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The Hell Dimension: A dimension separated from the human world by a metaphysical barrier known as “the veil.” Travel between dimensions can only be accomplished via the special train system or by specific demon species with teleportation ability.

Hellia: The universal language spoken in the Hell dimension, especially within the borders of the Pentagram. Most species of demon have their own dialects, but Hellia is spoken by all.

Hellians: Residents of the Hell dimension, known by humans as demons.

Myrel: The financial currency of the Hell dimension.

The Pentagram: The largest, most densely populated city of the Hell dimension. There are outlying towns and villages, and groups of nomadic demons who roam, but most demons live within the Pentagram’s borders.

Envy District: The beauty and fashion district located between Greed and Gluttony. It is known for its shopping centers, cosmetic surgery specialists, spas and resorts, etc. It is the only district almost entirely bordered by the Dark Sea.

Gluttony District: The entertainment district located between Lust and Envy. It is known for its nightlife, restaurants, wineries and breweries, and party atmosphere. It has a negative reputation for drug-use and illicit behavior.

Greed District: The financial district (i.e. the “Wall Street” of the Pentagram) located between Wrath and Envy. It is known for its banks, legal offices, pharmaceutical headquarters, etc. Demons raised in Greed look down on those from Gluttony and Lust and tend to speak in a posh manner.

Lust District: Located between Gluttony and Wrath, it is the only district almost entirely bordered by the desert. It is home to lower-income demons and is looked down upon by the other districts as “trashy” because of its infamous Flesh Street.

The “red light district” of the Pentagram, Flesh Street refers to several blocks of brothels, escort services, and street workers, many of whom do sex work out of necessity rather than choice.

Pride District: The government district in the center of the Pentagram, known for its skyscrapers, wealthy population, and government headquarters. Demons raised in Pride tend to speak in a posh manner and generally look down on those from other districts, specifically Lust and Gluttony.

Sloth District: An isolated district of the Pentagram located on the other side of the Wrath Mountains.

Technically, it has not been granted official district status, though it is loosely accepted as a district amongst the general population.

It is difficult to travel to Sloth, as there is no finished railway, and The Pass between the mountains is closed for several months of the year due to poor weather conditions.

Due to this isolation, Sloth has gained a reputation of backwards customs, strange traditions, and an unintelligent populace.

Many Hellians regard Sloth, and the population thereof, as second-rate, uncouth “hillbillies. ”

Wrath District: The military district located between Lust and Greed, known for the housing barracks of military personnel, the police headquarters, and the Pentagram prison. The tip of the district is mountainous, home to many cave systems, one of which is the popular Illian Caves.

Demon Index

Amphyb: The umbrella term used for demon species that are more amphibious or reptilian including but not limited to: Anuras, Reptyls, Sypents, etc.

Floryan: The umbrella term used for demon species that are more plant-like or nature-based including but not limited to: Dryads, Nymphs, Imps, etc

Fye: The umbrella term used for demon species that are more humanoid and fairy-like including but not limited to: Succubus/Incubus, Daemons, Sprytes, Orcs, etc.

Insektyd: The umbrella term used for demon species that are more insect-like including but not limited to: Araknis, Mantodeas, Lepids, Rhopas, etc.

Mammylion: The umbrella term used for demon species that are more mammal-like or “furry” including but not limited to: Pyclons, Lupyns, Nykos, etc.

Mammylion species, more than any other, are subject to speciesism and discrimination.

They face difficulty acquiring employment, housing, and unbiased medical care, and are often profiled by police and unjustly arrested or incarcerated.

Common slurs, such as rager or pito , imply they are nothing more than feral, rabid animals .

Myre: The umbrella term used for demon species that are more marine-like including but not limited to: Elas, Gymnots, Septopods, etc.

Ungulyt: The umbrella term used for demon species that possess hooves instead of feet including but not limited to Bovyns, Cervyns, Equyns, etc.

Bob: Mysterious bug-like creature of unknown origin who resides in the cafe, eats scraps and leftovers, steals shiny objects, and sleeps in Quin’s office.

Anura: Species of demon resembling a toad or frog. Common features include webbed hands and feet, short heights, bulbous eyes, and lack of hair.

