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−	[[File:Kye_sketch_01.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Kye]], a demon-kin of Pain, in his true form.]]Demon-kin are the offspring of a [[Demons|demon]] and a mortal. They differ based on both their demon parent and their mortal parent, and thus they vary almost as widely as demons themselves.	+	[[File:Kye_sketch_01.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Kye]], a demon-kin of Pain, in his true form.]]Demon-kin are the accursed offspring of a [[demon]] and a mortal, or at least a race that walks the mortal realm. They differ immensely based on each of their parents, and they have the capacity to become true demons. Given the chaos of their nature, they vary almost as wildly as their demonic kin.
−	==The Taint==
−	All demon-kin suffer from a constant desire to commit or encourage their demon parent’s particular brand of evil. The more they give in to this temptation, they more they take on the appearance of their demon side when in their 'natural' form. One who gives in completely may become a full-fledged demon, losing their humanity completely and joining their brethren in the Underworld, though they will never be as large or powerful as a full-blooded demon. The majority of demon-kin end up with this fate, for the power of a demonic temptation is difficult to resist even for one who lacks the demands of demonic blood. The few demon-kin who manage to resist their evil urges can more easily hide their demonic physical traits.
−	In many ways, being a demon-kin is similar to a form of demonic possession, but there is no way to exorcise the demonic taint, as it is innately a part of their blood, their being, and their very soul. They are doomed to struggle with it all their lives, should they choose to struggle at all. For this reason, priests and demon-hunters like [[Knights Templar|Templar]] usually kill any demon-kin they find, and consider it a mercy.	+	This article is taken from an ancient text, ''[[Mala Infernorum]]'', by a willfully anonymous knight.
−	==Categories==	+	==Demonic Nature==
−	Though all demon-kin bear a wide variety of demonic traits, each unique according to the type of demon that spawned them, the various traits fall under four distinct categories.	+	Demon-kin are referred to as 'demon-kin' as opposed to 'demons' because it would seem that they are not wholly demons immediately. They are born, rather than spawned, and some argue they may even have souls. This gives them the capacity to potentially resist their demonic nature, but it calls to them always, tempting them to give in to sin, especially the sin of their demon blood. If they give in, they steadily become little more than demons, themselves. Demon-kin are often little more than a myth for several potential reasons: firstly, it is rare for a demon to couple with a mortal; secondly, it is rare for a demon-kin to retain any elements of their humanity; thirdly, demon-kin rarely escape the Underworld or are born outside of it.
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		+	It should be noted that all demon-kin feel the constant urge to commit evil, as one of their parents is indeed a very incarnation of sin. It is incredibly difficult to resist this urge, and many, if not perhaps all, of demon-kin feel no desire to attempt leading lives of goodness. It is said that demon-kin lead lives similar to those possessed by demons, but it is not a possession that can be excised and will haunt them always. This is why killing demon-kin is a mercy.
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		+	==Speculated Appearances==
		+	Demon-kin have a variety of demonic traits, and it is almost impossible to predict what kind of attributes one may have. However, speculation has led to four potential 'categories' of demon-kin based on their abilities and nature.
	===Sanguine===		===Sanguine===
−	Sanguine demon-kin usually have some combination of sharp horns, a tail, bright and often cat-like eyes, bat-like wings, clawed fingers, and sharp canines.	+	Sanguine demon-kin may have some combination of sharp horns, a tail, bright eyes sometimes with serpent pupils, bat-like wings, clawed fingers, and sharp canines. Some sanguine demon-kin include those related to Lust, Pain, Greed, Malice, and Fury, among others.
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	===Melancholic===		===Melancholic===
−	Melancholic demon-kin usually have some combination of curved horns, dark sunken eyes, strange misty hair, black-feathered wings, and pitch-black tears and blood.	+	Melancholic demon-kin may have some combination of curved horns, dark sunken eyes, strange misty hair, black-feathered wings, and pitch-black tears and blood. Some melancholic demon-kin include those related to Deceit, Sorrow, Pride, Vengeance, and Famine, among others.
	===Choleric===		===Choleric===
−	Choleric demon-kin usually have some combination of multi-faceted eyes and ragged insect wings, bony horns, and skeletal claws.	+	Choleric demon-kin may have some combination of multi-faceted eyes and ragged insect wings, bony horns, and skeletal claws. Some choleric demon-kin include those related to Plague and War, among others.
	===Phlegmatic===		===Phlegmatic===
−	Phlegmatic demon-kin usually have tentacles erupting from various parts of the body (face, hands, feet, back), along with a variety of other, unpredictable demonic features.	+	Phlegmatic demon-kin may have tentacles erupting from various parts of the body such as the face, hands, feet, and back, along with a variety of other, unpredictable demonic features. Some phlegmatic demon-kin include those related to Gluttony, Hate, Fear, and Madness, among others.
−	==Types==	+
−	Information about the demon-kin spawned by each type of demon can be found on the demon pages, or else the page of the demon lord associated with each sin:	+	==Abilities==
−	*Malice ([[Apophis]], sanguine)	+	Demon-kin possess a terrifying range of abilities. It remains unknown their full range of capabilities, but it is well known that they can assume a disguise to hide their demon traits. The more evil a demon-kin is, the more demonic their true form appears, but they may hide these demon features through magic. This disguise can be broken, however, as it requires their consciousness and concentration to maintain. If they become too startled, fall unconscious, or experience such pain that it disrupts their concentration, then the magic will break and their true form will be revealed.
−	*Greed ([[Baalgor]], sanguine)
−	*Gluttony ([[Bushaspor]], phlegmatic)
−	*Betrayal ([[Orcus]], sanguine)
−	*Deceit ([[Lamia]], melancholic)
−	*Tyranny ([[Saurva]], sanguine)
−	*Fury ([[Furors]], sanguine)
−	*Hate ([[Stygians]], phlegmatic)
−	*Fear ([[Phobos and Deimos]], phlegmatic)
−	*Sorrow ([[Banshees]], melancholic)
−	*Lust ([[Succubi]], sanguine)
−	*Pride ([[Arashk]], melancholic)
−	*War ([[Makhai]], choleric)
−	*Plague ([[Utarviz]], choleric)
−	*Famine ([[Harpies]], melancholic)
−	*Pain ([[Algos]], sanguine)
−	*Doom ([[Moros]], sanguine)
−	*Madness ([[Mania|Maniae]], phlegmatic)
−	*Vengeance ([[Erinyes]], melancholic)
−	==Powers==	+	It is believed all demons may have the ability to use at least some form of [[Demonic Magic|demonic magic]], and they also have abilities related to the particular type of demon to which they are related.
−	All demon-kin have unique abilities based on what type of demon they are descended from, and they also have natural [[Demonic Magic|Demonic magic]]. Using any of these abilities brings them much closer to their demonic nature, however, which will result in their appearance growing more demonic. Also, all demon-kin can hide their demon traits at will, so long as they are conscious and can concentrate on doing so. If they become too startled, fall unconscious, or experience such pain that it disrupts their concentration, then the magic will break and their true form will be revealed. The more corrupt they are, the more demonic their true form appears.
	[[Category:Monsters]][[Category:Demons]]		[[Category:Monsters]][[Category:Demons]]

