Demons

**Demons** are a species within the world of Arth. Usually light based, demons live often with humans or in their own invididual packs.

## Overview/History

Created by Tsuruname, demons are creatures that were intially meant to be the only inhabitants of the planet, but soon after humans were created, and their quicker reproduction, demons began to create packs to survive. Some demons remained evolutionarily stagnant, while many evolved and changed due to intermingling with humans and other creatures. While most demons are created from either objects or magical creatures in nature dying and reincarnating, such as the Chimera, some demons, which tend to be mixed in species, can be born as well.

Thousands of years ago, demons and humans lived separately, with humans considering demons as disgusting and unholy beings due to their origins as creations of "Tamand"(Tsuruname), and therefore did not mingle. However, once the Fifth Magic War ended and globalization was completed, more positive religious and social ideas spread, and while there is still some conflict, with some factions only mingling with those of their own species, the majority of both humans and demons view each other positively.

## Types

There are several races/types of demons, shown below:

### Lilliuth Demons

One of the most common types of demons. Known also as succubi (female lilliuth) or incubi (male lilliuth), these sexual demons are believed to originate from sirens or insects, but they are actually an evolutionary branch from Chiropteran from thousands of years of mating with magical animals and humans. Lilliuth demons are named after the fact that the majority is female, with males being a rarity. Lilliuth demons require life energy, often by humans and gain them through intimate actions, the most common being intercourse.

Because of their sexual nature, these demons have evolved various biological abilities, such as being able to shapeshift, their spit, hair, etc. being natural aphrodisiacs, as well as the ability to be temporarily sterile, either through utilizing chemical means to kill seminal fluids, or having unique anatomy that allows them to ejaculate sterile seminal fluid from a separate sac. Lilliuth demons are also incredibly fertile, either through pregancy or the siring of a child.

Due to their majority, Succubi evolved a "puberty" known as Pretamorphosis, where when a succubi grows to a certain age, often in their teenage stage, begin to metamorphasize from an immature form and eventually into a beautiful, powerful form which has a wellspring of magic they can transform into any time as long as they gain control of it.

##### Chaotic Lilliuth

A rare subspecies of lilliuth demon that can only be created from a Chaokha (Chaotic) Being splitting apart. Usually from a Tararesque or Chimera, the immortal being becomes too bloated by their immortality and "dies", splitting apart to prevent a painful death, but inadvertently becoming an entirely new being with a soul and consciousness, with the only thing the "child" of the Chaokha inheriting being both Chaos Magic, and the animal attributes of one of the animals the Chaokha is made of. Usually, Chaotic Lilliuth have siblings, being the other demons that came from the Chaokha when split. However, the Chaokha does not always split into different demons simultaneously, meaning some Lilliuth Demons can be born as twin/triplets/etc., or have a birth order.

Because of their rarity, most Chaotic Lilliuth are male, in order to make up for the gender imbalance.

### Chiropteran

The oldest species of demon. Created by Tsuruname, known as both Father Night and Tamand, are the original species of demon, as well as being the reason for the chaotic lilliuth, a subspecies of lilliuth, to possess bat wings. This species is often associated with the myth of vampires, and can be easily understood when considering the diet, behaviors, and weaknesses of the creature.

Legend tells that ten thousand years ago, Tsuruname sought to assure his victory over Sihranui by creating an army all his own. He called forward his most loyal subjects, mostly demons and humans, and used the light of his full moon to mutate them into monstrosities capable of crushing Sihranui's soldiers. Many followers came forward to receive Father Moon's gifts- ears keen of hearing, sight in the dark, wings stronger than any bird, fearlessness of any of the predators that patrolled the shadows. The transformation, painful though it was, was a blessing. Tsuruname's swift defeat and banishment left the bat creatures in disgrace. Regular humans revealed them as beasts and traitors. Many regarded them as cursed by Diamantic Miasmatic, and feared "catching" the curse themselves. Amanareth extended a hand of peace, but the bats retreated to the deepest caverns and forests, hiding from the mobs and torches, raising new generations of children, and patiently awaiting the return of their dear Father.

### Etheriolor

The most "aggressive" species of demon, these are most commonly made from objects, especially by minor gods or powerful wizards. Named from the Naazcan bond-words "*Ether*", meaning *"soul hungry*" and "*olor",* meaning "*evil"* , they are named after the fact that most of these demons, while they do have a soul, tend to not possess emotions or empathy, although there might be exceptions as some Etheriolor are made from animals. Etheriolor feel excessive attatchment and loyalty to their creators, and possess an inborn drive to serve their creator. If their creator dies, an Etheriolor can be considered "broken", and become excessively aggressive and lose their sense of control or common sense, often leading to their Rot and becoming a mindless base animal-like creature.