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"Sometimes we must go looking for our demons... And sometimes, they find us."
— Kuro'sagol to Yasuo 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 Crest icon Runeterra but they mostly manifest where there is a lot of turmoil and despair.

Lore[]

Demon Champions[]


Other Demons[]

  • Airis Airis, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
  • Ashlesh 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 Nilah, who tamed the demon's power to use for good at the expense of her old life.
  • Atakhan Atakhan, a demon of shadow that was once enslaved by Mordekaiser Mordekaiser before the Solid Rose Clasic Faction Colors Black Rose sealed him. He was recently summoned and bound to the Black Rose.
  • Camphor Camphor ​is a demon fought and banished by Pantheon Pantheon an his allies near the slopes of Targon Crest icon Mount Targon. It manifested from the despair of those who failed to climb Mount Targon and feeds on doubt.
  • Domination Domination, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
  • Imago, a lesser demon of change and scourge of the Carnelian Valley.[1] Banished by Nilah Nilah.
  • Solitude Solitude, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
  • Steem Steem, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
  • Sultur Sultur, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
  • Tybaulk Tybaulk, a demon of fire that was once enslaved by Mordekaiser Mordekaiser before the Solid Rose Clasic Faction Colors Black Rose infused him with a woman named Amoline Kiosar. He has since been bound to Amoline's daughter Annie Annie through her stuffed teddy bear.
  • Vora Vora, a lesser demon who tried to destroy Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.

Related champions[]

History[]

Origins[]

According to Kathkan mythology, there were ten ferocious demon siblings who today are known as the Ten, the first demonic entities. Fiddlesticks Fiddlesticks is the first of the Ten, existing since the first screams of creation.

Hungering for primal joy, Ashlesh 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 Tybaulk, and other shadow demon named Atakhan Atakhan. After his downfall, these demons were sealed aways by the Solid Rose Clasic Faction Colors 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 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 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 Crest icon Ionia. Eventually these demons became a major threat to the archipelago's inhabitants. The Kinkou Order Crest 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 Yone became fused with a demon, he began sealing Azakana away in order to learn more about his own demon.[2]

Demonic Compendium[]

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 Nilah of the Seventh Layer recently has come to Bilgewater Crest icon 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 Evelynn was able to morph her form in such a way so that she could get closer to her prey. Fiddlesticks Fiddlesticks can seemingly change its appearance as it is described very differently in various regions all across Runeterra Crest icon Runeterra. In addition to changing their appearance, demons can mimic the mannerisms of its prey. Tahm Kench Tahm Kench and Evelynn Evelynn are able to sweet talk people into falling into obsession. Fiddlesticks 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 Shen used his Spirit Blade Spirit Blade to banish a demon or when Yone Yone used his Azakana Blade 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 Lux nullified Nocturne Nocturne's possession with a powerful show of light magic.[5]

Azakana[]

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Sealed Azakana masks with their corresponding name/emotion

Azakana are parasitic lesser demons, as they're not full demonic entities like Evelynn Evelynn or Fiddlesticks 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 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
Fiddlesticks Fiddlesticks 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 Ashlesh 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 Nilah, who harnesses it's power to slay evil.

Full Demons[]

Demon Description
Evelynn Evelynn 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 Tahm Kench Also known as the Demon of Addiction, he's a demon who strike a bargain with mortals the they will not be able to fulfill, devouring them in the end. He feeds on addiction and vices.
Nocturne Nocturne Also known as the Demon of Nightmares, he's a demon made from shadow magic. He feeds on the nightmares of his victims.
Rakhsasum Rakhsasum 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 Tsetsegua 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 Spirit of Despair 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 Spirit of Loss 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 Spirit of Temptation 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 Atakhan Also known as Beast of Shadow and LoR Non-Champion Non-Spell Indicator10 Bringer of Ruin. He's currently under control of the Solid Rose Clasic Faction Colors Black Rose.
Tybaulk Tybaulk Also known as Beast of Fire and Tibbers Tibbers, he feeds off the agony of the burning flesh. He's currently bonded with Annie Annie, who is unafraid of his true nature as a demon.
Raum Raum Also known as the Demon of Secrets. He feeds off secrets and is currently bonded with Noxus' Grand General Swain Swain.
Camphor Camphor 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 Pantheon and his allies.

Lesser Demons[]

Demon Description
LoR Non-Champion Non-Spell Indicator1 Stygian Onlooker A shadow demon that stalks sleeping travelers.
LoR Non-Champion Non-Spell Indicator2 Evershade Stalker A shadow demon that can multiply itself.
LoR Non-Champion Non-Spell Indicator3 Doombeast A shadow demon that can feeds on souls of its victims.
LoR Non-Champion Non-Spell Indicator4 Duskrider A shadow demon that takes the form of a winged two-headed horse.
Airis Airis A lesser demon that resides in Ionia. She tried to kill Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her. She disguises herself as a vastaya in order to lure her victims.
Domination Domination A lesser demon that resides in Shurima. She tried to kill Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
Solitude Solitude A lesser demon that resides in Piltover & Zaun. She tried to kill Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her. She disguises herself as a pitiful beggar in order to lure her victims.
Steem Steem A lesser demon that resides in Bilgewater. He tried to kill Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her.
Sultur Sultur A lesser demon that resides in a port town near the Shadow Isles.[7] He tried to kill Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her. He manages the Whale's Tooth Tavern, where he lures treasure hunters for him and Vora Vora to devour.
Vora Vora A lesser demon that resides in a port town near the Shadow Isles. She tried to kill Evelynn Evelynn, but ended up bound to her. Sultur Sultur lures treasure hunters for them to feast on.

Culture[]

Spirit Blossom Festival[]

During the Spirit Blossom 2020 profileicon 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 Solid Rose Clasic Faction Colors Black Rose) and have documents on the subject called Demonic Compendium.

Trivia[]

  • It is revealed by Kindlejack that Sylas' Sylas' chains were originally created by Durand to capture full demons.[8]
  • Shaco 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 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 Viego and the Black Mist, it does drive them temporarily "berserk".[9]

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