Demons

A Legion of Demons

*"Demons are annoying bastards who crawled out of the pits of Hell. Most of them were once angels who served God but after listening to a certain someone, they decided that rebelling against an omnipotent creator was an excellent idea, which resulted in them being cast out of Heaven as punishment. After some time in their new home, they turned from angelic to demonic. And now, well, just look at them. They think they're so high and mighty with their hellish powers, but as far as I'm concerned, they're just bullies with more power than a regular one and probably more ego as well."*
―Emily Bennett about demons
**Demons**, also known as **Daemons**, are malevolent and infernal spirits who were once angels or humans that were twisted by demonic energies. They are major recurring characters in The Omniversal Saga, often serving as antagonists. They are also the archenemies of angels.

There are two types of demons: demons that were once angels who rebelled against God or humans who undergo extensive torture in Hell. Regardless of their origins, they became extremely evil and corrupt due to their surroundings and in the process, also became quite powerful.

While it is rare, it is possible for demons to regret what they've done and choose to repent. Those who do that become Ascended Demons and get to go to Heaven. It should be noted however that Ascended Demons aren't necessarily good; instead most of them are neutral but will fight against evil.

## Overview

Demons are generally regarded as fallen angels, corrupted spirits, or evil deities. However, this term evolved to the point that *any* malevolent entity, particularly one from Hell, is considered a demon. They are seen as the enemies of God, Jesus Christ, angels, and all those who show faith in the Creator.

Due to their status as some of the strongest supernatural creatures, demons believe themselves to be superior to humanity and all other mortals. However, they can be bound and controlled by rituals and spells with enough power and proper preparation. Nevertheless, they have the capability to break free should their wills and power be great enough.

Despite holding humanity in high contempt, many demons live among the mortal world as billionaires and criminal overlords, gaining considerable influence among the higher societies. Many other demons do the same in other planets as well, since there will be a lot of complication if millions of influential people started appearing out of nowhere on a planet.

## Description

Demons represent natural disasters, cruelty, suffering, and sinful acts. They are also used as a metaphor to describe one's inner turmoil. Much like monsters, demons seek to disrupt the natural order. However, they do that on a spiritual level by driving mortals down the wrong path using their powers over the mind. However, it should be noted that they don't actively control them; instead, they simply open the door to darkness and waited to see if the mortal would walk through it or not.

Demons are the archenemies of angels, possessing demonic counterparts of the angels' powers. However, they are still generally weaker than their angelic enemies and are outnumbered as well, although they have more powerhouses (that being the Archdemons), to make up for power and numbers.

The hierarchy of Hell is more complicated than that of Heaven, with many dukes, kings, and princes ruling over hundreds of legions. Despite the complex hierarchy, most demons are contented with it because it is organized despite the complication. However, a few low-ranking demons disliked it because they hated being at the bottom while others are at the top.

## Early History

* Origin
* Recruiting More
* Biblical Events

## The Omniversal Saga

* The Everlasting Heroes
* The Hybrid Chronicles

* The Originals
* Dawn of Revelation
* Sacrilegious Wars
* Heroes United

* Rise of the Chosen Ones
* Gateway to Purgatory
* The Seven Seals
* Apocalypse Rising
* The Final Conflict

## Powers and Abilities

As the residents of Hell, demons have great supernatural power, making them superior to every mortal. They basically have all the powers of fallen angels, except without the angelic abilities. The individual powers that demons have depends on their rank, but all of them are very powerful regardless of their position within the inferno hierarchy.

### Low Ranking Demons

* **Demonic Aura:** The ability to surround oneself in wretched demonic energy.
	+ **Demonic Presence:** The power to emit a demonic and unnatural presence that can cause supernatural effects.
		- **Infernal Background:** The condition to have demonic/damned/unholy energies around ones self appearing as a hellish background.
* **Demonic Form:** The ability to transform into a demon's true form within them.
* **Demonic Wings (varies):** The power to possess the wings of an demonic entity.
* **Regenerative Healing Factor:** The power to automatically and rapidly heal.
* **Superpowered Physiology:** The power to acquire the status, powers, and feats of a superpowered being.
	+ **Supernatural Condition:** The power to possess supernatural capabilities and attributes.
		- **Supernatural Combat Mastery:** The power to possess transcendent combat mastery.
		- **Supernatural Durability:** The power to possess durability beyond what is naturally possible.
		- **Supernatural Strength:** The power to wield strength beyond what is possible within known laws of science.

