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 foster children, Hänsel and Gretel performed a Re_birthday, remaking the six spirits of the earthlings, who were freed from Sin, into Demons of Sin. 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 970, 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, from an actual biological animal to 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 performing magic, with each of them possessing a unique set of powers. Among their powers was the ability to possess human hosts, influencing their behavior even sharing their abilities with them by forging contracts. Demons could also telepathically communicate with their hosts.

In spite of their abilities, the demons were confined to their respective vessel of choosing, unless forcibly moved via magic, thus making them vulnerable to being inhibited by a sealing spell. The demons were also forced to abide by the "rules" put in place by Sickle until the end of the Third Period.

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.
• Mothy has stated that all demons are capable of transforming their contracts; he also explained that the Lust contractors have weak fighting strength, while Gluttony contractors are second only to Pride contractors.
• When asked who would win if all the demon contractors fought, mothy stated that it would depend on the hosts' compatibility with their demons, although a contractor of Pride would have the most fighting power while a contractor of Wrath would have a slight edge.

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)
• Banica Concerto!!
• Capriccio Farce
• Drug of Gold
• The Song that Resounds with Lu Li La, Lu Li La (mentioned only)
• 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
• Deadly Sins of Evil: Judgment of Corruption
• Deadly Sins of Evil: The Muzzle of Nemesis
• Deadly Sins of Evil: Master of the Heavenly Yard
• 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) (alternate timeline)
• Pierrot & SCP Bonus Story (indirect mention only)
• Song of the Black Bird
• The Demonic Twin Blades
• Outlaw & Lychgate
• 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)
• Clockwork Lullaby (album)