Post by Lute on Oct 29, 2018 18:15:50 GMT -5
DEMON REALM CLANS
The many clans of the Demon Realm are as numerous as they are varied. Some are ancient powerful dynasties that date back to the creation of the Demon Realm, others are little more than bands of marauders that crumble with the death of their leader.
Current Leader: None (Numerous Feudal Warlords)
Description of Government: Fractured Empire. Once, in ancient times long since passed, the many feuding clans of the Demon Realm were united under the rule a powerful being known as the Demon King, Mechikabura. Mechikabura was a peerless warrior, masterful tactician, and powerful wizard who founded the Dark Empire, the first and only unifying government within the Demon Realm. Eventually though the Demon King died of old age, and without a single strong ruler to maintain order between the warlike clans the Demon Realm descended into civil war. The Dark Empire quickly fractured back into thousands of individual clans it was composed of, each lead by a powerful warlord or some other ruler. The clans themselves range in size and strength, with the mightiest controlling entire star systems and commanding vast armadas of warships.
Because of their disposition towards avarice, wrath, and pride, it is nigh impossible for any one Demon Clan to rise above its rivals for any significant period of time. The only thing the warlords loath more than losing power, is watching another gain it. Alliances of convenience, little better than enemy-of-my-enemy form as multiple weaker clans will band together to strike down a larger one. Similarly, strong clans must be weary in how much of their strength they exert, because their enemies and allies will not hesitate to strike if they think their foe exposed. This constant cycle of warring, alliance, and betrayal is a chaotic equilibrium the Demon Realm has largely exist in for millions upon millions of years.
The only time the fractious Demon Clans unite under one banner is during the rule of a new Demon King. The Demon King is the undisputed strongest living demon, a warrior of such great and terrible power that no rivals can challenge them for their throne. A Demon King will unify the clans by threat or by force, uniting their realm once more into a new Dark Empire. Upon the Demon King’s death, the strongest warriors in the realm will generally battle among each other to claim their slain king’s throne. If none are able to do so, the realm will once more break up into petty clans infighting. This endless cycle of warfare and chaos is almost as ancient as the Demon Realm itself.
Home: The Demon Realm
List of Owned Planets: None
Society: Demonic society is as varied as the races that serve the many clans. Each clan governs in its own way, though there is an unspoken rule that the ruler of any clan is their strongest warrior. There is little room for democracy among the uncompromising demons, and might makes right is their chief form of diplomacy. Many clans exist in a caste based feudal society, with the highest castes being populated by the strongest demons in their clan. These represent both their nobility and their elite warriors, with lesser castes relegated to common foot soldiers, menial laborers, or outright slaves. Some demons exist outside of a clan structure, criminals and exiles who fled harsh punishments. These demons exist mostly as roving bands of mercenaries, pirates, or saboteurs, constantly on the lookout for their next big score.
History: The numerous Demon Clans that populate the Demon Realm have as storied a history as their realm itself. Many of the oldest and strongest clans can trace their ancestry back to one of the original inhabitants of their realm, the powerful beings who made enemies of the Kais and were banished for their insolence. These ancient prisoners are the progenitors of the many demonic races that make up the feuding clans. They became corrupted by the Dark Energy that permeates the realm, using its sinister power to create stars, planets, even whole races in their image. From the races many of the clans were born, splitting into petty tribes that later became the modern incarnations of their clan. Other clans came later, born of mortal races that sought power at any price, making dark bargains with the Demon Realm and being corrupted for it. Entire planets have been pulled from the Mortal Realm by the cataclysmic power of Dark Energy, in doing so creating new races of demons and entirely new clans.
The majority of the Demon Clans fight among each other, endlessly warring for territory and power. They fight to unify their realm into a new Dark Empire, or simply to defeat a hated rival. Other clans believe in trying to escape the Demon Realm, to make their way back into the mortal universe. They experiment endlessly with dark magics, trying to probe the Kais ancient seal for any weakness they can exploit. Some clans have even discovered breeches or portals from the Demon Realm into Other World or the Mortal Realm. These clans are known to frequently establish cults among mortal races, offering them gifts of power in exchange for worship and sacrifices.
Diplomacy: Due to their magical isolation from the rest of the universe, the Demon Clans are entirely absent from the political machinations of mortals. Though individual demons that slip through the barrier between realms may find common cause, allies, or enemies, by and large the happenings of the mortal factions are a trivial concern to the more immediately pressing concern of a rival clan. All Demon Clans however remain fundamentally opposed to Other World, seeing the Kais as their captors and most ancient foe.
