Demons

Demons

> You demons. You think you're something special, but you're just spirits -- twisted, perverted, evil spirits, but end of the day, you're nothing but ghosts with an ego.
>
> -Dante

> It's just a name. Doesn't mean anything.
>
> -Alastor

**Demons**, also known as **Devils** are spiritual beings that inhabit dark realms, the most common being Hell. They are also the archenemies of the angels, as the two sides seem to be the antithesis of one another.

There are two types of demons; the pure **blooded demons** that were born directly from Ayin like Great Evils , and the **reincarnated demons** that are angels or humans that were turned into demons by Lucifer like his fall army.

## Overview

Traditionally, demons were considered either fallen angels, unclean spirits or degenerated lesser gods; though the word now has evolved to refer to any malevolent spiritual entity. Demons are similar to monsters in their frightening, chimerical appearance. Unlike monsters however, demons exist as malevolent spiritual beings instead of physical ones.

Even though it may seem like it, demons are beyond the human conception of good and evil, instead they are creatures of chaos where the strongest rule. The reason why demons seems 'evil' to humans is that demons believe themselves as above humans making them no different to angels and gods with the same mindset.

Because of their inherent beyond-human physical and mystical abilities, most known demons view themselves as superior to humans, and as such wish to rule over them. Despite this, demons can be summoned and even controlled. But the demons with strong will are capable of either shattering the control one has over them, or twist their wishes to bring him to the conjurers themselves.

It is seen that certain demons have disguised themselves as humans and gained an incredible amount of influence in the criminal underworld, the wealthy upper-class, and even close family members and business associates of powerful individuals. However, there are also demons who reject their infernal heritage and instead choose to go to the human world to live in peace and sometimes even seeks to protect mankind from their own kind.

Throughout history, demons have been responsible for corrupting human relations and power structures, leading the world into a cycle of spiritual turmoil that has been passed down through the generations. Demons are known to work on the personal level, animating and exploiting the greed and selfishness within individuals in order to manipulate them into contributing to evil and the destruction of humankind. Humans, animals, and even supernatural beasts that roam the Earth tend to be wary of demons, as the infernal creatures are known for their proclivity to engage in cruel and malicious attacks on any lifeform they believe to be weak and vulnerable.

These creatures commonly serve as antagonists in a number of theological stories, mythologies, folklore and fiction. The term demon is believed to have originally been a positive term for any spirit lesser than a god in status, but higher than humans in power.

## Description

Demons can also be seen as metaphors for natural disasters, affliction and cruelty, the most prominent of which are the "deadly sins" of Christian tradition: demons are also used to describe inner-fears and anxieties found in the minds of all people, which is where the common expression "face one's demons" comes from. Demons are similar to monsters in being frightening and against the natural order. Unlike monsters however, most demons are seen as a spiritual threat rather than a physical one and can possess humans, cause poltergeist activity, drive people insane and much more.

Demons are said to be malevolent angels, and have the same characteristics as their angelic counterparts: spiritual, immutable and immortal. Demons are not omniscient, but each one has a specific knowledge. No account has been made about omnipresence, so it is as yet unclear if they can be in different places at the same time.

## Appearance

Demons take on a variety of forms and appearances, though nearly all demons are described as ugly, chimerical beings of nightmare. Demons are known to manifest in forms that combine the attributes of several wild beasts in order serve as apex predators; as a result, demons tend to possess wings, claws, horns.

Particularly powerful demons will also tend to have appearances that can induce madness and even death upon mortal onlookers. As such, whenever these demons are summoned they appear in forms that are "compartmentalized" meaning that they reduce their true forms to a lesser but still frightening form, compressing their power enough to enter the mortal plane without any side-effects to both the conjuring party and space surrounding them similarly to angels. These forms could also be contained via specific symbols and magic circles as well.

Regarding the color of a demon's skin, the most commonly associated colors are a sickly white, blood red, or pitch black skin. When demons appear in the shape of animals, they will appear as a black version of the creature. Certain demons have also been known to disguise themselves as humans and gain an incredible amount of influence in the human world in a short span of time, whether it be among the wealthy upper-class, the criminal underground, or the offices of national power.

## Hierarchy

In Hell, demons are organized under their masters in legions. Every legion of demons contains 666 demons, all ready to strike out whenever needed. It is a rather a complicated system of hierarchies in Hell, but according to some calculations, the estimated the number of demons is 44,439,622, divided into 666 legions, each legion composed by 6,666 demons, and all of them ruled by 66 hellish dukes, princes, kings, etc.

In Hell, matters of the highest importance are discussed within the Stygian Council. This Infernal gathering of demonic dukes, princes, kings, and other nobles, is held within the capital of Hell itself, Pandemonium. The highest ranking demons sit upon the Black Hemisphere at the center of the Stygian Council, resting upon thrones that signify their position as the rulers of Hell. These individual demons are known as the Seven Kings of Hell, the highest ranking among them being the Satanic Triumvirate.

