Demons

A demon in its smoke form leaving a vessel.

## 4.04: The Demon That Walked Amongst Man
1.03 Possessed by Darkness
 1.04 Bump in the Night
 2.05 Fractures
 2.07 Firestorm

In lore, Demons were once originally humans, who become demonic when tortured in Hell until their humanity has been removed, usually by methods of torture, by another demon. Prior to becoming demons, it is unclear on what criteria the human spirits are judged as being worthy of Hell, other than selling one's soul or being "recruited" by a demon, they reside in The Underworld in the Eyoho Verse however have been known to walk amongst humans for multiple different reasons - In Tamriel, they are called Daedra and it is believed that, throughout the multiverse, every world has a concept of demonology.

Each demon, mainly the more powerful ones, can have unique abilities to their counter parts however the ones listed are some you can find on pretty much all demons.

## Characteristics

Most highly powerful demons have their own form (usually a monstrous appearance with varied features) as well as a preferred vessel that they will use to interact with people and other creatures when in the land of the living, when switching vessels or retreating from say a combat situation however they can appear as a cloud of black smoke, a strong odour of sulphur or "rotten eggs" is also present when a demon has recently left an area.

They are usually seen as unempathetic and sometimes cocky in attitude however due to the fact that they believe that they are more powerful than any other being, which has landed demons in trouble before, however this is not the case as they can be repelled back to The Underworld by a simple exorcism which will drive the demon from its human host and return it to the Underworld - when a demon has been exorcised it becomes more difficult for the demon to escape - however, exorcism is not permanent and demons have been known to return anywhere from a matter of months to years depending on how important they deem the task they were carrying out or how attached to their vessel they were.

A possessed human may incur physical damage while the demon is present, including fatal injuries, but will survive until they are dispossessed. A high volume of dispossessed individuals die due to the sheer amount of damage absorbed by the vessel, a possessed person can be easy to spot through either black eyes or even bleeding from the eyes which graphically signifies a possession.

## Notable Individuals

* Lamashtu: A demon that now hunts down his kind as well as any other supernatural being as a form of revenge for his exile, he is feared by several beings due to what some describe as "god like power."
* Madeline Longacre & Sophia Longacre: Originally humans that were "recruited" by Lamashtu and thus turned after they witnessed their father die in a house fire that, in the original Lamashtu timeline, claimed their lives as well - the conversion was done through a deal.
* Lyleila: The former apprentice of Lamashtu that seeks to rebuild the Lamashtu Rite cult in her own image.
* "The Devil" - A high ranked demon whose true identity was never discovered, he oversaw most tasks carried out by Lamashtu (among other demons) and was considered his boss/superior.
* Blackout - A bounty hunter demon who, for the right price, would hunt down anything his higher ups asked him too, simply for the pay cheque - it is unclear however what Blackout was ever paid in.
* Knights of Hell - They are highly respected and highly powerful demons and are believed, in lore, to be some of the first demons ever created, Abaddon is one of them.
* Disaster Demons - These are believed to be the outcasts of The Underworld and, according to lore, they can usually be seen observing moments of tragedy and in extreme cases they have been known to appear before or after natural disasters.

## Powers and abilities

* Mind control - Some demons can influence and control the actions of human beings without the need to possess them.
* Possession - Unless protected from possession through cleansing or ritual, a demon can enter any human and take over their bodies.
* Pyrokinesis - Mainly an ability of Lamashtu however some lower ranked demons can also control and manipulate fire due to them likely being part of the now disbanded Lamashtu Rite cult, this ability also grants demons that have it a slight resistance to Holy fire.
* Superhuman strength - While hosting a demonic entity, a human's body can be made to perform extraordinary feats and resist damage - however, when the demon leaves, the host often dies of its injuries.
* Teleportation - Not all demons can do this however some higher power demons can teleport freely from place to place.
* Weather manipulation - Demons can influence the weather on a local scale (Eg: cause random storms) however this makes them commonly found by hunters.

