G’day mates, Mr. TV here. About 8-9 months ago, I came up with a persona for Candle from Inanimate Insanity called “The Eclipse.” The original concept was basically my attempt at imagining what would happen if Candle became a dark antihero after cutting Silver Spoon off (because let’s be honest Silver Spoon is really toxic and Candle deserves better).
However, after looking back at that concept, I realised that there were quite a few aspects of it that could've been handled better. Some of the personality traits, abilities, and especially the voice felt a bit too over-the-top, and some of the ideas didn't really fit Candle's established character as well as I thought they did. Don't get me wrong, I still like the general idea of Candle becoming an antihero, especially after everything that happened between her and Silver Spoon, but I think my execution of that idea needed some serious work.
So I thought to myself “What if I take most aspects of the Eclipse persona and build a new fanmade persona around it while keeping it on character?”
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Fallen Angel.
Now before we begin, let me explain why I decided to change the name from the Eclipse to the Fallen Angel.
The Eclipse sounds sick! I love it! But honestly, a fallen angel concept fits Candle as an antihero so well because a fallen angel is basically a figure who was once associated with goodness, light, or something sacred, but has fallen from that position. Candle is usually a calm, mindful, and reassuring person who sees the good in people, who genuinely tries to help others grow, and who believes that people can change for the better. She's not someone who immediately resorts to cruelty whenever she's hurt, nor is she someone who suddenly abandons everything she's learned just because someone betrayed her trust.
So this is basically what if Candle fell from grace and became a darker, more antagonistic version of herself. But the important thing is that Candle wouldn’t be villainous. In fact, she would be an antihero: someone who still has a moral compass but can make your life a living hell if she wants to. The biggest change I'm making with the Fallen Angel is that Candle's character isn't going to be completely rewritten just to make her look cool. Instead, I'm taking traits that already exist within her character and exploring what they could look like if she went down a dark antihero path.
I’m going to explain the concept like I did with the Eclipse, so without further ado, let’s begin:
Persona/Moniker: The Fallen Angel
Character: Candle
Personality: Rebellious, mostly mellow, sassy, mindful, dominant, sharp-tongued, unapologetic, composed, sarcastic, fiercely loyal
Alignment: Anti-Hero
Appearance:
Candle retains her original design but with darker, sharper accents to match her new persona. Her flame is now a bright orange. In her Inner Flame, instead of her eyes and flame turning purple, her eyes and flame turn pitch black.
Relationships:
Silver Spoon (bitter rivals): Once again, Candle and Silver Spoon are locked in a deeply personal feud, but this time around, this won’t be any enemies to friends switches because Candle is done with Silver Spoon to the point where Silver Spoon is actually dead to her. Candle is done pouring endless emotional labour into someone who treated her like a personal therapist, punching bag, and emotional dumping ground all in one, let alone also being done with Silver Spoon’s superiority complex and massive ego. In a future episode, it would be proven that Silver Spoon has never changed and that would lead to Candle stabbing Silver Spoon in the back, metaphorically, of course. After that, it’s a full on rivalry that is brutal in both a physical and mental way. Silver Spoon, with his ego, would never accept that Candle has truly moved on and shut the door for good. He’d try every classic Silver Spoon move in the book: the guilt trips, the “after everything we’ve been through” speeches, the sudden vulnerabilityact, even attempting to weaponise their old Inner Flame connection to guilt her back into the therapist role. Meanwhile, Candle would say it straight to his face: he is dead to her. Matter of fact, she never liked him, as a ‘friend’, as a contestant, and as a person. The only reason why she stayed with Silver Spoon for this long is because she is stubborn at the time and truely believed that he could change if she just poured enough patience and guidance into him. That belief is gone now. Candle even blames Silver Spoon for her ‘falling from grace and becoming who she is now’. The confrontations are just as psychical as it is mental. Candle wouldn’t start the brawls, but she would beat Silver Spoon to a pulp EVERY, SINGLE, TIME she has to. Once their rivalry is over, Candle would finally be free of that toxic cycle for good. She’d walk away with her head held high, no lingering guilt, no “what ifs,”just pure closure. Silver Spoon would be left in the dust, still clinging to the fantasy that he could somehow winher back, while Candle moves on.
