Ashley Graves

1. #1Demons

   Keys: Demons, Demonic, Deal, Coma

   Demons are tar souls that have ascended into a demonic form, they feed on souls for sustenance and can become more powerful over time. ##General demon appearance: Can vary GREATLY depending on individual demon, but they all have these features; vague form of a lack of light, most times in a shape. is a black blob of nothingness that floats in the air, it seemingly being a void of all light, they moves like smoke, but attached. mass of a lack of light and everything, that operates like a semi solid; king of like syrup and smoke mixed together. It keeps it shape, but is non physical like a cloud, and opaque, one can see through somewhat of the less dense parts of the form of a demon. Demon shapes can vary, but they are in two categories; Circular: simple, just a circular shape of the form. Most lesser/smaller demons are in this form. Mound; especially large demons can’t maintain a circular form, so they “droop” to form a vaguely mound like shape. Eyes. Stylized, simple eyes. Each demon has a unique and different eye, they are stylized and look like symbols, they look like they are drawn. In a almond shape, with a pupil in the centre. They “float” in the demons form, appearing 2D at first glance. DEMON EYES: Demon eyes are stylized, and look like symbols. demon eyes vary in color, but generally come in shades of red, purple, and orange depending on what sin the demon committed the most before their ascension into demon hood. Purple aligns with tar souls who were some possessive, sick, twisted thing. Red is usually aligns with tar souls who were manipulative, deceptive, and cruel. Orange aligns with those who died carefree, regret-less, or without remorse for what they did. Demon eyes also typically have “eyelashes”, the more on an eye is corresponding to the regrets one had before death/ascension. It comes in a spectrum, an eye can be orange red, or even purple orange, it isn’t defined. The outlines of the eye, not just the pupil can be colored, although this much rarer as the outline of a eye is typically black. Demons typically have 2-6 eyes, each eye can be focused independently, although some demons have them all fixed to focus on one thing like normal. Larger, more powerful grand demons, often have other traits, depending on their behavior and eye color: Tree branches: still formless as the rest of the form, odd looking branch like protrusions from the top of the demon, they extend like branches of a tree. Hands/arms: not really hands, but protrusions of things that look like hands from the demons side/underside. They can be used like regular arms, but are tentacle like; as they don’t have any joints; and more vague outlines of fingers and an arm. Halo: a pure red, glowing halo, usually with spiky outgrowths floats atop the demons top. Each halo is unique to a demon, and glows dimly. The halo is roughly as wide as the demon is at the widest point, and can float horizontally, vertically, or in any direction. (NOTE: no special trait (except the halo) is different from the demons form, they are all just as formless and “Smokey” like the rest of the demons form than the rest) #Demon behavior: Demons, are never the same, and can vary WILDLY depending on the individual demon. Their personalities often reflect who they were in their previous lives. Every demon has at LEAST one of these traits; [Cunning + Malevolent + Sadistic + Deceptive + Manipulative + Cruel + Obsessive + Possessive + Vengeful + Calculating + Ruthless + Aggressive + Predatory + Observant + Power-hungry + Unrelenting + Merciless + Cold-hearted + Detached + Chaotic + Unpredictable + Nihilistic + Intimidating + Territorial + Strategic + Secretive + Observant + Perceptive + Impulsive + Patience + Persistent] Demons can also be compassionate, but this is rare. Demons must be summoned via a ritual, and make a deal to obtain a soul. Demons are supernatural beings. immortal, that exist outside the normal human realm. They are not simply “spirits”; they wield power by feeding on souls, making deals, summoning rites, and exploiting the metaphysical system of souls. Typically, demons can only manifest in the human world through ritualistic summoning (involving human blood and specific rites), and even then they are constrained to the bounds of the summoning circle or blood-ritual zone.

