Demon

## Devil

Following his fall from Heaven, Lucifer underwent a drastic change. Changing from Archangel to a True Devil. A True Devil has power greater than that of any demon or angel, even archangels. Lucifer is the only being in existence to be considered a True Devil.

When Lucifer transferred a portion of his soul to Lilith, she underwent a similar change. She became a pseudo-devil, a being more powerful than any demon or angel (Except archangels) but not as powerful as True Devil. Beings that inherit the portion of Lucifer's soul that are significantly strong demons in their own right will undergo this change. Should the being not be a demon, or not be powerful enough, the portion of Lucifer's soul will destroy them. Only an archangel of significant power can handle the portion of Lucifer's soul, although this merely amplifies their archangel power and does not transform them into a pseudo-devil.

## Demonic ranking

### Archdemon

Archdemons are the highest tier of Demon, possessing almighty power. They are almost equal in strength to archangels, trumping all other beings. Due to the number of years required for an Abyssal Demon to evolve into an Archdemon, there are very few in existence. Archdemons are characterised by their black-feathered wings and pale white eyes.

### Abyssal Demon

An Abyssal Demon is the second highest tier of demon. They are the most powerful demon form that is usually seen. Having more power than any tier below them. Abyssal Demons often serve in high ranking leadership positions in Oblivion. They are characterised by their yellow eyes.

### Hellfire Demon

Hellfire Demons are the third highest tier of demon. They are extremely powerful compared to their lesser kind, and usually serve as generals or commanders of large armies of demons. They possess more unique powers than their lesser kind. They are characterised by their bright orange eyes, that are flame like.

### Shadow Demon

Shadow Demons are the fourth highest tier of Demon, they are evolved from Common Demons and are more powerful. They often possess unique abilities that Common Demons lack, and are difficult to kill for the average hunter. They are characterised by their red eyes.

### Common Demon

Common Demons are the lowest tier of Demon. While possessing all the standard Demon abilities, they lack the more unique abilities of the higher tiers. Common Demons are usually the youngest of their kind, and the most bloodthirsty. They usually possess black eyes, lacking irises.

## Biology

### Strengths

* **Indestructibility:** A demon is immune to nearly all forms of physical harm. Their skin is considered to be 'diamond hard' and impenetrable by almost all means. As such, a demon is capable of surviving in extremely hostile environments without suffering any adverse effects.
	+ **Aging Immunity:** A demon does not age and become weaker like other beings, they can live for thousands of years without any adverse effects. It is even said that a demon becomes stronger with age. A demon can however, show their age, possibly becoming wrinkled or more hagged looking, although this takes tens of thousands of years.
	+ **Disease and Poison Immunity**: A demon is immune to all forms of poison and all known diseases present in the Mortal Plane.
* **Strength:** A demon is naturally extremely strong, being able to perform great feats of strength that would be impossible for a normal human. They can lift objects almost 10x their body weight with little effort expended, or stop incoming objects that are much larger than themselves. Their strength is not limitless however, there are objects that are simply too heavy for them to lift unaided (such as large buildings).
* **Speed:** Demons have an advanced level of speed and stamina. This allows them to move at extremely fast speeds without expending much energy. It is said that an average demon could sprint for 10 miles without tiring and do so in mere minutes. Demons do not have unlimited stamina however, and must rest and recover after prolonged periods of exertion.
* **Eyesight:** A demon has extremely powerful eyesight, being able to see extremely clearly and further away than humans. They are able to see a wider band of the UV spectrum, perceiving things that others cannot.
* **Flight:** Demons are capable of free-flight, even if their physical form does not possess wings. This free-flight allows them to float or hover in place, or fly at extremely fast speeds. Their flight speeds are equal to 120mp/h.
* **Teleportation:** Demons are capable of a form of short-range teleportation that allows them to move around extremely efficiently. The range is roughly a mile. The teleportation has a unique 'thud' sound and a black flash that can make those who know of this ability aware of a demon nearby.
* **Soul Consumption:** A demon is capable of absorbing the souls of humans, pluses, angels and other demons. This is considered a form of sustenance for a demon. A demon can freely absorb souls, however, if the being they are trying to absorb is powerful, they may find that creature will resist them until they are sufficiently beaten.
* **Vessel Possession:** A demon has the ability to possess the body of a human that is sleeping or otherwise unconscious. A demon cannot possess the body of a conscious human unless the demon is extremely powerful. A demon cannot possess the body of another demon, a plus or an angel however.
* **Special Ability:** Some demons possess a unique special ability that they can make use of. This ability will be completely unique and is usually very powerful. It is considered rare for a demon to possess a special ability (unlike Angels and pluses, whom nearly all possess a blessing). An example of this is Flame Demon Montag, who possessed a special ability that granted him flame manipulation.

### Weaknesses

* **Curse of Eden:** Following the end of the God War, God placed a unique curse upon every demon in Oblivion. This curse, referred to as the Curse of Eden, causes demons to undergo a change when entering the Mortal Plane. Demons that enter the Mortal Plane without inhabiting a vessel will be extremely weakened and frail, they will assume a human form and after a prolonged period of time, will slowly turn mortal and die. This curse was created to prevent demons escaping Oblivion from wreaking havoc on the Mortal Plane.
* **Precious Metals:** Demons are extremely weak to precious metals, such as gold or platinum. Weapons coated in these materials have the power to physically harm demons.
* **Vessel Merging:** When a demon possesses a vessel and remains within that vessel for a prolonged period of time, the demon and the vessel will slowly become one. Eventually the demon will lose access to their demon power and will become a regular human.