01. This is a portrayal of Harold Ramis' Egon Spengler from the Ghostbusters franchise. I'll be covering the first two films, with some references to the EU media - though I'll be almost entirely avoiding Afterlife. Due to Harold's passing in 2014 he is now classed as a DECEASED FC. If you want to interact but would rather I forego using his likeness in threads, that's fine! By all means, let me know.02. My portrayal will be canon for the most part (bar Afterlife and almost everything that happens in his multiverse verse - check the Verses page of the Carrd for more info on the latter), with a few of my own headcanons mixed in for good measure, purely to flesh out what I already think is a fabulously written character. Do get in touch if you wish to explore a certain direction.03. The usual ettiquette applies - no godmodding, rape, non-con, dub-con, incest, etc. Given who I'm writing, there will heavy topics such as death, the undead, the occult, magick & witchcraft, and others mentioned frequently. Thus, this is a strictly 18+ space. I will not follow/follow back if you're a minor, nor if you don't have your age clearly stated somewhere easily accessible on your site.04. I am open to platonically shipping Egon with anyone. Be wary, though - Egon isn’t known for being the most outwardly confident of people, so it might take him time to get comfortable.
05. This blog is multiship, but romantic ships won't be a priority. Let’s face it, Egon is always going to be far more interested in his work than anything else, so romance won't take precedence. Any romantic ships must be plotted first, especially given that Egon is at least 34 in his main verse and no younger than 19 in his college verse - I won't entertain ships with minors, or with a potential age gap that makes me uncomfortable.06. Smut will be rare, given Egon's demi status. However, any NSFW material will be tagged "USFW", and under a cut if it's something I'm writing myself.07. Crossovers? Yes. The multiverse is canon in the Ghostbusters universe, OCs? ABSOLUTELY. I adore OCs. For OC children of Egon, however, please discuss with me in IM before we interact. As for anyone writing Callie Spengler, Afterlife does not form part of my Egon's canon, but get in touch regardless.08. Hello! I'm Pops, she/her, 25. I am British, so the GMT timezone applies to me. However, I am a near-constant lurker, even when I am not writing. I also experience periods where my activity may fluctuate - I work full-time and am currently dealing with some health issues. Just bear with me and I’ll be back. Any planned hiatuses will be communicated.
09. This blog is HIGHLY SELECTIVE and MUTUALS ONLY. I hate to lay down a rule such as this, but I need to purely for the sake of my sanity. If I follow you, then I want to write with you! If I don't follow back, it's simply because I can't see a potential interaction, and I promise it's nothing personal. Personals? Feel free to follow and send in asks, but don't reblog threads. Thank you!10. I hate that I feel compelled to include this anyway, but please, DNI if your own rules include a DNI clause for OCs. I try to be understanding of people’s preferences, but I feel this is a step too far. OCs do not deserve that level of treatment and I have no interest in interacting with anyone who thinks they do. If you have such a clause included in your rules and you follow me, I will not follow you back.11. If your muse's FC has been linked with problematic behaviour, then I won't interact. For any multis with problematic FCs, I'll interact with other characters, but not them.12. I am on Discord. Feel free to message me if you would like my username. Finally, MY INBOX IS ALWAYS OPEN. I cannot stress this enough. If you're vibing with something, then chances are I am too, so hit me up! much love to you all, and thank you in advance for checking us out. ♡
FULL NAME: Dr. Egon Elijah Spengler, PhD.
AGE: 34 (as of GB 1, though this is ultimately verse dependent).
SPECIES: Human.
PRONOUNS: He/him.
PLACE OF BIRTH: Cleveland, Ohio, United States,
CURRENT RESIDENCY: New York City, New York, United States.
SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Demiromantic Demisexual.MYERS-BRIGGS: INTP, The Logician.
ALIGNMENT: Neutral Good.
ENNEAGRAM: 5w6, The Troubleshooter.
TEMPERAMENT: Choleric-Phlegmatic.FACE CLAIM: Harold Ramis.
