Why did Vax lose the demon powers when even the “Death” of a particular demon didn’t destroy his access to that demon’s power, was it because of how Anthem ripped away the demon chains on his soul did that destroy his access to any demonic powers?
Did he at least keep the priest powers?
Upon the death of the previous demons, ownership of Vax’s soul transferred to the remaining demons. Eventually 100% ownership landed with a single demon (Darumatha) who promptly enslaved his soul and gave him a cool new costume.
Anthem used divine magic to actually sever the bond between Varaxunax and Darumatha. That bond went both ways: Darumatha lost his control of Vax’s soul, and Vax lost the connection to Darumatha that let him work demon magic.
That’s theurgy, which she seems to have defenses against. Even the “UR faec go flame” power that hit her earlier was more of a distraction than a weapon.
Here’s a question rattling around in my head for a while: Could a demonologist “set up an account” and sell a piece of his soul to himself? Thereby always having control of himself while still trading pieces of his soul for powers?
“Could a demonologist ‘set up an account’ and sell a piece of his soul to himself? Thereby always having control of himself while still trading pieces of his soul for powers?”
It’s not required to sell your entire soul. You can sell only part, allowing you to retain control of yourself. Many demons are willing to make that sort of deal because demons are immortal and patient, and most demonologists are impulsive and stupid. They usually come back to the bargaining table.
Why did Vax lose the demon powers when even the “Death” of a particular demon didn’t destroy his access to that demon’s power, was it because of how Anthem ripped away the demon chains on his soul did that destroy his access to any demonic powers?
Did he at least keep the priest powers?
Upon the death of the previous demons, ownership of Vax’s soul transferred to the remaining demons. Eventually 100% ownership landed with a single demon (Darumatha) who promptly enslaved his soul and gave him a cool new costume.
Anthem used divine magic to actually sever the bond between Varaxunax and Darumatha. That bond went both ways: Darumatha lost his control of Vax’s soul, and Vax lost the connection to Darumatha that let him work demon magic.
He still has his priestly fire magic.
Hrrrm…Soooo gonna warp her out to the stars? I bet that works REALLY WELL on someone who can’t teleport via Racial magics!
That’s theurgy, which she seems to have defenses against. Even the “UR faec go flame” power that hit her earlier was more of a distraction than a weapon.
Here’s a question rattling around in my head for a while: Could a demonologist “set up an account” and sell a piece of his soul to himself? Thereby always having control of himself while still trading pieces of his soul for powers?
“Could a demonologist ‘set up an account’ and sell a piece of his soul to himself? Thereby always having control of himself while still trading pieces of his soul for powers?”
It’s not required to sell your entire soul. You can sell only part, allowing you to retain control of yourself. Many demons are willing to make that sort of deal because demons are immortal and patient, and most demonologists are impulsive and stupid. They usually come back to the bargaining table.