Fanfic: Demon beliefs, traditions, holidays
DEMONIC BELIEFS THEY ARE TAUGHT
• Angels are to be distrusted - Angels are seen as stuck-up and judgmental. They look down on demons and consider themselves morally superior.
• Humans are weak-willed - Humans are easy prey for demons due to their emotional and moral frailty. They are seen as resources to exploit for demonic gain.
• Making pacts with humans is acceptable - Though controversial, making deals with humans in exchange for their souls is viewed by some demons as a necessary part of their nature.
• Witches and sorcerers are valuable allies - Dark magic practitioners in the human realm who willingly work with demons are seen as powerful friends and collaborators.
• Rebellion against authority is admirable - Figures who stir up chaos, subversion and unrest, even against demon rulers, are seen in a positive light by some demons.
• The Abyss is to be avoided - The Abyss, where the most evil of demons are imprisoned, is seen as a place of ultimate suffering and despair, to be avoided at all costs.
• Strength is valued above all - Brutal demons who assert their power through strength, fear and violence tend to gain the most respect and influence.
TRADITIONS-
•Visiting the Pit - Some demons make pilgrimages to the deepest pits of Hell where the most evil demons are imprisoned. They see it as a place of spiritual power.
•Making Pacts - Many demons participate in the tradition of making secret pacts with witches and humans to obtain their souls.
•Spreading Corruption - Demons engage in corruption rituals meant to imbue objects, places and people with vice and moral decay.
•Cursing Enemies - Demons commonly cast curses upon whoever they perceive as enemies or obstacles. They believe it brings spiritual harm.
•Summoning Rituals - Some demons attempt to summon more powerful demons and spirits in order to gain their favor or powers.
•Devil Worship - There exists cults that worship demons as gods and participate in occult rituals to please them.
•Spirit Channeling - Demons may attempt channel spirit entities for guidance, prophecy or instruction.
•Blood Sacrifice - In more extremist demon sects, blood sacrifice of animals and even humans is practiced to gain spiritual favors.
•Magical Talismans - Demons make and use talismans, amulets and charms imbued with demonic powers.
•Invocation Rituals - Demons perform rituals meant to invoke the favor or presence of powerful demonic spirits to assist them.
•The Traditions of the Inferno - A set of rituals and observances meant to pay homage to the fires of Hell and renew demonic strength.
•The Cycle of Souls - A belief that human souls fuel the powers of demons and the growth of the Devildom realm. Collecting souls is seen as a demon's sacred duty.
•The Pact Tradition - The long standing practice of forging secret pacts with humans in exchange for their souls after death. Seen as a key part of demonic culture.
•Observances of the Damned - Holidays that celebrate key events in demon history, especially those involving conflict, victory or subjugation of enemies.
•The Law of the Strong - A social darwinist philosophy that those demons with the most brute strength, will to power and cunning deserve to rule. Might makes right.
•The Rite of Corruption - A ceremony meant to ritually imbue young demons with a thirst for spreading vice and moral decay in the human world.
•The Cycle of Rebellion - The belief that disruption, chaos and subversion of established powers is necessary for demons to flourish and grow.
•The Tradition of the Imp -Lesser demons like imps have a lower status and exist to serve more powerful demons. This is seen as the natural order.
•Bloodletting Ceremonies - Rituals involving blood sacrifice that are believed to feed the powers of darkness and strengthen demonic influence.
•The Hierarchy of Vice - The view that different demons excel at spreading specific forms of vice and depravity in the human world.
•Visiting the Pit - Some demons make pilgrimages to the deepest pits of Hell where the most evil demons are imprisoned. They see it as a place of spiritual power.
•Making Pacts - Many demons participate in the tradition of making secret pacts with witches and humans to obtain their souls.
•Spreading Corruption - Demons engage in corruption rituals meant to imbue objects, places and people with vice and moral decay.
•Cursing Enemies - Demons commonly cast curses upon whoever they perceive as enemies or obstacles. They believe it brings spiritual harm.
•Summoning Rituals - Some demons attempt to summon more powerful demons and spirits in order to gain their favor or powers.
•Devil Worship - There exists cults that worship demons as gods and participate in occult rituals to please them.
•Spirit Channeling - Demons may attempt channel spirit entities for guidance, prophecy or instruction.
•Blood Sacrifice - In more extremist demon sects, blood sacrifice of animals and even humans is practiced to gain spiritual favors.
•Magical Talismans - Demons make and use talismans, amulets and charms imbued with demonic powers.
•Invocation Rituals - Demons perform rituals meant to invoke the favor or presence of powerful demonic spirits to assist them.
•The Traditions of the Inferno - A set of rituals and observances meant to pay homage to the fires of Hell and renew demonic strength.
