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// The Demons Of Eclipsa (Ft. Treecicle) 
// Story: The Book Of Friendship 
// by XombieSlayr 
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(Starlight stares down at the beginning of an extremely long chapter, cramped with Treecicile's tell-tale neat and tidy hoofwriting. Starlight takes a sip of her tea as she begins reading.)

Before there was a Tartarus, and the Hated Gates that separate it from our world, Eclipsa created Demons to protect her kingdom, by patrolling what is known as Eternity's Crossing: A colossal and extremely dangerous wall of storms that figuratively split the world into two halves. One was The Alicorn Kingdom, ruled in competence and prosperity by Queen Omnipotence. The other was Eclipsa's Kingdom. 

Although no physical description of Eclipsa's Kingdom has ever been listed, to my knowledge, I can only guess that it was a dark, twisted, yet amazingly magical place of such chaos it would make Discord blush.

However, what is known is that the kingdom and the Eternity's Crossing itself was guarded by fearsome demons of Eclipsa's own creation. These creatures were entirely separate from anything else in Equestria we know of today, and the rest of the world. They were all massive, much bigger then dragons, some reaching the size of whole islands!

Some were terrifying, some were beautiful, some were abominations from your nightmares, and others seemed gentle and nearly divine in their appearance and behavior. But they all served Eclipsa, and they all guarded her kingdom with their might.

While researching these amazing beasts, I came across a massive Obsidian obelisk, that listed the demons Eclipsa had guarding her kingdom, and it seems to have been carved by one of Eclipsa's Bat pony guards, who would frequently patrol Eternity's Crossing, where he would encounter many of the demons that guarded it. I'd assume they left him alone, but knowing Eclipsa, she may have neglected from telling them that she had other guards out there.

The obelisk was written in the Ancient Alicorn Language, but I have translated the guard's face to face encounter with these demons with the descriptions he gave each demon (as well as the name of the demon) below for my research.

After I have listed each one, I will go into detail about my theories on how Eclipsa could've created these creatures, though it no doubt involves her mark in some way.


The Demons Of Eclipsa (An Eyewitness account from one Blackwing, One of Eclipsa's many loyal soldiers)

 Mot: Gentle blazing eyes sit high within the  creature's narrow, thorny skull, which gives the creature a threatening  looking appearance.
Several small horns sit atop its head, just above  its long, cat-like ears. A row of crystal growths runs down the sides  of each of its jaw lines.
Its nose is wide and has two enormous, oval  nostrils and there's a horn on its chin. Several huge teeth poke out  from the side of its mouth and give a slight hint at the terror hiding  inside.

A broad neck runs down from its head and into a huge  body. The top is covered in small scales and a row of fan-like growths  runs down its spine.
Its bottom is covered in smooth skin and is  colored slightly lighter than the rest of its body. Six slender limbs  carry its body and allow the creature to stand dignified and imposing.  Each limb has 5 digits, each of which end in narrow claws seemingly made  of crystal.

Giant wings grow starting from just above its  shoulders and end at its hips. The wings are bat-like, the inside is  almost entirely see-through, especially when viewed from a distance and  sharp hooks grow from the endings of each bone.

Its flat tail ends in a curved talon and is covered in the same small scales as its body.



Rest:  Dark blazing eyes sit deep within the creature's narrow, hard skull,  which gives the creature a very ominous looking appearance.
Several  enormous horns sit atop its head, just above its enormous, pointy ears.  Several rows of small horns runs down the sides of each of its jaw  lines.
Its nose is small and has two enormous, pointy nostrils and  there's a tendril on its chin. A few large teeth poke out from the side  of its mouth and show a glimpse of the terror hiding inside.

A  long neck runs down from its head and into a snake-like body. The top is  covered in scale-like skin and a row of tendrils runs down its spine.
Its  bottom is covered in wide scales and is colored differently than the  rest of its body. Six massive limbs carry its body and allow the  creature to stand sturdy and tall. Each limb has 5 digits, each of which  end in huge nails seemingly made of onyx.

Monstrous wings grow  starting from just above its shoulders and end all the way down at its  pelvis. The wings are scythe-shaped, the inner sides of the wing are  full of minor holes and small, sharp tips grow from each ending like  massive spears.

Its massive tail ends in a single tendril and is covered in the same scale-like skin as its body.



Treh:  Angry onyx eyes sit low within the creature's horned, angular skull,  which gives the creature a threatening looking appearance.
One  enormous central horn sit atop its head, just above its short, dog-like  ears. A row of small horns runs down the sides of each of its jaw lines.
Its  nose is short and has two long, curved nostrils and there are small  horns on its chin. Several rows of sharp teeth poke out from the side of  its mouth and show a glimpse of the terror hiding inside.

A long  neck runs down from its head and into a bulky body. The top is covered  in crystal-like skin and rows of thick armor plating runs down its  spine.

Its bottom is covered in rounded scales and is colored  darker than the rest of its body. Two bulky limbs carry its body and  allow the creature to stand intimidating and poised. Each limb has 3  digits, each of which end in huge nails seemingly made of onyx.

