Infernalism

Known popularly as Black Magick, or Demonic Magick, Infernalism represents the darkest paths of power that a soul can take. Infernalism is the casting and calling upon of the powers of Hell itself. It is the stuff of evil and the essence of sin. Anyone who practices Infernalism cannot walk away from it unscathed, for Infernalism by its very nature is corruptive and coercive. 
== Facts: ==
-Anyone who practices Infernalism for a great length of time will develop a Blight, a slight physical mark that signifies their trucking with the Powers of Hell. A Blight normally takes the appearance of a physical ailment such as a sore tooth, infected toe or abscess on the skin. While most Blights appear normal, those trained in the ways of Magick, or who have extensive training in the hunting of Infernalists, can recognize Blights apart from normal medical problems. 
-Once a Blight is acquired, it usually persists throughout the Infernalist's life. 
-Infernalism isn't the most complicated Craft out there. Demons are powerful creatures, and for the right price they are prepared to offer much of that power to lesser races. 
-Of course, the rituals and spells that do exist for Infernalism are, by design, debauched affairs. Demons are degenerate creatures by nature, and they want their worshipers and followers to degenerate as well. Infernalists are led by their dark patrons to break taboos and debase themselves as part of the processing of becoming more powerful Infernalists. 
-Things like incest, cannibalism and rape are used by Infernalists to align themselves with the demonic and acquire more Infernal power. Infernalist rituals usually include them. Of course, this also helps to explain why so many groups are determined to root out Infernalism. 
-Infernalists often plagiarize religious rituals and elements to give form and substance to their own Rituals. The Black Mass of medieval legend is real, and Infernalists even in modern times routinely mock Christ and His sacrifice by performing satanic masses in secret. 
-Infernals can easily sense the presence of anyone whose soul has been touched by Infernalism. 
-The kind of powers granted by the practice of Infernalism are many. Death, sin, destruction, corruption, possession, dark knowledge, forbidden desires, and plenty more are all the kinds of things a talented Infernalist will deal in. 
-All Infernals will have at least basic knowledge of Infernalism. The Adept Order who has mastery of Infernalism is, by far, the Order of Fallen. Fallen lean Infernalism naturally and they usually develop along its path of Magick at a faster rate. 
-Witches who practice Infernalism are often labelled as Black Magicians or Black Witches. They are alienated from most other Magick-users who fear their powers (and the source of those powers)
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