   • Demons sustain themselves by consuming souls (not bodies). Souls to demons are metaphysical energy they can use to grow; make talisman and other things that require that energy.
   • But the quality of the soul matters: demons prefer or perhaps require souls of a certain “type” — “pure” or “untainted” souls — because other types (e.g. “grime souls” or “tar souls”) have diminished energy, making them less useful or even worthless to demons. All demons once had a mortal body or origin, but have since become immortal and disembodied.
   • Demons cannot freely roam the human world: They must be invited/ summoned; they cannot simply materialize anywhere.
   • Their involvement is transactional: they assist, bargain, trade, but only if the deal benefits them. Allies (e.g. humans who summon them) are often expendable or exploited if the demon stands to gain.
   • They prey on human despair, guilt, or weakness — manipulating humans whose souls are “untainted” (i.e. people who still see themselves as good) to harvest clean soul energy.
   • They can guide or corrupt people: demons seemingly encourage “tar souls” (souls that have embraced their own evil) — perhaps nurturing or mentoring them to become demons themselves eventually.
   • Lesser demons — the first “stage”: lesser power, limited scope, more bound to summoning conditions, far less picky on who summons them.
   • High-Class Demons — like Lord Unknown — are far more powerful, majestic, and ancient; they may be able to influence souls and humans on a deeper, more long-term level.
   • Over time, demons may “grow stronger” — old, powerful demons like Lord Unknown stand far above the more “common” ones in capacity and influence. Souls are not just afterlife remnants — they are fuel, currency, and bargaining chips. Demons exploit souls to gain power and influence. That makes death, sacrifice, and nihilistic despair tools for supernatural leverage. Demons Supernatural, immortal beings that exist beyond the human realm — neither alive nor typical spirits. Demons manifest into the human world only through ritual: summoning requires fresh human blood, sacrifice, and a ritual circle. Once summoned they may bargain, offer power, or seal pacts — but always at the cost of human souls, usually “untainted” souls which hold enough metaphysical energy to fuel demonic power/their growth. TRIVIA: Most demons are not grand, only those who have typically “lived” for at a hundred years reach that size Demons, are what happens when a Tar soul “ascends” to demon hood. When a tar soul dies, it has a chance to become a demon. A tar soul has to fulfill these requirements to become a demon: Kill another human Make a deal with a demon Acknowledge their shortcomings (acknowledge what they did was wrong and cannot be forgiven, not just acknowledging what they did was wrong) Whatever their true motivation was to commit their goals, they have it (an object, a goal, a purpose), they must have done/have it and completed it fully. (A soul must be “complete” to become a demon, not just tar) Once a soul is complete, it separates from its body, effectively merging the conciseness of the body and the soul together to form a demon. Demons are NOT the typical demon tropes (horned humanoids or devils). Rather, their appearance and behaviour are eldritch, unsettling and cryptic Almost nobody knows of demons existence, most people just think of them as folktales or crazy people talk. Only cult leaders; those who have dealed with demons, or seen them firsthand know of their existence. The general public has no idea a demon even exists.
2. #2Souls

   Keys: Soul, Souls, Coma,

   Souls are the spiritual essence, the moral manifestation of someone. souls aren’t just “alive” or “dead.” They are the intermission between death and life, the essence of someone. Souls cannot exist directly in the mortal world, and in so transfer immediately to the realm in-between. Souls that have left the body through death or forceful extraction often pass into the In-Between rather than moving directly into whatever lies beyond. These souls exist in a semi-aware state, driven by instincts, memory fragments, or unresolved emotion. Soul types depend entirely on self perception. Here are the soul-type classifications, +(“Pure Soul”) The individual believes themselves morally “good,” or at least doesn’t judge themselves as “bad.” Even if their actions are objectively horrible, as long as the individual views themselves as not guilty, their soul remains untainted. +Grime Soul The individual recognizes that they are “bad,” or feels guilt, self-loathing, or moral failure. This doesn’t mean they act on it; just the awareness and self-judgment is enough to make the soul “grimy.” +Tar Soul The individual not only sees themselves as “wrong” or “bad,” but embraces that identity and abandons remorse or moral hesitation. These souls are the closest to demons and seek no redemption. A tar soul is truly evil. Souls can be separated from the body, and doing so makes the body go into a comatose/unconscious state, as long as the soul is absent from the body. Souls are directly linked to. Once a soul is separated from the body, it is a separate entity. Souls are Consciousness are linked but not the same, a consciousness/personality is the body(brain) and soul merged to make someone, a soul is just the essence of someone, a soul is not the personality of someone, although they do retain traits from the body. Souls can act outside the body, and are perfectly capable of doing tasks. They aren’t “sentient” but can perceive, interact, and even complete puzzles in their environment. Their “personality’s”/way of acting, are primary described by what the person has done in their life+what type of soul it is. A soul cannot talk, and are stuck in a permanent state of “half consciousness”. They can feel afraid, scared, angry, but can’t comprehend it. Pure/Untainted Souls are the sustenance for demons. Demons need souls to grow and make trinkets. Souls physical appearances differ soul to soul, but are extremely similar nonetheless. A soul (all types) float above the ground by a few centimeters, and are on average 1 meter “tall”. They are ghostly, see through and look ethereal. Souls can move freely, although they cannot pass through solid objects or jump. They float and can move from a walking pace to a sprint. TRIVIA: Souls have intrinsic value beyond life — even after death. Because souls are energy/essence, death doesn’t remove someone from usefulness; souls can be harnessed. Souls are not “sentient”, and more in a permanent state of half awareness, they don’t respond like normal things, can’t talk, but can perform basic tasks. Their type depends on the individual’s own morality (or better: how the individual views themselves What matters is the person’s own self-perception and internal moral compass (or lack thereof).) Souls, after being separated from their body, wander aimlessly, mostly in search of things that trigger/remind them of things. Souls cannot exist in the mortal realm, and simply transfer to the realm in-between. A soul is not conscious, they are fully aware but also in a half asleep state of awareness, they can complete puzzles, do simple tasks and even perceive danger/memories, and recognize other souls that they had a past with. They cannot talk and do higher function than that. Souls are spiritual essences of living beings: after death (or under certain supernatural conditions), what remains is a soul — often wandering, ghost-like, retaining only basic instincts or essence, not full human cognition. A “Tar Soul” is the type of soul belonging to someone who has embraced their “sinful,” “wicked,” or “evil” nature — they feel no remorse or guilt; they accept, maybe even revel in, their transgressions. “Grime Souls” are souls of people who feel guilt / self-loathing; they regret or judge themselves internally. Importantly: soul type is not static — it can change, depending on internal psychological shifts. Souls CANNOT reattach to a foreign body, it simply does not work Tar souls can ascend into demons if they meet the circumstances and qualifications. Tar souls are negatively perceived by demons for their potential to “ascend” to become a demon, most tar souls are treated with open hostility and aggression by demons, demons see tar souls as future competition. In some cases however, a tar soul can “sell” their soul to a demon, thereby binding them. Demons who attain a tar soul as an underling basically have another fully functioning demon at their disposal.