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Demon-kin are the accursed offspring of a demon and a mortal, or at least a race that walks the mortal realm. They differ immensely based on each of their parents, and they have the capacity to become true demons. Given the chaos of their nature, they vary almost as wildly as their demonic kin.

This article is taken from an ancient text, Mala Infernorum, by a willfully anonymous knight.

Demonic Nature

Demon-kin are referred to as 'demon-kin' as opposed to 'demons' because it would seem that they are not wholly demons immediately. They are born, rather than spawned, and some argue they may even have souls. This gives them the capacity to potentially resist their demonic nature, but it calls to them always, tempting them to give in to sin, especially the sin of their demon blood. If they give in, they steadily become little more than demons, themselves. Demon-kin are often little more than a myth for several potential reasons: firstly, it is rare for a demon to couple with a mortal; secondly, it is rare for a demon-kin to retain any elements of their humanity; thirdly, demon-kin rarely escape the Underworld or are born outside of it.

It should be noted that all demon-kin feel the constant urge to commit evil, as one of their parents is indeed a very incarnation of sin. It is incredibly difficult to resist this urge, and many, if not perhaps all, of demon-kin feel no desire to attempt leading lives of goodness. It is said that demon-kin lead lives similar to those possessed by demons, but it is not a possession that can be excised and will haunt them always. This is why killing demon-kin is a mercy.

Speculated Appearances

Demon-kin have a variety of demonic traits, and it is almost impossible to predict what kind of attributes one may have. However, speculation has led to four potential 'categories' of demon-kin based on their abilities and nature.

Sanguine

Sanguine demon-kin may have some combination of sharp horns, a tail, bright eyes sometimes with serpent pupils, bat-like wings, clawed fingers, and sharp canines. Some sanguine demon-kin include those related to Lust, Pain, Greed, Malice, and Fury, among others.

Melancholic

Melancholic demon-kin may have some combination of curved horns, dark sunken eyes, strange misty hair, black-feathered wings, and pitch-black tears and blood. Some melancholic demon-kin include those related to Deceit, Sorrow, Pride, Vengeance, and Famine, among others.

Choleric

Choleric demon-kin may have some combination of multi-faceted eyes and ragged insect wings, bony horns, and skeletal claws. Some choleric demon-kin include those related to Plague and War, among others.

Phlegmatic

Phlegmatic demon-kin may have tentacles erupting from various parts of the body such as the face, hands, feet, and back, along with a variety of other, unpredictable demonic features. Some phlegmatic demon-kin include those related to Gluttony, Hate, Fear, and Madness, among others.

Abilities

Demon-kin possess a terrifying range of abilities. It remains unknown their full range of capabilities, but it is well known that they can assume a disguise to hide their demon traits. The more evil a demon-kin is, the more demonic their true form appears, but they may hide these demon features through magic. This disguise can be broken, however, as it requires their consciousness and concentration to maintain. If they become too startled, fall unconscious, or experience such pain that it disrupts their concentration, then the magic will break and their true form will be revealed.

It is believed all demons may have the ability to use at least some form of demonic magic, and they also have abilities related to the particular type of demon to which they are related.