AARON
The Merchant of Dread
Aaron learned early that fear is not only contagious — it’s profitable. He deals not in facts, but in suggestion. Rumors. Headlines designed to keep hearts pounding and eyes darting. Vague reports of threats "they" aren't telling you about. Shadowy figures, mysterious forces, strange illnesses, societal collapse — always just around the corner.
He doesn’t need proof — only anxiety.
Where others push clear agendas, The Scarecrow fogs the entire field. His power rises every time someone says:
“I just have a bad feeling about this.”
He thrives in half-truths, ominous predictions, and the safety of “just in case.”
Catchphrases:
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“You never know who’s watching.”
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“I hope you’re prepared — just in case.”
AARON
Distortion: Ambient Fearmongerin
Origin Story (Bio):
Aaron was never the strongest, smartest, or fastest. But he discovered something far more potent — fear spreads itself.
Once a humble advisor, Aaron began quietly exploiting uncertainty. A cough became a plague. A market dip became a collapse. A stranger became a threat.
He realized that fear doesn’t need facts — it only needs suggestion. The more people panicked, the more they turned to him for guidance… and the more his influence grew.
Aaron thrives not by commanding, but by hinting. He plants seeds of dread, then watches them bloom into hysteria. The unknown is his playground. Safety is his bait.
He never gives solutions — only more questions. The moment you feel safe, his whispers begin again.
Likes: Vague warnings, doomsday prepping, annonymous sources, cryptic old religious texts, breaking news tickers
Dislikes: Calm leadership, verifiable facts, humor during crisis, anyone who says "we'll figure it out" or "It's going to be okay."
Signature Moves:
🌫️ Dread Blanket:
Casts a thick mental fog over his victims, filling their minds with dozens of vague, competing threats — none specific enough to disprove, all unsettling enough to feel real.
🌪️ The What-If Spiral:
Generates infinite worst-case scenarios, feeding on indecision and forcing targets into paralysis.
Bonus Lore:
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Operates a 24/7 "Crisis Channel" network in the Duckiverse, where every headline is designed to induce panic.
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Often works behind-the-scenes feeding propaganda to both Iron Bill and Badger — fueling the very crises they profit from.
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Keeps personal collections of old news headlines sorted by “best panic response.”
🎃Aaron's
Favorites:
🏠 Residence:
The Whisper Spire
A tall, narrow tower located deep within a perpetually foggy valley. The tower’s many rooms are filled with flickering screens, swirling weather maps, audio loops of past disasters, and thousands of unsourced reports. The higher the room, the more ominous the warnings.
🚗 Transportation:
The Panic Wagon
A sleek, black, heavily soundproofed vehicle with mirrored windows, a rooftop antenna array, and dozens of hidden compartments full of “classified briefings.” The horn doesn’t honk — it emits a sharp “ping” like an emergency alert tone.
🎵 Favorite Song:
"Sound of Silence" — Disturbed (cover version)
(A perfect fusion of ominous mood and eerie calm before dread.)
🎬 Favorite Film:
“The Happening”
(He sees it not as a poorly-reviewed thriller, but as a training manual for how quickly panic spreads when fear infects the mind.)
📖 Favorite Book:
"The Book of Signs" (fictional Duckiverse version)
An ancient, cryptic prophetic text filled with vague warnings, open to endless interpretations.
🍽️ Favorite Food:
Cold Smoked Mackerel with Black Garlic Foam
(Eerie, unsettling presentation — served with an unnecessarily elaborate “apocalypse-themed” tasting menu.)
🔎 Bonus Food Detail:
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He insists on eating in total silence while watching emergency broadcasts in the background, claiming it “heightens awareness.”