Demons

Demons are a race of powerful, cunning beings that reside on ⁠Nemesis, a plane separate from Rivellon. They are encountered as enemies, allies, and traders – but never without an agenda of their own.

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There is nothing I know better than demons, and you've long since moved beyond the stage of mere possession. Your soul is still yours only because it is Godwoken.

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— Jahan warning Lohse about Adramahlihk

Nature

Demons are children of the ⁠Lord of Chaos – the eighth lord, whose creations were banished from Rivellon along with their creator. They now reside on Nemesis but constantly seek to return to Rivellon or extend their influence through deals, possession, and summoning.

Demons are distinct from the Voidwoken. The God King, master of the Voidwoken, is described by  The Advocate as a creature older than any demon. The God King and the demons are, in fact, enemies.

True names

Every demon has a true name, and knowing it grants power over that demon. A demon can only be summoned if one knows its true name, and the name is required to enter the demon's own dimension. Jahan Jahan, the renowned demon hunter, devotes his life to uncovering these names. Of Adramahlihk, he says: He can do what he will, but one day his one true name I'll know, and so undo him.

Possession

Demons can possess mortals, coiling around their soul and exerting control. The most prominent example is Adramahlihk's possession of  Lohse, a Godwoken whom the archdemon targeted to seize divinity for himself. Jahan warns that if a possessed person were to ascend to divinity, the demon, not she, would be a god. It would bring about the end of time and space and all creation as we know it.

Vulnerability to the divine

Demons are vulnerable to divine power. A simple blessing can cause harm to anyone with even a drop of demonic blood. Malady Malady, a half-demon, experiences this firsthand. The sacred power of the Divine can even exorcise a demon from a possessed person through touch.

Source and the barrier

Source plays a crucial role in keeping demons confined to Nemesis. Jahan Jahan observes that Source makes for an excellent ally in matters of a demonic nature, and warns that without Source to shield it, the barriers between Nemesis and Rivellon weaken. The Void may be kept at bay. But the plane of demons is not.

Involvement

Adramahlihk and Lohse

Main articles: Adramahlihk and Lohse

The archdemon Adramahlihk – also known as the Doctor – is the primary demonic antagonist. He has possessed  Lohse and seeks to use her Godwoken status to claim divinity. His quest line involves Jahan Jahan, a lifelong demon hunter who aids in confronting the archdemon. The final confrontation takes place at the Black House, Adramahlihk's dimensional plane.

The Advocate and Bloodmoon Island

Main article: The Advocate

 The Advocate is a demon residing on Bloodmoon Island. He has made a deal with the God King's servants and can provide information about the God King to the Godwoken – though, true to demonic nature, his motives are entirely self-serving.

Sanguinia Tell

Main article: Sanguinia Tell

 Sanguinia Tell is a demon posing as a noblewoman in Arx, making deals with mortals from her estate in the city.

Deals and deception

Demons follow a consistent pattern: they are willing to make deals, but such deals invariably favour the demon. Malady Malady describes herself as operating through demonic guile, and even helpful demons like  Almira have their own agendas.

Characters

Demons

•  Adramahlihk – Archdemon; the Doctor; possesses Lohse
•  The Advocate – Demon on Bloodmoon Island
•  Almira – Sworn demon; seeks to break the Covenant
•  Sanguinia Tell – Demon posing as a noblewoman in Arx
•  Jawbone the Merchant – Demon trader
•  Krylr the Kettlegrinder – Demon encountered at Cloisterwood
•  Chtylchia, Mistress of Agony – Lesser demon
•  Basatan, the Wishmaster – Demon encountered in Arx
•  Malqg the Stalker – Demon stalker
•  Dreylk the Stalker – Demon stalker

Half-demons

• Malady Malady – Half-demon; ally and guide to the Godwoken

Demon hunters

• Jahan Jahan – Renowned demonologist and lifelong demon hunter

Demonic creatures

• Lesser Demon – Common demonic enemies
• Igu Demonhound – Demonic war beasts

Demonic skills

•  Inner Demon
•  Demonic Stare
•  Demonic Tutelage
•  Demonic Ram
•  Demonic Madness
•  Demonic Possession
• Demonic Revival Demonic Revival

Related quests

• Crippling a Demon – Confronting Adramahlihk
• The Advocate – Dealing with the demon on Bloodmoon Island

Notes

• Despite both being enemies of the mortal races, demons and the God King are hostile toward each other. The God King's Sworn followers are distinct from demon servants.
• Jahan warns that as long as the essence of Nemesis finds a way to leak into Rivellon, there'll be hunting to do.