Demoriel, King of the North

Demoriel is another of the four demonic kings of the cardinal points as posited within the Ars Theurgia of the Lesser Key of King Solomon. He is mentioned among the thirty-one aerial spirits of King Solomon which are described in the aforementioned second book of Lemegeton. Twelve of his accompanying chief dukes are also mentioned and their sigils also provided for practice within the Ars Theurgia. The identities of Demoriel’s chief dukes are Arnibiel, Cabarim, Menador, Burisiel, Doriel, Mador, Carnel, Dubilon, Medar, Churibal, Dabrinos, and Chamiel.

Inclusive of the aforementioned chief dukes Demoriel is accompanied by 400 great dukes, 600 lesser dukes, and 700,000,800,000,900,000 inferior demons serving under his command. Each of his dukes has 1,140 servitors as well. It is noteworthy that summoning one of the dukes results in varied numbers of accompanying servitors in accordance with the gravity of the task which the conjuror asks of the demon. The high numbers of accompanying spirits highlight the high potency which Demoriel has making him a difficult prospect for inexperienced conjurors.

In addition to the four kings of the cardinal points, sixteen dukes are tied to inter-cardinal points and additional points. Eleven wandering princes are also added for a total of thirty-one aerial spirits ensnared by King Solomon – these demons are markedly different from the seventy-two Goetic demons. The predominant abilities of these spirits are derived from divine magic and Demoriel is no different. This demon can be invoked to provide a variety of assistance to the conjuror as they wish provided he is conjured properly and respectfully.

Despite the absence of this demon within most mainstream grimories, his beginnings within recorded history are traceable to the works of Johannes Trithemius in the form of Steganographia which was published in 1499. It is worth acknowledging that this account places Demoriel at odds with the assertion of the Ars Goetia that Egyn is the demon king of the north as opposed to the Ars Theurgia. This is either indicative of a contradiction within the Lesser Key of Solomon or a disorganized form of hierarchy among the ranks of demons associated with the four cardinal points.

History

Demoriel was first mentioned within recorded history in the works of Johannes Trithemius through his Steganographia which was published in 1499. The second book of Lemegeton borrows from this publication in its statements of the thirty-one aerial spirits of King Solomon. It is in this book that he is mentioned along twelve of his chief dukes and their sigils given for practice.

There are no traces of this demon within ancient Graeco-Roman or early Middle Eastern mythologies with his ties to Solomon being the only indicators of his origins. Nevertheless, his identity as a fallen angel is indicative of a past perhaps as a pagan god. the spread of Christianity and Judeo-Christian based beliefs plausibly led to his demonization and castigation as a resident of hell within the religion.

Description

Rank: King of the North

Direction: North

Gender: Male

Element: Air

Color: Black

Incense: Sandalwood

Appearance

Presently, there are no conclusive accounts describing the appearance of Demoriel’s manifestations. His name roughly translates to “blood and the lion” possibly inferring some macabre appearance.

The “Demonic Enns” of Demoriel

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Demoriel

Veni, veni, o comitis Demoriel

The sigil of Demoriel

Similar demons to Demoriel

• Amenadiel
• Capsiel
• Carnesiel

Attributes of Demoriel

• Demoriel is associated with dominion over the northern cardinal direction according to the Ars Theurgia of the Lesser Key of King Solomon. The first mentions of this demon within recorded history occur in the form of Johannes Trithemius’ Steganographia that was first published in 1499. 
• Demoriel can be summoned both during the day and night whereupon he is accompanied by his vast hordes of servitors. Summoning one of the dukes results in varied numbers of accompanying servitors depending on the gravity of the task which the conjuror asks of Demoriel.
• The Ars Goetia differs with the Ars Theurgia in positing the demon Egyn as having dominion over the north instead of Demoriel. This contradiction is perhaps indicative of a disorganized hierarchy among the demon monarchy.
• Demoriel has divine magical abilities akin to the other aerial spirits of King Solomon. These can be harnessed by the conjuror for use especially in benevolent capacities as there are no reports of overt malevolence associated with him.

When to summon Demoriel

Items Required:

• Black candles
• Sandalwood incense
• The seal of the demon
• Scrying mirror

Ritual Time: This demon can be summoned both during the day and night. There are presently no reports of Demoriel being either a day or night demon thereby posing the possibility of him being both diurnal and nocturnal.

Precautions:

• This demon is very potent as shown by the high number of servitors under his dominion. It is therefore necessary to accord him the utmost respect during rituals.
• The conjuror should protect themselves from otherworldly energies by mentally picturing a protection circle and entering it.
• It is also necessary to consider using demonic abilities with reservation to prevent building excessive reliance. This highlights either a contradiction within the Lesser Key of Solomon or a disorganized form of hierarchy among the demons.

Steps:

• The summoner should prepare by doing power meditation or other forms of meditative breathing exercises to balance chakras.
• The summoner should find a quiet place void of disturbances and third party noises to conduct the ritual.
• The sigil of Demoriel should be laid in the center of the altar before the beginning of the ritual.
• The offering of sandalwood incense should be done together with the lighting of the candle(s).
• The enns of Demoriel should be hummed while the incense is burning.
• The following prayer should be recited by the conjuror ” Wee Conjure thee O thou Demoriel”.
• The demon manifests as an energy within the scrying mirror whereupon the conjuror can praise him and state their wishes.
• He can be respectfully dismissed after one states their wishes and the candle snuffed out.

Sources

http://www.esotericarchives.com/solomon/theurgia.htm