### Middle Ranking Demons

* **Cosmic Awareness:** The power to be attuned to the universe itself.
* **Energy Manipulation:** The power to manipulate energy.
	+ **Absorption:** The power to absorb various forms of energy and utilize it in some way.
	+ **Barriers:** The ability to project fields of manipulated energy.
	+ **Blasts:** The ability to release energy on a specific target area.
	+ **Constructs:** The power to create constructs out of energy.
* **Supernatural Condition:** The power to possess supernatural capabilities and attributes.
* **Invulnerability:** The power to be completely immune to all forms of physical harm on any and all levels.
* **Shapeshifting:** The power to alter one's form and appearance.
* **Spirit Physiology:** The power to use the abilities of spirits.
	+ **Flight:** The power to perform independent movement in a gaseous atmosphere or vacuum.
	+ **Illusion Manipulation:** The power to manipulate illusions.
	+ **Intangibility:** The power to phase through physical matter.
	+ **Invisibility:** The power to render oneself unable to be seen.
	+ **Possession:** The supernatural power to inhabit the bodies of other beings/entities.
	+ **Telekinesis:** The power to move, manipulate or otherwise interact with matter/energy without physical means.
	+ **Teleportation**: The power to instantaneously move from one location to another without physically occupying the space in between.

### High Ranking Demons

* **Nether Magic:** The power to utilize nether-based magic.
	+ **Dark Arts:** The ability to use magic that is malevolent in nature.
	+ **Death-Force Manipulation:** The power to manipulate the essence of Death, which is present in all mortals throughout the universe.
		- **Necromancy:** The power to utilize magic involving the dead, death-force, and souls.
	+ **Destructive Force Manipulation:** The ability to manipulate destructive forces.
	+ **Esoteric Energy Manipulation:** The power to manipulate esoteric energy.
		- **Mana Manipulation:** The power to manipulate mana.
* **Nether Physiology:** The power to have a physical body made up of nether.
	+ **Non-Corporeal Form:** The power to be a non-corporeal being.
		- **Extrasensory Perception:** The power to possess a sixth sense.
		- **Immortality:** The power to never die.
		- **Intangibility:** The power to phase through physical matter.
		- **Invisibility:** The power to render oneself unable to be seen.
		- **Invulnerability:** The power to be completely immune to all forms of physical harm on any and all levels.
		- **Shapeshifting:** The power to alter one's form and appearance.
		- **Possession:** The supernatural power to inhabit the bodies of other beings/entities.
		- **Quintessence Force:** The power to generate limitless amounts of energy from one's own body.
		- **Resurrection:** The supernatural power to bring the dead back to life.
		- **Supernatural Condition:** The power to possess supernatural capabilities and attributes.
		- **Telekinesis:** The power to move, manipulate or otherwise interact with matter/energy without physical means.
		- **Teleportation:** The power to instantaneously move from one location to another without physically occupying the space in between.

