Demons are a kind of supernatural entity that have played a role in many of A Haunting's stories.
Unlike ghosts, demons are not deceased people. They are ancient, non-human and extremely vicious beings that -- when released into the mortal world -- exist as parasites, attaching themselves to a particular individual or group and feeding on negative emotions. This first stage is known as demonic attachment. When the attachment turns into total control, it is known as demonic possession.
Demons have many otherworldly abilities; the most dangerous of which include invisible attack, the ability to cause illness and discomfort, and the manipulation of human minds and bodies. While they are often portrayed in A Haunting as monsters with sharp claws and teeth, in most real-world cases they materialize as shadows, dark mists or glowing red eyes.
In religions throughout the world, demonic attachments and possessions are dealt with through an intense prayer ritual known as exorcism. Although most exorcisms succeed, there have been documented cases in which the demon has been too powerful to be banished. One such case was portrayed in the Nightmare in Bridgeport episode of A Haunting (season five, episode three).
Attributes[]
Demons come in all shapes and sizes, but the common factors seem to be
- Claws
- Fangs/Sharp Teeth
- Black eyes
- Unnatural skin color
- Wings
- Bright orbs
Nature[]
Demons are ugly, malign spirits, that are bright orbs with wings in some way and monstrous, and smell like death.
Powers/Abilities[]
Standard[]
- Emotion Manipulation - As dark entities, their presence can affect human emotions, and feed off negativity, which increases their power temporarily.
- Intangibility - As supernatural entities, demons can pass through solid objects and humans.
- Invisibility - As spirits, demons are naturally invisible to humans, but animals can sense them. They can reveal their true forms if they wish. Children and animals are more in touch with their sixth sense and perceive spirits.
- Possession - As spirits, demons can forcibly possess humans, controlling the thoughts and actions of the individual.
- Mass possession - Multiple demons can possess the same person simultaneously.
- Supernatural strength - As spirits, demons possess super strength, and to a higher degree than human spirits.
- Shapeshifting - Demons can shapeshift into anyone on Earth and mimic their voices.
- Telekinesis - Demons can move objects and people with their mind.
- Technology Manipulation - As supernatural entities, they can manipulate lights and other electronic equipment.
Others[]
- Dream Manipulation
- Healing/virokinesis - Demons can cure and heal any disease or infection, or cause any sickness in humans.
- Mind Control
- Object Creation
- Pyrokinesis
- Supernatural Leap
- Supernatural Speed
- Summoning - Some demons can beckon others of their demonic brethren into their hauntings.
- Teleportation/levitation - Demons can teleport anywhere instantly with their wings, but can't leave hell without a portal and can't stray from its attachment.
- Wall Crawling
Weaknesses[]
- God - God can effortlessly destroy any and all demons.
- Angels - Higher angels can overpower lesser demons.
- Blessing - Weaker demons can be taken care of with a simple blessing by a priest. Stronger demons, however, will usually lie dormant afterwards to give its victims a false sense of security.
- Crucifix
- Exorcism - Demons can be expelled from an object, home, or person. However, if the individual is too weak in will or if the demon is too strong, the exorcism won't work.
- Holy Water - When possessing humans, holy water burns them.
- Possession - Usually a demon's goal is to possess their victim, but while possessing someone, their supernatural abilities are limited and thus make them easier to deal with.
