Infernal Spirits Owners's Manual

(a practical guide for the care and

use of all levels of demons)

So you’ve succeeded in conjuring up your first demon, now what? For those new to demon ownership this can be a very exciting as well as confusing time. Here you are in command of a dangerous, yet astonishingly powerful creature, but what are you to do with it? Yes of course you can use it to gain all your worldly desires, wealth, fame, power and let’s not forget money. However you must remember that while you are ordering your demon about you also have a certain duty to him. It is your task as a responsible demon owner to provide for the care and comfort of the wicked being you bind to your will. For instance you can’t simply allow them to roam about unsupervised, an untended demon is an accident just waiting to happen. This being so you must have a place to keep them when not in use.

Most experienced sorcerers prefer the traditional crystal sphere, not only is this effective for long term storage it is also quite decorative. By placing the crystal sphere in a gold frame or holder suitably, but tastefully, ornamented with semi-precious gem stones it makes an attractive embellishment to any wizard’s home. Then of course there is the more modern trend of sealing a demonic servant in mirrors, however this author does not recommend this for the novice. While using a mirror simplifies the decorative aspect, as demons are known to be playful some may find the images they project on the mirror’s surface slightly unsettling.

Now that you have settled on housing your demon you need to think about feeding him. As you know the preferred food of demons is human blood, but obtaining this can be problematic or out right dangerous. Since there is now an effective police force, as well as other law-enforcement agencies, none of whom look kindly on the needs of sorcerers, using human blood can lead to some unfortunate questions being asked. For this reason it is recommended that pig or cow’s blood be used, both of which are readily available and very cost effective alternatives. And don’t worry, they are just as nutritious as human blood. Though with certain higher class demons feeding is required more often using these substitutes.

Grooming your demon is also something you need to consider, it is the sign of a good owner to have a demon that is neat as well as ferocious in appearance. For those who live in rural areas this is relatively easy. All you need is to find a bog or quagmire deep enough for your demon to submerge in. Sorcerers who live in urban areas must build a suitable bathing pit for their demon. Once you have dug a hole large and deep enough line it with clay and fill the pit with a mixture of mud and rotting plants, having a compost heap is helpful here. Now have your demon wallow in this for twenty to thirty minutes before calling him out. Once he has emerged use a coarse sanding block to remove the excess mud and decaying plant matter from his hide. For those owners who’s demon has fur, use a stiff wire brush, available at any hardware store, to comb to clean and smooth the hairs. And of course you will need a set of files to properly care for your demons horns and claws. After sharpening these it is good to rub a nice coat of wax on them so his horns and nails will keep that wonderful gleam all demon owners love.