Demon Arts

The Demon Arts refers to the type of magic utilized by demons in The Control Syrium. This type of magic is characterized by being destructive, selfish, harmful, or nefarious. Through body modification, humans are also able to utilize it through intensive training and regimes. Humans who have undergone this modification are referred to as Ghouls.

Utilization
The Demon Arts is powered by desire, hatred, and malice of the user, and in many cases, the pain and/or misfortune of their victims. Demon Art techniques apply by torturing, controlling, destroying, or even killing other living beings instantly. They can also be used to further the user's own power, even achieving immortality such that Kaiser and Rue have, or eternal youth that Alice has achieved.

Practitioners of Demon Arts tend to shy away from social norms and seek power their own way, and are willing to do anything it takes in order to achieve more power, often sacrificing their body and sanity in order to become more powerful.

The Demon Arts tend to have negative side-effects on ghouls after using them, which is a limitation that demons do not share. When ghouls delve too far into the Demon Arts, it can have negative effects on their consciousness and humanity. Over time their soul, or the essence of their being, will become tainted and damaged beyond repair.