Onoskelis

 For other meanings, see Onoskelis (disambiguation). 

Onoskelis
Type	Lesser Demon
Attack Method	Claws
Location	Caves

Onoskelis are a common breed of feminine humanoid demons found in nearly every layer of Hell from the Agony series.

Description

The Onoskelis are demons that possess the body of a voluptuous woman, but with a head that bears a resemblance to a Venus flytrap, lined with many sharp teeth, with hairless goatish legs. Some also possess jewelry and/or protruding horns on certain parts of their bodies, which seem to denote rank.

Most Onoskelis have horns which curve in many different ways (straight, curled, etc.) and their skin can vary in color from red, to deep violet, or even a fleshy tone resembling that of most humans.

These demons are exclusively female, having no male counterparts to speak of. They have been known to engage in violent (and usually fatal for the Onoskelis) intercourse with Chorts, however.

Nature

The Onoskelis are feral and erratic female demons that perceive the world through sound and smell. They attack their prey viciously, but will sometimes become sexually aroused and thus pause momentarily before quickly returning to their primitive instincts and brutally killing the unfortunate victim.

Origins

Onoskelis is a Jewish female demon with a beautiful form mentioned in the Testament of Solomon. The name is usually associated with the hobgoblin, Empusa, who was able to assume various shapes, however in this case, she is a satyra (female satyr).

Biography

Early Life

According to dev blogs, they were created from the souls of female martyrs that caused immense suffering to others during their time in Hell, similar to Chorts. This is backed up by the painting, seen in the back corner of the dining room with the spider on the table, showing a woman being transformed into an Onoskelis.

Agony

Onoskelis are blind and can only smell, hear, and feel. Nimrod's best way to avoid getting killed by these demons is to lay low and hold his breath. The skills that are recommended are those which increase the stamina and reduce the amount of noise Nimrod makes while in the form of a martyr.

Onoskelis are also more attracted to torches, as mentioned by the surviving man: “they are looking for warmth; even for a brief moment.” Thusly, Nimrod can try throwing his torch in a different direction to distract the creature and sneak away as it gets some measure of comfort from the fire.

Some Onoskelis use their powers to either kill Nimrod at a distance with pyrokinesis, or to push him off a steep ledge with telekinesis to kill him. After obtaining a soul upgrade, Nimrod can possess them, however It is not recommended to use them all the time; use them to clear off dangerous foes and then kill the creature, before possessing another damned soul with a clean and, hopefully, safe path. However they cannot kill Chorts easily, or even Ugly Goddess’s, so avoid them at all costs.

Notes

• The Onoskelises are supposed to be created by Lucifer according to the "Onoskelis" note. The game's lead creator, Tomek Dutkiewicz, confirmed the fact as not apparently true due to an error in the English translation.
• Onoskelis have become a fan favorite of the community and one of the most recognizable icons of the Agony series.

Images

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Sources

Demons
Rulers of Hell	Red Goddess • The Beast
Demi-Deities	Baphomet • Kali • Lucifer
Succubi	Vydija • Winged Succubus
Chorts	Enormous Chort • Kether • Monarch Chort • Warrior Chort
Onoskeliss	Frozen Onoskelis • Warrior Onoskelis
Unknown Species' Individuals	Spicul • Trand
Other Demon Species	Amazon • Cherub • Harpy • Siren • Ugly Goddess • Satyr