## Vulnerabilities

* Exorcism - When a demon is exorcised via ritual it will return to The Underworld however this is not a permanent solution.
* Holy fire - While generally not capable of killing a demon, it will cause them great pain - it is believed that Lamashtu killed a Demon-Djinn hybrid with a molotov cocktail made from Holy fire with Lamashtu's Pyrokinesis abilities making him somewhat immune to its effects.
* Holy ground - Normal demons can't enter or be around structures like churches.
* Holy water - Most demons, minus the higher powered ones, are vulnerable to Holy water
* Iron - Demons cannot cross an iron line, and can be hurt with any object made of iron.
* Salt - Most demons cannot cross a line of salt and they feel intense pain when they come in contact with it.

## Episodes

Although Lamashtu is a demon, his individual appearances do not appear in this section.

### Lamashtu: Daemonium

Lamashtu is sent back to relive the events of his past and creates (or in his words "recruits") two demons out of the traumatized soul of Sophia Longacre and also her sister Madeline Longacre to carry out the events of "The Haunting" however the two demons end up siding with Lamashtu's superiors as he changes his own timeline by double crossing the Longacre sisters, a demon called "The Devil", which is believed to be a codename and is used as an intimidation method to keep his fellow demons in line, sentences Lamashtu to exile on Earth, which the other demons (including some henchmen) agree on, he even takes personal control of The Longacre sisters and sends them up to the land of the living in order to assassinate Lamashtu however they fail, following this Lamashtu declares he will seek vengeance on any demon that he comes across and accepts the help of a spirit guide called Constance who claims she has work for him.

### From the Vault Ep3: The Blood Hunter

A demon bounty hunter called Blackout is sent by The Underworld, and presumably "The Devil" however this is never confirmed, to hunt down a being that has infiltrated Lincoln County Hospital through a portal in a renovation site - Constance sends Lamashtu to put a stop to this and it is clear that both Blackout and Lamashtu have encountered each other before and do not like each other, they find out that the being they're dealing with is a form of Lamia and it has possessed a nurse into an almost zombie like state, this leads Lamashtu to believe (at first) that he is actually dealing with a parasite of some kind.

The two demons however have very different motives when it comes to dealing with it however as Lamashtu has been tasked with safely disposing of it whilst Blackout wants to kill the creature so his higher ups can pay him and doesn't care about the casualties he causes - later on, it is Blackout who finds the Lamia, now fully integrated with her nurse vessel, and tries to kill it however the Lamia kills him instead by merciless slashing his throat with her sharp nails causing the demon's vessel to bleed out, it is assumed that Blackout himself left the vessel he was occupying however this was never confirmed - Lamashtu offers the Lamia help however she would rather kill him but is incinerated by Lamashtu when she advances.

### 4.04: The Demon That Walked Amongst Man

Several unnamed demons are present as an audience during Lamashtu's trial which is proceeded over by Abaddon

## Lincoln City Episodes

### 1.03 Possessed by Darkness

In their first official appearance as main villains, the demons featured are depicted as malevolent supernatural beings who possess and even manipulate individuals to carry out dark deeds. Whilst they are normal Black eyed Demons, their presence instills fear and chaos wherever they go and they exhibit a level of control and power over their victims, compelling one possessed man called Matt to commit acts of violence against his own family.

One of the demons is a hooded figure named Lyleila, who acts as the leader or supervisor of the other demons featured, Lyleila appears to have a higher rank or authority within the demon hierarchy due to her position as effective second in command of the Lamashtu Rite cult before it was disbanded. She is portrayed as manipulative and cunning, striking deals with humans and using them as vessels for her demonic apprentice, it is also believed that she escaped The Underworld during Lamashtu's temporary escape during the Multiverse crisis that involved The Legion and had been laying low to watch the chaos unfold.

Matt, the other demon, initially appears as an ordinary person, but his transformation occurs when he makes a deal with Lyleila. He becomes possessed by the demon, losing control over his actions and exhibiting black eyes. Matt carries out acts of violence under the influence of the demon, such as killing an innocent woman with a pair of scissors - The demons in the story are driven by a specific goal or mission assigned to them by their unknown boss which is to kill all of Lamashtu's known allies, mainly the rookie hunter Shane who has encountered demons many times before and thus is seen as a threat to the Underworld's warped sense of justice.

