Oni

Oni (鬼) are a kind of Youkai, variously understood as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. They are among the most dangerous of the Youkai, the most consistently aggressive, and unfortunately, the most plentiful. The appearance of Oni varies widely, but they are often hideous, gigantic ogre-like creatures with sharp claws, wild hair, and two long horns growing from their heads. They are humanoid for the most part, but occasionally, they are shown with unnatural features such as odd numbers of eyes or extra fingers and toes. Their skin may be any number of colors, but red and blue are particularly common. The are largely considered to be exceedingly sturdy to nigh indestructible, and perilously strong.

In truth, there are a wide variety of Oni, and their intelligence varies from bestial to refined, though the former is much more common. Oni are believed to have vast kingdoms in the underworld, where Oni kings rule over Oni subjects, and the lot of them torture human souls in creative and abstract ways as a particularly heinous hell devised by the Abyssal Court. After the Tenpenchii, however, Oni now roam Kuniumi in small numbers, or have established beachheads at Abyssal Fissures or land strong in Fuhai.

Despite their danger, however, they are popular (if frightful) characters in Kuniumi art, literature and theater.

Known Oni
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