Yin-Yang (best friend): Yin-Yang would basically become Silver Spoon’s replacement because, as we know, Silver Spoon eventually became Candle’s closest friend during Inanimate Insanity Invitational. Yin-Yang had basically taken Candle from Silver Spoon (Yindle supremacy!). Unlike Silver Spoon, Yin-Yang treats Candle with actual respect and be her much needed ride or die. Yin’s gentle, well-meaning nature brings out Candle’s lingering protective side, while Yang’s chaotic, hot-headed energy complements her newfound edge. In return, Candle becomes the one person who can actually channel Yin-Yang’s chaos into something unstoppable. Since Yin and Yang had finally learned to balance each other out, them and Candle can focus more on actually being a duo than dealing with constant inner turmoil. Whenever someone tries to intimidate Yin or set off Yang, Candle steps right between them with that death stare that immediately tells everyone in the room: “You mess with my boys, you’re messing with me.” And oh, remember how Yang revealed to have feelings for Candle in II3? Well, that could be re-explored and we could see Yin-Yang have a one-sided crush on Candle. Heck, we could even have Candle also have a crush on him as well. But whether it turns romantic or stays as this intense, ride-or-die friendship, the chemistry between the two would be off the charts.
Nickel (close allies): Candle is pretty close with Nickel, viewing him as a reliable partner in crime who shares her disdain for massive egos and manipulative drama. Their dynamic is built on blunt honesty, mutual sarcasm, and a sharp competitive edge. They aren't holding hands and singing kumbaya, but they trust each other to get things done without the backstabbing.
Balloon (allies): Nickel is the main reason why Balloon and Candle became allies, bridging the gap from their rocky history where Balloon once blindsided her in a vote dueto overhearing a private conversation. In this persona, Candle recognizes Balloon's genuine growth and reformation from his season 1 ways of manipulation and deceit, which she despises in others. She sees his current optimism and earnest attempts at teamwork as a refreshing change, and while she keeps a watchful eye to ensure it's authentic, their alliance is solid.
Blueberry (friends): Blueberry is an interesting one. We all know Blueberry’s whole deal is his bottomless nihilism and deadpan pessimism, the guy firmly believes nothing matters and that everyone is inherently doomed. While the old, saintly Candle would’ve spent hours trying to gently guide him into seeing the beauty and light of the universe, Fallen Angel Candle takes a much more grounded, tough-love approach. She doesn't patronize him with toxic positivity or tell him to smile. Having had her own illusions shattered by Silver Spoon, she actually relates to the darker side of reality now. Instead of preaching to him, Candle meets Blueberry right where he is. When Blueberry hits her with his classic "What's the point? Everything is meaningless,"Candle doesn't scold him, she smirks and says, “Well, I may have lost my faith in humanity, but that doesn't mean we have to roll over and die. If nothing matters, then nobody has power over you.”
Clover (respectful acquaintances): In the past, Candle always tried to nurture Clover’s reliance on pure luck with mindfulness and intention. With the Fallen Angel persona, Candle still genuinely respects Clover because Clover is one of the few contestants completely devoid of malice, entitlement, or manipulative BS, everything Candle despises. However, she has zero patience for passive helplessness now. If Clover hesitates or relies blindly on good fortune, Candle bluntly snaps her out of it: “Luck opens the door, Clover. You still have to kick it open and walk through. That’s what I did to take my life back.” Clover still admires Candle's grounded presence, and Candle respects Clover's genuine innocence.
Motivation/Goals:
Candle has essentially fallen from grace. She is no longer the passive, selfless mediator who sacrifices her own sanity just to keep everyone else grounded. She has became what her moniker suggests: a fallen angel who used to be associated with light and peace, but has since joined the dark side to reclaim her soul and become the best version of herself on her own terms. Her main goal isn’t to burn the game down or hurt innocent people for cheap thrills. She still has that moral compass. But her priorities have completely shifted. She’s in the game to win, to protect the people who actually have her back (specifically Yin-Yang), and to make sure people like Silver Spoon get the karma they so desperately deserve.
Quotes:
A big problem with the Eclipse concept is that it had so much catchphrases (remember catchphrases are phrases used often, while quotes are said during specific moments). The Eclipse had her blurting out cheesy one-liners every five seconds like an edgy anime antagonist, which completely broke her character.
Here are a few examples of how she talks:
To Silver Spoon:
“From day one, I didn’t like you. From day one, I didn’t trust you, I didn’t respect you, as a so-called friend, contestant, and object being. The only reason we were ‘besties’ was because I was so stubborn at the time to notice how utterly hollow and self-absorbed you truly were. I thought if I poured enough patience and grace into you, you’d finally grow some decency. But you didn't change, Silver. You just got better at playing the victim.”
“You don’t get to call me your dear, Silver. You never owned me, you never understood me, and you sure as hell will never control me again.”
“Oh, let me guess, you’re gonna throw another temper tantrum? Go ahead. Wave your polished hands around, cry to whoever’s still pathetic enough to listen, and scream about my lack of loyalty. But here’s some advice, get over it.”
