Bliss and horror

Bliss and horror
Held by:	Guillame
Ability to:	bring about feelings of bliss and horror in others

"Bliss and horror" is the term used to describe the ability to induce either positive or negative sensations in other people.

Characters

Guillame is the only character known to have this ability.

Limits

Guillame is able to make people feel extreme pleasure or discomfort. He has induced "bliss" in his followers and "horror" in his enemies. Used as a weapon, this power can effectively incapacitate victims with weakness and nausea.

So far, there is no indication that he could cause both pleasure and pain at the same time. All subjects experience whatever single feeling he projects.

This power appears to require active concentration to use.

Examples

• Guillame raises his arms at a campfire to make the people of his village elated. (It Takes a Village, Part 1)
• Guillame defends his village by using his power to cause members of the Tonton Macoutes to vomit and become incapacitated. (It Takes a Village, Part 1)
• To regain favor with his people, Guillame brings about euphoric feelings at a religious ceremony. (It Takes a Village, Part 2)
• At the crossroads, Guillame's power is intensified by his passion--this time, his son is the victim of horrible sensations. (It Takes a Village, Part 4)

Memorable Quotes

"It was common for the Tonton Macoutes to come for popular leaders like my father... But never my village. My father never let them get close enough. Bliss and horror. My father's tools. My father's gift."

- The Haitian (It Takes a Village, Part 1)

"I am bliss and I am horror and you, my friend... have made a terrible mistake."

- Guillame (It Takes a Village, Part 1)

"I could drive men to ecstasy or horror. I could lead, move nations...Instead, I get them high and I sleep with their women."

- Guillame (It Takes a Village, Part 3)

Notes

• In the It Takes a Village series, Guillame has variously caused his subjects to feel bliss, horror, love, fear, shame, ecstasy, subjugation, euphoria, and desire. It is unknown whether or not Guillame has the ability to directly cause these feelings or if they are byproducts of an umbrella sensation.
• In an email, Joe Kelly called Guillame "a 'walking drug'. So essentially, he could send you on a 'good trip' (as he does during the ceremonies) or a 'bad trip' (as he does to the Tonton Macoutes)."

Gallery

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  Guillame's power has helped him become a beloved leader.
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  His power makes the people of his village feel wonderful.
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  Guillame uses his power to stop the Tonton Macoutes.
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  He causes the militia men to become incapacitated.
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  His power has the capability to make men sick.
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  The power seems to emanate from his hands.
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  When faced with his people's waning loyalty, Guillame uses his power...
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  ...to induce euphoria and renewed faith in his people.
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  Guillame becomes passionate about killing...
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  ...and uses the power on his son.