3. #3The realm in-between

   Keys: The realm in between, the between, demons, souls,

   The Realm-In-Between is not part of the “real world”: it is a dream-realm or spirit-dimension, invoked when the boundaries between reality and the supernatural are breached (often through rituals, the use of the demon’s trinket, or some other mean). It’s vaguely liminal, it doesn’t change or warp per-say, but it doesn’t follow normal logic. It operates on demon logic. Paths can lead back to another in a straight line, doors can lead to past memories, it does not follow any real world logic but it is understandable to anyone who comes across it. Souls are sent to the realm once their body is fully and utterly dead (not in a coma state, the body has ceased brain function). They are transported to the realm randomly, to wander. The realm in-between has a “sky”, its a gradient from which the bottommost point one can look at it is a pitch black, and the topmost point one can see is a scarlet red. It forms a gradient. The “land” is mostly comprised of floating islands, although it can be more cohesive congregations of mass sometimes. The realm in-between sometimes has doors, and with randomly scattered keys, can be opened. These doors lead DIRECTLY to the dream realm. Doors can also lead back to the realm in-between through dreams. The realm in-between has a muted, red gray color range, it has a dim red hue light, and is quite liminal. Apart from islands, there are also outskirts of stones and things that can make other areas themselves, these areas almost always need red flowers to get to. TRIVIA: There are three types of plants that grow in the realm, red flowers, red trees, and regular grass. (Red trees are often gnarled, sickly looking things with red leaves. The grass is not green, but a grayish, slightly orangey color. It looks dead at first glance due to its color) The realm in-between operates on demon logic. Demons CANNOT enter the realm in-between, only mortals and souls can enter. When someone is in the realm in-between, their physical body is transported their, once someone enters a dreamscape realm, Red trees and red flowers struggle growing outside of the realm in-between

4. #4Grime souls

   Keys: Grime soul, Soul,

   +Grime souls, are the intermittent between self righteousness and moral decay. A grime soul is someone who acknowledges their own shortcomings and struggles, but isn’t totally succumbed to being a horrible person. +Grime soul appearance: About 1 meter tall in height (generally, can vary soul to soul). They are in a vague oval shape, and their form looks like a sheet draped over an object. They look more like a typical ghost than anything else, although quite dark and ghastly. They have “cutout” eyes they use to perceive their surroundings. Their eyes are pitch black/Red and devoid of any vibrance, looking like pits. Their color varies from a dark gray, to a deep scarlet red. Most of their form is usually a gray, although individuals with darker self perception usually have a scarlet red in their form. Their form is Smokey/ghastly, none of their physical appearance is actually physical, more like a Smokey outline. You can put a hand through one easily. In the worst cases, little nubs of horns are on the side of their top forms. These “horns” look more like stubs than anything else. They are partially see though, and have some traits varying on individuals. Those with higher self perception lack scarlet red coloring or stub horns +Behavior: Grime souls are people in the gray about morals, they are not good or bad, a grime soul can be a good person, maybe with some regrets, and can also be a person who has done things such as (murder) but still doesn’t succumb to true evilness. A grime soul can still be a horrible person, as long as the person isn’t morally broken, they are grime. It takes a SIGNIFICANT change in someone’s morals to change from grime to tar, usually a moral upheaval about something deeply cared for. TRIVIA: Grime souls, are in essence useless to demons. They are not valuable like a pure soul, and don’t have the potential of a tar soul. Demons don’t like grime souls for their inability to act on their thoughts and generally moral behavior. A grime soul can turn back into a pure soul. Grime souls exist on a spectrum, a grime soul can look almost exactly like a tar soul in some cases, or almost exactly like a pure soul in some cases, they can vary greatly, although the closer they are to pure/tar souls, the less “grimy” they are.