•The Cycle of Souls - A belief that human souls fuel the powers of demons and the growth of the Devildom realm. Collecting souls is seen as a demon's sacred duty.
•The Pact Tradition - The long standing practice of forging secret pacts with humans in exchange for their souls after death. Seen as a key part of demonic culture.
•Observances of the Damned - Holidays that celebrate key events in demon history, especially those involving conflict, victory or subjugation of enemies.
•The Law of the Strong - A social darwinist philosophy that those demons with the most brute strength, will to power and cunning deserve to rule. Might makes right.
•The Rite of Corruption - A ceremony meant to ritually imbue young demons with a thirst for spreading vice and moral decay in the human world.
•The Cycle of Rebellion - The belief that disruption, chaos and subversion of established powers is necessary for demons to flourish and grow.
•The Tradition of the Imp -Lesser demons like imps have a lower status and exist to serve more powerful demons. This is seen as the natural order.
•Bloodletting Ceremonies - Rituals involving blood sacrifice that are believed to feed the powers of darkness and strengthen demonic influence.
•The Hierarchy of Vice - The view that different demons excel at spreading specific forms of vice and depravity in the human world.
MORE BELIEFS--
•The Suffering of Humans - The view that the suffering of humans in the mortal realm both feeds and empowers demonic forces. Thus, inflicting suffering is seen as a sacred duty.
•The Cycle of Deception - The tradition that demons must constantly manipulate, deceive and undermine trust between beings in order to weaken bonds and foster despair.
•The Infernal Hierarchy - The view that demons are organized into a strict hierarchy based on power, influence and seniority. Lower demons serve higher demons.
•The Dominion of Darkness - The belief that destruction, cruelty and malevolence aligned with demonic interests should be pursued without restraint.
•The Tithing of Torment - Younger demons are expected to repay more senior demons for protection and guidance by inflicting suffering on behalf of their elder.
•The Tradition of Intrigue - Social ranking among demons is determined not just by power but also cunning, treachery, manipulation and trickery. Deceit is respected.
•The Cycle of Corruption - The view that vice, depravity and immorality must constantly be sown in the world in order to spread demonic influence.
•The Observances of Oblivion - Holidays that celebrate the eternal oblivion that awaits the souls of the damned after judgment. Loss of identity seen as proper end.
•The Rite of Rebellion- A ceremony meant to ritually imbue young demons with spirit of chaos, subversion and urge to destroy established order.
•The Cycle of Damnation - The belief that the ensnaring of human souls in an eternity of torment and suffering empowers and nourishes demonic forces.
HOLIDAYS/FESTIVITIES/CELEBRATIONS
•The Burning - A celebration honoring the fires of Hell and the inferno that gave demons life. Involves bonfires, fireworks and flaming libations.
•The Gleaming Feast - A gluttonous feastday celebrating excess, hedonism and gorging oneself on delectable foods and drink.
•The Revel of Sin - An indulgent carnival-like celebration encouraging acts of vice and debauchery meant to 'honor darkness.'
•The Pactsmas - A gift-giving holiday centered around sealing new pacts with humans and 'opening the season of souls.'
•Festival of the Wailing - A eerie gathering that celebrates hopelessness, despair and the woes of the damned through mournful music, poetry and plays.
•The Moonless Night - An occult celebration of magic, rituals and sacrifices performed under a new moon seen as portent of fortune.
•Cycle of Corruption - A series of obscene festivals meant to ritually imbue demons with a taste for spreading vice and depravity in the world.
•Hallowed Sacrifice - A somber religious ceremony involving blood offerings meant to appease dark powers and ensure another year of success.
•Day of the Damned - A commemorative day meant to honor those trapped in eternal torment and the power their suffering grants demons.
• Festival of Shadows - An enigmatic carnival celebrating trickery, deceit, illusion and disenchantment through games, plays and motifs of darkness.
•The Triumph - A warlike festival commemorating demonic victories over enemies through military parades, reenactments and speeches glorifying power.
•The Revel of Revenge - An dark carnival celebrating acts of vengeance and retribution through plays, rituals and offerings meant to inspire more.
•The Cruelty Feast - A sadistic feast day meant to "honor the art of affliction" through contests of torture, punishment and cruelty.
•Festival of First Souls - A ceremonial gathering where demons celebrate and honor their 'first pact' that began the collection of a demon's own soul garden.
•The Ritual of Corruption - An orgiastic ceremony meant to imbue demons with more taste for vice and stain on the world through indulgent acts themselves.
•Cycle of Damnation - An annual reenactment of the eternal tortures that await human souls, meant to both inspire demons and warn humans.
