Daemones

(This is some fluff I wrote up for my Homebrew D&D 3.5 Setting)

From the writings of Alamal Hazarwif-

"A thousand generations yet unborn shall curse my name!"

From what we as well know, the Daemon is divided in and of two types: the masculine carnage-monger; and the feminine judge and advisor. Of the two, the former is much more widespread than the latter, as shown through the still raging Hot Wars. From what we best know, this division comes from the beginning of the Daemonic race, back in a time most antique and lost.

In the beginning there came about two Daemons: Kako, the masculine destroyer, and Eusephony, the feminine advisor. Of the two were begat the motley host of types and subtypes we know today: the masculine or Kakodaemon, and the feminine Eudaemon.

The Hellion is thus now known as Abomination: a taking of the seeds of mighty Kako. I wonder what would happen upon the impregnation of Eudaemon and other, even Kako. Of the crossing of the Kako and Eu seed, one can already see a product: infernal Xorrim. Perhaps a conjunction of Eu womb and others seed we should see a creation of Hellion opposite?

But do not think the Daemon of Eu a justly or good spirit; nay 'tis but a subtle sort(although one could apply this trait to the elusive Agthadaemon). The trade of power is known among all Daemonkind. The soul is a precious currency: usually bound in gem or jar arcane. The many spells of soul trapping are well known among the Daemon, and for services rendered they enjoy no greater payment.

In Kako one is sold strength and guardianship, and knowledge and advice and magical ability from the Eu. Usually the first choice will be the callers soul, yet the glib sort of tongue and wit may proffer that or those of another, depending on size and exertion of service or secret.

Power of individual Daemon may be measured by amount of souls. As the soul carries divine energy, the Daemon feeds upon this energy to grow in strength. A Daemon is least rank may, in time and for services rendered, gather enough soulousular energy to ascend to higher rank.

A short primer of the differing types of Daemons follows:

Kakodaemons- For the most part, many types of Kakodaemon are masculinely aggressive and hirsute. Many bristle with inhuman strength, and are warlike and bloodthirsty.

Alarrogc- Known as the Daemon-ka by other races, the Blood Kings of the Daemons are powerful titans, bristling with skulls and drenched in the blood of others. The Alarrogc wield huge axes of obsidian.

Maku- The rank and file Maku are known for their coarse hair and screeching voice. They usually wield barbed polearms or bows of bone.

Tirik- The muscular and hirsute Tirik are the aerial arm of any Daemonic Horde, and their bat-like wings usually carry their bodies well enough to put their flaming falchions to work.

Xorrim- The Xorrim, while relatively rare, are seen as an abominable combination of Eudaemon and Kakodaemon. Their forms resemble skeletal wraiths, and their talons and wings are a silvery colour that sharply contrasts with the green corona of light about their forms. Known to possess fel sorceries and magicks of Necromancy, the Xorrim are a potent threat.




Eudaemons- The Eudaemons almost always resemble stunningly beautiful females. With creamy white skin and raven black hair, the only distinguishing feature of the Eudaemon is the eyes: endless pits of phosphorescent azure.

Silikria- The Silikria are known for their knowledge of language, and for a modest sum can teach others the tongues they know of. The summoning of this type of Eudaemon requires the caller have knowledge of several tongues.

Sarumic- The Sarumic are well known for their knowledge of arcane lore both bizarre and lost to time. They are seen most often training young ambitious spellcasters in metamagic and spell augmentation, as well as learned and aged spellcasters the secrets of Epic magic. Unlike other Eudaemons, the Sarumic accept payments of magic items or books instead of souls, although the secrets of Epic magic cannot be bought without a fair amount of both.

Akarim- The Akarim can serve callers well as Advisors and Viziers, and over the ages several have been employed in courts such as Maljinn and Liedas with a yearly salary of souls.

Ulestu- The feathery winged Ulestu serve well as messengers, yet are extremely frail. The caller need be most wise of tongue, as the Ulestu is greedy and serves to twist words to gain higher payment.

Panin- The Panin covet and sell knowledge of anatomy and biology, as well as the secrets of sexual experience. Be forewarned, as many a libido-stricken caller has signed their own soul away for lust.

Olumarin- The psychic Olumarin can teach a caller secrets of telekinesis and hypnotism. Strangely, the race appears always in the nude, and are known to be almost completely covered in the ink of many tattoos.