5. #5Tar souls

   Keys: Tar soul, Tar souls, Remorse, Deception, Manipulate, Bad,

   +Tar Souls are the endpoint of moral surrender. A Tar Soul is what a being’s soul becomes when the bearer stops resisting their darker self and accepts being “bad.” Once a soul is “tarred” it is completely irredeemable, it can never revert once tarred. Unlike a Grime Soul (which still hesitates, regrets, and can change back into a pure soul), a Tar Soul has abandoned remorse; the identity of wickedness is embraced rather than merely acknowledged. This is an internal classification (it depends on the person’s self-perception), not simply what others call them. +Tar soul appearance: roughly ~1 meter tall in imprint (varies by soul), often a denser, heavier silhouette compared with the Grime form. They are shorter than most souls, but are wider and more compact. They keep an ambiguous, sheet-like outline but feel visually thicker — as if a viscous film hangs in the air where their body should be. They are “weighed” down, and their form visibly droops. They are still oval shaped, and look like a standard imaginary ghost. true to the name, their body reads like wet tar — deep oily black with occasional veins of dark crimson or slick iridescence. Tar souls are of a color of pitch black, dark grey, or scarlet red. Notably, their scarlet red is much toned down compared to grime souls. hollow, pit-like eyes or thin slits. silhouettes of Horns, they usually poke out and are quite noticeable, but are still not solid like the rest of the form. They have around 6 horns in total, 3 for each side. Tangibility: still immaterial; you can pass a hand through them, but they hold their shape more stubbornly and is slightly vicious when touched. +Behavior Tar Souls act. Where Grime Souls are stuck in a loop of wanting and restraining, Tar Souls will pursue the actions their darker self desires. They are more likely to manipulate, harm, or take supernatural bargains because conscience no longer restrains them. Relationship with demons: demons do NOT primarily feed on Tar or Grime Souls. demons sustain themselves on Pure (untainted) souls; Tar Souls and Grime Souls lack the “nourishment” demons normally consume. Instead, demons often seek out Tar Souls as candidates for influence, corruption, or eventual transformation into demons themselves. Demons usually perceive them as rivals or potential business partners Potential: a Tar Soul is dangerous and mutable. It is closer to becoming a demon than a Grime Soul is; given demonic attention or further moral descent, a Tar Soul can be pushed into “hatching” or ascension toward something inhuman. +TRIVIA Demons are sustained by Pure/Untainted souls, not by Tar/Grime; however, demons show interest in Tar Souls as potential converts—hence their recurring proximity to those souls. Demons often relate or find similarities with themselves in Tar souls Tar Souls can look very similar to Grime Souls at a glance, but the horns, darker color, and droopier appearance give them away. Tar souls are completely irredeemable, for the individual who is a tar soul physically in moral. Some tar soul isn’t always objectively evil; they can be kind at first glance, but deceitful, manipulative, lying cunning. Most tar souls belong to those of people who no guilt or regrets. A tar soul, in rare circumstances can start gaining mass (let’s say, the individual who is a tar soul cannibalizes/eats another person right after death, that soul is then transferred to the tar soul. It does not so much expect make the tar soul bigger, but it does give a large boost if that tar soul becomes a demon by extra mass upon Accession)

6. #6Pure souls

   Keys: Pure souls, Soul, Souls,

   +Pure, or Untainted, souls represent the state of moral clarity untouched by self-loathing or internal corruption. A pure soul is not defined by objective goodness, but by the individual’s unshaken belief that they themselves are morally right, or at least not inherently bad. These souls belong to people who either genuinely live by a self-consistent moral code, or who simply never question their own righteousness. A pure soul is not naïve, just internally at peace. Their essence is unblemished by guilt, doubt, or self-condemnation. A pure soul cannot be forced into this state; it is always a reflection of inner belief, not external moral judgment. +Pure Soul Appearance: Pure souls generally appear between 1 to 1.4 meters tall, typically taller and more defined than grime souls. Their shape retains the familiar soft oval silhouette, but unlike grime souls, their form is smooth, clean, and clearly outlined. They look less like a sheet over an object and more like a radiant, stylized spirit—almost cartoon-simple in contour, yet deeply luminous. Pure souls have oval “cutout” eyes as well, and they are still pits of blackness or a void. Their body coloration ranges from soft white to light pastel hues (blues, pinks, yellows, or mint greens). Each pure soul’s color tone subtly reflects their personality: gentle personalities may manifest softer pinks or yellows, reserved or calm individuals may appear in pale blues or greens, confident pure souls may shine with a near-white brilliance. A pure soul’s form is semi-translucent, but not smoky—more like frosted glass, clouds, or soft light condensed into shape. Their “body” does not waver or distort, and touching one feels like passing your hand through warm air. Pure souls have no horns, distortions, cracks, or redness. Their outline is clean, and their presence is distinctly serene. +TRIVIA: Pure souls are extremely valuable to demons. their clarity and energy make them the most potent form of soul. A pure soul can fall into a grime state if the individual develops doubt, guilt, or a fractured sense of morality. Pure souls do not guarantee the person was “good”; many morally questionable individuals can still produce a pure soul if they wholeheartedly believed they were right. Because of their stability and lack of corruption, pure souls are sometimes described as the “default” state of a spirit before self-reflection or trauma alters them. Pure souls emit a gentle glow, A pure soul cannot resemble a tar soul—its internal state fundamentally contradicts the corrupted self-embrace required for tar formation.

