Demons of Sin

The **Demons of Sin**, generally regarded as simply **Demons** and more formally known as the **Demons of Deadly Sin**m were supernatural entities inhabiting the vessels of sin. Derived from six of the surviving earthlings from the Second Period, each of the demons, coded after a deadly sin, began wreaking havoc upon humanity over the centuries.

## History

### Early History

After the deaths of Hänsel and Gretel in EC 014, their foster father Adam Moonlit performed a Re\_birthday, remaking the six spirits of the earthlings, who were freed from Sin, into Demons of Sin. Housed in an object from their home along with their representative deadly sin, the Demons of Sin were scattered across the world along with their vessels.

### Mantles of Sin

As their vessels moved around the Third Period throughout the centuries, each of the demons searched for suitable hosts to possess, forging contracts with the humans and influencing them to spread malice. Over time, the demons caused numerous tragedies through the humans under their influence for their amusement. In EC 325, the Demon of Gluttony was devoured by its contractor, Carlos Marlon, and the human replaced it as the demon of its vessel.

During the Duel of Merrigod Plateau on January 30, EC 611, the Demon of Wrath was blown out of its vessel and into the Hellish Yard. Around EC 822, the Demon of Envy forcibly swapped bodies with her vessel's guardian, Kagura Octo. Assuming her identity, "Kagura" lived life as a human and birthed a son before fleeing from Enbizaka and eventually returning to her vessel.

Around EC 970, the Demon of Wrath left the Hellish Yard and returned to his vessel, establishing a contract with Michelle Octo. By EC 999, Gallerian Clockworker had absorbed Adam and five of the demons, attempting to take the Demon of Wrath from Michelle before being killed by her soon after.

### World's End

Following Gallerian's death, the demons separated from him. After the Third Period’s destruction in EC 999, the sun god Sickle met with the demons, some of whom had regained their memories as earthlings, and asked each of them to guide Rin Avadonia in meeting with one of their contractors. With Rin deviating from Sickle's plan, demons instead gathered with Clarith at the destruction site of Marlon, find ways to help Rin confront Gallerian and explain to him what was happening.

## Biology and Appearance

Each of the demons possessed a unique appearance, from an actual biological animal to a simple mask. Many of the demons also had six wings and were capable of flight. Like humans, their superb intellect allowed them to innovate and adapt to unfamiliar situations and environments. Though their personalities typically varied in relation to the deadly sin they represented, all the demons acted in the interest of spreading malice and causing calamities in the Third Period.

Demons of Sin were also capable of performing magic, with each of them possessing a unique set of powers. Among their powers was the ability to possess human hosts, influencing their behavior even sharing their abilities with them by forging contracts. Demons could also telepathically communicate with their hosts.

In spite of their abilities, the demons were confined to their respective vessel of choosing, unless forcibly moved via magic, thus making them vulnerable to being inhibited by a sealing spell. The demons were also forced to abide by the "rules" put in place by Sickle until the end of the Third Period.

## Trivia

### Conceptualization and Origins

* The Demons of Sin bear resemblance to the Seven Princes of Hell, powerful demons each aligned with a Deadly Sin who attempt to cause mortals to commit their sin; the demons' representative sins are similarly inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins.
* Several of the demons' true forms having six wings may be a reference to the six-winged Seraphim, rebellious angels cast out of heaven that eventually became demons; six is also a demonic number in some religions.

### Curiosities

* Despite being referred to as the demon representing Sloth among the vessels of sin and inhabiting the Clockworker's Doll as his vessel, Adam Moonlit was not an actual demon himself.

## Appearances

* The Lunacy of Lady Glassred
* Twiright Prank
* Miniature Garden Girl
* Carlos Concerto!!
* Capriccio Farce
* Drug of Gold
* 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: 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
* Song of the Black Bird
* The Demonic Twin Blades
* Outlaw & Lychgate
* The Lunacy of Lady Glassred (manga)
* Evils Theater
* Master of the Heavenly Yard (album)
* Clockwork Lullaby (album)