<< > Is demon a specific name or just any kind of monster that fits in the
> general class of "evil creature from the underworld"?
There is probably a distinction between daemons and demons. These last would
be
your "evil creatures from the underworld".>>
Correct. A demon is any nasty thingy from the underworld. A daimone (also spelt 'daemon', I'm not sure which is deemed officially correct) is a theist entity similar to a spirit; a small demigod if you will. Some demons are also daimones (e.g. jukhars*) some are not (e.g. dehori). Whether demons are evil depends on your POV - many trolls would argue with you, but the Dara Happans and Malkioni would definitely back you up.
<< > Are demons chaotic?
Demons yes, daemons (mostly?) no. >>
To my understanding, demons are not necessarily chaotic, although a lot of them obviously are.
<<Yes, but it's unlikely. The Hydra (of Pamaltela IIRC?) is a Chaotic True Dragon. Very nasty !!>>
There's a Greater Hydra in Dragon Pass too, though its pretty puny by comparison with most of the Pamaltelan ones. I would say its not as powerful as a True Dragon, and certainly nowhere near as big, although some tainted True Dragons are certainly rumoured.
Forward the glorious Red Army!
Trotsky
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