Envy

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Envy is one of the seven princes of Hell, ruling over House Envy within the Seven Circles. Envy is first introduced in Kingdom of the Wicked, the first book of the series, when he corners Emilia in an alleyway in Italy.

Kingdom of the Wicked
Envy's first appearance in Kingdom of the Wicked is when he corners Emilia on her way to the monastery. He attempts to convince her to sell her soul to House Envy, offering to help her find whatever it is she's seeking. Envy collects things that make others jealous of him and his possessions, and he believes she'd make an interesting addition. When she declines, he warns her that his brothers will, if they haven't already, be hunting her, and that she should make a decision for which House to align herself with soon.

Appearance
He is described as having black, silky hair and strange, animal-like green eyes. He is almost as tall as Wrath, handsome enough that he draws attention, and keeps his facial hair well-trimmed to accentuate the hard angles of his face. His voice is simultaneously threatening and inviting. Like his brothers, Envy prefers to dress in fine clothing, pairing solid black suits with shirts and vests in shades of green.

Personality
Cunning and not above cruelty, Envy is selfish in his personal goals. His namesake manifests itself in that he wants others to be jealous of him, which alludes to him having a fair bit of pride, as well. Emilia describes him as being almost "lethally angelic", though far from virtuous by any definition. He is not above trickery, resorting to half-hazardous deals and taking joy in watching others fail. Even so, he does not seem to be entirely evil.

Envy doesn't seem to have much regard for his brothers—in fact, he seems to harbour a deep hatred for Wrath. He is envious of his brother's position and wishes to harness the power of the Horn of Hades for himself.

Abilities
Envy, like most of his brothers, is powerful. He can feed his emotions into others, and his influence is enough to spark deep-routed jealousy in those who stand near him, shocking them with overwhelming dark emotions. It's enough that Emilia is nearly driven to carving out her own heart, his power convincing her it is the only way she'll ever deal with never having the power that the Malvagi do. He is also able to blend into shadows, in some regard.