Post by Morrigan on Sept 29, 2017 16:47:44 GMT
demons.
Yea they're pretty much what you imagined...
SOOOOO...WHAT'S A DEMON?
Demons are malevolent spirits that are the direct opposites to Angels. They are created from human souls that have endured extensive torture in Hell. In this process, they become corrupted, extremely evil, and also very powerful. Similar to Angels, they require a Vessel to walk the Earth, though are able to roam in their smoke form.
WHAT ARE THEY LIKE?
Demons are the result of human souls going to Hell and being tortured until no humanity is left in them, thus turning into demons - dark, malicious spirits that revel in pain, chaos, and death. Most demons forget what it means to be human. Some have even forgotten that they were once human. In general, demons engage in torture and destruction because it is fun or to avoid being tortured themselves. Some demons, however, are true believers in Lucifer's agenda to "cleanse" Earth, and actually consider themselves morally superior to humans.
WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?
They manifest on Earth in the form of a long, slender cloud of black smoke. Crowley appears as the only exception, appearing as a blood-red cloud. When they possess humans, they usually enter through their mouths.Possessed humans often look exactly the same as they did before possession, the only noticeable change being that their eyes will sometimes change color (black, red, white, grey, or yellow depending on the demon possessing them). Demon possession also causes a chemical change in the circulatory system of the host; demon blood is known to be a unique serum and has certain attributes when ingested. Whenever they use their powers, they leave a trace of sulfur in the form of yellow dust. Angels and other supernatural beings can see the true faces of demons underneath their vessels.Some demons are sent back to Earth to accomplish certain tasks, such as causing disasters, spreading diseases, assassinating hunters, or manipulating people into committing crimes that will get them sent to Hell. To do this, they have to take a vessel or "meatsuit" in order to physically exist.
HOW DO THEY GET TO EARTH EXACTLY?
Once a soul becomes a demon, it gains the basic demonic powers (possession, superhuman strength, etc.) and from there, it can work its way up the ladder to positions of greater authority and power within Hell. Often when a demon has used its powers, they leave a trace of sulfur in the nearby space, or if on a person, around the victim. This can give away the demon's presence, indicating to hunters that they are hunting a demon. Very powerful demons leave much more sulfur than average.
WHAT ABOUT WHEN THEY LEAVE THE HUMAN?
Often under possession the human begins speaking and acting like the demon would. Upon exorcism the human - if they survived - retains no memory of their time during possession (unless they have been "awake" during possession, in which case the time of possession is a nightmare for them). The possessed humans also gain the powers of whichever demon is possessing them. Unlike angels, whose possession of a human vessel has to be with the vessel's consent, demons forcibly possess humans.This ability can be thwarted by Anti-possession tattoos. Also under certain circumstances, the person being possessed can regain control if his or her will is strong enough. They can also possess humans who are already possessed by an angel (and probably by another demon), but the only problem is the angel can neutralize it, because angels are naturally stronger than demons.
POWERS AND ABILITIES
Flight - Only when in their smoke forms.
Immortality - Demons have an indefinitely long lifespan and an arrested aging process. They are also immune to diseases.
Invulnerability - Injuries that would be fatal to humans, such as broken necks or gunshot wounds, have very little - if any - effect on demons. They can only be killed by special weapons or rituals. Unlike angels they don't always heal their vessels. If the "meatsuit" receives too much damage they simply find another human to possess, leaving their former vessel to die.
Super Stamina - Demons never tire, and do not require food, water, oxygen, or sleep to sustain themselves.
Superhuman Strength - Demons possess superior physical strength compared to that of humans; capable of physically overpowering humans. Demons can also overpower most monsters.The highest ranking demons can overpower most types of angels, short of archangels.
Supernatural Perception - Demons are able to see hidden supernatural activity and beings, such as Reapers, ghosts, and hellhounds. Excluding when they are in Mystic Falls due to the spell placed a few hundred years ago.
Supernatural Senses - Demons have an enhanced sense of smell and taste similar to a vampire.
*few rare powers sprinkled out here and there*
Biokinesis - Some demons can manipulate the biology of other beings ( ex - cause nosebleeds, coughing up blood, etc)
Electrokinesis - manipulate electronic equipment to their will (ex- turning off and on radios)
Pyrokinesis - Some demons can generate and manipulate fire.
Telekinesis - Demons can move or suspend objects and other beings with their minds. Higher ranking demons can use this ability to pin their victims to walls or kill people by snapping their necks.
* EXTREMELY rare powers*
Dream Walking - ability to see, manipulate and control a person's dreams at will
Advanced Immunity - As a general rule, the more powerful the demon, the more resistant they are to harm and common anti-demon methods such as salt and holy water.
Memory Manipulation - ability to manipulate, erase or falsify certain memories.
Sedation - render a person or group of people completely and totally unconscious at will
White Light - High ranking demons can use this to generate massive amounts of destructive energy that can obliterate large areas.
WEAKNESSES:
Devil's Trap - A devil's trap, the bullet version and supernatural handcuffs could bound and imprison demons.
Holy water - Holy Water burns demons that come into contact with it.
Exorcism - Demons could be exorcised and send back to Hell.
Flesh Sigil - By carving a particular sigil into a demon's possessed flesh, it is possible to lock the demon within its vessel.
Hex bags - Hex bags can be used to hide people from demons. A variant also could harm and kill demons.
Holy Fire - Holy fire could destroy a demon's vessel and is capable of killing most of them.
Iron - Most demons are vulnerable to iron and the contacting with it, burns their skin.
Palo Santo - This stake is capable of immobilizing demons.
