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This article is taken from an ancient text, Mala Infernorum, by a willfully anonymous knight.
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Demonic Nature
Cambions are frequently 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. Cambions 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 cambion 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 cambions 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 a cambion is a mercy.
Speculated Appearances
Cambion 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 cambions 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
Cambions 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.
