Demon

A demon is a supernatural being, typically associated with evil, prevalent historically in religion, occultism, literature, fiction, mythology, and folklore; as well as in media such as comics, video games, movies and television series.

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Basic Information

Anatomy

• The number of limbs and facial features varies based on rank and genetics.
• The external part of the demonic genitals is a flexible, hollow tube (which is retracted inside a part of the body called the thyl when not in use) called a zoor. Inside the body, the zoor is connected to a muscular balloon called a donosi. When aroused and stimulated, the donosi releases a viscous substance called vol.

Genetics and Reproduction

A demon can come into existence in one of four ways

• Birth ^{(Standard Reproduction)}
• Creation ^{(Magical creation)}
• Blessing ^{(Blessed by a Demon)}
• Rebirth ^{(Died and went to Hell)}

To have intercourse, one or two Demons may fold their zoor and place it inside their partner’s at which point the active parties can stimulate themselves as they deem fit. When the vol of multiple Demons or the reproductive material of another species meets, it causes a chemical reaction, creating a baby which grows in the donosi. Genetic material can also be integrated into a fetus’s biology via consumption. Twins or Multiple births are more commonly born to three or more parents rather than only two. The gestation period of Demons is about 27 weeks or six months. After the gestation period, the zoor will extend and expand. The infant will begin to descend and be released from its parent’s body after about 20 minutes.

Growth Rate & Stages

• 0-5 years: Infancy
• 6-22 years: Childhood
• 23-99: Adolescence
• 100+: Age of Majority

Ecology and Habitats

Most prefer warm, dry environments. The exception being Water Demons who require wet environments.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Mostly the same as humans.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Varies. Some have more than two eyes or sharper than human teeth.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Mostly the three middle levels of Seryphorm

Average Intelligence

Human-like, or more advanced.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Varies. Most have the same sense as humans, though often more perceptive.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

In Alyse culture names hold power. That's why it's common to give your child a given name and a true name, and not uncommon to have gibberish as their true middle name.

Most people don't use their true names for anything other than magic. True names are more formality and a protection thing.
It is also considered respectful to address someone by their given middle name as opposed to their first name as using their first name is kind of overly familiar.

Much like the Fæ, most Seryphame-born Demons have two names. Their ‘Human’ name, Ryeod, and their secret true name, Rak'ia. Knowing, and more so using, someone’s full true name is considered very intimate and gives you a margin of power over them.

Seryphame-born Demons almost always have middle names in both their Human name and true name. Their true middle name is usually a made up word. This is again to protect against the use of true names. Traditionally, it shows closeness to use a Demon’s first and middle name, called Tyl, given name, when speaking to them. It is considered impolite to use someone’s given name unless you are very close emotionally.

Beauty Ideals

• Bright eyes
• Sharp teeth
• "Shiny"

Gender Ideals

Seryphame Demons are a hermaphroditic species, meaning rather than multiple sexes, Demons have one sex. A Demon’s gender is not related to their physical anatomy but rather how they feel comfortable. Many former humans identify with the same gender as they did as a human but Demons born in Seryphorm usually cannot be “cisgender” or “transgender” as they were not designated gender at birth.

Relationship Ideals

Marriage is actually fairly uncommon among Demons. Polyamoury is extremely normal. Monogamy is not very common.

Average Technological Level

Slightly more advanced than humans.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Alyse Language

Common Dress Code

The Courts often wear Jewel tones.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Demon culture is an amalgamation of Angel traditions and Human traditions

Common Taboos

Associating with Beldams is frowned upon.

Common Myths and Legends

Endal

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

• It is possible but frowned upon.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Angel
• Demon
• Human

Genetic Descendants

• Amalgamation
• Beldams
• Demon
• Synthetic Demons

Scientific Name

Infernum sapiens

Origin/Ancestry

Unknown Primaries and Secondaries are descended from Angels. Everyone probably has some human ancestry.

Lifespan

1000+

Average Height

5'6-5'9

Average Physique

Lean or Athletic

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Either human-like skin tones or light or dark non-human skin tones.

Geographic Distribution

• Seryphorm

Related Ethnicities

• Anomalies

Related Myths

• The Green Lady