Demons are powerful, evil beings who dwell in the infernal dimensions. To date, none have been seen roaming the Nether, where their minions: ghasts, blazes and their ilk seem to dominate. To meet a demon without a way to protect oneself is almost certain death; they are known to hit like a proverbial truck, and require a significant amount of damage to kill. Some demons have even been seen shooting fireballs! They are, of course, also immune to fire themselves.
Why then, you may ask, would someone who has studied the rites in the book
Witchcraft: Circle Magic, even consider trying to summon one of these terrible creatures with the
Rite of Summoning? Because of what they can offer as a deal when they have no other choice. Trapped demons, when interacted with, may offer powerful magical knowledge or rare ingredients for a small price.
Indeed, bargaining with a demon is one of only two ways to obtain a
Demon Heart; the main ingredient for an
Infernal infusion. The other way is of course to slay a demon (preferably with an
arthana).
Beware of making bargains with demons... they may try to trick you!