•Observance of Malice - A solemn tradition focused on spells, rituals and activities meant to nourish feelings of hate, bitterness and resentment in demons.
•High Feast of Devotion - A luxurious banquet held to express gratitude and pay homage to the most powerful lords and great princes of the Devildom.
• Night of No Moon - A secretive occult ceremony and rites observed on a night of total darkness, meant to contact powerful entities and spirits.
•The Remembrance - An ominous commemoration celebrating 'the fall' of celestial angels and their banishment to become the first demons.
OPPRESSIONS IN DEVILDOM
• Oppression from Celestial Realm - Angels and God looking down on demons, trying to limit their influence and temptations of humans. Seen as antagonistic.
• Strict Hierarchical Society - Many demons have to abide by a strict social hierarchy where lower class demons serve higher ranking demons. Could feel unfair.
• Restrictions on Pact Making - There are rules and limitations set by both Devildom and Celestial Realm on how demons can make pacts with humans. Seen as oppressive.
• Judgment from Other Demons - Demons who are not as powerful or malicious are often looked down on and judged harshly by their more "successful" peers.
• Competition for Resources - Higher ranking demons tend to hoard resources and opportunities, making it difficult for lower class demons to advance.
• Pressure to Inflict Suffering - Younger or lesser demons often feel pressure to commit acts of cruelty and affliction in order to win favor, status and resources from their superiors.
• Lack of Free Will - Many demons, especially lesser ones, have their autonomy limited and choices dictated by more powerful demons they serve.
• Eternal Damnation - The omnipresent threat of being sent into the Abyss or eternal damnation looms over all demons, keeping them subservient and on edge.
• Soul Quotas - Some demons have to meet strict metrics for collecting human souls, either through pacts or corrupting actions, in order to keep their place in demonic society.
• Limited Opportunities - Lesser demons often have limited options for advancement and tend to get trapped in low-level roles with little power or influence.
• Prejudice - Demons of certain types (e.g. imps) face ingrained prejudice and stereotyping that hinders their chances for better status.
• Unfair Punishments - Lower class demons are often subject to harsh and disproportionate punishments for minor infractions to set an example.
• Social Exclusion - Demons who do not conform to strict hierarchies or are not sufficiently cruel/malicious can face social exclusion and stigma.
• Language Discrimination - Lesser demons whose native languages are not of higher noble classes face discrimination and disadvantages.
• Inadequate Resources - Many lower class demons struggle to acquire the tools, talismans, and powers they need to thrive and advance their station.
• Lack of Rights - Disadvantaged demons likely have few codified rights and protections, leaving them vulnerable to the whims of their superiors.
• Inadequate Education - Schooling opportunities for lower class demons may be limited, further hindering their chances for better lives.
• Unfair Contracts - Lesser demons are often forced to accept highly one-sided pacts and agreements that favor more powerful demons.
• Cultural Appropriation - Higher class demons may borrow motifs or practices from subordinate demons while excluding or punishing the original practitioners.
•The Suffering of Humans - The view that the suffering of humans in the mortal realm both feeds and empowers demonic forces. Thus, inflicting suffering is seen as a sacred duty.
•The Cycle of Deception - The tradition that demons must constantly manipulate, deceive and undermine trust between beings in order to weaken bonds and foster despair.
•The Infernal Hierarchy - The view that demons are organized into a strict hierarchy based on power, influence and seniority. Lower demons serve higher demons.
•The Dominion of Darkness - The belief that destruction, cruelty and malevolence aligned with demonic interests should be pursued without restraint.
•The Tithing of Torment - Younger demons are expected to repay more senior demons for protection and guidance by inflicting suffering on behalf of their elder.
•The Tradition of Intrigue - Social ranking among demons is determined not just by power but also cunning, treachery, manipulation and trickery. Deceit is respected.
•The Cycle of Corruption - The view that vice, depravity and immorality must constantly be sown in the world in order to spread demonic influence.
•The Observances of Oblivion - Holidays that celebrate the eternal oblivion that awaits the souls of the damned after judgment. Loss of identity seen as proper end.
•The Rite of Rebellion- A ceremony meant to ritually imbue young demons with spirit of chaos, subversion and urge to destroy established order.
•The Cycle of Damnation - The belief that the ensnaring of human souls in an eternity of torment and suffering empowers and nourishes demonic forces.
HOLIDAYS/FESTIVITIES/CELEBRATIONS
•The Burning - A celebration honoring the fires of Hell and the inferno that gave demons life. Involves bonfires, fireworks and flaming libations.
•The Gleaming Feast - A gluttonous feastday celebrating excess, hedonism and gorging oneself on delectable foods and drink.