HAIR: Brunette curls.
EYES: Brown.
HEIGHT: 188cm.
BUILD: Tall, slim, but toned.
TATTOOS/SCARS: No tattoos, barely-there scars on his hands.
CLOTHES: (WORK:) Tan flight suit, heavy-duty boots, gloves, knee/elbow pads, round-lensed glasses. (CASUAL:) Smart suit, tie, knitted sweater, brogues, cufflinks, round-lensed glasses.
EQUIPMENT: (WORK:) PKE Meter, Proton Pack, Ghost Trap, Geiger Meter, Calculator, Walkie Talkie. (CASUAL:) PKE Meter, Geiger Meter, Calculator, Pen, Notebook, Crunch Bars, Twinkies.FATHER: Malachai Spengler (deceased).
MOTHER: Ruth Spengler (estranged).
SIBLINGS: Elon Spengler (unconfirmed).
CHILDREN: None.
SPOUSE: None.
BIOGRAPHY
As is perhaps to be expected from a man as reserved and guarded as Egon Spengler, relatively little is known about his life.Born to the children of Polish immigrants, Egon's upbringing can be easily called strict and authoritative in nature - in his own words, his parents "didn't believe in toys", foregoing most conventions and instead focusing on making sure that Egon and his brother Elon (whose existence has yet to be confirmed by the man himself) excelled academically. Egon, on his part, would indeed go on to become a genius (though his performance would never be good enough for his father, Malachai) and complete school by the age of thirteen, finishing college and enrolling at university at age fifteen.Egon had finished his first PhD, Physics, when he was eighteen years old, and went on to complete at least two more after that - Microbiology, and, perhaps his most prominent, Parapsychology. For his lattermost thesis, he focused on the phenomenon of Psychokinetic Energy, compiling perhaps the most detailed and comprehensive work on it, its behaviour and uses, thus becoming arguably the world's foremost expert on the concept. He, together with his friends Dr. Ray Stantz and Dr. Peter Venkman, was instrumental in allowing Parapsychology - and Paranormal Studies as a whole - into mainstream academia, and it was for this reason that they each became Professors at Columbia University. Egon's academic achievements don't stop there, for he has completed several more qualifications, most notably Nuclear Engineering - knowledge that would prove to be vital when it came to his later endeavours with the Ghostbusters.His dismissal from the role of Professor, and the subsequent formation of Ghostbusters Inc. has been well-documented - however, what is perhaps less widely known is the fact that Egon was responsible for creating and building the most recognizable equipment used by the Inc - the PKE Meter (his first invention, built while he was studying for his Parapsychology PhD), the Proton Pack and the Ghost Trap, all made possible thanks to Egon's understanding of Nuclear Engineering. He has since patented them in order to prevent imitations.Outside of his professional work, Egon is a far more obscure character. Quiet at the best of times, he has often ignored or even shunned the publicity brought about as a result of the Ghostbusters' work in New York City, much preferring to remain in his lab, or in the gym - the latter occurring during the middle of the night. A known insomniac, he is said to get no more than fourteen minutes worth of sleep a day - something he substitutes with an intense sugar addiction, almost never allowing himself to go anywhere without a Crunch Bar or Twinkie in his pocket, Despite this, his commitment to his work is undeniable, and he is a firm friend to those he considers close. Beware, though - he is known for possessing a short temper, and will fly off the handle and make his anger known if provoked enough.Determined to make sure that there is never such a thing as boredom present in his life, Egon remains a trusted, loyal and dedicated soul, one who will stop at nothing for answers, the truth, and justice.
CLEANIN' UP THE TOWN (GHOSTBUSTERS)
When there's something strange in the neighbourhood, who are you going to call? Known throughout the country - and the rest of the world - as an emerging and promising force for good against what is now becoming a growing problem, Egon and his friends are finding themselves busier than they ever thought possible, but they don't mind - after all, they're there for ALL Earth's supernatural elimination needs...(This is Egon's main verse - so, unless stated or agreed otherwise, all threads and asks will be tagged into this by default.)
