Demon

### Aliases

Devil, Daemon, Div, Oni, Shaitan, Fiend, Infernal, Hellion, Princes of Darkness, Powers of the Air, Yokai, Daeva, Asrestar, Satans, Fallen Angels

## Origin and Status

### Origin

Created by Ayin or Angels sinning and falling

### Classified as

Spirit

> Demons are annoying bastards native to hell and they've been terrorizing mankind since the dawn of time. They would have either killed or enslaved us all a long time ago if they weren't opposed by beings like gods or angels.
>
> Diana Black.

**Demons**, also known as **Devils**, are the predominant race in Hell, having been created by the evil and chaos goddess Ayin. There are two types of demons; the pure **blooded demons** that were born directly from Ayin like Satanel, and the **reincarnated demons** that are angels or humans that were turned into demons by Ayin, like Lucifer and a third of the angels.

## Overview

In traditional beliefs, demons were often regarded as fallen angels, unclean spirits, or degraded lesser gods. However, the term has evolved to encompass any malevolent spiritual entity. Demons are widely recognized as adversaries of God, Jesus Christ, and anyone faithful to God. Despite appearances, demons exist beyond the human concepts of good and evil; they are beings of chaos, where the strongest hold dominion. Demons may appear 'evil' to humans because they see themselves as superior to humanity, akin to angels and gods with a similar mindset.

Due to their innate physical and mystical abilities surpassing those of humans, most well-known demons consider themselves superior to humans and desire to rule over them. Nonetheless, demons can be summoned and controlled. Demons with strong wills can break free from control or twist the conjurer's wishes to serve their own interests.

It's observed that certain demons have concealed their true nature by assuming human forms and have gained significant influence in the criminal underworld, among the wealthy upper-class, and even within the inner circles of powerful individuals' families and business associates. However, there are also demons who reject their infernal heritage, choosing to dwell in the human world in peace and sometimes working to protect humanity from their own kind.

## Description

Demons can also be used as symbolic representations for natural disasters, human suffering, and cruelty, with one of the most familiar depictions being the "deadly sins" in Christian tradition. Furthermore, demons are frequently employed as metaphors for inner fears and anxieties that reside within every individual, giving rise to the widely recognized phrase "confronting one's demons." These entities, much like monsters, provoke fear and disrupt the natural order. However, in contrast to monsters, demons are primarily seen as spiritual threats rather than physical ones. They possess the capability to inhabit humans, incite poltergeist activity, induce madness, and more.

Demons are often described as malevolent counterparts to angels, sharing characteristics such as spirituality, immutability, and immortality. While demons are not all-knowing, each possesses specific knowledge. Their power is limited by the boundaries established by God, rendering them non-omnipotent. As for omnipresence, there is no definitive account, but according to the medieval witches' Sabbath tradition, two possible conclusions can be drawn: either the Devil can be present in multiple locations simultaneously, or he dispatches emissaries in his name.

### Hierarchy

In the infernal realm, demons are organized into legions under their respective masters. Each legion typically consists of 666 demons, always prepared to carry out their sinister tasks. The hierarchy in Hell is quite complex, with an estimated total of 44,439,622 demons divided into 666 legions, each comprising 6,666 demons. These legions are under the rule of 66 hellish dukes, princes, kings, and other infernal titles.

However, some estimates suggest a much larger demon population, reaching up to 2,665,866,746,664 demons in Hell.

## Appearances

Demons possess the ability to assume any form they choose, including that of an "angel of light." Nevertheless, they were commonly portrayed as grotesque, chimerical, and monstrous entities. However, when it comes to sex demons like Incubus and Succubus, they are often depicted as beautiful to better fulfill their seductive missions.

Demons are known to manifest in forms that combine the attributes of several wild beasts in order serve as apex predators; as a result, demons tend to possess wings, claws, horns.

When it comes to the color of a demon's skin, historical beliefs often associated them with the color black, as if they took on the form of a black man. However, it's important to note that not all descriptions aligned on this, resulting in diverse depictions of demons. Satan and other demonic entities were frequently portrayed as darkly dressed figures, often depicted riding black horses.

Other commonly associated colors that demons could used are sickly white, blood red, or even metal-like.

If demons take on the form of animals, they tend to manifest as black variations of the creatures.

## History

The first demons came sometime after the creation of the Universe. They were created by the pre-existential entity, Ayin, after she created the Abrahamic Hell and was imprisoned by God Himself, who locked her in the deepest part of her newly created location. However, some demons like Satan were probably created before the universe itself.

The other demons, and also the most famous ones, were born after the Rebellion in Paradise broke out and Michael and his army drove Lucifer's troops out of Heaven and launched them onto Planet Earth. The falling angels lost their grace, "their eyes turned black, their wings were charred, their light turned to darkness, and from angels of God they became demons of Ayin." In addition to these, some demons were born from Tinshemet who related to several fallen angels, giving rise to several dark beings known as Succubus and Incubus.

## Demon Sub-Species

* Archdemon - Highest Class of Demon
* Imp - Lowest Class of Demon
* Incubus - Male Exclusive Sex Demon
* Shedim
* Succubus- Female Exclusive Sex Demon
* Lilim
* Hellhound
* Shax
* Ala
* Baigujing
* Achaieral
* Asmodei
* Asura
* Amphisbaena
* Cecaelia
* Ravener
* Drevak
* Naga
* Cherufe
* Croucher
* Manigus
* Dahak

## Quotes

> Isn't it ironic? In this modern day and age, when our hellish forces are becoming stronger and stronger everyday, you are beginning to abandon God, seeking refuge in those who would only give a damn about you if you sacrifice everything for them. Now, isn't that lovely to hear? It's such a great time to be a demon, don't you think so?
>
> Unnamed Demon to an exorcist.

> You are wrong about you and your God... Human. Your God's love is not unconditional. He doesn't love **us**. And sure enough, he doesn't love you either. You see? We are so alike. Our father, Lucifer, he loves us and he loves you.
>
> Inanna for a priest.

> Unclean, perverse, and twisted dark spirits. They feed on negativity. They live for pain. They cry for sin. Amusing that despite how dangerous they are, they can be called forth like dogs. But unlike the norm, they can't be that easily tamed. Because they will always find a way to hurt you.
>
> A Witch.

> Do you think only you humans have faith? We demons have it too, and we have faith that one day Lucifer, our dark messiah, will return. You see? We are not very different from you.
>
> A demon to Carl Black.

> Why are you crying priest? You Christians today are very fearful. Demons lie, dammit. If a Demon says anything against God you know it's a lie. Frankly, that's their specialty, lying like they're telling the truth.
>
> Virgo Durand Leroy to a priest.

## Trivia

* The study of demons is called demonology.
* While similar in some fashion, they are not to be mistaken with Yokai.
* Approximately, there are around 2,665,866,746,664 demons in Hell.