Demons (Midnightverse)

Demons are an ancient race of beings that were created by the Archangel Lucifer shortly after the formation of the Solar System. They were intended to be the guardians of Physical Creation from threats such as the Leviathans or even the Angels themselves.

Demons reside in a plane of existence known as Hell which is a dimension that exists parallel to the Physical and Spiritual Realms.

Long ago, the Demons grew drunk with their own power and lead by the Seven Princes of Hell, they waged war on all Physical Creation resulting in a cataclysmic event known as the Holy War. This war resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs and the destruction of various universes. They were eventually beaten back by the Angels and Elder Gods. Six of the Seven Princes went into retirement preferring to watch everything happen from the background.

Characteristics
All demons have human-like appearances. Demons have indefinite lifespans and can live eternally.

Demons have two forms: a physical form, a spirit form, and a true form. In their physical form, Demons appear as stated before. They can also change their appearance to appear as someone else. In their spirit form, they appear as a long, slender funnel of black smoke.

A demon’s true form is different for every demon. Any lesser being who gazes upon a demon’s true form experiences varying effects from utter terror to insanity. The defining characteristic of a demon is that their true eye color is their normal eye color with a black sclera. Demon possessed humans have completely black eyes.

Powers and Abilities

 * Superhuman Strength: Demons exhibit strength beyond normal humans. A single demon is capable of taking on an army of humans with bare hands and a large number of other supernatural beings.
 * Superhuman Speed: Demons can move faster than most beings.
 * Super Stamina: Demons have enhanced stamina and can go for extended periods of time without rest, food, or water.
 * Immunity: Demons are immune to poison and disease.
 * Immortality: Demons cannot die due to natural causes and can live indefinitely.
 * Invulnerability: Injuries that can kill all other species such as destroyed organs or broken necks cannot kill or have very little effect on demons. Only demonic, angelic, or special weapons can kill and harm demons.
 * Biokinesis: Demons can manipulate life forces and the biology of other beings. For example, Beelzebub caused Zeus to hemorrhage. Astaroth was capable of making everyone’s eyes bleed and Abbadon gave an entire town cancer.
 * Electrokinesis: Demons can manipulate electronics and electricity.
 * Telekinesis: Demons have telekinetic abilities. Alistair was able to rip multiple buildings out of the ground telekinetically.
 * Umbrakinesis: Demons can control and manipulate darkness.
 * Pyrokinesis: The demon Tom set an entire apartment on fire in a matter of seconds. Azazel was capable of incinerating an entire jungle effortlessly.
 * Advanced Telekinesis: Drexel, a mid-level demon, could throw three trucks with his mind.
 * Dream Walking: Demons can enter the dreams of others.
 * Mental Manipulation: Astaroth manipulated the memories and mental state of an entire city.
 * Flight: Demons can fly.
 * Teleportation: Demons can teleport.
 * Apportation: Demons can apport others.
 * Possession: Demons can possess others. By possessing them, demons gain access to their memories and mind and have total control over their movements. Possession can be thwarted with anti-possession wards and exorcisms.
 * Astral Perception: Demons can perceive spirits and the true forms of other supernatural beings.
 * Astral Projection: Demons can project their image.
 * Clairsentience: Demons can sense energy.
 * Flight: Demons are capable of flight.
 * Electromagnetic Interference: A demon’s mere presence is capable of affecting all manner of technology.
 * Super Senses: Demons have enhanced senses.
 * Chaotic Form: A demon’s true form has adverse effects on weaker or lesser beings ranging from terror and insanity to loss of vision due to the eyes being incinerated

Types of Demons

 * Princes of Hell: The Princes of Hell are seven immensely powerful demons created by Lucifer herself after Lilith. These demons have enough power to destroy an entire universe and are equal to the Elder Gods and Seraphim in power. They are the rulers of the first seven circles of Hell. The Princes are commonly known by their titles as the Seven Deadly Sins. The Princes are currently retired having grown tired of the War.


 * Common Demons: These demons are commonly found throughout Hell and vary in strength. Some are capable of holding their own against the Knights. These demons are the most common type of demons.
 * Cambion: The offspring of a demon and other species, mostly humans. Cambions are considered to be abominations by some demons. Others like Asmodeus consider them to be weapons. Cambions possess common demonic abilities and are immune to some demonic weaknesses such as Holy Water and low-level demonic warding.