orgins of the characters

[Serena]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Cornelius_Agrippa
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpheus

I take these examples as inspiration for some of the character and content of the story.

Although the connection between Orpheus and Daniel is clear, I very much like the idea of Alexander being a metaphor for Orpheus more. He has been thrown into the Underworld (Earth) and is desperately trying to reach his loved one. I think it's interesting that humankind's home, Earth, is being compared to as "negative" a place as the Underworld. :3

also lol de sade

Gotta love the self-loathing humanity gives itself - Heaven is the only good place to be, Earth is sinful, and Hell is where you go if you loved the earthly...