## Types of Demons

### Princes of Sin

* Lucifer - Prince of Pride, Supreme Emperor of Hell
* Mephisto - Prince of Wrath
* Beelzebub - Prince of Gluttony
* Asmodeus - Prince of Lust
* Leviathan - Prince of Envy
* Belphegor - Prince of Sloth
* Mammon - Prince of Greed

### The Four Demon Kings

* Andariel - Maiden of Anguish
* Duriel - Lord of Pain
* Belial - Lord of Lies
* Azmodan - Marquis of Wrath

### Grand Succubi

* Lilith - Mother of Demons, Queen of Hell
* Naamah - Queen of the Flies
* Eisheth Zenunim - Mother of the Shedim
* Agrat Bat Mahlat - Angel of Sacred Prostitution
* Mahalat - The Dancer of Lilith
* Oholah - Prostitute Sister
* Oholibah - Hell's Embers
* Dreamqueen - Queen of Nightmares
* Meg Masters- Nurse of Hell
* Ruby - Witch of Lilith

### Infernal Nobles of the Ars Goetia

* Duke Agares
* Prince Vassago
* Marquis Samigina
* President Marbas
* [Duke Valefar
* Marquis Aamon
* Duke Barbatos
* King Paimon
* President Buer
* Duke Gusion
* Prince Sitri
* King Beleth
* Marquis Leraje
* Duke Eligos
* Duke Zepar
* Count / President Botis
* Duke Bathin
* Duke Sallos
* King Purson
* Count / President Morax
* Count / Prince Ipos
* Duke Aim
* Marquis Naberius
* Count / President Glasya-Labolas
* Duke Buné
* Marquis / Count Ronové
* Duke Berith
* Duke Astaroth
* Marquis Forneus
* President Foras
* King Asmoday
* Prince / President Gäap
* Count Furfur
* Marquis Marchosias
* Prince Stolas
* Marquis Phenex
* Count Halphas
* President Malphas
* Count Räum
* Duke Focalor
* Duke Vepar
* Marquis Sabnock
* Marquis Shax
* King / Count Viné
* Count Bifrons
* Duke Vual
* President Haagenti
* Duke Crocell
* Knight Furcas
* King Balam
* Duke Alloces
* President Caim
* Duke/Count Murmur
* Prince Orobas
* Duke Gremory
* President Ose
* President Amy
* Marquis Orias
* Duke Vapula
* King / President Zagan
* President Valac
* Marquis Andras
* Duke Flauros
* Marquis Andrealphus
* Marquis Kimaris
* Duke Amdusias
* Marquis Decarabia
* Prince Seere
* Duke Dantalion
* Count Andromalius

### Six Great Officers

* Lucifuge Rofocale - Prime Minister of Hell
* Satanachia - Commander-in-Chief of Hell's Armies
* Agaliarept - Commandant of Hell's Armies
* Fleurety - Lieutenant-General of Hell's Armies
* Sargatanas - Brigadier-Major General of Hell's Armies
* Nebiros - Marshal and Inspector General of Hell's Armies

### Leaders of Major Sectors of Hell

* Abaddon - Ruler of Sheol
* Mundus - Prince of Darkness
* Anos Voldigoad - Prince of Hell
* Takehiko - Prince of Yomi
* Nightmare - Lord of Nightmare World
* Hades - Ruler of Avernus
* Yanluo Wang - Ruler of Diyu
* Nergal - Ruler of Irkalla
* Erlik - Ruler of Tamag
* Tuoni - Ruler of Tuonela
* Mictlantecuhtli - Ruler of Mictlān
* Hel - Ruler of Helheim
* Hastur - Ruler of Alagadda

### Malebranche

* Alastor - the Chief Executioner of Hell
* Valentino - Moth demon from Sinners of Lust
* Vox - Technologically-themed and All-seeing demon
* Velvette - Demented doll demon
* Seviathan Von Eldritch - Prince of the exiled of the Envy Ring
* Rosie - Cannibalistic demon
* Lipstick-Face Demon - Egotistical Demon of the Pain
* Key Demon - Demonic Sadomasochist
* The Bride in Black - Demon serial killer
* The Woman in White - Demon Poltergeist
* The Man Who Can't Breathe - Noncorporeal demon Slayer
* Bathsheba Sherman - Satanic Serial Killer
* William Afton - Undead Serial Killer
* Rebecca Colton - Demonic Multi-Being
* Zozo - Demonic Possessor
* Smile Dog - Satanic Mind-Breaker
* Cartoon Cat - Man-Eating Monster