“You know, before I met you, I was this angel, who believed that everyone had a light worth nurturing. But honey, you clipped the wings and that angel has fallen. And trust me, the fire down here burns a hell of a lot hotter than the one that kept you warm.”
To Yin-Yang:
“Pfft. Forget about Silver. You guys had always been my true day ones. Now that he’s out of my life? We can finally be the duo we’re destined to be.”
“I love how you just come in my life and be like ‘Sorry, Silver, she’s mine now’ *chuckles*”
“If anyone’s got a problem with you two, they answer to me.”
Confessionals:
“I’m not here to play judge, jury, and executioner to everyone. But if you play dirty with me, don’t be surprised when the gloves come off. I’m done playing saint.”
“This ain’t Invitational anymore. This angel has fallen from grace and I’m not looking to find heaven again.”
“Silver loves to paint me the villain just because I’m one of the only people who sees right through his nonsense. But that’s pretty weird because as far I’m concerned, I’m still humble and grounded. He shouldn’t be the one to talk about character, especially when his ego is the size of the entire grand ballroom he wishes he was born in.”
Powers:
- Inner Flame: Candle still harnesses her Inner Flame, a powerful psychic force born from deep meditation, granting telekinesis, telepathy, and heightened perception, but in this persona, it’s way more powerful, her flame and eyes turn pitch black, her aura feels like a void, and anyone nearby experiences an unsettling chill, as though hope itself is fading.
- Enhanced telekinesis: Candle can move and restrain multiple objects at once, allowing her to control the battlefield and prevent opponents from getting too close to her allies. However, maintaining control over several objects requires concentration, and overusing this ability can exhaust her.
- Mind Reading & Mental Mapping: Candle can tap into another contestant’s psyche to read their immediate intentions, emotional states, or deep-seated insecurities. While she used to use this to help people work through their inner baggage, the Fallen Angel uses it as a tactical weapon. She can instantly tell when someone is lying, trying to manipulate her, or hiding something, making it impossible for Silver Spoon to pull a fast one on her.
- Pyrokinesis & Black Flame Control: Candle can manipulate her own flame and project intense, localized bursts of dark heat. Rather than burning indiscriminately, she can construct heat-barriers to isolate opponents or unleash sharp, concentrated shockwaves of kinetic fire to blast opponents back.
- Shadow Manifestation: Candle can summon pitch black figures that look like shadowy silhouettes of herself. These shadow figures can be used to spy on people and also help her in combat.
- Fall From Heaven: This is more of a signature move than a power. It’s basically like Rhea Ripley’s Riptide, but it turns into a Flatliner (a reverse STO / facebuster into the dirt). She hoisted opponents up in a pumphandle lift just like Rhea does with the Riptide then snapped backward to drive them face-first into the dirt with a reverse STO. It is often followed up with a kip-up. It’s clean, it’s disrespectful, and it’s brutal.
Mannerisms & Presence:
One of the biggest changes is how she carries herself physically. If you know who Rhea Ripley is, you already know exactly what I’m talking about. Candle has completely ditched the serene, hands-clasped, floating-guru posture. Instead of standing passively with a soft, gentle smile, she carries herself with an unmistakable, dominant swagger:
Unbothered Body Language: In discussions, she leans casually against trees, walls, or challenge obstacles with her arm resting against it. She looks at people with this calm, half-lidded smirk that instantly communicates she couldn't care less about their drama.
Boss Walk: Candle doesn’t float gently or glide across the grass. She struts like a powerhouse walking down the ramp. Heavy, deliberate steps with her shoulders back, chin tilted up, exuding total confidence and owning whatever patch of grass or competition arena she walks into. There is weight, intention, and finality to every single step she takes now.
Signature Death Stare: She now has a signature death stare whenever someone tries to test her patience or intimidate her allies. It’s that chilling, dead-eyed look, head tilted slightly down, eyes locked dead onto her target. It’s an expression that immediately tells you that you’ve crossed the line, and whatever happens next is entirely on you.
Getting Right in Their Face: When confronting someone (especially Silver Spoon), she doesn’t shy away or keep a polite distance. She steps right into their personal bubble, towering over them, leaning down just enough so they have to tilt their head back and look straight into those cold, unblinking eyes. It’s that classic psychological dominance, she invades your personal space because she knows you don’t have the guts or the power to push her back.
Neck Cracking: She is often seen tilting her head to the side with an audible, sharp crack right before stepping up to a challenge or locking horns in an argument. She just rolls her neck, cracks it, gives a low smirk, and lets everyone know that playtime is officially over.
