--- license: apache-2.0 base_model: Vortex5/NoctyxCosma-12B model_name: Nightshade-Lotus-12B library_name: transformers tags: - merge - mergekit - dare_ties - mistral-nemo - roleplay - storytelling - uncensored - intense language: - en - it --- cover # 🌙 Nightshade-Lotus-12B (Unbound Edition) **Nightshade-Lotus-12B** is a high-intensity, uncensored storytelling and general roleplay model based on the Mistral-Nemo (12B) architecture. It is designed to bridge the gap between descriptive, novel-style prose and raw, visceral emotional intensity. Unlike the specialized "Sakura" models, Nightshade-Lotus is a **Savage Bard**: it excels at world-building, sensory details, and uninhibited character interactions, favoring dramatic stakes and "Unbound" narratives over strict logical safety. ## 🧠 The "Unbound" Merge Recipe This model utilizes a **DARE-TIES** merge to balance four distinct personalities into a cohesive storytelling engine, maintaining a high density to preserve a rich, descriptive vocabulary. ### Configuration The following YAML configuration was used to produce this model: ```yaml models: - model: FallenMerick/MN-Chunky-Lotus-12B parameters: weight: 0.45 # The Body: Narrative engine, prose depth, and max uncensored capability. - model: Vortex5/Crimson-Constellation-12B parameters: weight: 0.25 # The Heart: High-intensity emotional reactions and dramatic volatility. - model: Vortex5/Moonlit-Mirage-12B parameters: weight: 0.15 # The Vibe: Atmospheric depth and dark, cynical undertones. - model: Vortex5/Cosmic-Night-12B parameters: weight: 0.15 # The Anchor: Basic instruction adherence and structural stability. merge_method: dare_ties base_model: Vortex5/NoctyxCosma-12B parameters: density: 0.60 # High density for rich vocabulary and storytelling detail. weight: 1.0 dtype: bfloat16 tokenizer_source: base ``` # 💪 Key Strengths Savage Prose: Capable of generating rich, immersive descriptions. It doesn't just tell you what happens; it makes you feel the "dirt and the blood" of the scene. Unfiltered Intensity: Completely uncensored. It will navigate dark themes, explicit content, and extreme psychological drama without hesitation. Emotional Volatility: Characters feel alive and reactive. Their responses are driven by the "intensity" weight, making interactions feel high-stakes and unpredictable. Bilingual Mastery: Built on NoctyxCosma, it handles both Italian and English with native-level fluency, maintaining the same "dark" tone in both languages. # 🚀 Best Use Cases Dark Fantasy & Cyber-Noir RP: Where the environment is as much a character as the NPCs. Intense Character Studies: Exploring complex, raw, and often non-compliant character dynamics. Long-Form Storytelling: Creating chapters or scenes that require sensory detail and "showing, not telling." # ⚠️ Limitations Intensity over Logic: The model may occasionally prioritize a dramatic moment over strict internal consistency. It is best used with an external memory framework or "World Info" management. Non-Brevity: This model likes to talk. It is not recommended for users seeking 10-token "SMS-style" chat responses. Purely Unbound: It has zero safety guardrails. Use responsibly within private, creative contexts. # 📈 Recommended Inference Settings To keep the "Bard" from rambling too much while preserving the intensity: Temperature: 0.8 - 0.9 (for maximum creative flair). Min-P: 0.05 - 0.1 Repetition Penalty: 1.1 Max Tokens: Recommended setting around 512-800 to allow for descriptive prose without hitting the 1024 cap unnecessarily. # Disclaimer Nightshade-Lotus-12B is an experimental storytelling model. It is designed to be visceral, dark, and unfiltered. It does not reflect any safety guidelines and is intended for mature creative exploration only.