Ars Goetia 63 - Andras

A manifestation of Andras, the 63rd demon described in the Infernal Dictionary.

His title is Great Marquis and he controls over thirty legions of demons.

Andras often manifests in a humanoid body with angel's wings and an owl's head, holding a gleaming and sharp great-sword. He is also often depicted riding great dark wolf. His power is extreme, if successfully summoned and commanded, he can kill anyone. Andras is a master of the sword and violence, often summoned at times of war, to sow discord, cause strife and bloodshed. He can ruin a truce between former enemies and enflame old grudges.

Generally considered one of the most dangerous of summons, only the most powerful conjurers should even consider attempting to summon this creature, and extreme precautions must be taken. When summoned Andras is intent on killing both the conjurer and the assistants should they stray from the circle of protection. He will tempt the summoners and only a great will is capable of bringing him under tenuous control.

Once an angel, sided with Lucifer and fell from grace.

Ars Goetia:

Forever Yours

My dear friend,

Years have passed, you changed my life, reshaped my destiny, but I doubt you'd recognize me.

I still think about you every day, more so lately. I wish that I could speak with you because my ime is running out. I can feel it in my bones. No, I'm not injured, or sick, at least not that I know. While I'm old enough to suddenly drop dead I don't think it's likely. I just can't shake this feeling of impending doom, not just for myself, but for us all. So I'd like to get a few things off my chest before it's too late. I was unable to speak clearly before, I failed when it mattered most. Now I hope you'll hear this whisper in the wind when it reaches you, and that you'll know...

I never meant you any harm.

If I have regrets in this life, it's that I couldn't keep you closer, that I was not good enough for you to be around.

You taught me things, so many things... Some were simple, all were needed.

You are my greatest triumph. It was brief, but with you I felt as if I walked amongst the gods.

You granted the confidence I needed desparately before you came along. Perhaps too much... but I would rather be this way, than the way I was before.

Because of you, I am so much stronger now. I survived the things that came after. You made sure I was ready.

You proved that life can be worth so much more than living.

You were the light I needed to see.

The most important lesson you taught was to let go. It's not that there was much left to hold on to in the end. Memories, ashes, darkness, and persistent agony remained once you were gone. Despite the pain, you were the thing I least wanted to let go of. But there was no choice, and I let go. This made everything I was stuck on later so much easeir to deal with.

The last things you said to me cut deeper every day. You needed an excuse, but it still hurt so much. You broke me down and I am not built to fight against you. It may be obvious to others why it happened, but I didn't understand. Your intent is clear now that the years have gone by. The pain is dull today, but in your absence it continues to grow. It won't get better, I will carry it for the rest of my days.

Things will never be the same and nothing can be done to change it.

Yet here we are. With time running out, I just want to say thank you, before it's too late. Thank you for the things you did for me, the light, and for the lessons you delivered. You were right, this is what was meant to be.

Most of all, I hope you know, that despite it all... I am forever yours!

Personal illustration, done in July 2025.

Memories flooded in as I worked on this and it became clear what it symbolizes.

I don't do WIPs as much these days. I don't think people are interested, but I still like them.

Ars Goetia 61 - Zagan

Zagan, one of the nine Kings of Hell.

A very powerful entity who commands over thirty three legions of demons. Listed as the sixty first demon described in the Lesser Key of Solomon. He is classified as both President and King, both titles symbolic of the power and sway he has within the infernal abyss.

When summoned, Zagan often assumes the shape of a winged bull, but will transform into a man some time after being conjured. He has the power to turn water into wine, blood into wine, and back again. He also has the power to turn any metal into coins. It is said that he can impart great knowledge upon any man, and even turn a fool wise.

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Personal illustration from 2021, done in Procreate and Photoshop.  Here is the WIP:

Ars Goetia: