Post by Cassiel on Jan 7, 2016 20:14:27 GMT
Basic Canon Demon Lore
Demons are malevolent spirits created by Lucifer. They are created from corrupted human souls that have endured extensive torture in Hell by Alastair and other demons. They become corrupted and extremely evil, and also very powerful, in this process. The species as a whole functions as the series' primary antagonists and are the most recurring supernatural creatures in the series. Similar to Angels, they require a Vessel to walk the earth, though are able to roam in their smoke form. (source)
Black-Eyed Demons
The most common and standard class of demons on the show, black-eyed demons possess only basic powers, such as super-strength and telekinesis. Effective defenses against these demons include Holy Water, salt, iron, a Devil's Trap, etc. Stronger black-eyed demons, such as Meg, are not barred in entering hallowed ground and one demon, Tammi, is shown to have the ability of causing internal bleeding and extensive magical knowledge, such as when she recites a ritual to exorcise Ruby from her body. Tammi was also able to stop a bullet shot from the Colt in mid-air. Although the Knights of Hell are black eyed demons, they are far more powerful and possess much greater abilities. (source)
Crossroads Demons
Crossroad Demons are demons tasked with "buying" souls for Hell through deals with humans. These deals consist of the demon granting the human's wish in exchange for ownership over that person's soul, resulting in the person dying and going to Hell to be transformed into a demon upon death. Crossroad demons are named as such because they in particular can be summoned at crossroads by humans seeking to make deals. (source)
Yellow-Eyed Demons
Azazel was a powerful demon who served Lucifer, and the only currently known yellow-eyed demon. He was often referred to by nicknames such as "The Demon", "The Yellow-Eyed Demon", or "Yellow Eyes". Once he killed Mary Winchester, the Winchester men hunted him for nearly two and a half decades and finally killed him in revenge; however, his actions continued to influence events even years after his death. For example, both Sam and Dean have been haunted by visions or hallucinations of him. (source)
White-Eyed Demons
White-eyed demons were a very powerful group of demons, known for being among the oldest and strongest demons in all of Hell together with Knights of Hell and Azazel. They were considered the generals or admirals of demons, and represented the highest plane of authority in Hell, just under the fallen archangel Lucifer himself. They were of such strength that while they couldn't kill angels with their own power, they could overpower them. They instilled great panic in other demons as almost all other demons were terrified of them. (source)
Knights of Hell
A Knight of Hell is a unique breed of demon created by Cain, a knight himself, through the Mark that he bore. The Knights are thought to be among the oldest and most powerful of their kind, their exact rank in the hierarchy of Hell is not stated; however, they appear to be figures of awe among most demons, and refuse to obey demons they consider inferior to themselves. (source)
Cambion
Jesse Turner is a young, but powerful "cambion" or "katako," being a half-human, half-demon creature. According to Castiel, he was destined to become the AntiChrist and aid Lucifer in the war against Heaven. (source)
Demons are malevolent spirits created by Lucifer. They are created from corrupted human souls that have endured extensive torture in Hell by Alastair and other demons. They become corrupted and extremely evil, and also very powerful, in this process. The species as a whole functions as the series' primary antagonists and are the most recurring supernatural creatures in the series. Similar to Angels, they require a Vessel to walk the earth, though are able to roam in their smoke form. (source)
Black-Eyed Demons
The most common and standard class of demons on the show, black-eyed demons possess only basic powers, such as super-strength and telekinesis. Effective defenses against these demons include Holy Water, salt, iron, a Devil's Trap, etc. Stronger black-eyed demons, such as Meg, are not barred in entering hallowed ground and one demon, Tammi, is shown to have the ability of causing internal bleeding and extensive magical knowledge, such as when she recites a ritual to exorcise Ruby from her body. Tammi was also able to stop a bullet shot from the Colt in mid-air. Although the Knights of Hell are black eyed demons, they are far more powerful and possess much greater abilities. (source)
Crossroads Demons
Crossroad Demons are demons tasked with "buying" souls for Hell through deals with humans. These deals consist of the demon granting the human's wish in exchange for ownership over that person's soul, resulting in the person dying and going to Hell to be transformed into a demon upon death. Crossroad demons are named as such because they in particular can be summoned at crossroads by humans seeking to make deals. (source)
Yellow-Eyed Demons
Azazel was a powerful demon who served Lucifer, and the only currently known yellow-eyed demon. He was often referred to by nicknames such as "The Demon", "The Yellow-Eyed Demon", or "Yellow Eyes". Once he killed Mary Winchester, the Winchester men hunted him for nearly two and a half decades and finally killed him in revenge; however, his actions continued to influence events even years after his death. For example, both Sam and Dean have been haunted by visions or hallucinations of him. (source)
White-Eyed Demons
White-eyed demons were a very powerful group of demons, known for being among the oldest and strongest demons in all of Hell together with Knights of Hell and Azazel. They were considered the generals or admirals of demons, and represented the highest plane of authority in Hell, just under the fallen archangel Lucifer himself. They were of such strength that while they couldn't kill angels with their own power, they could overpower them. They instilled great panic in other demons as almost all other demons were terrified of them. (source)
Knights of Hell
A Knight of Hell is a unique breed of demon created by Cain, a knight himself, through the Mark that he bore. The Knights are thought to be among the oldest and most powerful of their kind, their exact rank in the hierarchy of Hell is not stated; however, they appear to be figures of awe among most demons, and refuse to obey demons they consider inferior to themselves. (source)
Cambion
Jesse Turner is a young, but powerful "cambion" or "katako," being a half-human, half-demon creature. According to Castiel, he was destined to become the AntiChrist and aid Lucifer in the war against Heaven. (source)