Adversary
Aesfotedia
Ahriman
Ahrimanites
Assumption
Asward
Barabbi
Black Magick
Caul
Decandendi
Deep Lords of Misrule
Demon
Divine Chain of Being
Dregvat
Fallen
Foedus Infernus
Gallu
Gilledian
Gnostic
God of the Book
Grimoire
Host, The
Investment/Investiture
Jacquerie
Khristos
K'llasshaa
K'wahhll
Laham
Lex Praedatorius
Lili
Luciferian
Mafouh Whash
Maleficia
Malleus Nefandorum
Nephandi
Nhanga
Nine Keys of Creation
Pact
Patronus
Praelatus
Reckoning
Qlippoth
Qlippothic Spheres
Qut Etemmu
Raksha
Sebil-el-Mafouh Whash
Supplicium
Void, the
Widderslainte
Zoroastrianism
(Infernalism:Path of Screams pg 13-15)
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.
Infernally tainted Tass; demon-essence. Often said to be distilled in Hell, but just as often refined by exquisite hatred or suffering.
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.
Followers of the Adversary, ancient Nephandi.
The final step of the Path of Screams, in which the infernalist becomes one with the Darkness and leaves humanity behind.
An anti-saint. Among the Nephandi, a subtle master of the Dark Arts and the truths behind them.
A Nephandic turncoat who renounces some other fellowship and joins the Fallen willingly.
Spells or rituals cast out of malice and intended to cause harm. See maleficia.
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.
Rake-hells and libertines who indulge in blasphemy, demonism, and sensuality for kicks.
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.
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".
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.
A low-ranking Nephandus. Also known as a pawn.
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.
The pact of demonic service and servitude. Plural, Foderis.
"Demons". Sometimes used as a name for ancient Infernalists. Also a title among the Nephandi.
One of a small but influential group of Nephandi who seek to unite the Fallen. Also known as a Div.
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.
The One God revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims; called Lord of Israel, Allah, Jehovah, Yahweh, God the Father, and so forth.
A text of magick, usually of the blacker variety.
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.
Inhuman power granted to an Infernalist in return for some service or Pact. Also the process of receiving such powers.
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.
"The Anointed One", that is, Jesus of Nazareth. Greek root of "Christ".
Nephandi who worship the Void in many demented forms.
Wild, subhumans who worship the void through madness and degradation. The term is probably related to K'llasshsaa, but does not refer specifically to Nephandi.
A person sired by a demon or evil spirit; someone who seems to have inherited Infernal power.
The Rule of Predation - eat or be eaten. Often used to refer to the diabolical code of morality; "Be a wolf or be a sheep".
A Nephandic priestess.
A Satanist who believes the Fallen Angel has been slandered, or who prefers a rebellious theology to the passivity demanded by the God of the Book. Also the concept that it is, as Milton said, "better to reign in hell than serve in heav'n".
"Voracious Beast"; a common name for Marauds or Nephandi among the Batini, their ancestral enemies.
Evil magick; spells and rituals done to cause harm and misfortune.
Latin (later French, German and English) transliteration of the Sebil-el-Mafouh Whash. Often features Christian elements instead of the traditional Muslim ones.
Members of a worldwide cult dedicated to the Void. The roots of their name are uncertain; many claim it comes from the ancient appellation Nif' ur `en Daah, or "Eaters of the Weak"; others look to the Latin nefarious ("to negate the rightness"), the Greek nephlos ("cloud"), the Arabic Naffas Iblis ("Breath of Iblis/Satan"), or even the Germanic nibla/nifl ("mist" or "dark"). All interpretations seem to fit.
Common name for a cannibal-sorcerer from sub-Saharan Africa. Also called Banoba, Udena, and Chisonzi.
The Spheres; see also Qlippothic Spheres.
A promise of service given to a demonic Patronus in return for favors or Investments. Contrary to common belief, not all pacts involve soul-selling, though all demand some degree of sin.
"Protector, advocate"; common term for an Infernalist's demonic "master". As the diabolists see it, a warlock is more an apprentice than a slave, and the Patronus offers occult training and other favors in exchange for a few favors. Female demons are sometimes called Patrona ("Protectoress"); in their plural forms, the terms are Patroni and Patronae.
People of the Book
Jews, Christians and Muslims, as opposed to Buddhists, Hindus, Pagans, and followers of other faiths.
A Nephandic priest. Also known as an Ilb'is.
A term some Infernalists use to reflect the final showdown between Light and Darkness. Often thought of in terms of Ragnaroc, Armageddon, or other great battles, the Reckoning sets virtue and oblivion at odds, and supposedly ends with the return of the primal Darkness.
"Shells" of Creation, thought to be the remnants of previous worlds, wells of chaos, or inverted elements of Divinity. Sometimes considered God's dark reflections.
Reverse-magick, based on the inversion of the Nine Keys of Creation. Sometimes called the Nine Shadows, the Nine Powers or the Nine Keys to Hell.
"Hands of Ghosts"; old name for the Infernalists. Often used in reference to Babylonian Nephandi, but not exclusive to them.
An Indian demon, known for its power of illusion, deception and misdirection.
Batini text about the Nephandi and associated Infernalists. See Malleus Nefandorum.
An Infernal Seeking; a journey within the soul in which a warlock purges her old morality and accepts the cold gift of Oblivion. Translates as "sacrifice", "torment", and "punishment". Plural form is Supplicii.
The primal origin and ending of all things; the Void lies just beyond Earth and will someday emcompass it altogether. Also the inner urge towards chaos. The Fallen Ones consider the two aspects interconnected, and they encourage the "inner" Void to grow, reflect and reach out toward the "outer" one.
A born Nephandus, one who recalls her past life and seems eager to start again.
Persian religion that replaced polytheism with the image of warring dualities of Good (Ahura Mazda, or "Wise God") and evil (Angra Manyu; see Ahriman). Greatly influenced Christianity and Islam, as well as their dark opposites.
