{{Add'l cite}}[[Image:Cherubael.jpg|thumb|right|[[Cherubael]], a bound daemonhost.]]A '''Daemonhost''' is a living mortal body used as a receptacle to bind a [[daemon]], differing from a [[Daemonic Possession|possessee]] in that the daemon does not possess or control the mortal, but is bound into within it. The Daemonhost is used controlled by another mortal, usually its creator,{{Fn|13}} often in order to use [[Chaos ]] to fight Chaos.{{cite thisFn|1}}

Being an entity of the [[warp]], a daemon cannot manifest itself in real space under normal circumstances. A daemon may instead enter the mind of a vulnerable [[psyker]] and turn the individual to its will and, through its host, affect reality. Outside of natural circumstances, and outside the [[Eye of Terror]], daemons can exist temporarily in real space by being summoned through complex rituals.{{cite thisFn|1}}

==OriginsOverview==The source binding of such psychically attuned bodies varies. a Daemonhost is a dangerous and arcane practice beyond the scope of all but the most malign and knowledgeable [[Chaos Cultsorcerer]]ists will often sacrifice themselves for "the good of the cause" so their patron daemon s. A single error can lead them personallyto disastrous situations. Other times an end-justifies-Two notable results of failure includes the-means type [[Inquisitor]] of daemon being loosed uncontrolled, or the subject's flesh being transformed into a ravening [[Ordo MalleusChaos Spawn]] will sacrifice inconsequential individuals so that they can bring forth a daemon that can be interrogated for information on Chaos. Or even more diabolically, they create daemonhosts to fight other daemonic creatures. The creation of a daemonhost is considered heresy, and is enough for an Inquisitor to be declared ''excommunicate''.{{cite thisFn|12b}}

===Origins===[[Image:Cherubael.jpg|thumb|right|220px|[[Cherubael]], a bound daemonhost{{Fn|5}}]]The bound source of such psychically attuned bodies varies. [[Chaos Cult]]ists will often sacrifice themselves for "the good of the cause" so their patron daemon can be released, leaving lead them personally. Other times an end-justifies-the individual free, but mentally and physically scarred by -means type [[Inquisitor]] of the experience[[Ordo Malleus]] will sacrifice inconsequential individuals so that they can bring forth a daemon that can be interrogated for information on Chaos. SometimesOr even more diabolically, such they create daemonhosts to fight other daemonic creatures. The creation of a mark daemonhost is made by the experience that the individual considered [[heresy]], and is more susceptible enough for an Inquisitor to future daemonic possession; as such, a freed individual should be executed for the sake of safetydeclared ''excommunicate''.{{cite thisFn|2a}}

==Process==The host must first bound daemon can be inscribed with certain marksreleased, leaving the individual free, runes but mentally and wardings to prepare it for physically scarred by the entrapment of a daemonexperience. The sigils involved are largely unknownSometimes, but an essential rune called such a mark is made by the ''"Rune of Voiding"'' must be inscribed on the chest of the host in order to empty it of any previous souls so experience that the daemon can be effectively contained. Apparently, this rune individual is sometimes ignored, more susceptible to future daemonic possession; as in certain occasionssuch, a freed individual should be executed for the original host's mind endured. Radical [[Inquisitor]]s with the resources would also string the host with chains, padlocks, amulets, and other bindings as to ensure the daemon's obediencesake of safety.{{cite thisFn|2a}}

===Creation===The host must first be inscribed with certain marks, runes and [[ward]]ings to prepare it for the entrapment of a daemon.{{Fn|3}} [[Pentagrammic wards]] can be inscribed on physical objects to contain a warp entity, however, they can be easily altered to help a sorcerer or witch control and enslave rather than simply create a barrier that the daemon finds difficult to breach.{{Fn|12a}} The sigils involved are largely unknown, but an essential rune called the ''"Rune of Voiding"'' must be inscribed on the chest of the host in order to empty it of any previous souls so that the daemon can be effectively contained. Apparently, this rune is sometimes ignored, as in certain occasions, the original host's mind endured. [[Radical|Radical Inquisitors]] with the resources would also string the host with chains, padlocks, amulets, and other bindings that ensure both daemon's obedience and its containment.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|13}} Once all the preparations are made, the Incantations of Binding, the Litany of Servitus, and the Wards of Entrapment must be spoken, along with the final sealing words: ''"In servitutem abduco, I bind thee fast forever into this host."'' Note that only these were mentioned by [[Inquisitor]] [[Eisenhorn]] in his logs, and that other rites might have been involved.{{cite thisFn|1}}

===Effects on the Host===Daemonic possession eventually takes its toll on the mortal body until it is consumed and destroyed by the power. Initially, they may remain human in appearance, but over time the human form will be corrupted - its eyes will start to change, sometimes becoming blood red, or taking on the look of a cat's or snake's eyes, while the bone structure will be reformed, resulting in horns and other inhuman features.{{cite thisFn|1}} The host also usually manifests [[psychic powers]] as a result of their close connection with a creature of the warp, sometimes so powerful that the host's body can barely contain it. They may appear to arc with electrical energy, cause minor air disturbances and often float a few inches from the ground. Daemonhosts also benefit from the invulnerability of the daemon inhabiting its body, though the particulars may change from daemon to daemon. Some may only be harmed with silver, while others may be destroyed by sunlight. Some need to consume nothing but blood to survive. These traits may account for the stories of Vampyre cults that exist on some worlds in the [[Imperium]].{{Fn|3}} Eventually, no matter how powerful a host's will, the experience of sharing a mind and body with a daemon will lead to insanity, effectively bringing an end to the life of the host, and allowing the warp entity to take complete control. In such cases, an exorcism may be of little benefit to the pathetic creature, and death will be the only mercy.{{Fn|3}}

The host also usually manifests psychic powers as a result of their close connection with a creature of the warp, sometimes so ===Lesser Daemonhosts===Summoners who don't wish to try untried or unperfected rituals might conjure far less powerful that the host's body can barely contain it. They may appear entities to arc with electrical energy, cause minor air disturbances bind and often float a few inches from the groundthus more easily controlled. Daemonhosts also benefit from the invulnerability's of the daemon inhabiting its bodyAnimals, humans, though the particulars may change from daemon to daemon. Some may only or both might be harmed with silver, while others may used for these trials and be destroyed by sunlight. Some need used to consume nothing but blood to survive. These traits may account create a '''lesser daemonhost''', also known as a [[Dybuk]] (translating in some proscribed texts as literally meaning ''"a vessel for the stories of Vampyre cults that exist on some worlds in the Imperiumunclean"'').{{cite thisFn|12b}}

EventuallyThis "lesser" form of daemon binding is still an exceptionally dangerous of a process. Once the victim is bound and has the proper bindings carved into their flesh, no matter how powerful a the depraved and bloody rituals of summoning begins. It takes many hours of sustained torture to the hostwhile under the sorcerer's observation. If the living host dies, the ritual willfail and misfire. If it is successful, the experience soul of sharing a mind the mutilated host body is murdered from within and body with a [[Lesser Daemon|lesser daemon will lead to insanity, effectively bringing an end to ]]ic spirit takes its place.{{Fn|12b}} The flesh holding the life daemon serves as a vessel for its malignant hunger and contains a portion of its unnatural power. Over time the host, body will writhe and allowing warp under the warp entity to take complete control. In such cases, an exorcism may be stain of little benefit to the pathetic creature, vile presence within and ultimately destroy itself. Some cults favour Dybuk as guardians and death will be the only mercyshock troops.{{cite thisFn|12b}}

*[[Cherubael]]{{Fn|1}}

*[[Hedrodal]]{{Fn|7}}

*[[Kessel]]{{Fn|14}}*[[Prophaniti]]{{Fn|10}}*[[Red Angel]]{{Fn|8}}*[[Sarasti]]{{Fn|9}}*[[The Vessel]]{{Fn|11}}

==See Alsoalso==

*{{Endn|1}}: [[Hereticus (Novel)]] — [[Eisenhorn (Omnibus)]] by [[Dan Abnett]], Chapters Six and Seven, pgs. 589–595*{{Endn|2}}: [[White Dwarf 264 (UK)]] - ''Battle Report: The Paraelix Configuration'':