The Demonic Skull

The Symbol of the Organization

Governing Hell (Currently)

*"We're not just dedicated to survival like The Winged. No, we plan on taking over Hell. It is our birthright, is it not? In order to achieve that, we steal powerful weapons. We kill demons and take their blood to empower ourselves. We search through ancient archives for objects that can be of great use. We negotiate with sorcerers after intoxicating them. We do all that regardless of how many lives we destroy. Why? Because the world is a dangerous place and we can either be the takers, or the losers. And we prefer the former."*
―Damon to Jack Kline
**The Demonic Skull** is a secret and very powerful organization consisting of demonic hybrids. Although their goals may seem similar to their archenemies, The Winged, in reality they actually seek to take over Hell, a wish that partly came true after the Apocalypse.

The organization was founded by Damon and Tarquin, who recruited many powerful hybrids like themselves into their cause. Thanks to their allies and their sword, they managed to prove themselves to be a great challenge for other powerhouses like The Winged and even the forces of Hell.

The Demonic Skull fought against Hell during the Apocalypse. In the aftermath, they were approached by Amenadiel, the only Archdemon not imprisoned, to assist him in running the new inferno government. They accepted his offer and moved to Hell.

In the second war against the Old Ones, The Demonic Skull was not targeted by the Great Old Ones like The Winged due to their indifference towards the world above. When the Chosen Ones came to them for help, they refused as they are determined to keep their newfound positions. However, they agreed to lend their assistance if the Old Ones were gaining the upper hand, which never really happened.

## Overview

The Demonic Skull was founded around 2000 years ago, making it far younger than The Winged. Overtime, their numbers and power grew to the point that they were able to successfully infiltrate several powerful empires without being detected. The reasons for this is because they wish to rule over Hell, so they hope to use the empires' power and influence to find something or someone that can help them defeat their demonic parents.

They have participated in countless battles against The Winged. Although they were stronger, The Winged had more members, especially after receiving the Mortal Cup, so both sides found themselves at a standstill. In modern times, many members of The Demonic Skull were high-standing members in society. Many people believed the reason for this was because they wish to overthrow the world governments and create one with them in charge when in reality, they simply want to search through archives to find anything that can be of a use to them.

After the Apocalypse, The Demonic Skull went to Hell to assist Amenadiel, the only Archdemon not imprisoned, in running the new inferno government.

## Description

The Demonic Skull is extremely skilled in infiltrating organizations and manipulating others. Unlike The Winged, who hold favor among the greatest of the divine, The Demonic Skull have the favor of the most powerful humans. There is not an important industry or organization on Earth that is not under their control. However, not wanting extra work and to avoid detection, The Demonic Skull had those under their control continue their jobs but will nudge them in the path they want them to take if they start to stray off it.

The Demonic Skull is known for their ruthlessness, cunning natures, and borderline apathy to everyone except themselves. They will kill anyone, ruin hundreds of lives, and even cause wars just to achieve their goals. However, even they have their limits as they seemed to be against the idea of Hell gaining control over the entire Multiverse, although that may just be because it would make their goal of becoming the rulers of Hell a lot more difficult.

### Life

Most Demonic Skull members live as disciplined warriors. Exceptions would be those who create weapons or those who act as medics, but even they have to have some sort of combat training. The more powerful members, like Arya and Jagang, are part of the inner circle, which means they have more power and authority than many others.

### Festivals

Although The Demonic Skull typically do not have mundane celebrations, they will have small parties on their birthdays. However, the inner circle does host grand parties should they achieve a major victory, as seen in Apocalypse Rising.

### Training

Recruits are trained with harshness and discipline. They are expected to follow their superiors' orders without question and to be on time for their lessons. However, they will be showed some kindness should they do very well in their training.

### Marriages

Although romance isn't common around The Demonic Skull, the members are allowed to choose a partner within their ranks. If their desired partner is not within The Demonic Skull, however, then the person is expected to reject their partner and stay, or leave but be cut off from The Demonic Skull forever.

### Punishment

When proven guilty of treason, the offender is subjected through physical and mental tortures. The amount of time they will be tortured depends on the intensity of their crime. Execution is very rare since the leaders prefer to not spare any soldiers but should the level of treason be high enough, then the offender may very well be killed.

Once the offender has finished their sentence, then they will be demoted to lower ranks.

### Death

Since being part of The Demonic Skull can be dangerous, death is not exactly uncommon. To honor the death of one of their warriors, The Demonic Skull will burn their bodies and entomb them underneath their fortress. Before doing so, they would drain the body of its blood in order to use it to empower themselves.

Before being set on the funeral pyre, the person's body is presented so that words of mourning can be spoken and those left behind can pay their last respects. The body will be bound in black and red and they will be carrying a skull in one hand and a replica of their main weapon on the other.

### Rewards

If a Demonic Skull member plays an important part in a major victory or perform some other noteworthy task, then they will be promoted to higher ranks. Although promotion is the most common reward, the person can also be rewarded with better weapons, stronger armor, and more powerful demon blood.

## Early History

* Formation
* Infiltrating Empires
* The Winged
* Modern Times

## The Hybrid Chronicles

* Rise of the Chosen Ones
* Apocalypse Rising
* The Final Conflict

## Notable Members

* Damon - Elite Warlock and Leader
* Tarquin - Cambion and Second-in-Command
* Jagang - Alpha Demonic Vampire and Third-in-Command
* Arya - Transcendent Unseelie and Top Spy