Daemons

Dæmons (pronounced: Demon), also known as familiars are the physical manifestations of the souls of humans, Angels, Witches and Elves. Although dæmons are a separate identity to their humans, together, both are considered to be one entity. Therefore, both the human and dæmon will die simultaneously, if one is killed.

General
Dæmons assume the forms of animals. During the childhood of a human or witch, the dæmon can shapeshift into any kind of animal depending on circumstances; after the child has reached maturity, their dæmon will settle into a permanent form, often reflecting the nature of their human. The dæmon of an Angel on the other hand is able to shapeshift regardless of the maturity of the Angel, though it will still obtain a favored form. A person's dæmon is usually the opposite gender, although it is possible for both to be the same gender. It is a taboo for a person to touch another's dæmon; similarly, a dæmon cannot touch another person. An exception to this is when one finds true love, each half of the couple can handle the others dæmon with no issue.

The seperation between a human and their dæmon is very painful and emotionally afflicting. Excluding the dæmons belonging to witches, who can travel great distances away from each other. Death would usually follow extensive separation due to the severe trauma.

Witches' dæmons are able to travel far away from them due to a rite of passage where young witches enter a dead area in the north where no dæmon can go. Witches' dæmons are always flying creatures.

Humans, Witches, Angels and Elves are possibly the only species who know that they possess dæmons.

Notable Daemons
Pantalaimo