Devils are supernatural entities possessing powers beyond human knowledge. Normally residing in Hell, as long as one makes proper preparations one is able to summon one into the human realm. Once there, they have the capability to grant a single ‘wish’ to their summoner if they so desire, for a ‘price’. On the other hand, if they are for some reason dissatisfied with the summoner they might simply leave or perhaps even lay some type of curse for wasting their time. And finally, if one is careless in the construction of the summoning circle or summon a Devil beyond their level, there is a danger of the Devil breaking free from the circle, murdering the summoner and wrecking havoc.
Onto the summoning itself, unless one has intimate knowledge about the Devil they desire to summon, the Devil being summoned appears to be random. As there are as many Devils as there are stars in the sky, this can prove quite problematic. I have, over time and at great personal risk, begun compiling a list about several different Devils in hopes that it may prove useful...
A Greater Devil, which seems to favor taking the form of a giant bull headed man, not unlike the legendary minotaur of old. It seems to be drawn to humans possessing great ambitions or larger than life dreams, and grants them the ‘power to achieve them’. An extraordinarily rare case among devils, for he will delay his ‘price’ for as long as his contractor chases their dream; if they are able to fulfill their wish with the power he granted them, he has been known to waive the ‘payment’ altogether. However, if his contractor feels the slightest bit of hesitation or the tiniest bit of doubt during their quest, a terrible payment will be instantly extracted and their life will be forfeit.
A brutal Devil that appears to have numerous human limbs strapped to his body. Just really seems to have a taste for human limbs. In other words, expect to lose an arm or a leg or both if you summon this one.
A strange, whimsical Devil that I am unable to make heads or tails of. Does not have a preferred form, seemingly shifting from one shape to another at random intervals. Tends to grant the wishes in unexpected ways, and the prices it demands are unorthodox.
Burning Devil with control over hellfire. Despite its domain, an extremely cool headed and cold blooded being. The miracles that this devil grants tends to include a certain amount of… collateral damage.
A devil possessing domain over a realm of nightmares. A pale man in a dark clothes but instead of a body it seems to be composed of some kind of black darkness. Will either give or create some type of monster/familiar for the summoner that is most suited for their wish. Does not appear to talk much and does not seem to particularly care for humans at all. Perhaps all it sees is an opportunity to test it’s creations?
A rarity among its kind, a greater Devil that seems to possess an aura of nobility. It appears as a knight but with a lion for a head. It’s eyes are able to see straight through the heart of humans, and it appears to tend to grant a wish fulfilling what the summoner needs rather than wants. On the other hand, this type of miracle might disastify the summoner, especially when the devil unilaterally collects a ‘fair’ price of his choosing in return...
A bulking Devil covered in wounds just like his name implies. A rather stupid Devil that seems to only be able to modify the summoner’s physical body? A musclehead.
An exceedingly cruel Greater Devil that takes the form of a young girl but do not be fooled. This is done intentionally to make the summoner lower their guard; shape and form have no meaning for Devils. It’s greatest joy is looking down and mocking mortals and to that end it does it’s best to ensure that their contractor is on a path to their own self-destruction and ruin.
A particularly sadistic Devil that delights in playing games with the minds of humans. Enjoys misleading and tricking his summoners with half-truths in order to make help them dig their own graves. Grants them their wish exactly as they state it, and in exchange take from them something precious that cannot be replaced.
A warrior Devil whose only interest is warfare. In other words, only wishes with the potential for strife and conflict will be granted by this fanatical devil. If the summoner’s and this devil’s interests align, it will create for them a powerful weapon with miraculous capabilities.