Guland, the Fourteenth Servitor of Duke Syrach

Guland is the fourteenth servitor of Duke Syrach and is mentioned within the Secrets of Solomon and the Grimorium Verum. The Grimorie of Pope Honorius also makes mention of the ritual used to invoke Guland thus inadvertently touching on him. Guland is also referred to as Galand although this name is rarely used in practical context. Like the other demons within this hierarchy, Guland is cloaked in mystery largely due to lack of comprehensive information regarding his nature. The Plangiere edition of the Grimorium Verum states the following regarding this demon: “Guland causes all illnesses.”

There is very little credible information available regarding Guland’s nature. It is therefore impossible to conclusively understand the demon’s nature. It is presently unknown whether the demon himself is of malevolent, benevolent, or of an indifferent nature towards human beings – likewise it is unknown whether he is exclusively diurnal or nocturnal. The lack of information regarding his nature is proof of the need for only experienced personnel to try summoning this demon. This is further emphasized by the office of the demon which is mainly to cause all manner of illnesses.

Guland’s placement in the lower end of the hierarchy notwithstanding, the demon is still very powerful. He can be summoned to impart illnesses upon targets in an overly malevolent procedure. If summoned properly, the chances for a desirable outcome are increased. Coupled to the necessary respect, the risk of malevolence is reduced significantly. This can then set a precedent for bonding to this demon and using him to impart harm upon one’s enemies. It is however noteworthy that all demonic help comes at a price which the medium must pay.

Of the eighteen servitor demons ascribed to Duke Syrach, Guland has perhaps the most difficult invocation ritual. The ritual for summoning this demon is outlined in both the Grimorie of Pope Honorius and the Grimorium Verum. Referred to as “nailing”, this ritual requires one to venture into graveyards in order to find a nail from a coffin for conducting it. This nail is subsequently used to cause harm to a target in an act colloquially referred to as “nailing” the enemy. The ritual is tied to the demons Morail and Surgat and can also be used to summon them.

History

Like the other demons ascribed to servitude under Duke Syrach, there is a distinct lack of historical information pertaining to Guland. Like the others within this hierarchy, the first time that this demon is mentioned with recorded history was in 1517 during the publication of the Grimorium Verum by Alibek the Egyptian. Since there are no evident links to this demon from ancient Middle-Eastern mythology or early Graeco-Roman narratives, it is plausible that the identity of this demon was lost in history with the spread of Christianity during the Middle Ages. He may have been an earlier pagan god.

Description

Rank: Fourteenth of the Inferior Demons under Duke Syrach

Color: Black

Gender: Male

Appearance

There are no credible reports of this demon’s physical manifestation within major grimories. Even the Grimorium Verum does not make mention of this. It is thus plausible that this demon is invisible when he manifests. The conjuror should therefore expect to feel a rush of demonic energy during the height of the ritual.

The Sigil of Guland

The Demonic Enns of Guland

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Guland

Veni, veni, o comitis Guland

Similar demons to Guland

Morail
Surgat
Elelogap
Satanachia
Marbas
Leraje
Vepar
Sabnock
Khil

Attributes of Guland

Guland can be used to cause all manner of illnesses to the enemies of the conjuror. He is the first overly malevolent demon of the servitors of Duke Syrach.
The ritual for summoning this demon is outlined within the Grimorie of Pope Honorius and the Grimorium Verum. It is referred to as “nailing” an enemy.

When to summon Guland

This demon can be summoned for the purpose of causing harm to one’s enemies. He does this by infecting the target with all manner of illnesses.

Ritual Time: It is presently unknown whether the demon is exclusively diurnal or nocturnal. The demon can be called forth to harm the target once their footstep has been located.

Items Required

Nail from an old coffin
The footprint of the target
The characters of Surgat, Morail, and Guland
Stone

Precautions:

As with every other demon, it is necessary to accord this demon its respect. This not only prevents / reduces malevolent intent but also increases the likelihood of desired outcomes.
Care should also be taken by the conjuror to protect themselves from otherworldly energies. This is done through mentally envisioning a protection circle and entering it.
Overreliance on this demon’s energy is not advisable as it has been posited to cause one to develop psychological challenges.

Steps

The medium should go to a cemetery and find a nail from an old coffin.
The following prayer should then be said: “Nails, I take you, so that you may serve to turn aside and cause evil to all persons whom I will. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
The target’s footprint should then be located and the characters of Morail, Surgat, and Guland drawn inside. The following words should then be said: “Pater noster upto in terra” (Our father who art on earth).
The aforementioned nail can then be driven down the middle of the footprint. The stone is used to drive the nail all the way in order to prevent the possibility of removal. The following prayer should then be said: “Curse evil to (target) until I remove thee.”
The footprint should then be lightly covered using a little dust – it is important to remember this location because the evil can only be reversed with the removal of the nail.
The following prayer should be said in the event that the nail is to be removed and the evil reversed: “I remove thee, so that the evil which thou has caused to (target) shall cease. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
The characters of the three demons can then be effaced before the removal of the nail. It is important to do this reversal procedure with the opposite hand to the one used during the first step of imparting harm.