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[edit] About Demonkin

Demons are energy beings, generally composed almost entirely of chaos, and (usually)darker energy. Some might suggest that they have different types and breeds, however, many demonkin find it hard to "classify" themselves. It is debatable where exactly demons come from. Some suggest that they come from other dimensions, others suggest that they come from various parts of the world. All in all, demons appear to have very diverse backgrounds.

[edit] Demon Appearance

It is also very difficult to state exactly what a demon looks like. They seem to commonly have wings, or horns and often tails. Other times they simply appear as dark energy "blobs", though as a general rule, demons are shapeshifters. Therefore, demons may (as often stated in the community) take on each form at a different time.

[edit] General Personality Traits

It is difficult to pin down exactly what a demon's personality is. Much like humans, demons' personalities vary from demon to demon, and often, demons seem to be a bit paradoxical. Demons are "Passionate" and "Temperamental", "brutally honest", "proud", "cynical", and have a "strong sense of honor" (Otherkin Alliance, 2008). Many demonkin find that they are also drawn to death and pain.

[edit] Common Types of Demons

As stated above, demons cannot be easily classified. Some main types of demons, however are the following:

  • Companion/Guardian/Familiar: A demon who accompanies another being, working as their guard, friend, and/or helper. (the term "familiar" is used for the helpers/companions of witches/sorcerers/whateveryoumaycallthem.)
  • Devil: Often used for brutal demons (but also other creatures) that take pleasure in making others suffer.
  • Dreamwalkers: Enter the dreams of human beings. Succubi/Incubi are subtypes of this category.
  • Fallen angel: Some people say that fallen angels can become vampires under certain circumstances. It is up to the angel to define themself as demon or not.
  • Fear-eater: Specialized in ingesting emotional energy, more exactly fear, they will do anything to scare you. Kahoku has written an article about them.
  • Shadow/Shade: Don't mix them up with the kin type "shadow". These creatures rarely interact with humans and are often seen as a shade in the corner of your eye.
  • Shapeshifter: Most demons have an ability to change their form, behavior, and energy pattern. Shapeshifters are very talented in doing so.
  • Trickster: A demon who enjoys (or draws energy from) tricking others - mostly without bad intention, but it's not unheard of that they caused harm to their targets.
  • Tutor: A demon who teaches you things. Be careful there, as always you could fall prey to an imposter.
  • Vampiric Demon: A demon who needs to ingest the energy of other beings. Often specialized in one type (see fear-eaters).
  • Watcher/Observer: A very curious demon watching humans (and other beings) and trying to understand them.

Source : Kahoku's Lair. "Demon Subtypes." (Online) 09 December, 2008.

[edit] Purposes

A demon's purpose is also debatable. Unfortunately, this is not something that can be described in an article easily. One possible explanation for a demons "purpose" on earth would be to observe, as mentioned in the above paragraph. Yet, most often, the purpose is unclear, and can only be truly determined by the demon incarnate, themselves.


[edit] Sources

Otherkin Alliance. "Demons: Strange New World-My Life as a Demon" (Online) 09 December, 2008.

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