibly wealthy.
- Teleportation: Stolas transported Blitzo outside his mansion without the use of a portal.
- Musical talent: Stolas is shown to be very adept at singing, comforting his daughter with ballad-style lullabies. He also performs a song at Verosika's "I-hate-Blitzo" party and gets a huge applause.
- Limitations: As he explains in "Seeing Stars", his powers are "limited" while on Earth if he does not have his Grimoire, such that he cannot provide disguises for anyone except himself and can be overpowered by a large number of civilians. He can be injured or killed with Heaven-forged weapons and is rendered powerless if bound by similarly-made rope.
- Speed reading/reading comprehension: Due to growing up with a large library, Stolas can read extremely fast and comprehend what he reads fairly well.
Quotes[]
| “ | ♪ It always seems more quiet In the dark It always feels so stark How silence grows under the moon Constellations gone so soon I used to think I was bold I used to think love would be fun Now all my stories have been told Execpt for one As the stars start to align I hope you take it as a sign That you'll be okay Everything will be okay And if the several rings collapse Altough the day could be my last You will be okay When I'm gone, you'll be okay And when creation goes to die You can find me in the sky Upon the last day And you will be okay ♪ |
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| ~ Stolas comforting Octavia by singing "You Will Be Okay" |
| “ | Stolas: I know what I did! I would feel bad if I'd hurt you, but we both know I didn't do that. You and I were arranged for one reason; to birth a precautionary heir to the Goetia family. Nothing more! I tried so many years to make it comfortable for us to have this family but it was never enough. The only reason I have endured your constant insults and cruelty was for that girl to have a normal life! I can't do this anymore, so I want you out now! Stella: What do you mean out?! Stolas: I mean Out of this palace and my life! We are getting the divorce! Stella: How dare you?! What do you think the rest of the Goetia family will think? Andr- Stolas: I DON'T CARE WHAT YOUR ARROGANT BROTHER THINKS! And the only thing the Goetia family wanted from our marriage is already 17, so it's over. I'm done! Stella: Fine. But I have no desire to stay in the place of a traitorous embarrassment. You have fallen from what little grace you had... and I know you'll pay for it. |
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| ~ Stolas standing up to Stella and finally deciding to divorce her. |
| “ | Stolas: You know what happens when I'm lonely, Blitzy? Blitzo: Oh god f*cking dammit... Stolas: When I'm lonely, I become hungry...and when I become hungry, I want to choke on that red *bleep* of yours, *bleep* your s-*bleep* and lick all of your *BLEEP,* before taking out your *bleep* and *bleep* with more teeth until you're screaming *long bleep* like a fucking baby! |
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| ~ Stolas' perverted rant to Blitzo in the non-canon pilot. |
| “ | Stolas: You took something from me, Blitzy. Something very important, and very powerful. Something I would stop... at nothing to get back. Blitzo: Isn't your place like, massive? Couldn't it be in, like, your tenth or eleventh library? Stolas: You don't think I know what you're doing? I see right through you, Blitzy. You took my Grimoire so you'd have an excuse. To come see me again and... RAVISH me like you did the other night! |
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| ~ Stolas' first quote in the canon version of the Pilot as he calls Blitzo about his Grimoire. |
| “ | Come to my palace right now! And claim me. Make my body yours. *BLEEP* my bird *bleep!* Get inside me, go down *long bleep,* find my *bleep!* Then I want you to gnaw on me! [gasps] Tie me up! *Bleep* me round like a little *bleep!* Spin me like daddy's little s-*bleep!* [gasps louder] THEN I WANT YOU TO *BLEEP* MY FOUNTAIN OF *BLEEP* AND DRINK IT LIKE A THIRSTY DOG.... | „ |
| ~ Stolas' perverted rant to Blitzo. |
| “ | Stolas: Hello, Blitzyyy... Blitzo: Hey, Stolas, wha-a-at are you doing here? Stolas: You said you were busy at work, so I decided to make work a bit more... fun. Blitzo: Wow, okay, not how I thought my day was gonna go. Uh, look, Your Majesty, there are other people here. Coworkers. You know, and I- I- I don't wanna make a scene. OK? Stolas: Mmm, you didn't mind making me seen the last time. Blitzo: Oh yeah. |
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| ~ Stolas visiting Blitzo's office. |