I WOULDN'T SAY THE EXPERIENCE WAS COMPLETELY WASTED (PROFESSOR)
It’s well-known that, prior to his days busting Ghosts, Egon Spengler was a Professor of Parapsychology at Columbia University.He remained so for a number of years, before ultimately being dismissed as a result of the department’s grant termination. Nevertheless, he has maintained numerous fond memories of this point in his life - and he’s even invited back to Columbia every once in a while, or elsewhere, in order to utilise his extensive knowledge of science and the paranormal.This verse seeks to cover his experiences as a teacher, from his time at Columbia before his Ghostbusting years, to his occasional return to academia in the present day, offering his professional teaching services in whatever way they’re needed.
PRINT IS DEAD (COMIC)
The same Egon Spengler we all know and love - he just looks a little...different.Aimed primarily at comic and/or animated character interactions, here is Egon in his cartoon format. Is an animated character visiting him at the Firehouse? Or has he managed to land in a dimension that has given him this rather unique look? Let’s wait and see...
REQUEST ONLY VERSES - IM FOR MORE INFORMATION
HIT IT MOMMA! (EGON'S BIZARRE ADVENTURES)
CROSSING THE STREAMS (TRAVELS THROUGH TIME, SPACE & THE MULTIVERSE)
Why remain just on ONE planet when there is an entire multiverse to explore? Armed with a Vortex Manipulator, Egon now has a means of traversing the cosmos at will - coming face to face with the wonders - and dangers - that she has to offer. After all, in an infinite plane of existence such as this, there are ALWAYS going to be spooks, spectres and ghosts of a very different kind to apprehend...(With influence taken from the Doctor Who universe, this verse is extended to any historical-based fandom, any intergalactic/sci-fi fandom that exists outside of Earth, and any fandom in which there's a chance the Ghostbusters don't exist as real people. EDIT: An FYI that the multiverse DOES exist in Ghostbusters EU canon.)
IN SCIENCE WE ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE SIMPLEST EXPLANATION (UNIVERSITY)
Long before he became a Ghostbuster, Egon Spengler dedicated his youth to the pursuit of science. Graduating from Columbia University at the age of fifteen, he would go on to spend the next ten years as a committed student, traveling through Europe and obtaining three PhDs before being invited to become a Professor of Paranormal Studies at Columbia University.This verse seeks to document this period, beginning just before he obtained his Physics PhD, aged nineteen, to just before he finished his Parapsychology PhD, aged twenty-five.
ACRXMXNAL - JOHN BENDER
LIFESEFFORT - ENDEAVOUR MORSE
MANABORN - GWEN TENNYSON
MELNITZJ - JANINE MELNITZ
OCCXLTIST - DR. RAY STANTZ
REDHEAD-REPORTER - MARY-JANE WATSTON
RXYSTXNTZ - DR. RAY STANTZ
SFC-RUSSELL-ZISKEY - RUSSELL ZISKEY
SPYNORTH - LUCAS NORTH
THIRTNTH - THE THIRTEENTH DOCTOR
QUANTUMLEAPT - DR. SAM BECKETT
CONN-AR - CONNAR MOORE
DAEMONDAES - CHERRY MARTINI
DCMURE - VALERIE BARNES
ESCAPEDARTGEEK - ZORA ANDREWS
FORFAMILY - BIANCA ZEPPELI
HUNTEDVIDEO - FINLEY STEVENS
STARNAMEDLYRA - LYRA ISAR
THERESASTARGIRL - OPHELIA SMITH
BETTERDCYZ - MULTI, BLOGWIDE
LEFAE - MULTI, BLOGWIDE
PAGETORN - MULTI, BLOGWIDE
STARLIGHTWALKED - MULTI, BLOGWIDE
TELLESCOPE - MULTI, BLOGWIDE