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| native-manifold = [[Abyssal Waste]] | | native-manifold = [[Abyssal Waste]] | ||
}} | }}'''Demons''' were abomonations from the [[Abyssal Waste]]. They consumed souls to grow stronger and took many different shapes.{{cite book/fm|56-57}} | ||
Demons were abomonations from the [[Abyssal Waste]]. | |||
== Physiology == | == Physiology == | ||
Demons took many shapes, and their shapes changed depending on how powerful they were. Scholars usually separated demons into nine categories, where demons in each category shared many phsyical attributes. Differences between demons could be in the form of extra eyes, teeth or limbs.{{cite book/fm|56}} | Demons took many shapes, and their shapes changed depending on how powerful they were. Scholars usually separated demons into nine categories, where demons in each category shared many phsyical attributes. Differences between demons could be in the form of extra eyes, teeth or limbs.{{cite book/fm|56-57}} | ||
== Soul consumption == | == Soul consumption == | ||
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Once a demon evolved to category 6, they started to develop a unique form, distinct from other demons of the same category. They also gained a sense of identity which persisted through further evolutions to higher categories. | Once a demon evolved to category 6, they started to develop a unique form, distinct from other demons of the same category. They also gained a sense of identity which persisted through further evolutions to higher categories. | ||
The most powerful demons, category 9 demons, were called demon lords. | The most powerful demons, category 9 demons, were called demon lords. | ||
Demons had the ability to expend some of their consumed souls to empower their attacks. If a demon were to expend all of their souls, they enter a state called [[Lathe|lathe]]. While in lathe, demons were ravenous for souls and would attack any living thing in a mindless hunt for souls to consume.{{cite book/fm|56}} | Demons had the ability to expend some of their consumed souls to empower their attacks. If a demon were to expend all of their souls, they enter a state called [[Lathe|lathe]]. While in lathe, demons were ravenous for souls and would attack any living thing in a mindless hunt for souls to consume.{{cite book/fm|56-57}} | ||
=== Soulsight === | === Soulsight === | ||
Through an ability called soulsight, demons had the ability to sense any nearby creature with a soul. They could do this even through objects or walls.{{cite book/fm|56}} | Through an ability called soulsight, demons had the ability to sense any nearby creature with a soul. They could do this even through objects or walls.{{cite book/fm|56-57}} | ||
== Sociology == | == Sociology == | ||
Demons were usually independent, but could in some instances make alliances. Such alliances only lasted until one of the demons turned on their allies, consuming them for their souls. | Demons were usually independent, but could in some instances make alliances. Such alliances only lasted until one of the demons turned on their allies, consuming them for their souls. | ||
The only thing that can control a demon, is a more powerful demon.{{cite book/fm|56}} | The only thing that can control a demon, is a more powerful demon.{{cite book/fm|56-57}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||