A demon is a term used for mysterious beings invoked from other planes. They can take their own form or possess a body of animal or members of the intelligent races. People and animals possessed by demons are known as energumens. It would appear as though demons are not a single race but a catch-all term for creatures of a similar nature, as they are extremely different.
An art of summoning demons is called goetia and is banned by both clergy and Brotherhood of Sorcerers.[1]
In some parts of the known universe, demons are believed to be minions to the god Yrrhedes.[2] In Redania, some speculate that Gaunter O'Dimm, or Master Mirror, is an incomprehensibly powerful demon.[3]
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What is the term used for beings possessed by demons in the Witcher universe?
Energumens is the term used in the Witcher universe to describe beings, including animals and intelligent races, that are possessed by demons. Summoning these demons, a practice known as goetia, is prohibited.
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What is the art of summoning demons called in the Witcher series?
Goetia is the term used in the Witcher series to describe the art of summoning demons. This practice is forbidden by the clergy and the Brotherhood of Sorcerers. In certain regions, demons are viewed as underlings to the deity Yrrhedes. Gaunter O'Dimm, known as Master Mirror, is speculated to be a potent demon in Redania.
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Why is the summoning of demons banned in the Witcher world?
In the Witcher universe, the act of summoning demons, termed as goetia, is forbidden due to its inherent risks. This ban is enforced by both religious authorities and the Brotherhood of Sorcerers. Demons are often perceived as servants to the deity Yrrhedes in certain areas. Figures like Gaunter O'Dimm, or Master Mirror, are speculated to be potent demons.
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Are demons considered a single race in the Witcher universe?
The Witcher universe uses 'race' to differentiate humans from nonhumans, such as elves, dwarves, and witchers. Witchers, despite originating from humanoid backgrounds, are often seen as a distinct 'race' due to their mutations. Demons are referenced as ethereal emanations, but their classification as a separate race is not explicitly stated.
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What forms can demons take in the Witcher series?
Demons in the Witcher series can possess humans and animals like wolves. They are sometimes considered minions of the god Yrrhedes. Gaunter O'Dimm, or Master Mirror, is thought to be a potent demon in Redania. Summoning demons, a practice called goetia, is prohibited by the clergy and the Brotherhood of Sorcerers.
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Known demons
- In the novels:
- Two demons, one of which possessed a wolf and the other one a human. The first was destroyed by Geralt of Rivia accompanied by an exorcist priest.
- In the video games:
- Draug and Draugirs
- Hyms
- Kiyan (an energumen)
- The Black Cat and Dog
- The Caretaker (speculated)
- Gaunter O'Dimm (speculated)[4]
- Ruehin
- In the non-video games:
- In other adaptations:
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Master Mirror, an entity speculated to be a demon
References
- ↑ Season of Storms
- ↑ Oko Yrrhedesa
- ↑ The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone expansion
- ↑ In Gwent: The Witcher Card Game his card tag was changed from "relict" to "demon" in a later patch, but nothing else confirms if he's a demon in the lore