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Demonomancy

Creature Types: Demon

Mythological/Cultural Origins: Various

Roles/Functions in Lore: Divination, Prediction

Literary Sources/Traditions: Esoteric Traditions, Occult

Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Various

Attributes/Powers: Communication with Demons

Alignments/Moral Standings: Ambiguous

Demonomancy is a form of divination that involves communicating with demons to gain insights or predictions. Practitioners invoke demons through oracles or specific rituals, seeking answers or guidance from these supernatural entities. This practice is often depicted in esoteric and occult traditions, where demonomancy serves as a means to access hidden knowledge or influence events through demonic intervention.