In Thalassara, the line between power and damnation is a pact forged in shadows. The Demonists are spellcasters of immense might, but their strength comes at a terrible price. They are mortals who have sworn allegiance to a powerful, supernatural entity or deity, trading their freedom for the ability to channel eldritch energy and wield otherworldly abilities. A Demonist’s power is not their own; it is a loan from their patron, a source of forbidden magic that can twist reality to their will.
The Demonist's pact is a double-edged blade. While they possess formidable abilities that rival the most powerful mages, they are bound by a curse of servitude. They must obey their patron's every command, whether it's to sow chaos, hunt a rival, or corrupt a hero. Their life is no longer their own; their patron's will is their law, and to defy it is to invite a terrifying and swift end.
Their final fate is the ultimate price of their pact. Should a Demonist fall in combat, their soul does not journey to the afterlife. Instead, it is immediately claimed by the entity they served. It is then up to their patron to decide if their life and service are worthy of resurrection. This dark bargain creates a balance for the immense power of a Demonist, making them a class of both terrifying power and complete servitude.