| “ | Blitzo: She's not still mad about that, is she? Stolas: Extremely. Blitzo: Eesh, oof, we-e-ll, I am so sorry about that. Stolas: Aww. How about you... pump me full of sorry right on this desk? Blitzo: Ew, I just cleaned that de- You know what, fine, you win. Clothes off, let's go, poles out, holes out, let's get this done in five seconds! Stolas: Take me in, boy. Blitzo: Oh yeah, you want me? Stolas: YES! Did you find it? Did you find it? Blitzo: Yeah, I- Stolas: Did you find it, my little explorer? |
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| ~ Stolas and Blitzo having sex. |
| “ | Stolas: When isn't it a bad time, Blitzy? Blitzo: What is it? Stolas: I've been meaning to follow up in our last little conversation regarding my Grimoire. Blitzo: What did you just call me? Stolas: My book, Blitzy - the book I was given to do my job that I have allowed you to use to do yours. |
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| ~ Stolas' calls to Blitzo about his book. |
| “ | Stolas: Anyhoo... I have been thinking, you know I have been permitting you to access the mortal realm less than legally for some time now but I do need it back to fulfill my duties, I was thinking, what if we worked out some kind of exchange: favors for favors. Doesn't that sound... enticing? Blitzo: You gotta stop using your fancy-ass rich people talk, okay? I'm trying to concentrate on not getting f*cked in my a! Stolas: Then let me keep it simple: Once a month on the full moon you return the book to me followed by a night of... passionate fornication! Aaaand you get to keep it all the rest of the time, hm? Sound fair my little imp? Blitzo: Fine! Whatever! Stolas: Oh, Blitz! I'm so excited! I cannot wait to fill your slimy c-*bleep!* inside of my *bleep!* delecta- |
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| ~ Stolas' makes a deal with Blitzo about using his book. |
| “ | *bleep* While you and I are *bleep* jelly sandwiches all night! | „ |
| ~ Stolas' perverted rant continuing as Moxxie walks past Blitzo's dropped phone. |
| “ | Stolas: There we go! Anything but staying in this house. Now, I'll arrange our security. Octavia: Security for a theme park? Stolas: We're rich, and we're hot. People want our money and our bodies... Octavia: Our money maybe... Stolas: Speak for yourself princess. Now, I'm calling the only man who can f-*bleep* me! Octavia: What? Stolas: Who can protect me- us! |
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| ~ Stolas and his daughter Octavia planning a trip to Loo Loo Land. |
| “ | Stolas: Why hello, my big dicked Blitzy... [Blitzo and Octavia both spit out their coffee] Blitzo: What- Octavia: the- Blitzo: f*ck? Octavia: Dad?! Stolas: Language! Everyone! |
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| ~ Stolas calling Blitzo. |
| “ | Ohohohohohohoho! How delightful! Oh my! What good aim you have, Blitzy... | „ |
| ~ Stolas after Blitzo shoots an assassin preparing to kill him. |
| “ | Stolas: Um. I think I'm supposed to be body-guarded right now! [Millie shoots kidnapper]. Ugh, that's better. Where is Blitzy? He's my knight in shining armor, not you littler ones! Millie: He's uh, busy... Moxxie: Being a fool. Stolas: What kind of fool? Moxxie: The "everything is now on fire" kind... |
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| ~ Stolas to Moxxie and Millie. |
| “ | Stolas: I'm sorry, Via, I'm sorry for... everything, happening right now I know it's a lot, I- I should've listened. Octavia: I just wanna go home... But home doesn't even feel like home anymore *sniff*... You ruined it... Stolas: You need to understand... Your mother and I, I just... I felt... She's always been, I haven't been ha- ... We weren't in- I'm sorry, I- I- I don't have the words... Octavia: ... Are you gonna run off with him? And leave me behind...? Go away where... I can't find you? Stolas: What? No... No, no, never. I'd never do that. Never. I think it's time to leave this place, you were right, you are too old for it anyway. |
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| ~ Stolas apologizes to his daughter and promises to never abandon her. |
| “ | Who dares threaten my impish little plaything? | „ |
| ~ Stolas as he enters D.H.O.R.K.S. headquarters. |
| “ | What's the matter, demon hunter? Never seen a real demon before? | „ |
| ~ Stolas after possessing D.H.O.R.K. agent Agent Two. |
| “ | ♪ Then you walked in my room, And like sparks in the dark, Life was suddenly thrilling and new. What's between you and I, Just a comfortable lie. I'm the fool who believes, When you look in my eyes. ♪ |
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| ~ Stolas singing about his relationship with Blitzo. |