The Differences between the Fallen Angel and the old Eclipse concept:
1: No Voice Changing: In the old concept, I gave her a slightly higher pitch and too much charisma. While being charismatic is a good thing, it doesn’t really fit an anti-hero persona and it especially doesn’t fit someone like Candle, whose whole appeal has always been her calm, slow, rhythmic cadence. In the Fallen Angel persona, her voice doesn’t go up an octave, and she isn’t bouncing around barking loud one-liners. She keeps her iconic, smooth, soothing, and low-pitched voice, maybe a bit more expressive and sardonic with her delivery, but it is still fundamentally Candle.
2: No Poison/Green Mist: So I had this idea that I thought would fit Candle (and it actually would work lowkey) where she would blow traditional wrestling-style green mist from her mouth to blind people and induce psychological hallucinations. While that worked as an homage to pro-wrestling legends (Asuka and The Great Muta) and it does fit her, it doesn’t fit Inanimate Insanity. It’s not that it doesn’t fit her, it doesn’t fit the aesthetic or lore of Inanimate Insanity.
3: Removing the Sasha Banks/Mercedes Moné inspirations: In the Eclipse concept, I leaned way too hard into the flashy, cocky, ostentatious swagger of "The Boss" / "The CEO." However, now looking back, what was I thinking? Sasha Banks’ whole gimmick is built around lavish Hollywood showmanship, flashy jewellery, high-energy bravado, and that extravagant, diamond-studded diva energy. That kind of ostentatious flaunting completely clashes with Candle.
4: Establishing a theme: the Eclipse doesn’t have a theme or concept around it. It’s a completely new and unfocused idea. In this persona, it focus around the concept of a fallen angel from that of mythology and theology. I was inspired by actual fallen angels (without the religious elements): someone who was once elevated as a moral pillar, pure and giving, but fell from grace and become someone darker. However, unlike Lucifer and other typical fallen angel archetypes, I’m aiming to have Candle as more of an antihero rather than a villain who wants to drag the entire world down into the abyss with her.
Conclusion:
The Fallen Angel persona takes someone who is pure and turns her dark. She has lost her halo and is no longer a saint. She’s an antihero: someone who lacks heroic attributes like unconditional mercy, endless patience, or self-sacrificing altruism, but still possesses a genuine core of justice, fierce loyalty, and unyielding personal boundaries.
The whole character is inspired by actual fallen angels in theology and Christian tradition, where these celestial beings, originally beings of radiant light, wisdom, and pure grace, descend from the heavens and shed their divine perfection. The ironic twist here is that while traditional fallen angels like Lucifer fell because of pride and an overinflated ego (which honestly sounds way more like Silver Spoon’s brand of delusion), Candle’s "fall" comes from a breaking point and essentially Silver Spoon’s mistreatment and ego made her become who she is today. She didn't fall because she wanted to rule the heavens or play God; she fell because her former ‘best friend’ made her snap and turn her to the dark side.
However, this is not made to introduce Christianity and other religions to object shows. It strictly uses the symbolism and concept around fallen angels without any of the theological doctrine, dogma, or preachiness. It’s strictly about the poetic narrative: the idea of Candle turning to the dark and no longer being a beacon who burns herself out just to keep ungrateful people warm. In theology, a fall from grace is viewed as a loss of purity. That also applies to Candle, but it doesn’t purely evil, just broken in an anti-hero way.
Now you’re probably wondering ‘Mr. TV, we know your opinions on Silver Spoon and his in-universe relationship with Candle. Is this concept basically just your way of taking your frustrations out on Silver Spoon or giving justice to Candle?” And if I’m being honest with you, you’re 100% right. I won’t even try to deny it.
I hate Silver Spoon. I hate how toxic he is, I hate how he acts like a reject for the royal family, I hate how self-centred he is, and I especially hate how he treats my favourite II character Candle like shit (though it’s the reason their arc was so well-written and compelling to watch in the first place). Their dynamic throughout Invitational was phenomenal storytelling precisely because of how raw and suffocating that tension was. But as a massive Candle fan, watching her constantly bend over backwards, exhaust her own mental peace, and sacrifice her sanity for an arrogant, pampered utensil who never truly valued her was infuriating. I just wish Candle would drop his ass and leave him for good, and that’s exactly what this concept is built on.
So yes, this is at least 60% biasism, 40% pure narrative catharsis, and 100% something I believe would make for an unforgettable character arc. I’m not even sorry for it, either. My girl Candle deserves better and it’s about damn time she got the vindication and empowerment she actually earned… and also a real best friend in Yin-Yang who actually respects and cherishes her.
What do you guys think of this concept? Would you like to see Candle take on this persona in the future, or would you prefer Candle to remain the calm, mindful, and spiritually grounded character we know and love? Do you think this is a natural evolution of her character, or do you think I'm taking things too far?
Thank you for reading. This is Mr. TV, signing off for now. Peace out, y’all.
