- See also: Undead, Arcane horror
Codex text
"Upon ascending to the second floor of the tower, we were greeted by a gruesome sight: a ragged collection of bones wearing the robes of one of the senior enchanters. I had known her for years, watched her raise countless apprentices, and now she was a mere puppet for some demon."
—Transcribed from a tale told by a templar in Antiva City, 7:13 Storm
Demons, of course, have no form in our world. When they enter, either where the Veil is particularly thin or through blood magic summoning, they must take possession of a body.
When a pride demon takes control of the corpse of a mage, an arcane horror is born. Although they appear to be little more than bones, these are fierce creatures, possessing not only all the spellcasting abilities of a living mage, but also the capacity to heal and even command other animated corpses.
Researched: Damage Against Undead Increased
Related texts
Codex entry: Shade - claims that demons must possess a body in order to enter the material world is contradicted.- Codex entry: Demonic Possession - contains general information about possession.
Codex entry: Pride Demon - contains information about the demons that create arcane horrors.- Codex entry: Beyond the Veil: Spirits and Demons - contains general information about demons.
Notes
- (Inquisition) Only the transcribed tale appears in the DA:I version.