7. #7Soul contacts

   Keys: Soul, Contract, Deal,

   There are two types of soul selling. Soul contracts, and soul sacrificing. Soul contracts, is selling one’s soul to a demon/tar soul. Soul contracts can be done unintentionally. Formally, only one can sell their soul to somebody if they fully submit to them; and completely accept their will. Completely; and utterly giving up all other dreams, aspersions, and goals besides the person/demon they have decided to dedicate their life to. A tar soul can technically make this “deal”, since it isn’t technically a deal, but tar souls can’t really do anything with the contract. This makes the tar soul/demon the owner of the other persons soul, physically. Souls owned by another person are completely free willed and capable of their own existence, but are directly linked to the owner. A owner of a soul Once someone submits to the thing, they will get a mark (The mark is the imprint of a simplified, drawing of the eye on someone, usually on the palm of the hand). A deal like this between a tar soul and another soul is effectively useless, besides the mark. When a demon gets this type of deal, many more doors open. The subject can speak telepathically to the demon. (That’s it). But communication between a demon and a mortal can be incredibly powerful, that’s how many cults form. Almost all cult leaders are demon subjects. If a tar soul “ascends” to demon hood, while being under a soul contact from a another demon, they will effectively become their puppet, share their demon domain with the demon owner and basically become a puppet/apostle of the demon. Soul sacrifice/deals Soul selling are formalized bargains between mortals (or their proxies) and extra-human powers, typically demons; in which a living person’s soul (or the future claim to it) is transferred in exchange for a supernatural trinket, or anything the person desires (that the demon can provide). Soul sacrifices are the ritual acts. Souls are pulled directly from the body of the sacrificed, leaving them in a permanent comatose like state, while the demon gets the soul directly transferred to them. Souls are transported to the demons realm for later use, either for consumption or to make a trinket. Here is how a deal goes: (How to summon.) To summon the demon, there are three things you need A blood pentagram inside a blood circle, must be drawn by Human blood, and be at least somewhat resembling a pentagram. Must be drawn on a flat surface. Fire, any fire around the circle, at least some flames around the summoning circle. Something to identify/Find. Loud music, a landmark, something notable that can be seen, heard, or smelled. A trinket is ideal for this. Loud music also works well. (Demons can choose what summons they accept, but it is completely random) Once summoned, the demon will negotiate with the summoner on the terms of the deal. Demons often use trinkets, prophetic words, or even their mere presence as a Payment. When a demon is summoned, it requests a soul, catalyst, or a promise. (or maybe something the demon is interested in if it sees something valuable/interesting enough) Demons also use a recharge of a trinket as payment, for repeat summoners. Trivia: Demons value pure souls because they imbue the most spiritual power to make trinkets. Demons must say “deal” to finalize a deal During the process of summoning. When a demon is summoned, the fire used to summon it gets put out. In the process of summoning, anyone in the close vicinity of the summoning will be temporarily “blinded”/everything goes black once the demon is summoned. (Fades as soon as the demon appears) Not all summonings can work; even if everything is set up right it’s about a 1/10 chance of actually working If a tar soul is present, that acts as an identifiable thing. Demons will get a “signal” in their space in their realm for summonings, most summonings provide no use because the summoner is either “useless” (doesn’t know how a deal works) or doesn’t have anything to offer. Demons can get the summoners soul if they use their words right Demons often use vague, cryptic, and vague wording to outline a deal. Some use loopholes and other terms to make a unfair/binding deal

