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| “ | "Sometimes we must go looking for our demons... And sometimes, they find us." |
— Kuro'sagol to  Yasuo in Kin of the Stained Blade
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The Demons are a race of spirits with no inherent form, who are forged and driven by the negative thoughts and feelings of mortals. Specifically, demons malign and manipulate victims to sate their own desires for suffering. Each demon is attuned to a specific emotion, feeding on those emotions until the victim inevitably dies. They have been sighted in numerous locations around 
Runeterra but they mostly manifest where there is a lot of turmoil and despair.
Lore[]
Demon Champions[]
Other Demons[]
- Airis, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
- Ashlesh, Lord of Joy is one of the Ten Kings. It feeds on primal joy such as delirium or obsession. After being defeated by the gods, Ashlesh was imprisoned in the underworld where it was guarded by an order of heroes. It is currently under the control of Nilah, who tamed the demon's power to use for good at the expense of her old life.
- Atakhan, a demon of shadow that was once enslaved by Mordekaiser before the Black Rose sealed him. He was recently summoned and bound to the Black Rose.
- Camphor is a demon fought and banished by Pantheon an his allies near the slopes of Mount Targon. It manifested from the despair of those who failed to climb Mount Targon and feeds on doubt.
- Domination, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
- Imago, a lesser demon of change and scourge of the Carnelian Valley.[1] Banished by Nilah.
- Solitude, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
- Steem, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
- Sultur, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
- Tybaulk, a demon of fire that was once enslaved by Mordekaiser before the Black Rose infused him with a woman named Amoline Kiosar. He has since been bound to Amoline's daughter Annie through her stuffed teddy bear.
- Vora, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
Related champions[]
- Annie has a magical bond with the demon Tybaulk, who manifests as her teddy bear Tibbers.
- Garen and the Dauntless Vanguard fought demonic shadow creatures created by the nightmares of the residents of Fossbarrow, given form by Nocturne.
- Jhin's murderous acts were mistakenly believed to be the work of a demon and the origin of his moniker "The Golden Demon."
- Kayn and Zed use Shadow Magic, which is heavily tied to demons and the birth of Nocturne.
- LeBlanc and her followers sealed the fire demon Tybaulk and the shadow demon Atakhan, who were servants of Mordekaiser.
- Lux saved a boy in Fossbarrow from demonic possession by Nocturne.
- Mordekaiser was the master of the fire demon Tybaulk and the shadow demon Atakhan.
- Nilah is in control of the demon Ashlesh, whose power came at the cost of removing her from all memory and forcing her to feel only joy.
- Pantheon, alongside his comrades, fought and eventually defeated Camphor on the slopes of Mount Targon.
- Shen banished a demon that was terrorizing the surrounding area near Olgathee Forest.
- Swain is in control of the demon known as Raum, previously wielded by the Black Rose.
- Vayne's parents were killed by the demon Evelynn, who she constantly seeks to enact her vengeance.
- Yasuo faced a demon during the events of Kin of the Stained Blade.
- Yone fused with an Azakana before coming back to life and is currently hunting demons in Ionia.
History[]
Origins[]
According to Kathkan mythology, there were ten ferocious demon siblings who today are known as the Ten, the first demonic entities. 
Fiddlesticks is the first of the Ten, existing since the first screams of creation.
Hungering for primal joy, 
Ashlesh, one of the Ten, attempted to consume the realm of the gods—but the gods struck the monster down, trapping it deep below the earth in an endless, shimmering lake within the seventh layer of the underworld. There it would be guarded by a mythical order of heroes.
Reign Of The Iron Revenant[]
During the reign of Mordekaiser, the iron titan had two demons that served as his hounds and soldiers to his army. One of fire, named 
Tybaulk, and other shadow demon named 
Atakhan. After his downfall, these demons were sealed aways by the 
Black Rose. Those demons would be later used in service of the cabal.
Rune Wars[]
The Rune Wars were massive conflicts that happened on numerous continents. The discovery and the power of the World Runes have decimated civilizations, scattered groups of people, and generated an enormous amount of negative emotional energy, which greatly influenced the creation of new demons. Many low level demons, known as Azakana, gained more power.
Towards the end of the Rune Wars, desperate cabals of warrior-mages cast off their flesh, entering and dominating the spirit realm. Their shadow magic corrupted the thoughts of mortals everywhere, giving fuel to ever more horrendous acts in the war. 
Nocturne is created as a byproduct of shadow magic and tirelessly hunts each shadow mage, ending their dark domain.
When the wars finally ended, the world's suffering waned, and 
Evelynn found herself growing desperate. After observing her prey, she developed her lustful form and started hunting humans.
First Noxian Invasion[]
After the First Noxian invasion, many Ionian settlements were destroyed and a lot of people had lost their loved ones. Many Ionians were consumed by emotions of grief and anger.