Anurlets: Term used to describe prepubescent Anura before they mature and choose their gender.

Araknis: Species of demon resembling a spider. Common features include eight eyes, eight spindly limbs, wider hips/butts, and tall heights.

Species dialect: Arakni

Avia: Species of demon resembling a bird. Common features include feathers, talons, and wing-like arms.

Bovyn: Species of demon resembling a bull. Common features include horns, hooved feet, wide faces, and short, thin tails.

Cervyn: Species of demon resembling a deer. Common features include antlers, hooved feet, thin faces, and short, fluffy tails.

Coccyn: Species of demon resembling a ladybug. Common features include six limbs, compound eyes, short antennas, and thin, retractable wings.

Daemon: Species of demon known for their cunning and intelligence, they resemble “classic devils.” Common features include sharp, keratin-tipped tails, cloven hooves, horns, and the ability to teleport.

Dryad: Species of demon resembling a tree. Common features include bark-like skin, foliage-like hair, rooted stumps instead of feet, and empathic abilities.

Elas: Species of demon resembling a shark. Common features include sharp teeth, gills, webbed toes, and fins, both arm and spinal.

Species dialect: Elani

Equyn: Species of demon resembling a horse. Common features include hooved feet, elongated faces, and long, coarse-haired tails.

Gorgyn: Species of demon resembling a mythical gorgon (Medusa). Common features include snake-hair, rattles, fangs, and the ability to mentally manipulate those susceptible to influence through eye contact.

Gymnot: Species of demon resembling an eel. Common features include sharp teeth, kelp-like hair, webbed toes, ability to generate electrical charge, and tentacle-like appendages such as tongues and genitalia.

Imp: Species of demon known for their connection to nature and the elements. Common features include elf-like ears, short height, mischievous tendencies, and the ability to control and/or generate the elements (fire, wind, water, etc)

Incubus (Male): Species of demon that wield sexual energy and, to some extent, feed off of it. Common features include horns, tails, and otherworldly beauty.

Lepid: Species of demon resembling a moth. Common features include six limbs, compound eyes, fuzzy antennas, and wide, dusty wings.

Lupyn: Species of demon resembling a wolf. Common features include thick fur, canines, fuzzy ears, tails, and claws.

Mantodea: Species of demon resembling a praying mantis. Common features include six limbs, willowy bodies, compound eyes, thin antennas, and flat, gauzy wings .

Nyko: Species of demon resembling a cat. Common features include short fur, canines, fuzzy ears, tails, and claws.

Nymph: Species of demon resembling a flower. Common features include petal-like hair, smooth skin, wispy roots instead of feet, and empathic abilities.

Orc: Species of demon resembling mythological orcs or trolls. Common features include large, burly bodies, tusks, and tall height.

Pyclon: Species of demon resembling a raccoon. Common features include fur, canines, fuzzy ears, striped tails, and claws.

Species dialect: Pyclese

Reptyl: Species of demon resembling a crocodile or alligator. Common features include sharp teeth, slit-shaped pupils, thick tails, and rough, bumpy skin.

Rhopa: Species of demon resembling a butterfly. Common features include six limbs, compound eyes, thin antennas, and wide, fuzzy wings.

Scorpia: Species of demon resembling a scorpion. Common features include hard skin, bristly body hair, sharp-pointed tails, and the ability to produce venom.

Setopod/Octopod: Species of demon resembling a septopus/octopus. Common features include large eyes, numerous tentacled limbs, and tentacle-like appendages such as tongues and genitalia.

Spryte: Species of demon resembling fairies. Common features include bright-colored hair, pastel skin, jewel-like “fairy” wings, and otherworldly beauty.

Succubus (Female): Species of demon that wield sexual energy and, to some extent, feed off of it. Common features include horns, tails, and otherworldly beauty .

Sypent: Species of demon resembling a snake. Common features include scaled skin, two arms, a single tail in place of legs, fangs, and forked tongues.

Ursydae: Species of demon resembling a bear. Common features include bushy fur, burly bodies, canines, fuzzy ears, and claws.

Vixyn: Species of demon resembling a fox. Common features include fur, canines, fuzzy ears, tails, and claws.