Ipos

Siblings: The Angels

**Ipos** is the 22nd Spirit of the Ars Goetia, an Earl and powerful Prince of Hell, who has thirty-six legions of demons under his command.

## Overview

Ipos is both an Earl and a Prince among his peers. He can make the most shy person confident, witty, and bold. His services are highly sought after by those aware of the impact of his powers. He makes boring people interesting and the average-minded seem like intellectuals.

Those who wish to summon Ipos should burn dark blue candles and sandalwood in the summoning circle. The mystic scholar who codified the modern forms of binding, who was so obsessed with studying Vestiges that he became one himself.

## Appearance

He is commonly depicted with the body of an angel with the head of a lion, the tail of a hare, and the feet of a goose, less frequently in the same shape but with the body of a lion, and rarely as a vulture. His attire normally consists of regal clothing from the 1500s or 1600s.

## History

### Fall from Grace

Ipos was once one of the angels who joined the Archangel Lucifer in his rebellion during the War in Heaven, and was cast down to Hell alongside all other rebel-angels. He was present at Pandemonium during Lucifer's Rally, officially declaring himself as an enemy of God forever.

### Count of Hell

Due to his loyalty, he became a Count/Prince amongst the Goetia; 72 elite demons who control various regions and aspects of Hell. After his inauguration of being a Count/Prince, he was given thirty-six legions of demons to command. At some point in time, he encountered Guy Fawkes and "gave him a little inspiration".

## Powers and Abilities

**Animal Companionship:** Ipos can form a sacred and powerful union between Ipos and animal companions, and they both tend to protect and care for one another and assist each other in multiple situations. Ipos can also share an empowering friendship so that they draw strength from and granting them the power to achieve anything and overcome potential obstacle in their way. The bond they have with their animals is purely sacred because of the pure love they have for one another and use it to synchronize each other and gain a variety of powers they use for themselves.

**Animal Imitation:** Ipos can use/imitate animal powers, they can run like an ostrich, swing like a monkey, sprint like a cheetah, move like a cat, take the strength of an ant, track like a dog, hide like a turtle, constrict like a snake, etc. They cannot transform into animals, as this power only enables Ipos to mimic animalistic traits while still in their original form. Ipos can mimic multiple animals at once.

**Army Manipulation:** Ipos can create, call or otherwise gain control/access to/over an army and control it unchallenged.

**Authority:** Ipos has the power of authority; a power that grants them the right to rule, enforce orders, and establish laws within their dominion, even extending to the supernatural realm. This authority bestows upon them total control over their designated domain including supernatural elements, such as mystical forces, living entities, mythical creatures, and otherworldly dimensions that shape their environment.

**Dark Power:** Ipos wields an extraordinary dark power; a primeval and essence of cosmic balance from which they derive a myriad of abilities rooted to the source of darkness. In all its power, this fundamental element is a wellspring of shadow, encompassing realms both mundane and esoteric natures, which inherently opposes all things light. Through their mastery of darkness, Ipos commands extraordinary capabilities associated with the obscurity of the unknown, channeling and harnessing these dark forces to their advantage.

**Demon Physiology:** Ipos possesses the traits, attributes, characteristics and/or abilities of demon, a malevolent spirit usually of Satanic divinity or associated with Hell. They achieve this either through full or partial transformation into demons, choosing to mimic certain aspects of demonic beings, or simply already being a demon in the first place. Most commonly Ipos retains their general form but with some additions; horns, claws, fangs, and tail are common, as are wings, more fit (muscular and/or larger) body and color change (red, blue or black dominate) but there are several kinds of demons who are far less humanoid, varying from strange, surreal or even absolutely horrific.

**Demonic Source:** Ipos has demonic powers, which can be obtained a number of different ways. Ipos may be a demonic being or have demonic ancestry, transform into a demon, channel or act as a vessel for a demon, have the power or soul of a demon, or mimic/steal powers from a demon.

**Esoteric Power:** Ipos possesses an internal and personal force of esoteric and supernatural nature that lies dormant within them as it ultimately acts as the core of their otherworldly powers that by its unique and esoteric nature, can endow supernatural abilities with only their skill, personal power-level, imagination/knowledge, and/or morality to define the borders.

**Hybrid Physiology:** Ipos possesses the genetic traits and abilities of two or more different species.

## Myths and Legends

### Original text from the Ars Goetia

*“The Twenty-second Spirit is lpos. He is an Earl, and a Mighty Prince, and appeareth in the form of an Angel with a Lion’s Head, and a Goose’s Foot, and Hare’s Tail. He knoweth all things Past, Present, and to Come. He maketh men witty and bold. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which thou shalt wear, etc,.”*

### From Tikaboo

*“He is an Earl, and a Mighty Prince, and appeareth in the form of an Angel with a Lion’s Head, and a Goose’s Foot, and Hare’s Tail. He knoweth all things Past, Present, and to Come. He maketh men witty and bold. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits.”*

### From the Daemonolatry Goetia by S. Connolly

*“Some texts say Ipos is an Earl and can use those correspondences (Red/Mars/Iron etc) as well. Invoke Ipos for courage or to be more decisive. Ipos can also be invoked to sort out confusion or to bring your emotions under control.”*