Possession

**Possession** was a magical ability where the user could inhabit and influence another being or object. In addition to high-level magic-users, the technique was commonly employed by demons.

## Mechanics

Possession involved the user inhabiting a being or object as a vessel, allowing them to influence or manipulate that object to a certain extent. When possessing a living being like a human, the user could take full possession of the body, controlling it as if it was the possessor's own by suppressing the possessed's consciousness; while fully possessing the body, the user also had access to the host's magical power and abilities. The possessor and possessed could communicate telepathically as well.

In the case of demonic possession, the demon could project an extension of itself out from the vessel and root into an individual's mind, influencing a human host's behavior with their respective sin. Likewise, a demon could forge a contract with its host through possession, as well as grant the host access to its powers. The demon's ability was limited to only being able to possess Third Period humans who had enough compatibility with them; this compatibility was determined by the host's vulnerabilities or insecurities in their personalities, corresponding to the demon's respective sin.

Despite the inherent ability to inhabit a body or object, possession had a number of weaknesses. While possessing a body or object, the user was forced to remain within the vessel until either the possessor chose to relinquish the possession or the vessel was destroyed or killed. In the case of demons projecting themselves, their true vessel could be sealed or destroyed, causing the demon to relinquish their possession as a result. The host's consciousness could also resist a complete possession and potentially regain control of the body from the possessor.

A possession could also be exorcised to forcibly remove the possessor from a host. Despite this, demonic possession could render exorcisms ineffective if too deeply rooted in the being's mind, though the effects could be reversed with the Clockwork Secret Art. Outside of demons, possession was limited to humans able to perform high-level magical techniques like the Swap Technique or borrowing a demon's power.

## Users

* Gilles Derais
* Vlad Tuberci
* Marie Annette
* Adam Moonlit
* Rahab Barisol
* Salem Dunbar
* Pale Noël
* Eve Moonlit
* Irina Clockworker
* Carlos Marlon
* Gallerian Chirclatia
* Gretel Twiright

## Trivia

### Conceptualization and Origin

* Demonic possession is common in many religions and media, wherein a demon or other malevolent entity takes control of a person's body.

## Appearances

* Chrono Story (appears in PV)
* The Lunacy of Lady Glassred
* Evil Food Eater Marlon
* Drug of Gold
* Neolion of the Inverted Gravestone
* A Hero's Armor is Always Crimson
* Twiright Prank
* The Son of Evil
* The Servant of Evil
* Tree Maiden ~Millennium Wiegenlied~
* The Daughter of Green
* Handbeat Clocktower (appears in PV)
* Fifth Pierrot
* The Tailor of Enbizaka
* The Last Revolver
* Judgment of Corruption
* Miniature Garden Girl
* The Muzzle of Michelle
* Heartbeat Clocktower
* Master of the Hellish Yard (song)
* Seven Crimes and Punishments (alternate timeline)
* Master of the Heavenly Yard
* The Son of Evil: Clôture of Evil
* The Son of Evil: Wiegenlied of White
* The Son of Evil: Praeludium of Yellow
* The Son of Evil: Praefacio of Red
* Deadly Sins of Evil: The Lunacy of Lady Glassred
* Deadly Sins of Evil: Evil Food Eater Marlon
* Deadly Sins of Evil: Gift from the Prince who Brought Sleep (mentioned only)
* Deadly Sins of Evil: Fifth Pierrot
* Deadly Sins of Evil: The Tailor of Enbizaka
* Deadly Sins of Evil: Judgment of Corruption
* Deadly Sins of Evil: The Muzzle of Michelle
* Deadly Sins of Evil: Master of the Heavenly Yard
* Entr'acte of Evil: The Son of Evil Worldguide
* Epic of Evil: The Son of Evil Fanbook
* The Son of Evil Schedule Book 2013
* Waltz of Evil: The Deadly Sins of Evil Guidebook
* Twiright Prank (story)
* The Son of Evil: Illustration Story
* The Daughter of Fog
* Gloom of Held
* Heavenly Yard (story)
* Evil Food Eater Marlon: Setsubun (non-canon appearance)
* The Lunacy of Lady Glassred: Valentine's Day (non-canon appearance)
* Gift Bonus Story
* Seven Crimes and Punishments (story) (alternate timeline; mentioned only)
* Pierrot & SCP Bonus Story
* Song of the Black Bird
* The Demonic Twin Blades
* The Son of Evil: Novelette of Green
* The Son of Evil: Retrouver of Crimson (appears in flashback(s))
* The Lunacy of Lady Glassred (manga)
* Aku Musu (non-canon appearance)
* The Servant of Evil ~Opera Buffa!~ (non-canon appearance)
* Welcome to Marlon Dining Room (non-canon appearance)
* Deadly Sins of Evil (manga) (non-canon appearance)
* Judgment of Corruption Side Story: Elluka
* The Son of Evil (manga)
* Quartets of Evil (non-canon appearance)
* Fifth Pierrot (manga short)
* Evils Theater
* The Son of Evil ~Gemini of Charm~ Vocal and Soundtrack
* Prelude to Forest
* Evils Forest
* Evil Food Eater Marlon (revised)
* Evils Kingdom
* Judgment of Corruption ~A Court of Greed~
* Evils Court
* Four Melodies of Evil ~The Son of Evil Novel Music Collection~
* The Muzzle of Michelle (album)
* Seven Crimes and Punishments (album)
* Lucifenia Trinity
* Master of the Heavenly Yard (album)
* Clockwork Lullaby (album)