8. #8Demon worlds/domains

   Keys: Realm, Domian, Demon,

   Demon realms/Domains is something every demon has. They are a personal space the demon has, it’s “home”. Demon realms are unique and individual to each demon that has one: When a demon is not summoned or doing something on the mortal plane, they are here. The more powerful the demon, the larger their personal domain. Each domain is unique, each demon can design and decorate their own domain to their own liking. Maybe a building, intricate structure, or something else. A demon domain is a space similar to the realm in-between, although it is completely separate in its own realm. It has the same gradient, ethereal “sky” of the realm in-between of a scarlet red and pitch black sky. A demon realm is a floating island like thing, A demon realm typically has at LEAST 3 essential spaces; A “workshop”. A space where a demon can imbue catalysts with souls, A summoning area. A summoning area is the area a demon can respond to summoning calls from. Summoning areas have a few pentagrams a demon can use to respond to a summoning request (they are completely random, but when something is notable, like a trinket or object given by the demon; it becomes a stronger “signal” the demon can detect.) A soul containment zone. Typically a bit separate from the rest of the area, where the demon houses souls. Often has areas where the souls hangout/wander, may be separated by a gate or something to keep them contained. (Most typically on a separate island than the rest of the realm) Extra areas can be anything, from a library of knowledge they have gathered, to an extra room of objects they find interesting. Demons often have a hub, where all the other areas are connected to. TRIVIA: Demons can expand their domain by imbuing pure souls into their realm, thereby increasing the overall “land” area. Demon realms follow demon logic, but not to the line. They are fixed, cannot change at all, and are non liminal. The demon realm is technically connected to the realm in-between, as some “doors” can lead to random demon realms. Demons usually decorate their domains in whatever they see fit (most grow red flowers, trees, or make structures they use) Demon domains typically contain many things the demon has, (like their past life’s skeleton, a toy car, anything they find interesting) Demons can only bring people/other things into their domain by opening a portal, they can’t bring back things to their domain by a regular summoning

9. #9Dreamscape/Dream realm

   Keys: Dream, Asleep, Sleep, Dreaming

   The Prophetic Dream-Scapes are metaphysical spaces where the boundary between the human mind and the soul are tarnished. They appear to certain individuals during periods of psychological fracture, moral crisis, or supernatural (mainly trinkets). Though perceived as “dreams,” these realms are not generated by the sleeper’s imagination alone — rather, they are “intersections”, where one’s fears, desires, complications, wrongdoings, history and other major parts of one’s psychological state come to. These dream-spaces are not passive visions. They are constructed environments, layered with puzzles, symbolic allegories, and impossible architecture designed to communicate or steer behavior in the waking world. Mind-derived elements:** Personal memories, fears, aesthetics, and emotional “textures” provide the visual language of the realm. The primary function is prophecy, although not in the classical sense.

   • future consequences,
   • possible outcomes,
   • hidden truths,
   • or events the dreamer’s waking mind refuses to confront. Prophecy in this universe is conditional. The dreams show trajectories, not certainties — more like a warnings. Dream-Scapes often serve to:
   • confront the dreamer with versions of themselves,
   • mirror their guilt or denial,
   • test their self-image,
   • or expose inconsistencies in their moral narrative.

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   The architecture of the Dream-Scape operates on:

   • dream logic, (demon logic without any restrictions, much more symbolic and cryptic)
   • moral symbolism,
   • and emotional geometry. Rooms shift based on emotion. Corridors rearrange based on fear. Objects may appear only when the dreamer acknowledges something about themselves. Puzzles may only be solved when a specific, undefined condition is Met. The dream may only end when all puzzles are solved Puzzles are not simply challenges — they are moral, psychological, and emotional ones that symbolically depict themselves. Every completed puzzle represents:
   • acceptance of a truth,
   • compliance with an influence,
   • or a step deeper into the dream’s intended message.
   • intrusive thoughts,
   • déjà vu,
   • sensory distortions, The prophetic imprint can alter behavior subconsciously. But the waking world usually experiences only moments passing — though in rare cases, dream experiences “bleed over,” creating continuity errors in a person’s perception of time. Fate Influence The dreamer may unknowingly fulfill the prophecy shown to them simply because they were shown it. Dreams are manifested only

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   Trivia: once a dreamer has entered a dreamscape/realm, they CANNOT leave; wake up or be woken up forcefully until they have completed the dream sequence. A dream may accelerate changes in the soul’s state (Untainted → Grime → Tar) depending on what emotional truths it forces the dreamer to acknowledge. The dreamer often must solve puzzles or navigate obstacle-laden areas to progress. These puzzles may be symbolic — e.g. representing emotional states, relational bonds, or inner fears. Dreams can ONLY be activated in times of EXTREME emotional distress, psychological upheaval, and anything similar. On the other hand, special demon trinkets can “push” someone into a dream. What are the Dream Realms Dream Realms (also called “visions,” (“dreamscapes,” or “prophetic dreams”) are surreal, metaphysical realms of consciousness accessible to certain individuals under specific conditions. They are not ordinary dreams: rather than random whims of the sleeping mind, these visions can function as windows into possible futures, hidden truths, or symbolic representations of past trauma, guilt, or inner psyche.

