DEMON2

Religion
As living embodiments of Chaos, Demons follow only the teachings of Discord.
They will spread their teachings either by word, action, or combination of the
two. Their loyalty to their God is unwavering, for any who doubts knows that
an eternity of torture awaits them.
 
Physical Features
Demons are not living beings, but nor are they dead or undead. They are the
result of a thousand damned souls intertwined into a single mind with vellum
as a catalyst. Since they are already doomed by the gods they are immune to
the curses some may attempt to bind them with. Having no normal spoken dialect,
they speak only telepathically augmenting their power with magic in order to be
heard by others. No two demons born by the possession of a human host ever
look the same. This is due to the very individual process of combination which
involves using distinct souls that are attracted to certain vices. All demons
have wings of different sizes, shapes and material. Horns and claws are also
common within the demon horde. Demons have a distinct lack of pupils, and it
is believed that it was this appearance which birthed the saying "the eyes are
the gateway into the soul". They do not sweat, instead their skin releases a
pungent dark liquid.
 
Society
Nothing is respected more in the demonic horde than power. The greater your
ability in wielding the forces of chaos, the higher your status. Treachery is
rampant, and betrayal a way of life. Strangely, this behavior rarely
accompanies them into their interactions in the planes of Aabahran. Unlike the
undead, there is no rule preventing demons from slaying one another. However,
it happens that often their goals are not exclusive. Still, it is important to
note that they will not hesitate to destroy one another for their own gains.
 
Within the nightmarish demonic planes of the multiverse, a system much akin
to feudalism exists. Every few eons, one demon attains such mastery over the
powers of Chaos that they rise to the status of Demon Lord or Lady. This Demon
rules over all of the planes of chaos with an iron fist. Beneath this Lord are
the Vassals whom control specific demonic planes. These Vassals follow
the lead of the Demon Lord only inasmuch as they fear the retribution for
disobeying. Beneath them are lesson Demons who constantly vie for positioning
themselves.
 
Demons are divided by abilities and purposes. While some are adept in the arts
of magic, others are known for their pugilistic prowess. Furthermore, most
demons have names that are quite difficult to pronounce in the common tongue.
Thus, they are named for their vices or visible traits.
 
Relationships with other races
Demons consider the other races to be toys; they are merely instruments of
pleasure. Demons also share a strained relationship with the Undead. While
the two unnatural races have shared alliances when their goals converged
- they have also been known destroy each other.
 
See also: HELP DEMON REQUIREMENTS