Demons of Sin

The Demons of Sin, generally regarded as simply Demons and more formally known as the Demons of Deadly Sin, were supernatural entities inhabiting the vessels of sin. Derived from six of the surviving earthlings from the Second Period, each of the demons, coded after a deadly sin, began wreaking havoc upon humanity over the centuries.

History

Early History

After Eve Moonlit's death in EC 014, her children, Hänsel and Gretel, allegedly split her Original Sin into seven fragments, six of the fragments corresponding with the six reincarnated earthlings whose souls were freed from Sin the year prior. Housed in an object from their home along with their representative deadly sin, the Demons of Sin were scattered across the world along with their vessels.

Mantles of Sin

As their vessels moved around the Third Period throughout the centuries, each of the demons searched for suitable hosts to possess, forging contracts with the humans and influencing them to spread malice. Over time, the demons caused numerous tragedies through the humans under their influence for their amusement. In EC 325, the Demon of Gluttony was devoured by its contractor, Banica Conchita, and the human replaced it as the demon of its wine glass vessel.

During the Duel of Merrigod Plateau on January 30, EC 611, the Demon of Wrath was blown out of its vessel and into the Hellish Yard. Around EC 822, the Demon of Envy forcibly swapped bodies with her vessel's guardian, Kagura Octo. Assuming her identity, "Kagura" lived life as a human and birthed a daughter before fleeing from Enbizaka and eventually returning to her vessel.

Around EC 780, the Demon of Wrath left the Hellish Yard and returned to his vessel, establishing a contract with Nemesis Sudou. By EC 999, Ma had absorbed Eve and five of the demons, attempting to take the Demon of Wrath from Nemesis before being killed by her soon after.

World's End

Following Ma's death, the demons separated from Ma. After the Third Period’s destruction in EC 999, the sun god Sickle met with the demons, some of whom had regained their memories as earthlings, and asked each of them to guide Allen Avadonia in meeting with one of their contractors. Agreeing with the request, the Demons of Sin helped guide Allen with meeting each contractor.

Biology and Appearance

Each of the demons possessed a unique appearance, ranging from resembling an actual biological animal to appearing as a simple mask. Many of the demons also had six wings and were capable of flight. Like humans, their superb intellect allowed them to innovate and adapt to unfamiliar situations and environments. Though their personalities typically varied in relation to the deadly sin they represented, all the demons acted in the interest of spreading malice and causing calamities in the Third Period.

Demons of Sin were also capable of manipulating magical energy, with each of them possessing a unique set of powers. In spite of their abilities, the demons were confined to their respective vessel of choosing, unless forcibly moved via magic. Despite this limitation, they could possess and telepathically communicate with humans when needed. By forging contracts, the Demons of Sin could share their powers with humans; they could also influence their hosts' behavior via possession of the mind.

Trivia

Conceptualization and Origins

• The Demons of Sin bear resemblance to the Seven Princes of Hell, powerful demons each aligned with a Deadly Sin who attempt to cause mortals to commit their sin; the demons' representative sins are similarly inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins.
• Several of the demons' true forms having six wings may be a reference to the six-winged Seraphim, rebellious angels cast out of heaven that eventually became demons; six is also a demonic number in some religions.

Curiosities

• Despite being referred to as the demon representing Sloth among the vessels of sin and inhabiting the Clockworker's Doll as her vessel, Eve Moonlit was not an actual demon herself.

Gallery

• Misc

The Demons of Sin as seen on the Seven Crimes and Punishments album cover

Appearances

• The Lunacy of Duke Venomania
• Judgment of Corruption (mentioned in PV)
• Twiright Prank
• Handbeat Clocktower (mentioned only)
• Miniature Garden Girl (first appearance)
• Capriccio Farce
• Drug of Gold
• The Daughter of Evil: Clôture of Yellow (mentioned only)
• The Daughter of Evil: Wiegenlied of Green (mentioned only)
• The Daughter of Evil: Praeludium of Red
• The Daughter of Evil: Praefacio of Blue
• Deadly Sins of Evil: The Lunacy of Duke Venomania
• Deadly Sins of Evil: Evil Food Eater Conchita
• Deadly Sins of Evil: Gift from the Princess who Brought Sleep (mentioned only)
• Deadly Sins of Evil: Fifth Pierrot
• Deadly Sins of Evil: The Tailor of Enbizaka
• Entr'acte of Evil: The Daughter of Evil Worldguide
• Epic of Evil: The Daughter of Evil Fanbook
• The Daughter of Evil Schedule Book 2013 (mentioned only)
• Waltz of Evil: The Deadly Sins of Evil Guidebook
• The Daughter of Fog
• Heavenly Yard (story) (mentioned only)
• Evil Food Eater Conchita: Setsubun (non-canon appearance)
• Seven Crimes and Punishments (story)
• Pierrot & SCP Bonus Story (indirect mention only)
• The Lunacy of Duke Venomania (manga)
• Deadly Sins of Evil (manga) (non-canon appearance)
• The Servant of Evil ~Opera Buffa!~ (non-canon appearance)
• Quartets of Evil (non-canon appearance)
• Seven Crimes and Punishments! (non-canon appearance)
• The School Capriccio of the Dead (non-canon appearance; indirect mention only)
• Evils Theater
• Evils Forest (mentioned only)
• Evils Kingdom (mentioned only)
• Evils Court (mentioned only)
• Four Melodies of Evil ~The Daughter of Evil Novel Music Collection~ (mentioned only)
• The Muzzle of Nemesis (album) (mentioned only)
• Seven Crimes and Punishments (album) (mentioned only)
• master of the heavenly yard (album)