These new-found emotions attracted a lot of lesser demons, the Azakana, to 
Ionia. Eventually these demons became a major threat to the archipelago's inhabitants. The 
Kinkou Order have dedicated themselves to uphold the balance between the physical world and the spiritual world. To uphold this balance, The Kinkou Order has begun banishing these lesser demons. After 
Yone became fused with a demon, he began sealing Azakana away in order to learn more about his own demon.[2]
Demonic Compendium[]
- Main article: Fae'lor
A fragment of esoteric lore, discovered after the attack on the Noxian fortress at Fae'lor. The author(s) and provenance are unknown.
The compendium shows several types of demons that branch out from three root branches, the primary one being Fear. The types of demons that spawn from Fear are: Nightmare, Secrets (which further branches out to Obsession), and Delirium (which further branches out to Bliss and Frenzy), and currently unknown branches. Nine inscriptions of what are hinted to be Azakana. Around the branches, several images can be seen, such as the image of Raum, Fiddlesticks' key, and an image showing 10 circles.
The inscription is written in a currently unknown language, possibly connected to Ochnun or the Noxian writing system, as it was found in a Noxian stronghold.
Seventh Layer[]
On the eastern continent, in the region of Kathkan, an organization called the Seventh Layer is tasked to keep the demon Ashlesh in its spiritual pool prison. The members of the order are able to draw the demon's magic for their use, with the expense of feeling nothing but joy and removing their existence from public knowledge.
Nilah of the Seventh Layer recently has come to 
Bilgewater to achieve her goals of becoming a legend.
Physiology[]
The physical appearance of demons are inconsistent. Demons, like most spirits, are known to be shapeshifters. They can change their appearance to better suit their own needs. Evelynn was able to morph her form in such a way so that she could get closer to her prey. Fiddlesticks can seemingly change its appearance as it is described very differently in various regions all across Runeterra. In addition to changing their appearance, demons can mimic the mannerisms of its prey. 
Tahm Kench and Evelynn are able to sweet talk people into falling into obsession. Fiddlesticks can mimic the sound of its victims to instill doubt and fear into others.
A demon can not be harmed by weapons created in the physical world, except for weapons created out of petricite. They can however be banished or sealed by using a weapon which originates from the spiritual world, such as when 
Shen used his 
Spirit Blade to banish a demon or when Yone used his 
Azakana Blade to seal Kuro'sagol into a mask.[3][4] Demons can have their power nullified by more powerful magic, such as when 
Lux nullified Nocturne's possession with a powerful show of light magic.[5]
Azakana[]
Sealed Azakana masks with their corresponding name/emotion
Azakana are parasitic lesser demons, as they're not full demonic entities like Evelynn or Fiddlesticks. The word Azakana is derived from the Ionian terms aza meaning "little" and akana meaning "demon". This means the real meaning of Azakana is "little demon". They hone in on a single person or spirit's fear or shortcoming, and just absorb the negative emotions until they kill the host. Then they become a full demon or move onto another host that has a more "rich flavor".[6]
Azakana can only feed off a very particular emotion. For example, if Fiddlesticks feeds on "Fear" in a broad sense, an Azakana can only feed on a particular fear like "Fear of Being Forgotten".
Known Demons[]
The Ten[]
| Demon | Description |
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| Fiddlesticks
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Also known as the Lord of Fear or the Voice-Eater, it is one of the first demons to roam Runeterra and also one of Ten original demons. It feeds on the fear and horror of its victims. |
| Ashlesh
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Also known as the Lord of Joy. It feeds on the the excecessive joy and bliss of its victims. It was initially imprisoned within the Seventh Layer of the underworld according to Kathkani mythology, but was recently captured by Nilah, who harnesses it's power to slay evil.
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Full Demons[]
| Demon | Description |
|---|---|
| Evelynn
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Also known as Demon of Agony or Horned Woman, she's a demon that attracts victims thanks to her beautiful appearance, only to feed off their pain and physical suffering as she kills them stone dead. |
| Tahm Kench
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Also known as the Demon of Addiction, he's a demon who strike a bargain with mortals knowing they will not be able to fulfill; then devouring them in the end. He feeds on addiction and vices. |
| Nocturne
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Also known as the Demon of Nightmares, he's a demon made from shadow magic. He feeds on the nightmares of his victims. |
 Rakhsasum
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Known also as the Collector and Spirit of Obsession, the demon delight in tormenting the spirits of those they deems as flawed, but blossoming with potential. They haunt the spiritual afterlife as a supreme collector of souls, tempting the dead away from their path to salvation until they are trapped for eternity within their own memories. |
 Tsetsegua
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Known also as Spirit of Hate, she comes from a lost clan of monster hunters that were destroyed when the primordial demon of pain chanced upon their hidden village. Unable to let go, and doomed to her own obsessions for eternity, she hunts the creature without end, always unable to catch it. |
 Spirit of Despair
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A brave warrior from an ancient land, she was ignobly cut down in the heat of battle thousands of years ago, her sword shattering in the process. Unable to find peace, she obsessively scours an otherworldly battlefield for pieces of her broken blade, possessed by a horrific darkness that guides her into oblivion. |
 Spirit of Loss
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A shy fawn spirit, she once served as the guardian of a sacred Ionian forest until her grove was destroyed and cast into flame. Consumed by loss, she now slumbers in the spirit realm, reliving the destruction in an unending nightmare, unaware of the timid hope still waiting to bloom. That is, until now... |
 Spirit of Temptation
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Rumored to have once been a beautiful princess, legend says she vanished into the mountains when her sister staged a coup, never to return. |
| Atakhan
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Also known as Beast of Shadow and  10 Bringer of Ruin. He's currently under control of the Black Rose.
