Good Natured Demons

If this game becomes a series, I'd like to learn more about the demons. For this first game, let's keep it simple maybe have 1 or 3 demons not be after Miriam but have a good nature or are neutral. Maybe a disgruntled employee of Gebel who hates his boss with a passion. Could create some funny moments.

A thought to integrate this idea a little more. Thievery from my Dark Souls experience (could be in other games as well).

What do you think of these good natured demons being recruit-able for boss fights and it actually change the way in which the fight takes place? Not that they are at your disposal whenever, just certain specific instances where a boss fight might change by adding a mechanic, another stage, or all out be almost completely different based on having or not the particular demon assist you. Beelzebub for example in every iteration I've encountered that boss in Castlevania he's just up on hooks and relies on enemies to damage you. Okay... what if you had a demon recruit that you'd interacted with previously in game show up at this particular boss, and due to its presence the boss actually breaks from its restraints and fights in a mostly different way?

That's just a really unimaginative example but I also just woke up. I couldn't stand the characters in this not being memorable for one reason or another. Kind of reminds me of Doppleganger from SoTN because my reaction upon every fight with that boss was just, "What!?" I mean sure shock value wears off after the first couple of times but it doesn't have to be all bosses, doesn't even have to be more than one or two. Just implanting the idea that they may actually come to help you and by doing so change the course of some action (even if it is only for the boss fight and has no noticeable repercussions in the story). For the metroidvania fan in me that's amazing, for the Lore fan in me I drool to think the possibilities of the speculations and interweaving story this could produce.

I do remember mentioning Seere (or "Seir") in a previous thread about the Lesser Key of Solomon.

I imagine that this demon prince riding in on a [possibly undead] pegasus would actually aid Miriam in finding hidden treasure.

A lot of the myth and folklore behind these stories come from pagan beliefs being redefined by Christian beliefs. In their original mythos, many supernatural creatures have as many nature's as humans do, and are sometimes rightrous or holy beings in their own right.

Behind that, many pagan cultures worshiped and revered dangerous and malicious creatures as well, and treated them with respect and homage.

It would be interesting to see a variety of supernatural creatures portrayed in a variety of behaviors. Few forces are as outstanding and vicious as righteous ones too. They could have vicious crusaders or slayers oppose you, or a terrifyingly powerful Angel rain wrath upon you to mix up the kind of opponents. They could even have beautiful and emaculate goddesses or nymphs challenge you, like Belledona or Hecate the Witch goddess.

I like the idea of Good Nature Demons. A guiding demon spirit. A protector demon. Etc.

But what about those particular demons being attracted to Miriam due to her 'condition'? They sense her and go offer their services or whatever. Depending how the plot unfolds, they could be valuable assets for Miriam for many things. Seeking special locations, items. Hunting special enemies. Helping her figure out her 'condition' a little more lucratively.

I dunno, but a switch to the ever-classic demon = mostly evil is always a nice switch.