Horrendous  wings grow starting from just above its shoulders and end at the lower  end of its back. The wings are almost demonic, a specialized layer of  seeminly color-changing skin makes up most of the wing and sharp, spiky  scales cover the top of each visible bone.

Its massive tail ends in a seemingly fluffy tip and is covered in the same crystal-like skin as its body.


Broadtoast:  Narrow viridian eyes sit delicately within the creature's thorny,  scaled skull, which gives the creature a very ominous looking  appearance.
Two horns sit atop its head, just above its tiny, angular  ears. Several rows of small crystal growths runs down the sides of each  of its jaw lines.
Its nose is flat and has two narrow, angular  nostrils and there are tendrils on its chin. Rows of large teeth poke  out from the side of its mouth and give a slight hint at the terror  hiding inside.

A muscular neck runs down from its head and into a  bulky body. The top is covered in curved scales and rows of armor  plating runs down its spine.
Its bottom is covered in coarse skin and  is colored lighter than the rest of its body. Four slender limbs carry  its body and allow the creature to stand poised and noble. Each limb has  4 digits, each of which end in strong claws seemingly made of crystal.

Massive  wings grow starting from its shoulders and end just passed its shoulder  blades. The wings are bladed in structure, the inner sides of the wing  are full of minor holes and small, sharp tips grow from each ending like  massive spears.

Its fairly short tail ends in a curled tip and is covered in the same curved scales as its body.


Royagud:  Enormous flaming eyes sit high within the creature's long, scaled  skull, which gives the creature a threatening looking appearance.
Two  small crystal growths sit atop its head, just above its large, cat-like  ears. A row of small tendrils runs down the sides of each of its jaw  lines.
Its nose is thick and has two small, oval nostrils and there  are small crystal growths on its chin. Several rows of large teeth poke  out from the side of its mouth and give a preview of the terror hiding  inside.

A short neck runs down from its head and into a slender  body. The top is covered in narrow scales and a row of thick armor  plating runs down its spine.
Its bottom is covered in coarse skin and  is colored darker than the rest of its body. Two powerful limbs carry  its body and allow the creature to stand tall and graceful. Each limb  has 5 digits, each of which end in long claws seemingly made of crystal.

Enormous  wings grow starting from its shoulders and end all the way down at its  pelvis. The wings are almost butterfly-like, bone structures are clearly  visible through the thin layer of skin and long tendril-like growths  grow from many parts of the bottom sides of each wing.

Its narrow tail ends in a hammer-like growth and is covered in the same narrow scales as its body.


Noyivet:  Dark ebony eyes sit delicately within the creature's thorny, scaled  skull, which gives the creature a frightening looking appearance.
Several  small crystal growths sit atop its head, just above its enormous,  cat-like ears. Large fan-like skin and bone structures runs down the  sides of each of its jaw lines.
Its nose is thick and has two narrow,  slitted nostrils and there are small tendrils on its chin. Four large  teeth poke out from the side of its mouth and reveal only a fraction of  the terror hiding inside.

A strong neck runs down from its head  and into a colossal body. The top is covered in scale-like skin and a  row of small fan-like growths runs down its spine.
Its bottom is  covered in massive scales and is colored lighter than the rest of its  body. Four massive limbs carry its body and allow the creature to stand  tall and towering. Each limb has 5 digits, each of which end in spiny  claws seemingly made of obsidian.

Freakish wings grow starting  from just below its shoulders and end all the way down at its pelvis.  The wings are angular, a specialized layer of skin is all that's visible  inside and each bone structures ends in a curved, yet blunt tip.

Its elegant tail ends in a sharp, arrowhead shaped tip and is covered in the same scale-like skin as its body.


Tagish:  Fierce cerulean eyes sit concealed within the creature's angular, bony  skull, which gives the creature a fierce looking appearance.
Several  crystal growths sit atop its head, just above its short, curved ears.  Several large fan-like skin and bone structures runs down the sides of  each of its jaw lines.
Its nose is thing and has two long, rounded  nostrils and there's a small crystal growth on its chin. Several rows of  sharp teeth poke out from the side of its mouth and reveal only a  fraction of the terror hiding inside.

A long neck runs down from  its head and into a slender body. The top is covered in curved scales  and rows of small tendrils runs down its spine.
Its bottom is covered  in small scales and is colored darker than the rest of its body. Four  long limbs carry its body and allow the creature to stand sturdy and  towering. Each limb has 3 digits, each of which end in strong claws  seemingly made of stone.

Terrifying wings grow starting from its  shoulders and end at the middle of its back. The wings are curved, a  specialized layer of seeminly color-changing skin makes up most of the  wing and long tendril-like growths grow from many parts of the bottom  sides of each wing.

Its spiky tail ends in a gentle point and is covered in the same curved scales as its body.


Malah:  Restless crimson eyes sit buried within the creature's soft, long  skull, which gives the creature a mild looking appearance.
Two  crystal growths sit atop its head, just above its long, round ears.  Large fan-like skin and bone structures runs down the sides of each of  its jaw lines.
Its nose is small and has two thick, oval nostrils and  there are small crystal growths on its chin. Several rows of sharp  teeth poke out from the side of its mouth and give a slight hint at the  terror hiding inside.

