A Knight of Hell.
The Knights of Hell, also known as Hell Knights, Infernal Knights, or Knights of the Morning Star, are a unique breed of demons that were created by Lucifer in order to be the strongest fighting force in the Inferno.
Description[]
They are one of the oldest and most powerful demons in Hell, so much so that they are revered and praised by many demons for their prowess. They are also known for being rather defiant and refuse to obey demons they consider inferior to themselves, showing that they "inherited" Lucifer's rebellious nature during their creation.
However, each Knight of Hell is not equal to the other, some vary depending on the training they go through and experience. The head of the Knights is led by one who is more skilled and powerful in combat, an example of this case was Sparda whom the other Knights elected as their leader due to his superior skill. Although there can also be another acting as second-in-command such as Artorias who was the only Knight to rival Sparda.
Overview[]
They were said to have been created using a mixture of alchemy and ancient dark magic before being imbued with Lucifer's flames. The flames in general were revealed to not have been inherent within Lucifer but were in actuality a fraction of the Secret Fire acquisitioned by Lucifer before his fall. Their creation through Vril and alchemy would explain their enormous power.
When the Knights were created, they were commissioned by various lords of Hell in order to take on missions that are considered disastrous or "suicidal" for other demons to take part in. Because of their strategic and battle prowess, they were revered and feared by the infernal legions, with the lords of Hell praising their feats during their centuries of service.
Perhaps the most well known among the ranks of the Knights are Sparda, Artorias, Ornstein, Ciaran, and Urxehl. These five knights alone are placed well above the standard positions of other knights due to their superior skill and power. Furthermore, the four knights in question were perhaps the only ones who were able to keep up with the Legendary Dark Knight himself, whom is widely praised for his seemingly unmatched swordsmanship. They are known collectively as the Vassals of the Morning Star.
However, after Sparda's rebellion against Hell and its lords, the Knights of Hell became officially defunct and vanished. Some were even hunted and killed by demon lords in fear that they too will rebel against them and assume command over the various of regions and kingdoms in Hell. It is rumored that very few Knights are living among the humans and following a peaceful lifestyle.
Powers and Abilities[]
The Knights of Hell are among the elite in the ranks of Hell's legions. They are powerful enough to be considered a great threat to even the angels, as few are even able to make a Cherubim, one of the more powerful celestial beings, struggle in battle against them.
Knights of Hell are said to possess powers that are rare or even unheard of among the legions of the damned, and even demonstrate fewer weakness than most other demons do. Example being that blessed objects can barely affect them, but it depends on the potency of the object while holy white light from angels can do little but singe them, however, archangels are able to completely destroy them. They are also regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the Inferno, to where they even have been known to train other demons in combat.