Demonlords

Demonlords, also known as Arch-Demons, or Dark Ascended, are people who have gained immortality and great magical power through dark means. Unlike other Demons, these beings retain their intelligence, personality, and individuality from their human life, and are even able to defy the dark gods.
Some Demonlords are gifted their power by the gods, for their loyalty to darkness, their sheer might, or some other whim of the gods. Others forcefully ascend by way of profane rituals, stealing dark energy from the divine realm.
The path to becoming a Demonlord is far from simple however. It involves first becoming possessed by a powerful Demon, then overpowering said demon. This requires an incredible force of will, and usually extensive magical power. Those who fail either die, or become feral demons.
Dark Ascension is not always the blessing it seems to be at first. It always involves a physical transformation, into something far from human, and often comes with a variety of other curses. Examples include Keldai's eternal agony or Fahraki's endless hunger. Though Demonlords often possess the ability to change their shape, in order to blend in among humans, they can never entirely hide their inhuman appearance.
Though Demonlords are very powerful and can live for millennia, they are not invincible and can be killed. Additionally, if they lack followers, either human or demonic, they will begin to weaken, and eventually die.
== Demonlords ==
Demonlords are generally organised into several categories, for organisational purposes. The demons within these categories are not necessarily related to one another.
=== Chaos-Bringers ===
Demonlords of this category are known for their desire for chaos, and their efforts to destroy human civilisation. These are often considered the most dangerous. They usually represent themes of madness, destruction, and violence.
The Horde
Keldai - The Ravager
Kolodai - The World-Breaker
Nerykal - Herald of Decay
Skarykus / Skaradai - The Nightmare, Herald of Madness.
=== Masters ===
Demonlords of this category desire to rule over humans rather than destroy them. They often have vast followings, and are more organised than their brethren. They usually represent themes of tyranny, war, and manipulation.
Greenblood / Guldai - The Sea King
Orkhovan - The Champion of Kanzayong
Pazadai - The Parasite
Zaikerik - The Betrayer, King of the Dead
=== Tricksters ===
Demonlords of this category are experts at trickery, and at corrupting humans. They interact with humans more often than other Demonlords, and will often present deals, or gifts, with a hidden catch.
Azjol / Azjodai - The Spider King, the Deciever
Fahraki - Herald of Sin
Lamaztu - Mother of Darkness
Luzodai - The Beautiful
Malphakain - The King of the Sunset Palace
Czoloch - Eater of Secrets
=== The Loners ===
Demonlords of this category are strange and separated from their brethren by their solitary nature. They do not make great impacts upon the world, rarely communicate with humans, and their motives are unclear.
Rukdai - The Keeper
Vaasdai - The Hunter
The Masked Lady - The Champion of Shidiqura