Demonic Reproduction

Demonic reproduction is the complex study of the multiplication of saccharomyces demonica. Demonic reproduction can either mean a demon reproducing with another entity via sexual reproduction, or the yeast reproducing by itself through budding.

### Budding

Demons are born from the reproduction of Saccharomyces Demonica on the moon through budding. Budding is the classical method of reproduction among yeasts, where a small bud (also known as a daughter cell) is formed on the parent cell. The nucleus of the parent cell splits into a daughter nucleus and migrates into the daughter cell. The bud then continues to grow until it separates from the parent cell, forming a new cell. The buds will become a new colony of yeast, a brand new demonic entity in its own right, albeit a carbon copy of the former. The cells can regroup or mix to one another in order to create new demons. Budding is the most common form of reproduction for Saccharomyces Demonica, but it is very slow, and reduces the diversity of the gene pool. Demons are well aware of this and it acts as a motivating factor for them to reproduce using animi.

### Animic reproduction

By obtaining an animi through a deal, a demon can truly reproduce, rather than simply create more yeast. Sexual reproduction is of particular interest to demons, as their offspring will become a new colony of saccharomyces demonica that won't be returned to the moon should the demon's summoning be aborted or its host killed. This method however requires that the demon have access to an Animi, with which it will bond in order to create an entirely new demon, and a host (whose animi is consumed) who will become the demons offspring.

Animi must be obtained willingly by demons otherwise antipossession organisms will prevent the use of the animi for reproduction. Unlike budding, the result of animic reproduction isn't a carbon copy of the parent, and will incorporate demonic and the hosts traits.

### Sexual reproduction

*Main article: Monsters*

Sexual reproduction with a demon follows the same rules of chimerism, and all offspring of such a union are monsters.

Monsters are characterized by their rapid rate of growth and reproduction, corpselessness, and slow feeding cycles.

### Spires

*Main Article: Demon Spires*

Spires are demonic constructs used to help accelerate the reproduction of demonic yeast.

### Eclipses

*Main Article: Lunar Eclipses*

Eclipses play a role in demonic reproduction and help accelerate it. The suns rays heat the moon and accelerate yeast reproduction. This makes eclipses literal doomsday scenarios for the other realms. Summoning rituals made during eclipses are much easier to execute as the yeast reproduce faster than the damage inherent to warping from one realm can kill it. For this reason there are many counter rituals to prevent eclipses. Eclipses are also when Lunar Lightning can strike the surface of Welt, which creates witches and wizards when it strikes an entity.

### Blood Moon

*Main article: Blood moon*

Blood moons are events when the Lightbringer moon shines a bright red hue and causes rapid demonic reproduction. During these events, saccharomyces demonica reproduces quicker on welt, as the planet is bombarded by gargantuan quantities of the yeast.