Jan Faust

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“Dr. Jan Faust,” said Alcor, tucking his arm through the crook of Jan’s elbow as they strode off through the hallways of Wittenberg University, “I do believe I like the way you think.” (gawain_in_green, "Judgement Day" (2019). [Archive of Our Own])

Jan Faust
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Born	April 2nd, 3072
Died	February 4th, 3120 (aged 47)
Species	Human
Occupation	Demonology professor

Jan Faust is a professor of demonology at the University of Wittenberg in the Theocracy of New Hesse. He appears in the Transcendence Comics Black Label Arc.

History

After summoning Alcor the Dreambender, Jan made a deal with the demon in turn for his experimentation with raising the dead. This resulted in a 24 year period of demonic relations, ultimately ending in Jan's death. Throughout this time, Jan and Alcor worked together to resurrect dead bodies, bully corrupt politicians, and commit other minor acts of supernatural antics. In 3120, Jan gave up his soul and was gruesomely murdered by Alcor, in what is considered an oddity in the field of Alcorian study.

Personality

Jan Faust is inspired by Doctor Faustus, the titular character of the 1592 play by Christopher Marlowe. Jan briefly dedicated himself to the medicine field before hurtling headfirst into demonology, and devotes himself to teaching as well as practicing. He wants to change the world, consumed by his obsessions regarding necromancy and the occult. Jan is somewhat of a stubborn man, and reserved, keeping a relatively low academic and personal profile for most of his life. He once considered marriage, but didn't exactly have a ready partner, nor was he particularly interested in the economic hassle of it all.

Relationships

Alcor

During the period after his deal was made, Jan began to consider Alcor to be his best friend. They grew quite close, and Jan was even described as falling "slowly but surely in love", though their relationship was not physical or necessarily romantic in nature. The two of them spent their years working with the other until a hostility between them developed, eventually resulting in Jan's death. Alcor's regret or lack thereof over killing Jan is debated.