Demon energy
Unable to move, Nathan stared at the spectacle that was taking place inside the circle. The signs he had carved into the ground had completely disappeared under a thick, red mass that was rising further with each passing moment and pressing against the invisible barrier. Something that resembled a hand slammed with all its might against the protective shield that surrounded the circle, and a deep crack opened for an instant in the air while Nathan fell backwards, shrieking.
The tiny crack seemed to shake, simultaneously with a powerful gust of wind that threw the boy backwards and shook the surrounding trees of the dense forest. As quickly as the gust had come, it died down again, leaving a moment of silence. Nathan found himself on the seat of his pants, eyes wide at the now completely filled red column. A soft hissing sound could be heard. Almost like a whistle. He focused on another crack on the surface of the barrier, barely wider than a fingernail.
A steady and loud creaking mixed with the whistling, forcing Nathan's gaze upon it. He gasped for air. In a split second, not even noticed by him, the entire face of the forest had been turned inside out. Where there had just been strong trees with magnificent green crowns, there was now a row of deadwood like the stones of a graveyard. Occasionally he saw between the roots the bony remains of just panic-stricken animals, taken before they could comprehend their fate. A growl sounded and in the midst of the red, blood-like mass, two black eyes flashed.
Demon energy is among the known energies that exist on Terria and the rest of the astraverse, though strictly speaking it is almost exclusively present on the demonpath.
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The tiny crack seemed to shake, simultaneously with a powerful gust of wind that threw the boy backwards and shook the surrounding trees of the dense forest. As quickly as the gust had come, it died down again, leaving a moment of silence. Nathan found himself on the seat of his pants, eyes wide at the now completely filled red column. A soft hissing sound could be heard. Almost like a whistle. He focused on another crack on the surface of the barrier, barely wider than a fingernail.
A steady and loud creaking mixed with the whistling, forcing Nathan's gaze upon it. He gasped for air. In a split second, not even noticed by him, the entire face of the forest had been turned inside out. Where there had just been strong trees with magnificent green crowns, there was now a row of deadwood like the stones of a graveyard. Occasionally he saw between the roots the bony remains of just panic-stricken animals, taken before they could comprehend their fate. A growl sounded and in the midst of the red, blood-like mass, two black eyes flashed.
Demon energy is among the known energies that exist on Terria and the rest of the astraverse, though strictly speaking it is almost exclusively present on the demonpath.
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Type
Metaphysical, Demonic
General
Demon energy can basically be understood as the counterpart of life energy. However, instead of representing the physical, living world, it forms the entire basis for the afterlife, that is, the demon path. However, it is not completely clear whether the entire functionality of the demon energy works identically to that of the life energy. This ignorance stems primarily from the impossibility of studying demon energy oneself, but having to rely exclusively on the reports of demons or devils, who are not necessarily known as scholars or willing teachers.
What little is known, however, tells of an unending war between two parties of demons, each answerable to a queen. It is this very war that forces the demons to enter into pacts with mortals and thus turning them into mages. Through such pacts, mages gain the power of magical energy and demons in return gain access to a portion of their partner's life energy. With this same life energy, they are able to permanently kill other demons.
Thus, one also comes to speak of the cycle of energy that surrounds demon energy and life energy. Every little spark of life energy that is forfeited in the mortal world is transformed into demon energy. Even a flower that dies is reborn as an image of the same flower on the demon path. However, there is no natural way back to the earthly world, but only the artificial way via magical energy. By casting their powers and converting demon energy into magical energy by means of their demon scar, mages can in turn generate life energy from it and start the cycle all over again.
What little is known, however, tells of an unending war between two parties of demons, each answerable to a queen. It is this very war that forces the demons to enter into pacts with mortals and thus turning them into mages. Through such pacts, mages gain the power of magical energy and demons in return gain access to a portion of their partner's life energy. With this same life energy, they are able to permanently kill other demons.
Thus, one also comes to speak of the cycle of energy that surrounds demon energy and life energy. Every little spark of life energy that is forfeited in the mortal world is transformed into demon energy. Even a flower that dies is reborn as an image of the same flower on the demon path. However, there is no natural way back to the earthly world, but only the artificial way via magical energy. By casting their powers and converting demon energy into magical energy by means of their demon scar, mages can in turn generate life energy from it and start the cycle all over again.
Animate magical energy
The bond between a mage and a demon corresponds to a convergence limited to the body. Through this convergence, demon energy flows to Terria and is transformed into magical energy through the demon scar, which is the visualized anchor point of this convergence. This process is not complete, however, and a mage's experience and profession can enhance this process. Nevertheless, fragments of demon energy absolutely always remain. These fragments embody the fearsome potential of this energy of death and they have immense influence on the earthly world.Over time, the fragments lodge themselves in the earthly world and hereby create the demon pestt, a type of disease that transforms mortal beings into demon mutations. Such demon mutations, in turn, draw pure demon energy into the central levels of the Astravirium and also draw it from the demon path, thus ensuring rapid dissemination.
Demon scar
The demon scar is a physical representation of the bond a mortal being has formed with a demon. It manifests itself as a red and black scar on the body of the mage and as a green image on the body of the demon. It can take on many different forms, but it usually resembles a crack or an open spot in the skin from which reddish light streams. When a mage actively uses his powers, the light within the scar becomes more intense and in some cases a soft reddish mist emerges from the spot. Skilled mages are even able to ink the demon scar and dim the escaping light to draw less attention.
In most cases, the scar manifests on the outer layers of the skin, however, it can also become clear in sensory organs, such as the eyes or tongue, and even more rarely, it can arise in the inner regions of the body. Interestingly, mages seem to choose the position of the scar independently, but also subconsciously, so those who are aware of it can determine the position of the scar. In exceptionally rare cases, the scar can even be manifested willingly outside the body and float in space near the mage, or it can be bound to an object, though there are special risks associated with this.
In most cases, the scar manifests on the outer layers of the skin, however, it can also become clear in sensory organs, such as the eyes or tongue, and even more rarely, it can arise in the inner regions of the body. Interestingly, mages seem to choose the position of the scar independently, but also subconsciously, so those who are aware of it can determine the position of the scar. In exceptionally rare cases, the scar can even be manifested willingly outside the body and float in space near the mage, or it can be bound to an object, though there are special risks associated with this.
Influence on the mortal world
. In its basic features, the influence of demon energy on the earthly world can be described as distorting reality. Its mere presence breaks the laws of nature and creates living beings that should not exist. However, to the same extent that it does this, it also appears to be malevolent. To this day, there is not one report about the beings generated from demon energy that does not deal with death, suffering and cruelty.The most known form of these influences is the already mentioned demonmutation. Trough this living beings are invaded by the alien energy and change. Usually this process begins with the appearance of red lines and cracks in the skin, which expand over time and gradually deform the body. At some point within this process, one side of the victim emerges - either a physical or a mental trait - and takes over his entire mind and body. Physically strong individuals may thus develop an obsession with physical strength and strive for more. Those who have already spread suffering during their lifetime - for this state can hardly be called life - begin to feed on this suffering and to carry it into the world with joy.
Such a level of mutation begins to feed physically on this nature, which explains the existence of beings such as the succubus, who obtain the strength to stay alive through the sexual exploitation of their victims. Beyond that, however, demon energy can manifest in the form of miasmas and thereby gain an even more formidable influence on the world.
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