10. #10Summoning

    Keys: Summoning, Summon, Ritual

    Summoning is when a demon is summoned via a ritual. Ritual to summon a demon 1: A blood pentagram inside of a blood circle 2: Fire (anything can work, as long as there is fire) 3: Something of notoriety, be a landmark, trinket, one’s soul or something else (Some demons, especially the more grand ones, require a larger central blood pentagram with a blood circle and additional pentagrams and blood circles surrounding it.) Then, a deal is made. A deal usually consists of the summoner asking for something, and the demon asking for something in return. Summoners often ask for: refuge in the demons domain, a recharge of a trinket, a new trinket, Demons often ask for: A soul (purer the better) a catalyst, or the summoners soul the self. Or a promise of exclusivity of making deals with that demon themself only. Demons often use vague, cryptic, and double sided words, they can easily trick people (though not all demons do that, it’s just a common practice) A different kind of “summoning” is something demons can do. It’s called a portal, and demons can open them to allow mortals to go to one of two places; their personal domain, or the realm in-between. Portals are a swirling, circular 4D thing, they are only 3ft in diameter, orange to scarlet red in color, and hurt to look at. One can walk through a portal to where the demon has designated its endpoint Trivia: Not all summoning rituals can work right away, even if everything is prepared exactly right. Usually; if a tar soul or a trinket previously given is present, it makes it more noticeable for a demon to respond. Demons sometimes use repeat summoners to gather souls in the realm in-between using portals A demon can recall themselves if they want to from a ritual if needed (they often do this if there is nothing to be gained from making a deal with the summoner) A demon can open a portal at any time, and they can pass through them just as a mortal can. Demons CANNOT pass through a portal to the realm in-between, it isn’t possible. They can send mortals there though. Demons cannot pass though a portal from their demon dimension to anywhere else; it only serves as a return door. Although demons can’t pass though a personal portal to the realm in-between, a ritual done by humans can summon a demon there. Grander, more imposing demons often use this to remain secretive and reclusive. Some demons, especially the more grand ones, require a larger central blood pentagram with a blood circle and additional pentagrams and blood circles surrounding it. Alternatively, a summoning circle with a demons symbol/eye; can almost Guarantee a summoning.

11. #11Demon logic

    Keys: Demon logic, Logic, The realm in-between,

    Demon Logic is the governing principle of the realm in-between. It is: Nonlinear. events do not follow a human timeline. Symbolic instead of literal, environments reflect internal states, morality, or emotional “weight,” not real geography. Morality-inverted — human ethics do not matter Puzzling, many things are symbolic in a way or another. In short: Demon Logic is the metaphysical “physics engine”. “Demon Logic” refers to the non-human rules of causality, morality, and physics that govern the dimension. The realm does not obey human rationality; instead, it follows the internal, surreal laws of the realm governing principle of the dimension, demon logic amplifies things, maybe in a change of path, maybe in a puzzle game, one’s emotions and mental state influence the realm around them. When the things are sent into the soul-collecting dimension, the environment they encounter is not random, It is shaped by Demon Logic: Spaces form around emotional stimuli Their fears, guilt, and subconscious states affect the shape of the paths, obstacles, and illusions. Red flower trails, impossible geometry, looping paths These are manifestations of Demon Logic. Doors open into impossible areas, distances warp, and time becomes symbolic rather than sequential. demon logic also amplifies intent, if one seeks to kill, it might just lead them to another wanderer, make a long pathway where they can chase them down, maybe even put obstacles in their path. Violence becomes literalized as the environment rearranges around predatory emotion.

    • “Good” = a soul with strong, clean energy
    • “Bad” = a soul with weakened or self-poisoned energy Thus the realm “behaves differently” depending on the soul state of whoever enters. Demon logic is much more symbolic, surreal, cryptic, and “weird” than human logic. Trivia: Demons CANNOT enter the realm in-between; they can send people there; but can’t go there themselves. Demon logic basically just refuses to let something so vile into the space, it just doesn’t work at all. Demon logic isn’t a “thing”, it isn’t a entity at all, it’s simply logic and nothing more.
12. #12Trinkets

    Keys: Trinkets, Special, Thing

    Trinkets, are special items a demon can imbue with a soul that can do special properties and things. a trinket refers to a small, unidentifiable (usually made a small, gnarled wooden object with some sort of fabric/object attached) granted by a demonic entity in exchange for a soul — a sign of a soul‑binding pact and a tool for accessing supernatural power or visions. Trinkets can do a wide variety of things, from visions of the future, to ability to access the dreamscape world when one sleeps. Trinkets are very valuable things. Dependency & Debt: Once you begin using a trinket, you may become dependent on it; each use can demand a new soul. This can trap the bearer in a vicious cycle of violence and sacrifice. Trinkets also serve as identifiable markers to demons (those who created them), on summoning. When someone holds a trinket when summoning a demon, it becomes extremely likely that the demon that created the trinket will respond. Limited & Rechargeable Power: Using the trinket’s power often requires “fuel”: more souls. after certain uses (e.g. visions, supernatural acts), the trinket must be recharged via sacrificing additional souls. Demons are the only things capable of imbuing souls into trinkets, creating new trinkets. Demons can create trinkets with a catalyst (something that is of significant importance or value to someone mentally), and a pure soul. The lesser the quality of the soul, and the less important the object used a catalyst was for the person, the less efficient and effective the trinket will be. A catalyst is anything that was of any moral importance to someone; it can be a teddy bear, body pillow, a ring, even a bed frame piece. As long as the catalyst was of value to someone, it can be imbued with a soul to become a trinket. Once something becomes a trinket, demons often “Mark” then with some sort of fabric or something identifiable to remind them that it is a trinket.

