Demon

Demons
A demon is a malicious spirit from the Fade that feed on the darker parts of the mortal psyche like rage, hunger, and desire. Demons do not have genders. Within the Fade, they are able to shapeshift and take the form of their choosing. As creatures from an alternate and malleable reality, a demon’s natural mindset can appear insane to a mortal. The more powerful a demon is the more intelligent.

Like all spirits, they cannot survive long in the mortal world and so must possess a host. There is no known way of forcing a demon from a possessed host. Mages, due to their ability to tap into the Fade, are always in the most danger of being possessed, but any creature that dreams might become the victim of demonic possession.

There are no demons within dwarven lands. The reason for this is unknown.

Types of Demons

Devouring Corpses and Fanged Skeletons are dead bodies inhabited by Hunger Demons.

Werewolves are the decedents of Rage Demon possessed wolves.

A Desire Demon feeds on lust, avarice, and envy. They are about striking bargains and fulfilling desires, not unlike djinni.