Does this help any??? In ''[[Demon: The Fallen]]'', '''houses''' are groups of fallen angels. Unlike [[Faction (Demon: The Fallen)|Factions]], Houses resemble the demons' "families". They remain in the same houses throughout their existence. The houses of the demons were twisted and perverted from the houses they once belonged to as angels. As a result of the curse of the Archangel Michael and God on the Fallen, the angels natures were changed to a perversion of what they once were. ==Defilers== The '''Defilers''', or '''Lammasu''', were given dominion over the seas, and were meant to inspire humanity through the longings of both race (fantasy)|races. Before the War in Heaven, they loved the humans, but the Lammasu were the first of the houses to succumb to [[Hell]]. In the time frame of the game, the Lammasu fulfill such desires as ruining families, destroying businesses, and toppling governments. ==Devils== The '''Devils''', or '''Namaru''', were of the highest house of angels and those closest to God. Their main task was to serve as a buffer between the infinite potential of God and the rest of the angels, as well as filtering Gods commands to the appropriate house. During the Age of Wrath the Namaru acted as leaders. The Namaru specialize in social skills. The lores that are associated with devils are the lores of celestials, flame, and radiance. [[Lucifer]] belonged to this house, and they made up the largest contingent of rebel angels. They did not suffer a curse ''per se'' from Michael upon rebelling, which many view as a curse in itself: they were treated as below notice or the bothering of a curse. ==Devourers== The '''Devourers''', or '''Rabisu''', are the House of the Wild. The creation of humanity was a huge thorn in their sides. They were to care for the animals, but couldn't interact with humanity. When the war broke out, the house was divided. Those who followed [[Lucifer]] felt there was no way to fulfill their job. Once in Hell they reverted to their most primal instincts and hatred for humanity. Now free from [[Hell]], they tend to associate with the Ravager faction more than any other, although they are represented in most other factions to a lesser extent. ==Fiends== The '''Fiends''', or '''Neberu''', had the ability to sense the future. The Neberu called [[Ahrimal]] foresaw the War in Heaven, so many Neberu turned from [[God]] to [[Lucifer]]'s side. Because of them, Lucifer won many early battles, but their helpfulness decreased as the war went on. When God cast the rebels to Hell, the Neberu were put in their own special hell. When they emerged from Hell they had recovered a fraction of both their powers and their sanity. They tend to be most associated with the Cryptics. ==Malefactors== The '''Malefactors''', or '''Anunnaki''', were angels of the forge, of tools, and of the earth, and were to guide humans in mastering these skills. But the humans were unable to follow the angels' instructions, and from this frustration they came to despise their mentors, much to the angels' confusion. When the War in Heaven broke out, they became rebels mainly because of their hatred for the humans they once loved: hatred against God for not allowing them to help the humans directly; and because they felt the others loved them. Once sentenced to [[Hell]], they were without pure earth and fire and began to feel empty. Now free, they've found the humans have learned to use tools and manipulate the earth, but have (as the Anunnaki see it) destroyed the planet in the process. These demons now see their goal as the destruction of the human race, so that the planet might be healed. ==Scourges== The '''Scourges''', or '''Asharu''', were once guardian angels. They liked the humans, but their closeness to humanity drove them mad. When Lucifer started the rebellion they were the most followers in numbers, second only to his own house. Instead of being brave fighters, they made better spies. Now that they are free they find great respect, being able to heal with the right hand and harm with the left. ==Slayers== The '''Slayers''', or '''Halaku''', were once angels of death. They were shunned by the other angels before the war. When [[Lucifer]] started his rebellion they joined him, as he promised them that they would be able to explain to humanity the reason that things they loved had to die.