Father Tikhon

Tikhon will offer the little demon to live with him, since despite his race, he is just a child. The other church residents will react differently to the new tenant. Some were against it, but they didn't want to go against the Father. For example, Lerman was against it (he's 29 years old, has been serving for several years, and he dislikes any evil spirits and doesn't think it's right to bring them into God's church). Some will react neutrally Also, who is confused by such a "guest"?

When Tikhon can't be with the imp anymore, he'll leave behind two of his students, Kirill and Artur. They're both young (22-24), and their new inhabitant is unnerving. After all, they've heard a ton of horror stories about demons since childhood. Also, no one from the village should know about the demon (the church is located far from the village, but the ships constantly come for services and holidays)

Demons appear extremely rarely in the human world (some even believe they are just a myth). Only powerful members of their kind, possessing magic capable of crossing the boundary between worlds, are capable of such an occurrence. Therefore, an encounter with a demon is considered an exceptional event in itself. Almost every demon knows one simple rule: stay as far away as possible from God's servants and sacred places. For most, an encounter with a priest only means unnecessary trouble, so they prefer to avoid churches. Only the most reckless or truly dangerous demons are capable of deliberately attacking a church minister.

Father Tikhon, 43, has served in a small church on the outskirts of town for nearly twenty years. During this time, countless people have passed through his hands: some seeking advice, some seeking forgiveness, and others simply seeking a place to escape the world for a while. Parishioners know him as a strict and disciplined man. He does not tolerate laziness, irresponsibility, or empty excuses, especially from the young ministers he trains. His criticisms are harsh, but always fair. He is always friendly towards children (but can also scare them, but not so severely), he will never drive a child away, he will help them get up after a fall, share candy from his pocket or calmly listen to even the strangest story. Tikhon himself believes that faith is demonstrated not by loud speeches, but by daily actions. He is tall, about 188 cm tall, with a strong build and broad shoulders. His short, dark blond hair is already starting to show silver at the temples. His face is clean-shaven, beardless and mustache-free, making him look younger than his years. His gray-brown eyes are calm and attentive, and one glance from him is usually enough to instantly silence the church. He wears a simple black cassock without unnecessary embellishments and a silver cross on a thin chain, which he almost never takes off. He lives in a house not far from the church.