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Forneus
Forneus
A great sea monster.
Teaches rhetoric and all tongues, gives men a good name, and makes them beloved of friends and foes.
The name likely stems from Latin fornus, “oven”; before the fall he was partly of the Order of Thrones and partly of Angels.
Forneus belonged partly to the Order of Thrones, and the wiki casts him as perhaps the least malevolent spirit of the Goetia: as an angel he channeled justice and protected the weak, and he still genuinely aids his summoners and shields them from hostile demons, openly hoping to regain his place in Heaven one day. In his monstrous marine form he has been likened to Leviathan and Tiamat, though he prefers a human shape.
The Chronicle
I am among the few that look above and yearn for my place beside the luminaries once more. Perhaps not today but I can always hope for tomorrow. And if I must go against the powers of Hell as recompense then so be it.— Forneus
Forneus is the thirtieth demonic spirit listed in the Ars Goetia under the demon Gaap within Hell. Forneus is a Great Marquis of Hell, and has twenty-nine legions of demons under his rule.
Overview
He is partly of the Order of Thrones, and partly of that of angels which many demons of his legions were part of. Among the Goetia, Forneus is perhaps the least malevolent as he genuinely aids his mortal summoners when they are in need of him. According to Forneus himself, such acts as a way for him to not sever his previous connection to Heaven.
When among the angels his duty was to help channel positive energy and to ensure that justice and balance were upheld, particularly for the weak or those who had been victimized unnecessarily. He continues to work in a similar manner and is one of the demons that summoners look to for help in the times of danger and injustice.
Description
He teaches Rhetoric and languages, gives men a good name, and makes them be loved by their friends and foes. Forneus can bestow a good reputation to those who are deserving. The demon Forneus is primarily a protection demon. Though most people think of demons as evil-doers, Forneus actually protects others from the acts of malevolent demons.
He is depicted as a great sea monster although he can assume many different forms but mainly prefers his human form, and when angered he takes the form of a massive sea monster. In his monstrous marine form, he has been compared to likes of Leviathan or Tiamat.
Powers and Abilities
He grants knowledge of various arts and sciences to his summoner. He can also change the hatred of one's enemies to something like friendship. One who masters Forneus' craft is able to convince even the most stubborn minds.
He causes men to have a good name and to have the knowledge and understanding of tongues. He makes one beloved by his foes as well as his allies.
Gallery
Forneus makes even your enemies love you. Ask yourself why he would want that.
Make an offering · ForneusIn the message with your offering, name the spirit and state your petition — the keeper will enter them in the ledger.