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| Tybaulk
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Also known as Beast of Fire and  Tibbers, he feeds off the agony of the burning flesh. He's currently bonded with  Annie, who is unafraid of his true nature as a demon.
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 Raum
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Also known as the Demon of Secrets. He feeds off secrets and is currently bonded with Noxus' Grand General  Swain.
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 Camphor
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A demon that manifested from the despair of those who failed to climb and Mount Targon and stalked its slopes. She fed on the doubt and depression of its victims. She was banished by  Pantheon and his allies.
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Lesser Demons[]
| Demon | Description |
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| 1 Stygian Onlooker
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A shadow demon that stalks sleeping travelers. |
| 2 Evershade Stalker
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A shadow demon that can multiply itself. |
| 3 Doombeast
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A shadow demon that can feeds on souls of its victims. |
| 4 Duskrider
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A shadow demon that takes the form of a winged two-headed horse. |
 Airis
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A lesser demon that resides in Ionia. She tried to kill Evelynn, but ended up bound to her. She disguises herself as a vastaya in order to lure her victims.
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 Domination
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A lesser demon that resides in Shurima. She tried to kill Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
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 Solitude
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A lesser demon that resides in Piltover & Zaun. She tried to kill Evelynn, but ended up bound to her. She disguises herself as a pitiful beggar in order to lure her victims.
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 Steem
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A lesser demon that resides in Bilgewater. He tried to kill Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
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 Sultur
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A lesser demon that resides in a port town near the Shadow Isles.[7] He tried to kill Evelynn, but ended up bound to her. He manages the Whale's Tooth Tavern, where he lures treasure hunters for him and  Vora to devour.
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| Vora
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A lesser demon that resides in a port town near the Shadow Isles. She tried to kill Evelynn, but ended up bound to her. Sultur lures treasure hunters for them to feast on.
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Culture[]
Spirit Blossom Festival[]
During the 
Spirit Blossom Festival, there were multiple spirits introduced, some of these spirits were the Akana (which is the Ionian word for demon). These Akana however are different from the usual demons. These spirits could not let go of the past and cling on to it. In contrast to the Kanmei, which are benevolent spirits who were able to let go of their past.
Demonic Compedium[]
Noxus has a array of demons that influenced the nation's history since the early days. On the Empire, they are seen as as weapons for the Noxus' conquests. Noxian mages have specialized in sealing, dominating and experimenting with demons (specially those of the Black Rose) and have documents on the subject called Demonic Compendium.
Trivia[]
- It is revealed by Kindlejack that Sylas' chains were originally created by Durand to capture full demons.[8]
- Shaco is currently not a demon even despite the fact that his alias is the Demon Jester and folklore suggests he is a demon.
- It is possible that Yone's azakana is called "Lingering Doubts of One's Past" seeing as he is a real world representation of the Ionian legends about the two brothers. The Elder Brother described his own demon as "Lingering Doubts of One's Past".
- Although demons can't be taken over and controlled using the magic of Viego and the Black Mist, it does drive them temporarily "berserk".[9]
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| Dragon | ||
| Golem | ||
| Spirit |
Demon · Faerie · Fae Fawn · Luonn Kon · Naga · Nixie · Spirit God · Treant · Yordle | |
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| Vastaya |
Besheb · Canghapi · Chyra · Fauhwoon · Juloah · Lhotlan · Khonlui · Kepthalla · Kiilash · Makara · Marai · Ophelis · Ottrani · Oovi-Kat · Raylu · Shimon · Skard · Sodjoko · Strig · Vesani · Vlotah | |
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| Citrus |
Bilge Bitter · Demacian Tangor · Ionian Citrus Fruit · Noxian Orange · Piltover Shaddock · Shadow Citrus | |
| Lilie | ||
| Mushroom | ||
| Spirit | ||
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