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imp they may twist those orders in a way that advances their

hellish master’s agenda. Even worse, there are stories of


seducer demons taking the form of an imp, allowing some
Imps are among the weakest of demons in terms of raw foolhardy mage to summon them, using this appearance of
power. They are commonly summoned by evil wizards, weakness to more easily offer power and dangerous bargains
demon worshippers, and reckless scholars who believe they to their new “master.” Some scholars and sorcerers believe
can benefit from the imp’s services or knowledge. knowledge of an imp’s true name can allow you to control it
Demons can’t usually enter the mortal world unless they are completely, but there are none still living who have done this.
summoned by a mortal, or sent by a more powerful being. Despite these risks, the knowledge and assistance that an imp
However, the rituals and spells used to summon imps are can offer, particularly as a familiar to an inexperienced mage,
relatively easy to obtain and perform, and they are the most makes them worth the risk to many sorcerers and cultists.
common type of demon encountered in normal reality. They Imps are generally quite small (ranging from the size of a rat
are often used by their summoners as saboteurs, spies, famil- up to about the size of a young child), with bat-like wings,
iars, and sources of information on other demonic beings. claws, and sharp teeth. Other than that, they vary a great deal
Imps sometimes serve a dark god or demon lord in appearance. Their skin may be a number of colors, from
in their hell-like home planes. Even when pure black to pale pink to green. They may have an animal-
summoned and pressed into service by like head (often rat, dog, or bat), a strangely human face, or
a mortal, this loyalty can color their that of a twisted mixture of different creatures. Some even
actions. While following the letter have stingers like a scorpion or wasp. No matter what form
of their summoner’s orders, they take, they are all hideous by human standards. In
some cases, this grotesque appearance becomes
almost comical, which makes it easier to
underestimate the diminutive demons.
In combat, imps generally harass their
enemies, constantly moving and
striking at their opponent from
unusual angles, and distracting
foes so that their allies can more
easily strike. Imps can also
attack their foes with a small
bolt of hellfire or eldritch
energy, allowing them to
strike at their enemies from
afar. They will often use
the Circle action while
doing this, allowing them
to take advantage of
their flight to keep their
distance.

treacherous
wisdom
While most imps are them-
selves quite weak, some have
managed to navigate the politics
of demonic courts and the service
of earthly wizards for a long time. Older and more
powerful imps will be Elite, Heroic, and Epic versions, and
will have greater knowledge of history, magic, and other lore

Though least of all demons, the imps can be of great use to a clever and careful wizard. Imps possess knowledge of the
arcane arts, and their abilities can enhance those of any mage with whom they ally.
However, they should never be trusted. Bind the demon to you with strong magics, and, if possible knowledge of their
true name. For even a lowly imp has its own agenda, and will attempt to turn its service of you to its own benefit.
And beware always that you do not summon a being more powerful than you suspect! For other demons have been
known to hide themselves, aping the small, winged form of an imp in order to lure the unwary into a dangerous bargain.
—Fragment from The Gates of Power by Shahrivar, mage of the seven-sided circle

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