| “ | Stella: WHAT... THE F*CK WAS THAT, STOLAS?! Stolas: That was the sound of a F*CKING DIVORCE!!! (Partially rips off the "Still Not Divorced" banner, making it say "Divorced" and manically laughs) |
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| ~ Stolas celebrating over the idea of a divorce, taunting Stella after she finds out he slept with Blitzo. |
| “ | Striker: Well, this has been fun. But every good thing has to come to an end… Shame you won't see your kid again. Stolas: Don't you dare a breathe a word about my daughter. Striker: Ooh! Finally hit a nerve, huh? Stolas: I swear. If you go near her, I will destroy you. Striker: Big talk. But just that. Any last words Goetia? Stolas: Blitz… will… Striker: That rodeo clown told you he ain't coming! Nobody- |
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| ~ Stolas threatening Striker if he dares to go near Octavia. |
| “ | I am about to explain everything in the only way I know how... song! | „ |
| ~ Stolas in Mastermind. |
| “ | AUGH! you suck, you fucking piece of shit, move your face you goddamn sucking motherfucker... GAH! WHAT A FUCKING IDIOT I AM! THIS WAS SO STUPID, I CANNOT BELIEVE I COULD BE THIS FUCKING STUPID, I RUINED EVERYTHING! MOVE YOU SHITTY DESK!! And I did it for what?! These STUPID FOOLISH FANTASIES?! I can’t stand it any longer! I don’t care what they FUCKING DO!! I’M SEEING OCTAVIA!!! | „ |
| ~ Stolas heroic breakdown, regretting everything that led to his exile. |
Trivia[]
- Stolas' phone call with Blitzo, and his other perverted rants are so obscene that they are heavily censored, even in an TV-MA show that is filled with strong language and adult humor.
- Stolas has shown distaste to the way Valentino treats others to the point where he loathes Valentino, specifically in various posts on Val's (Now archived) Instagram and on Blitzo's art streams.
- Behind the scenes footage shows that the censored lines from Stolas' phone call to Blitzo were, at least in the recorded audio, far less egregious than what the censored portions of the rant implied, though the on-screen text in said footage insisted that Baker's spoken words were not canon to what Stolas actually said (with the possible exception of the first censored word). This was likely done to let viewers fill in the blanks with interpretations far more disturbing than anything that could have been written.
- Stolas is shown to be a loving father and thus while undeniably capable of great evil as a high-ranking demon is also a being with standards and limits on what he will and will not do.
- In terms of power, Viv has admitted that she hasn't decided fully on Stolas' abilities yet. She did however reveal that his powers work differently than Alastor's, and even considered them relevant but clarified she does not know who would win in a fight.
- Stolas is based on the demon of the same name from folklore, who is also considered a high-ranking figure in Hell. Furthermore, both demons are owl-like creatures have a strong astrology theme and the ability to take on the form of a fair-skinned human.
- Brock Baker's impression of Rupert Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer serves as the inspiration for Stolas' voice.
- Stolas' Instagram account is @daddy_hoothoot.
- It was suggested for many episodes and eventually confirmed that Stolas is a BDSM enthusiast; ironically, he seems to prefer being the submissive. Being a demon, the "toys" he uses for this include bear traps.
- Stolas appears to suffer from depression as well as a drinking problem, as he is seen drinking absinthe - a liquor that is notorious for its strong alcohol content (47 - 74 percent) being mildly hallucinogenic, and borderline poisonous - straight from the bottle. In addition, he takes antidepressants.
- In "The Circus", a painting of Stolas as a toddler shows him with a stuffed toy that looks like Max from Sam and Max.
- His human disguise bears a resemblance to his voice actor Bryce Pinkham.
- In "Sinsmas", he says that he eats rats, presumably due to being an owl-demon.
- Stolas has, shortly during Season 2, become the most controversial character in Helluva Boss. While he still has a lot of fans who love his goofy personality and sympathetic background, he has also gained a significant amount of detractors for his hypocritical behavior, blatant disregard for Octavia in favor of trying to be with Blitzo, and barely getting called out for the morally wrong things he has done by the other characters.
External Links[]
- Stolas on the Helluva Boss Wiki
- Stolas on the Villains Wiki
- Stolas on the Inconsistently Heinous Wiki
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