•The Revel of Sin - An indulgent carnival-like celebration encouraging acts of vice and debauchery meant to 'honor darkness.'
•The Pactsmas - A gift-giving holiday centered around sealing new pacts with humans and 'opening the season of souls.'
•Festival of the Wailing - A eerie gathering that celebrates hopelessness, despair and the woes of the damned through mournful music, poetry and plays.
•The Moonless Night - An occult celebration of magic, rituals and sacrifices performed under a new moon seen as portent of fortune.
•Cycle of Corruption - A series of obscene festivals meant to ritually imbue demons with a taste for spreading vice and depravity in the world.
•Hallowed Sacrifice - A somber religious ceremony involving blood offerings meant to appease dark powers and ensure another year of success.
•Day of the Damned - A commemorative day meant to honor those trapped in eternal torment and the power their suffering grants demons.
• Festival of Shadows - An enigmatic carnival celebrating trickery, deceit, illusion and disenchantment through games, plays and motifs of darkness.
•The Triumph - A warlike festival commemorating demonic victories over enemies through military parades, reenactments and speeches glorifying power.
•The Revel of Revenge - An dark carnival celebrating acts of vengeance and retribution through plays, rituals and offerings meant to inspire more.
•The Cruelty Feast - A sadistic feast day meant to "honor the art of affliction" through contests of torture, punishment and cruelty.
•Festival of First Souls - A ceremonial gathering where demons celebrate and honor their 'first pact' that began the collection of a demon's own soul garden.
•The Ritual of Corruption - An orgiastic ceremony meant to imbue demons with more taste for vice and stain on the world through indulgent acts themselves.
•Cycle of Damnation - An annual reenactment of the eternal tortures that await human souls, meant to both inspire demons and warn humans.
•Observance of Malice - A solemn tradition focused on spells, rituals and activities meant to nourish feelings of hate, bitterness and resentment in demons.
•High Feast of Devotion - A luxurious banquet held to express gratitude and pay homage to the most powerful lords and great princes of the Devildom.
• Night of No Moon - A secretive occult ceremony and rites observed on a night of total darkness, meant to contact powerful entities and spirits.
•The Remembrance - An ominous commemoration celebrating 'the fall' of celestial angels and their banishment to become the first demons.
OPPRESSIONS IN DEVILDOM
• Oppression from Celestial Realm - Angels and God looking down on demons, trying to limit their influence and temptations of humans. Seen as antagonistic.
• Strict Hierarchical Society - Many demons have to abide by a strict social hierarchy where lower class demons serve higher ranking demons. Could feel unfair.
• Restrictions on Pact Making - There are rules and limitations set by both Devildom and Celestial Realm on how demons can make pacts with humans. Seen as oppressive.
• Judgment from Other Demons - Demons who are not as powerful or malicious are often looked down on and judged harshly by their more "successful" peers.
• Competition for Resources - Higher ranking demons tend to hoard resources and opportunities, making it difficult for lower class demons to advance.
• Pressure to Inflict Suffering - Younger or lesser demons often feel pressure to commit acts of cruelty and affliction in order to win favor, status and resources from their superiors.
• Lack of Free Will - Many demons, especially lesser ones, have their autonomy limited and choices dictated by more powerful demons they serve.
• Eternal Damnation - The omnipresent threat of being sent into the Abyss or eternal damnation looms over all demons, keeping them subservient and on edge.
• Soul Quotas - Some demons have to meet strict metrics for collecting human souls, either through pacts or corrupting actions, in order to keep their place in demonic society.
• Limited Opportunities - Lesser demons often have limited options for advancement and tend to get trapped in low-level roles with little power or influence.
• Prejudice - Demons of certain types (e.g. imps) face ingrained prejudice and stereotyping that hinders their chances for better status.
• Unfair Punishments - Lower class demons are often subject to harsh and disproportionate punishments for minor infractions to set an example.
• Social Exclusion - Demons who do not conform to strict hierarchies or are not sufficiently cruel/malicious can face social exclusion and stigma.
• Language Discrimination - Lesser demons whose native languages are not of higher noble classes face discrimination and disadvantages.
• Inadequate Resources - Many lower class demons struggle to acquire the tools, talismans, and powers they need to thrive and advance their station.
• Lack of Rights - Disadvantaged demons likely have few codified rights and protections, leaving them vulnerable to the whims of their superiors.
• Inadequate Education - Schooling opportunities for lower class demons may be limited, further hindering their chances for better lives.
• Unfair Contracts - Lesser demons are often forced to accept highly one-sided pacts and agreements that favor more powerful demons.
• Cultural Appropriation - Higher class demons may borrow motifs or practices from subordinate demons while excluding or punishing the original practitioners.
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