Galactic Empire - N/A
Kingdom of Earth - N/A
Saiyan Dominion - N/A
Crusher Corps - N/A
Other World - Hostile
The many clans of the Demon Realm are as numerous as they are varied. Some are ancient powerful dynasties that date back to the creation of the Demon Realm, others are little more than bands of marauders that crumble with the death of their leader.
Current Leader: None (Numerous Feudal Warlords)
Description of Government: Fractured Empire. Once, in ancient times long since passed, the many feuding clans of the Demon Realm were united under the rule a powerful being known as the Demon King, Mechikabura. Mechikabura was a peerless warrior, masterful tactician, and powerful wizard who founded the Dark Empire, the first and only unifying government within the Demon Realm. Eventually though the Demon King died of old age, and without a single strong ruler to maintain order between the warlike clans the Demon Realm descended into civil war. The Dark Empire quickly fractured back into thousands of individual clans it was composed of, each lead by a powerful warlord or some other ruler. The clans themselves range in size and strength, with the mightiest controlling entire star systems and commanding vast armadas of warships.
Because of their disposition towards avarice, wrath, and pride, it is nigh impossible for any one Demon Clan to rise above its rivals for any significant period of time. The only thing the warlords loath more than losing power, is watching another gain it. Alliances of convenience, little better than enemy-of-my-enemy form as multiple weaker clans will band together to strike down a larger one. Similarly, strong clans must be weary in how much of their strength they exert, because their enemies and allies will not hesitate to strike if they think their foe exposed. This constant cycle of warring, alliance, and betrayal is a chaotic equilibrium the Demon Realm has largely exist in for millions upon millions of years.
The only time the fractious Demon Clans unite under one banner is during the rule of a new Demon King. The Demon King is the undisputed strongest living demon, a warrior of such great and terrible power that no rivals can challenge them for their throne. A Demon King will unify the clans by threat or by force, uniting their realm once more into a new Dark Empire. Upon the Demon King’s death, the strongest warriors in the realm will generally battle among each other to claim their slain king’s throne. If none are able to do so, the realm will once more break up into petty clans infighting. This endless cycle of warfare and chaos is almost as ancient as the Demon Realm itself.
Home: The Demon Realm
List of Owned Planets: None
Society: Demonic society is as varied as the races that serve the many clans. Each clan governs in its own way, though there is an unspoken rule that the ruler of any clan is their strongest warrior. There is little room for democracy among the uncompromising demons, and might makes right is their chief form of diplomacy. Many clans exist in a caste based feudal society, with the highest castes being populated by the strongest demons in their clan. These represent both their nobility and their elite warriors, with lesser castes relegated to common foot soldiers, menial laborers, or outright slaves. Some demons exist outside of a clan structure, criminals and exiles who fled harsh punishments. These demons exist mostly as roving bands of mercenaries, pirates, or saboteurs, constantly on the lookout for their next big score.
History: The numerous Demon Clans that populate the Demon Realm have as storied a history as their realm itself. Many of the oldest and strongest clans can trace their ancestry back to one of the original inhabitants of their realm, the powerful beings who made enemies of the Kais and were banished for their insolence. These ancient prisoners are the progenitors of the many demonic races that make up the feuding clans. They became corrupted by the Dark Energy that permeates the realm, using its sinister power to create stars, planets, even whole races in their image. From the races many of the clans were born, splitting into petty tribes that later became the modern incarnations of their clan. Other clans came later, born of mortal races that sought power at any price, making dark bargains with the Demon Realm and being corrupted for it. Entire planets have been pulled from the Mortal Realm by the cataclysmic power of Dark Energy, in doing so creating new races of demons and entirely new clans.
The majority of the Demon Clans fight among each other, endlessly warring for territory and power. They fight to unify their realm into a new Dark Empire, or simply to defeat a hated rival. Other clans believe in trying to escape the Demon Realm, to make their way back into the mortal universe. They experiment endlessly with dark magics, trying to probe the Kais ancient seal for any weakness they can exploit. Some clans have even discovered breeches or portals from the Demon Realm into Other World or the Mortal Realm. These clans are known to frequently establish cults among mortal races, offering them gifts of power in exchange for worship and sacrifices.
Diplomacy: Due to their magical isolation from the rest of the universe, the Demon Clans are entirely absent from the political machinations of mortals. Though individual demons that slip through the barrier between realms may find common cause, allies, or enemies, by and large the happenings of the mortal factions are a trivial concern to the more immediately pressing concern of a rival clan. All Demon Clans however remain fundamentally opposed to Other World, seeing the Kais as their captors and most ancient foe.
Galactic Empire - N/A
Kingdom of Earth - N/A
Saiyan Dominion - N/A
Crusher Corps - N/A
Other World - Hostile
Written by @amatricina