Terminology of Infernalism 1
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Title: Terminology of Infernalism - Vol I
Author: The Infernal Scribe
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The eternal consciousness of the Void; the living darkness from which all things come.
Known by many names and hidden to all but the most insightful Infernalists, the Absolute is greater than the gods and devils of the earth put together, and is, in fact, the source of them all.
Literally, "one who turns against". Often used to describe Satan, it also defines "the Satan within", the impulse to oppose virtue and civility. By attuning himself with the inner adversary, an Infernalist sets himself against goodness and nurtures his darker urges.
Aesfotedia :
Infernally tainted
Tass; demon-essence.
Often said to be
distilled in Hell, but
just as often refined
by exquisite hatred or
suffering.
Ahriman :
In Zoroasttrianism,
the Adversary; long
ago, some Nephandi
called themselves
Ahrimanites. Later,
the term came into use
as the name for a
Nephandic cabal (an
Ahriman), so called
because all of the
member's were
considered part of the
Adversary's body
Ahrimanites :
Followers of the
Adversary, ancient
Nephandi.
Assumption :
The final step of the
Path of Screams, in
which the infernalist
becomes one with the
Darkness and leaves
humanity behind.
Asward :
An anti-saint. Among
the Nephandi, a subtle
master of the Dark
Arts and the truths
behind them.
Barabbi :
A Nephandic turncoat
who renounces some
other fellowship and
joins the Fallen
willingly.
Black Magick :
Spells or rituals cast
out of malice and
intended to cause
harm. See maleficia.
Caul :
The "Gate of Dark
Rebirth" in which a
Nephandus has her
soul turned
inside-out. Also a bit
of placenta that
sometimes covers the
face of newborn
babies who are said to
possess uncanny
powers.
Decandendi :
Rake-hells and
libertines who indulge
in blasphemy,
demonism, and
sensuality for kicks.
Deep Lords of Misrule :
Legendary
"ghost-oracles" of
darkness and chaos.
Sentient fragments of
the Primal Void, said
to occupy a null-space
beyond the heavens
and the gods.
Sometimes regarded as the breaths of the Absolute, its attendants, or both.
Demon :
Generic term for an
intelligent, malicious
spirit. Although often
associated with
anti-Christian
Infernalism, demons
can be found all over
the world, in a
multitude of forms.
Early germ theory
even attributes the
cause illness to these
malicious spirits,
naming them
"demonets".
Divine Chain of Being :
In Christian theology,
the order of things.
As ordained by God,
all things in Heaven,
Earth, and Hell are
ranked in hierarchies
that define their place
in the Divine scheme.
Supposedly, this
system keeps disorder
in check; thus,
Infernalists love to
break the chain
Dregvat :
A low-ranking
Nephandus. Also
known as a pawn.
Fallen :
A proper descriptor
for one who has
chosen the Path of
Screams over the
roads to virtue or
Enlightment. Based on
the rebel angels, who,
with Lucifer,
rejected Heaven in
favor of a Hell of
their own design.
Despite its Christian
origin, the term fits
Infernalists of all
kinds and cultures.
Foedus Infernus :
The pact of demonic
service and servitude.
Plural, Foderis.
Gallu :
"Demons". Sometimes
used as a name for
ancient Infernalists.
Also a title among the
Nephandi.
Gilledian :
One of a small but
influential group of
Nephandi who seek to
unite the Fallen. Also
known as a Div.
Gnostic :
A heretic (or heretical
idea) that claims the
Biblical God is really
the Demiurge (Satan),
and that the only true
salvation comes
through pure
knowledge and
defiance of the
Demiurge's laws and
Church.
God of the Book :
The One God revered
by Jews, Christians,
and Muslims; called
Lord of Israel, Allah,
Jehovah, Yahweh, God
the Father, and so
forth.
Grimoire :
A text of magick,
usually of the blacker
variety.
Host, The :
Wafer and wine of the
Catholic Holy
Communion; thought to
become the body and
blood of Jesus, the
Host is often
desecrated by those
who wish to defile
Jesus and his Church.
Investment/ Investiture :
Inhuman power
granted to an
Infernalist in return
for some service or
Pact. Also the process
of receiving such
powers.
Jacquerie :
The "Jacks", a
fiendish sect of
French mercenaries.
Supposedly hunted to
extinction in the
1300's, they went
underground and
founded several
Infernal cults in
France.
Khristos :
"The Anointed One",
that is, Jesus of
Nazareth. Greek root
of "Christ".