Daemonic Possession

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Daemonic Possession is the act of the essence of a Daemon possessing and controlling the body of another being. Once in possession of a mortal host, the Neverborn might simply pilot the host's body with unnaturally increased power and ferocity, or alternatively use it as fleshy portal to crawl through entering the material realm.[1]

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A case of daemonic possession being addressed by acolytes of the Ordo Malleus.[5]

As Daemons can only exist in the Materium for a limited period before being forced back into the Warp, Daemonic Possession is one of the most common methods for Daemons to enter the material realm. Daemonic Possession can occur involuntarily to those of psychic potential, but the host sometimes willingly gives themselves over to Daemonic Possession, as is the case with Possessed Chaos Space Marines and certain Cultists. Possessed individuals can often be used as gateways to the Warp, allowing Daemons to spill into the Materium.[1][2] Sorcerers can also invoke daemonic possession upon unwilling individuals if they have an affinity towards one of the Ruinous Powers or are a psyker with similar vulnerabilities. After crawling out of the flesh of the formerly possessed mortal's crumpled husk, they might also be able to be commanded, or at least directed, by the sorcerer who summoned them.[4]

Corpses can also be possessed by Daemons and are known as Corporeal Hosts[3b]. Chaos icons can be used to achieve this, which will place the Corporeal Hosts in the control of the icons' wielder. Dedicating these icons to specific Chaos Gods, will ensure only their Daemons possess the corpses. However if the icon is destroyed, then the Daemons will be banished and the corpses will collapse once more.[3a]

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