A broad neck runs down from its head and  into a slender body. The top is covered in narrow scales and a row of  small spikes runs down its spine.
Its bottom is covered in radiant  skin and is colored slightly darker than the rest of its body. Four  powerful limbs carry its body and allow the creature to stand towering  and arrogantly. Each limb has 4 digits, each of which end in long talons  seemingly made of bone.

Magnificent wings grow starting from  just above its shoulders and end just passed its shoulder blades. The  wings are angular, the insides of the wing seem to be made of thin  crystals and jagged edges at the bottom almost give it a feathered look.

Its long tail ends in a curled tip and is covered in the same narrow scales as its body.


Deirosru:  Enormous crimson eyes sit lightly within the creature's long, scaled  skull, which gives the creature a fierce looking appearance.
Two  small crystal growths sit atop its head, just above its short, warped  ears. A row of small crystal growths runs down the sides of each of its  jaw lines.
Its nose is short and has two wide, pointy nostrils and  there are horns on its chin. A few large teeth poke out from the side of  its mouth and give a slight hint at the terror hiding inside.

A  wide neck runs down from its head and into a colossal body. The top is  covered in narrow scales and rows of crystal growths runs down its  spine.
Its bottom is covered in smooth skin and is colored lighter  than the rest of its body. Two mighty limbs carry its body and allow the  creature to stand imposing and sturdy. Each limb has 5 digits, each of  which end in thorny talons seemingly made of onyx.

Delicate wings  grow starting from its shoulders and end at the lower end of its back.  The wings are almost butterfly-like, the inner sides of the wing are  full of minor holes and jagged edges at the bottom almost give it a  feathered look.

Its fairly short tail ends in a scythe-like blade and is covered in the same narrow scales as its body.


Zezasra:  Angry blazing eyes sit well within the creature's narrow, scaled skull,  which gives the creature a fierce looking appearance.
Two crystal  growths sit atop its head, just above its tiny, cat-like ears. A row of  small crystal growths runs down the sides of each of its jaw lines.
Its  nose is stubby and has two thick, slitted nostrils and there's a horn  on its chin. A few large teeth poke out from the side of its mouth and  reveal only a fraction of the terror hiding inside.

A broad neck  runs down from its head and into a bulky body. The top is covered in  warped scales and a row of small crystal growths runs down its spine.
Its  bottom is covered in reptilian skin and is colored lighter than the  rest of its body. Two slim limbs carry its body and allow the creature  to stand mighty and sturdy. Each limb has 4 digits, each of which end in  narrow nails seemingly made of obsidian.

Delicate wings grow  starting from just below its shoulders and end all the way down at its  pelvis. The wings are almost butterfly-like, the edges of the skin  inside the wings are tattered and damaged and long tendril-like growths  grow from many parts of the bottom sides of each wing.

Its long tail ends in a sharp, arrowhead shaped tip and is covered in the same warped scales as its body. 

Treecicle's Notes: How Eclipsa Created Demons (Theories)

I've already seen what Eclipsa's Mark is capable of. How it weaves its own brand of power and possibility, separate from any of our understandings of magic, science or reasoning. But, I must wonder how Eclipsa used such a thing to create these massive sized, living breathing creatures, perhaps possibly out of thin air.

I have a theory that Eclipsa used her mark on some kind of medium for the demon to take shape of. Perhaps a painted sculpture or even something as a simple drawing. However, from Blackwing's description of each creature, they seem to be flesh in blood, although he apparently never had any physical contact with any of them (hopefully), so there is no real way to be sure.

Each description is very detailed, and shows some similarities between each demon, meaning they must have all been created in the same way. Another factor is that there are male and female demons listed, meaning however they were created, involved some kind of intricate identifier that made a demon either male or female upon their creation.

Another factor, is that each of these demons has it's own presence and personality. Though I can't quite tell if one demon is kinder or more compassionate or violent then another, it's clear they were all different in many ways.

Nothing I've found has confirmed that Eclipsa's demons simply vanished after her reign ended, so it's very possible that they are still out there, possibly around the area where Eclipsa's Kingdom once stood, still guarding the kingdom from intruders. 

I feel there is still much more we don't know about these creatures, and perhaps with more research I can uncover just what those things are. 

For now though, I must get back to my studies. Hopefully the book will have more on Eclipsa that I can use.

(The bottom of the last page is signed "Treecicle.")

(Starlight sits quietly for several minutes, her brain swarming with numerous questions, the biggest one being of Treecicle's statement regarding Eclipsa, herself: "Nothing I've found has confirmed that Eclipsa's demons simply vanished after her reign ended."

(Starlight repeated that part out loud. "After HER reign ended." she said. "Not her and Omnipotence, but just her reign, Eclipsa's reign ended.")

(This struck a chord with Starlight. Something must've happened that ended Eclipsa's reign, but not her sister's....but what was it?)