League of Legends: The Demonic Races and Their Ancient Powers
Demons are ancient spiritual entities that feed on negative human emotions. Each demon specializes in a specific emotion, manipulating victims until their inevitable death. While found across Runeterra, they primarily manifest in areas of intense turmoil and despair.
Key Characteristics:
- Formless spirits that can shapeshift
- Feed on specific negative emotions
- Cannot be harmed by normal physical weapons
- Can be banished or sealed with spiritual weapons
- Able to mimic their victims' mannerisms
Fiddlesticks, menacing scarecrow demonic champion
Types of Demons:
- The Ten - The original demon siblings, including Fiddlesticks
- Full Demons - Powerful entities like Evelynn and Tahm Kench
- Lesser Demons (Azakana) - Parasitic demons that feed on specific fears
Notable Demons:
- Ashlesh: Lord of Joy, imprisoned in the seventh layer of the underworld
- Tybaulk: Fire demon bound to Annie through her teddy bear
- Raum: Demon controlled by Swain
- Nocturne: Born from shadow magic during the Rune Wars
Ancient book page on demonology
Glowing red demonic summoning circle
Cultural Impact:
- Studied extensively in Noxian Demonic Compendiums
- Major threat in Ionia after the First Noxian Invasion
- Central to various myths and legends across Runeterra
- Important figures in the Spirit Blossom Festival
Protection Against Demons:
- Petricite weapons can harm them
- Spiritual weapons can banish or seal them
- Powerful magic can nullify their abilities
- The Kinkou Order actively works to maintain balance between the physical and spirit realms
Understanding demons is crucial for survival in Runeterra, as they continue to pose a significant threat to mortal beings while playing important roles in the world's magical ecosystem.