### Common Powers

* **Apathy:** The power to suppress one's emotions.
* **Contract Bestowal:** The ability to give a power/object or change an event through an agreement.
* **Corruption Inducement:** The power to erode a person's morality to the point of being evil.
* **Curse Inducement:** The power to induce curses.
* **Darkness Manipulation:** The power to manipulate darkness.
* **Death Inducement:** The power to induce death.
* **Demonic Element Manipulation:** The power to manipulate demonic elements.
	+ **Hell-Fire Manipulation:** The power to manipulate the demonic flames of Hell.
* **Demonic Force Manipulation:** The power to manipulate demonic powers.
	+ **Demonic Psionics:** The power to use mental/psychic powers of a demonic being.
		- **Demonic Telekinesis:** The power to manipulate matter using demonic energy and power.
		- **Evil Sense:** The power to identify evil in oneself and others.
		- **Mediumship:** The power to perceive and communicate with spirits,
		- **Mental Manipulation:** The power to manipulate the minds and mental functions of oneself and others.
		- **Telepathy:** The power to receive and transmit information with one’s mind.
			* **Psychic Navigation:** The power to track people/objects with one’s mind and/or create mental maps of an area.
	+ **Sin Manipulation:** The power to manipulate the sins of oneself and others.
* **Demonic Form:** The ability to transform into a demon's true form within them.
* **Demonic Ugliness:** The power to possess the malevolent supernatural ugliness of demons.
* **Elemental Mimicry:** The power to transform into a physical body made up of elements.
* **Supernatural Condition:** The power to possess supernatural capabilities and attributes.
* **Fear Inducement:** The power to evoke extreme fear and horror in others.
* **Negative Emotion Empowerment:** The power to gain strength and power from negative emotions.
* **Human Disguise**: The power to take on a human appearance.
* **Invisibility:** The power to render oneself unable to be seen.
* **Natural Weaponry:** The power to utilize weapons that are a natural part of one's own body.
	+ **Claw Retraction:** The power to possess or generate sharp claws and talons.
	+ **Horn Protrusion:** The power to have horns on one's body.
	+ **Needle Projection:** The power to project needles.
	+ **Prehensile Tail:** The power to have a tail that can be used as an extra limb.
	+ **Stinger Protrusion:** The power to possess stingers.
	+ **Supernatural Bite:** The power to have an incredibly unnatural bite.
	+ **Tentacle Manifestation:** The power to generate tentacles and tentacle-like appendages
* **Nether Manipulation:** The power to generate, conjure, and manipulate Nether, the dark essence that flows through the Underworld.
* **Nightmare Manipulation:** The power to enter and manipulate nightmares.
* **Pain Inducement:** The ability to inflict agonizing pain by varying means.
* **Poison Generation:** The power to create and generate a variety of poisons.
* **Possession:** The supernatural power to inhabit the bodies of other beings/entities.
* **Scale Wing Manifestation:** The power to develop scaled wings.
* **Immortality:** The power to never die.
* **Sin Embodiment:** The state of embodying sin.
* **Soul Absorption:** The power to devour subjects as souls.
* **Unhealing:** The power to undo healed wounds, injuries, and diseases.
* **Weather Manipulation:** The power to manipulate the weather.

## Weaknesses

Unlike many other beings, demons are not so easily defeated. That isn't to be said that they are invincible as there are ways to harm, imprison, and even kill them. In fact, they are known to possess more weaknesses than the angels. However, high-ranking demons have more resistance against some of the weaknesses, with a few being entirely harmless to them.

* **Hybrids** - Powerful hybrids can harm or kill demons.
* **Demon Slayers** - Are vulnerable to demon slayers.
* **Powerful Beings** - Other powerful beings can kill or harm demons.
* **Primordial Entities** - Primordial Entities kill can any demon effortlessly.
* **Ascending from Disgrace** - Are vulnerable to ascending from disgrace.
* **Angelic Powers** - May be affected by angelic powers.
* **Magic** - Magic can be used to trap and harm demons.
* **Exorcism** - Can be exorcised from their vessels.
* **Divine Weapons** - Divine weapons are capable of harming and killing demons.
* **Holy Objects** - The cross, holy water, and other symbols of holiness can repel demons.

## Demonic Ranks

* Archdemon - Highest Class of Demon
* Goetic Demons - Nobles of Hell
* Aka Manto - Japanese Toilet Demons
* Imp - Lowest Class of Demon
* Incubus - Male Exclusive Sex Demon
* Succubus- Female Exclusive Sex Demon
* Lilim - The Children of Lilith
* Asmodei - The Creations of Asmodeus
* Ala - Demons of Bad Weather
* Baigujing - Shapeshifting Demonesses
* Cecaelia - Sea Demons
* Dybbuk - Malicious Wandering Demons
* Hinoenma - Japanese Demonesses
* Karankoncolos - Demons that appear in the first 10 days of Zemheri
* Kasha - Demonic Cat Ghouls
* Kishi - African Demons
* Kuri - Demons that haunt shallow graves
* Mazoku - Japanese Demons that oppose groups of benevolent people
* Myling - Demonic Ghosts
* Pishacha - Demonic Shapeshifters
* Pollo Maligno - Demons that haunt lonely roads
* Psoglav - Serbian Bipedal Humanoids
* Rakshasa - Unrighteous Indian Spirits
* Shaitan - Evil Versions of Jinn
* Kurote - Japanese Toilet Demons
* Tokoloshe - Artificial African Demons
* Vetala - Vampiric-Demon-Bat Spirits
* Wa Nyudo - Supremely Wicked Japanese Demons
* Yamauba - Japanese Demons of Forests and Mountains
* Zabaniyah - Guardians of Hell