Pride ('Tengu') The demon representing pride appears as that of a great black bird, one with tattered shapes of feathers that drift down when it flies overhead. It's large enough to block out the sun as it goes by, but in true demon form, it also has the ability to drift into the shadows, appearing when and where it sees fit. Though it prefers the skies, presenting itself as a harsh omen of things to come, it often swoops down upon unsuspecting individuals to satisfy its cravings. Some citizens of the city refer to it as a 'tengu'.
These demons are initially seen as a shadow above their victim, often coming out of nowhere. Once seen, the target has only thirty seconds to try and move, though unless they have superhuman speed, escape is highly unlikely. When the creatures swoops, it leads with its feet, gouging deep into their shoulders. Once it draws blood, the demon will dissipate into thick black smoke and head back up into the sky.
The victim will fall unconscious for a minute or two, and when they awaken, they will be strongly affected by the sin of pride. They will believe themselves superior to everyone around them, to a fault: they will be absolutely unbearable, even with those they consider friends. It will be difficult to convince them of anything other than their own ideas and opinions. In addition, they will likely become caught up in themselves to the point of obsession. This will last for a day from the time of attack.
As well as the aforementioned, characters will know that the demon is nearby simply due to the way walls and pillars seem to stand up a little straighter. As they get closer, or if the character remains in proximity to the demon for a duration above ten to fifteen minutes, nearby buildings and structures will seem to grow in size, often to the point of looming high above characters in a slightly terrifying manner. But the worst of it is that if they try to tell someone else about it? The other person won't have the slightest idea what they're talking about - the hallucinations appear different for everyone.
PRIDE
The demon representing pride appears as that of a great black bird, one with tattered shapes of feathers that drift down when it flies overhead. It's large enough to block out the sun as it goes by, but in true demon form, it also has the ability to drift into the shadows, appearing when and where it sees fit. Though it prefers the skies, presenting itself as a harsh omen of things to come, it often swoops down upon unsuspecting individuals to satisfy its cravings. Some citizens of the city refer to it as a 'tengu'.
These demons are initially seen as a shadow above their victim, often coming out of nowhere. Once seen, the target has only thirty seconds to try and move, though unless they have superhuman speed, escape is highly unlikely. When the creatures swoops, it leads with its feet, gouging deep into their shoulders. Once it draws blood, the demon will dissipate into thick black smoke and head back up into the sky.
The victim will fall unconscious for a minute or two, and when they awaken, they will be strongly affected by the sin of pride. They will believe themselves superior to everyone around them, to a fault: they will be absolutely unbearable, even with those they consider friends. It will be difficult to convince them of anything other than their own ideas and opinions. In addition, they will likely become caught up in themselves to the point of obsession. This will last for a day from the time of attack.
As well as the aforementioned, characters will know that the demon is nearby simply due to the way walls and pillars seem to stand up a little straighter. As they get closer, or if the character remains in proximity to the demon for a duration above ten to fifteen minutes, nearby buildings and structures will seem to grow in size, often to the point of looming high above characters in a slightly terrifying manner. But the worst of it is that if they try to tell someone else about it? The other person won't have the slightest idea what they're talking about - the hallucinations appear different for everyone.