Demonology, based for the ''outer continent'' storyline

[Outer heaven3]

Belial:

Belial is considered the source of the seven spirits of seduction that enter men at birth, the source of impurity and lying, and the spirit of darkness.
In The War of the Sons of Light and the Sons of Darkness, one of the Dead Sea scrolls, Belial is the leader of the Sons of Darkness: 'But for corruption thou hast made Belial, an angel of hostility. All his dominions are in darkness, and his purpose is to bring about wickedness and guilt. All the spirits that are associated with him are but angels of destruction.'

He has been considered to be a powerful king of Hell that gives excellent familiars to his followers, and rules fifty to eighty legions of demons. Holding such role, he was said to have an agreeable aspect, and to induce to any type of sins, especially those related to sex and lust.

In the old book found by the Valmidens, it states that Belial is originally one of the Four Crown kings of Hell (specifically, the North Crown), and that "Belial means 'without a master' and symbolizes true independence, self-sufficiency, and personal accomplishment."
Belial also represents the earth element, the Master of Mankind and the Champion of Humanity, and represents the carnal and base urges of mankind.

As for the use of the summoning arcane: offerings, sacrifices and gifts must be made to honor Belial, or he will not answer the truth to what the conjurer demands.

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Abbadon:

The angel-prince of hell, the minister of death and author of havoc on earth

Abbadon is hard to pin down. At times, both Heaven and Hell have claimed him as ally, other times they have both claimed him as enemy. It is clear what his Word is... he is the angel who will command one of the monstrous hordes from the Abyss that will rampage over the earth in the end times, as Judgment approaches. What is not clear is who's orders he will be following at the time. When asked, he's extremely ambivalent about the whole matter.

Abbadon is rather proud of being one of the Angels named specifically in The Book, even though the mention is somewhat dark and foreboding. Very few other angels (or demons) who know who and what he is will tempt his anger or wrath... he IS the Angel of Armageddon, and has the power and ability to back up his Word.

Because his Word is rather time-specific, Abbadon has a lot of time on his hands...

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Lucifer:

According to the legends of the rebellion, Lucifer was the chief in the hierarchy of Heaven, and as preeminent among all created beings in beauty, power, and wisdom. To him God allotted dominion and power over the earth; and even after his fall from grace, he seemed to still retain, if not all, some of this power and status. Lucifer’s sin was pride, an act of pure egoism and malice; he loved himself, above anything else and to the exclusion of everything, without the excuse of ignorance. As governor of Heaven, he was seated next to the Lord; but as soon as God left his seat, Lucifer, swelling with pride, would sit himself on the heavenly throne.

A indignant archangel battles with him, and after a angelic war, succeeds in banishing Lucifer and his followers from Heaven, casting all down to the infernal dwelling reserved for them for all eternity.

Briefly, He was once one of the great Seraphim. And according to some magicians, Lucifer rules over the East and commands a huge army. He is often referred to as the king of hell, and is superior to Satan according to some demonologists.

They also describe Lucifer as grey with blue arms and red culottes decorated with ribbons. Lucifer has the face of a beautiful young child, which changes to monstrous and inflamed when he is angry. According to some demonologists, he is a lover of justice in hell.

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Astaroth:

A Grand Duke of Hell; his main assistants are three demons called Aamon, Pruslas and Barbatos. He is a demon of the First Hierarchy, who seduces by means of laziness and vanity. He is also known as the prince of accusers and inquisitors.

Astaroth is depicted as a nude man with dragon-like wings, hands and feet, a second pair of feathered wings after the main, wearing a crown.

He was said to riding on a dragon and holding a viper in his left hand, and having revolting foul-smelling breath. Some, however, say that his appearance was that of a handsome human male, half-black, half-white. He held the office of great treasurer and commanded forty infernal legions.

As for the use of the arcane: Astaroth was believed to know all secrets and was summoned to perform revelations of the past and future.

[Wyvern]

Some good research there, Outer Heaven. I do have a few suggestions though. Would it be possible to shift the perspective from a Christian viewpoint to more of a Babylonian one? A number of these references do crop up in Babyonian texts, and Since Dasaria's pantheon is based directly on a combination of Babylonian and Sumarian mythology, it might be more appropriate. Also, without wanting to initiate a religious debate here, such strong references to darker aspects of Christianity might not sit comfortably with some Christians and non-Christians alike. References to Demonology and Satanic writings that some of this work is drawn from in the context of one of the mainstream branches of religion is fine in itself however it is not an approach that we would like to see Dasaria's pantheon and mythology take.

I absolutely do not want to try to quash any creative output here, I am merely trying to redirect your efforts so they are more inline with Dasaria's pantheon and mythology. I personally enjoyed reading what you have presented here, and I look forward to seeing where you, and your friends will take this storyline.

[Evelond Formos]

Some good research there, Outer Heaven. I do have a few suggestions though. Would it be possible to shift the perspective from a Christian viewpoint to more of a Babylonian one? A number of these references do crop up in Babyonian texts, and Since Dasaria's pantheon is based directly on a combination of Babylonian and Sumarian mythology, it might be more appropriate. Also, without wanting to initiate a religious debate here, such strong references to darker aspects of Christianity might not sit comfortably with some Christians and non-Christians alike. References to Demonology and Satanic writings that some of this work is drawn from in the context of one of the mainstream branches of religion is fine in itself however it is not an approach that we would like to see Dasaria's pantheon and mythology take.

I absolutely do not want to try to quash any creative output here, I am merely trying to redirect your efforts so they are more inline with Dasaria's pantheon and mythology. I personally enjoyed reading what you have presented here, and I look forward to seeing where you, and your friends will take this storyline.

Um . . . long story short:

Good story, but please tweak with it a bit so these 'demons' will fit in with the Dasarian dieties, and so Nergal and Anu won't laugh at them. Thanks! I wonder where this story will go . . .