Demonology

Demonology is an inherently evil sub-category of the Summoning school of Magic, which instead of summoning benevolent spirits from one of the Realms of the Goddesses, Demonology consists of the summoning of malevolent spirits, known as Demons, who exist in The Fade; a metaphysical, purgatory-esque realm populated by spirits corrupted by Limryn's evil. Because the only spirits that may be summoned via use of Demonology are only capable of causing destruction and pain, it is considered a "black magic" by The Arcane University, and has been outlawed by the Empire.

Demonology was created by the corruption of Limryn, although he had already been thrust into the fade by the time of its establishment. All demons who are summoned are under an obligative agreement with the summoning mage, and are therefore required to do the mages bidding. They return to the fade when the mage releases them, the mage is unable to retain the link between both realms, or the demon itself is dispatched. Demon-lords however can not only live in the mortal realm long after their mage has released them, but also have a limited amount of freedom from their temporary master's will, some have even turned on their mage and killed them.

Deamons Summoned

 * Low level mages in Demonology are able to summon mere wisps; small spirits that are not powerful enough to manifest a physical form. They can turn ill a target's luck or release low level spells.
 * Higher level mages can summon various other types of demon, from tempting desire demons, to monsterous ogresm and fell knights.
 * Master Demonologists may summon Demon-lords, who are virtually impossible to dispatch. The highest level demon to summon being Limryn himself, which could only be possible for a dark lord.