After multiple confrontations though, the Demons are ultimately unsuccessful in their missions as the main ones (Lyleila and the one possessing Matt) both smoke out due to being lured onto holy ground and a knife wound caused by an Iron blade respectively which is believed to cause the other demons featured in the story (disguised as two police officers) to also return back to The Underworld for their own safety.

### 1.04 Bump in the Night

At the end of the episode, a group of Demons can be seen observing the spirit guide, Fiona, from ground level as she stands atop of Lincoln Cathedral - they seem to disapprove of the new spirit guide as their facial expressions are ones of anger.

### 1.07 The Gateway

Whilst not in this episode, They are linked to various gateways and portals, which are ancient and powerful structures. The encounter with the Black Shucks/Hellhounds that Shane and Fiona have in rural Lincolnshire suggest the gateways have been constructed by Demons and are guarded by their Hellspawn - Throughout the story, demons are depicted as malevolent and cunning beings, capable of possessing and manipulating individuals like Fiona, turning her into a dangerous threat after some unseen Demons use the Gateway to overwhelm the spirit guide in order to possess her and to send her to Lyleila.

### 2.05 Fractures

In this episode, a Demon is pursued by Lamashtu through the streets of Lincoln City, it is a figure of malevolence and desperation. Initially appearing in a humanoid guise, it flees with a sense of urgency, hinting at its awareness of the grave threat posed by Lamashtu. When cornered, the Demon confronts Lamashtu with a mixture of defiance and resigned acknowledgment of its fate, suggesting a history and a complex relationship with Lamashtu.

As the confrontation escalates, the Demon transforms into its true demonic form, revealing its supernatural nature. This transformation is marked by a surge in power and aggression, as it leaps towards Lamashtu, ready to engage in a fierce battle.

The Demon's true form is likely grotesque and terrifying, a stark contrast to its human disguise. Its willingness to fight Lamashtu, a formidable adversary, demonstrates its own considerable strength and powers. However, despite its abilities, the Demon ultimately falls to Lamashtu's superior skill and might. Defeated and reverted to its human form, it lies broken and pleading for mercy, showcasing a moment of vulnerability and fear. The Demon's plea for survival, citing its knowledge and potential usefulness, reveals a cunning and self-preserving nature. Yet, its attempts to negotiate for its life are in vain, as Lamashtu, unmoved by its pleas, ends its existence without hesitation.

The Demon's interaction with Lamashtu also exposes a hint of shared darkness and past conflicts, especially when it accuses Lamashtu of being a traitor. This suggests a deeper backstory, possibly hinting at past alliances or battles within their demonic realms. The Demon's presence and its subsequent demise serve to highlight Lamashtu's ruthless nature and the harsh realities of the supernatural world they inhabit.

### 2.07 Firestorm

When a fire tornado unnaturally skims the small town of Loyalton, California, USA, A Disaster Demon is present to observe this extreme weather occurrence having chosen the Antelope Valley to observe the events from, it reveals itself as a formidable entity drawn to chaos and destruction. It initially appears in a damaged and soot-covered human vessel, misleading Kyle Macleod and Shane before revealing it's black eyes to the hunters. The Demon's presence is marked by a sense of dark amusement and detachment from human suffering, evident in its mocking and taunting behavior.

When confronted by Kyle and Shane, the Demon exhibits a blend of arrogance and cruelty. It is unphased by physical attacks, showcasing its resilience and disdain for human weaponry. The Demon's identity as a Disaster Demon is revealed through its actions and words, emphasizing its attraction to catastrophic events and its role in amplifying them. It displays a profound enjoyment of the turmoil caused by the fire tornado and possesses knowledge about the Archangel Azrael's plans, hinting at a broader connection to other supernatural entities and events but doesn't tell the hunters what the plan is as the Disaster Demon "smokes out" of it's vessel and returning to Hell, this puts it's seemingly dying vessel out of it's misery as it drops to the floor shortly after.