Demons

Demons are beings containing a fraction of the Creator's power. They can take almost any form and are far more powerful than a mortal, whilst being far more involved than the gods. This makes them the main point of contact between mortals and true divine power. The number of Demons is actually larger than the number that have influence at any time - the amount of power contained within demons is capped, such that the slaying of a particularly powerful demon can create numerous smaller demons, and demons often hunt others of their kind for their power. the remaining Demons form a 'pool' of consciousnesses, awaiting a time when more power is released.

It is alos rumoured that particularly legendary mortals can join the pool of possible demons when they perish, though there is no evidence of this.

Alignment
Demons can possess any alignment, from the destructive Vaydesh to the peaceful founder of the Dwarven Empire, Hrun Stonelord. Their alignment is also flexible, rather than part of their nature like the gods', and their opinions can be swayed.

A few demons have a central 'aspect' - body, mind, or soul. Often their focuses and interests are related to their central aspect - the demon Ashu-Karn, was renowned for it's physical strength, and started a war between the northern swamp tribes and the eastern kingdoms solely to witness feats of valour and strength.

Examples

 * Vaydesh
 * Ashu-Karn - the Scourge From The Northern Swamps
 * Hrun Stonelord - founder of the Dwarven Empire.