The Demon
Author: Justin

Species Name: Demons
Origin: The Abyss
Average Growth: Varies
Average Weight: Varies
Special Characteristics: Demons come in all shapes and sizes. The only thing that can be considered racial is a definite affinity towards evil.

So what's a demon? Demons are the beings that dominate the Abyss, found within the realm of Infernia. There is a range of characteristics that a demon can possess, but the usual is being quite powerful, as they are made of stuff far stronger than mortal tissue. Technically being immortal since they do not die of old age or disease, they can only be destroyed within the Abyss. However, while within the Abyss, demons are much more powerful than if they leave their home.

Are all demons really powerful? For the most part, no. The average demon cannot compare to those who have trained in their powers like many of the more powerful Nerima people have. However, as demons age, they naturally become more powerful. The energies that permeate the Abyss begin to seep into them as they age, meaning they become more powerful as time passes. Truly ancient demons are formidable foes for even the greatest warriors, and the unprepared find themselves dead quickly.

Do demons have transformations? Yes, some demons have transformations, which will be discussed later. For the most part, demons hide their true power by staying within weaker forms. However, as they age and accumulate more power, they must change into more monstrous forms to fully utilize the power they have gained.

Innate Powers

Demons possess a large variety of natural powers. Being, as they are, creatures of darkness and evil, they have a natural affinity towards destruction. On comparison with something of an equal power level, a demon will be stronger, faster, and more durable than the other person. Demons possess greater physical stature, and do not use up their power quickly in battle.

Elemental Affinity: Demons will almost always have a natural affinity towards one of the natural elements. While this is usually related to fire as fire's well-known throughout history to be a great destroyer, other elements are just as likely to be found within a demon's range of powers.

Ki Manipulation: Personal life energy. It can be used to fly, and as a source to channel large energy attacks. Every person has a capacity of Ki, when their bodies are filled it's considered their maximum power level. Increasing Ki will increase stamina, endurance, strength, concentration of energy, and range of sensory granted by having Ki. Due to the admixture of energies of the Abyss and a demon's own life energy, demons lose very little energy while fighting. As such, while their foes find themselves winded after a few encounters, a demon will still be ready to go and battle onward.

Special Limitations or Weaknesses

Elemental Weakness: Demons are especially weak against the opposite element of which they possess. In the case of demons that have an affinity towards fire, the elements of cold or water are known to cause them the most harm. However, they also know this and will usually take steps to ensure they are not as vulnerable to the opposite element.

Transformations

Stage 1
Increase: 0% of base (Strength 0%, Speed 0%, Endurance 0%)
Example Power Level: 250,000
Requirements: None
Physical Change: None
The base form of a demon, it is the one that it uses the most. In the case of most demons, this is the only form in which you will find them. They will appear the most humanoid, with perhaps a few minor variations amongst them.

Stage 2
Increase: 200% of previous stage (Strength 200%, Speed 200%, Endurance 200%)
Example Power Level: 750,000
Requirements: Staying alive for 500 years
Physical Change: Size increase, more monstrous appearance
The second stage of transformation comes about when the demon reaches an age of around 500 years. The demon has been alive long enough, and has been in the Abyss long enough, for the admixture of energies within it to allow it to reach a new level of power.

Stage 3
Increase: 300% of previous stage (Strength 300%, Speed 300%, Endurance 300%)
Example Power Level: 3,500,000
Requirements: Staying alive for 1000 years
Physical Change: Size increase, more monstrous appearance
The third stage of transformation comes about when the demon reaches an age of around 1000 years. The demon has been alive long enough, and has been in the Abyss long enough, for the admixture of energies within it to allow it to reach a new level of power.

Stage 4
Increase: 300% of previous stage (Strength 300%, Speed 300%, Endurance 300%)
Example Power Level: 14,000,000
Requirements: Staying alive for 2000 years
Physical Change: Size increase, more monstrous appearance
The fourth stage of transformation comes about when the demon reaches an age of around 2000 years. The demon has been alive long enough, and has been in the Abyss long enough, for the admixture of energies within it to allow it to reach a new level of power.

Stage 5
Increase: 500% (Strength 500%, Speed 500%, Endurance 500%)
Example Power Level: 84,000,000
Requirements: Staying alive for over 5000 years
Physical Change: Varies from demon to demon
The pinnacle of the demon's capabilities to transform, this stage of power is known to be referred to, amongst the demons, as the Demon Lord. Few are capable of reaching this stage of power, for many die before they gain the right to claim it. However, those few who do claim this power are feared, and rarely interact outside of the Abyss, for they instead seek to hold dominion over the entire Abyss.