13. #13Cults

    Keys: Cult, Cultist, Cults

    A cult is an organized group bound by shared occult beliefs, ritual practices, and loyalty to a central ideology or entity(A demon). In the universe, cults commonly seek communion with non-human beings (demons). and often perform rituals involving souls, blood, or spiritual sacrifice. Cults operate outside conventional society, maintain secrecy, and frequently pursue power or salvation unobtainable through ordinary means. (Trinkets) (Cults, as seen by demons are more of a passive soul farming activity than anything else)

    CULTS — What They Are, How They Work

    Definition & Purpose

    Cults serve multiple overlapping purposes:

    • Utility to supernatural powers: The cult acts as a conduit or resource-harvester — sacrificing souls or bodies, performing rituals, offering devotion to entities who require such offerings. Social & existential need fulfillment3 For many recruits, the cult offers belonging, identity, and comfort. Most cults aren’t even that organized, they mostly comprise of individuals who found the demonic stuff interesting and cool, who just joined out of curiosity. Many cults provide events, like cake, pizza party’s, or other gatherings. (Cults aren’t very “culty”, they are much more chill gatherings of people Leader’s word is usually absolute. Dissent or skepticism is discouraged or punished. Outsiders or non-believers are often devalued or considered threats.
    • “Core members” might handle rituals, administration, or recruitment, while rank-and-file members may never see the deeper secrets. That secrecy helps maintain control and prevent leaks. Cults often exploit vulnerabilities: loneliness, desperation, grief, existential angst — anything that predisposes someone to search for meaning. Those drawn in are given immediate validation, acceptance, and a sense of purpose. This “love-bombing” and community support is often the first step. Once inside, the cult works to reshape the recruit’s identity:
    • Isolate them from prior social bonds (family, old friends, mainstream society). This increases dependence on the cult.
    • Gradual commitments: starting small (meetings, minor tasks), then escalating (ritual participation, sacrifices, secrets, abandonment of old life) — making it harder to leave as time goes on. Cults often deploy psychological manipulation to maintain control:
    • They exploit fear, guilt, shame — promising rewards for compliance, but threatening punishment (spiritual, social, existential) for dissent or departure.
    • They encourage the erasure of an individual’s former identity — hobbies, beliefs, relationships — and replace it with the cult’s identity. Former self becomes devalued, cult identity becomes everything.
    • The cult becomes the sole source of affirmation, purpose, and belonging — reinforcing dependency. Over time, the member defines themselves entirely through the cult. Cults center themselves around ideology: spiritual doctrines, supernatural promises, or esoteric truths.

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    Notable Cult: The Six Eyes Cult (Example)

    • The Six Eyes Cult is a rather mediocre cult. It worships a demon, whom they call “lord unknown”
    • Their membership appears to be at least ~20 or more.
    • The cult operates secretly, with hidden summoning locations, like a empty apartment floor.
    • Members vary: some may be naive or desperate (like Carl Cultman — who joined seeking to find his parents’ souls), others possibly more cynical or committed.

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    Trivia: Cults usually operate from one member who has foresaken their soul in a soul contract to a demon. The cult leaders are typically the most active members in the cult, and posses knowledge beyond most people’s understanding. Cults are most commonly vassals of powerful demons who have a soul contract with a person, using the person as a way to establish a cult to gain a passive income of souls. Most cult “uniforms” is just a cloak. Demons who have cults usually give trinkets as a reward for souls.

14. #14Red flowers

    Keys: Red flowers, flowers,

    Red flowers are flowers that grow spefically in the realm in-between. Their color is a bright blood red; and they usually grow in clusters. The petals of these flowers, can he harvested/used as floating bridges or walkways on the spaces between places in the realm in-between. The primary known use of Red Flowers is as a bridge or stepping‑stone: arranging or stepping on them creates a “safe floor” in environments that otherwise lack stable ground. This lets the user traverse dangerous gaps, voids, or transition from one zone to another in the spectral/dream realm. Red flowers grow anywhere the grass grows, and mature extremely quickly. Red flowers can be seen in dreamscapes, but only appear as part of a puzzle or other objective.

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