demon familars vs campanions.

[undertaker]

What are the differences between demon familars and demon campanions? Do they have different skills, and also do they share any traits with their campanions? (By that I mean both but demons in general, where it concerns the safety of that demons campanion can they share for example supernatural strength if the situation calls for it?)

[Anatel]

Technically they can be used interchangeably. There is no difference really other than your own perception. I prefer to use the term companion as the term familiar is defined as:

"A familiar (or familiar spirit or familiar animal) is an animal-shaped spirit or minor demon believed to serve a witch or magician as domestic servant, spy and companion, in addition to helping to bewitch enemies or to divine information. "

whereas Companion is defined as:

"1. a person who frequently associates with or accompanies another; comrade.
2. a person in a usu. long-term, intimate relationship with another person; partner." of course in this case the word "person" is substituted for Demon.

I dont believe any of my Demon family to be "minor" and they certainly arent animals nor do they serve me. But neither is more wrong than the other really. Like i said its just up to your own personal preference. Either is perfectly acceptable.

[undertaker]

Magicwand , I agree with the term companion, it sounds more respectful.

[BravoOmega8]

I'd be using companion.

[brandon3913]

Demon familiar and companion is in same catagory

[DoubleD]

well said Anatel/Magic. I look at all my companions as equals if not above me so they are respected and loved in my home.

[learningk120]

yes i agree Double D, they like family for me

[user1876]

Technically they can be used interchangeably. There is no difference really other than your own perception. I prefer to use the term companion as the term familiar is defined as:

"A familiar (or familiar spirit or familiar animal) is an animal-shaped spirit or minor demon believed to serve a witch or magician as domestic servant, spy and companion, in addition to helping to bewitch enemies or to divine information. "

whereas Companion is defined as:

"1. a person who frequently associates with or accompanies another; comrade.
2. a person in a usu. long-term, intimate relationship with another person; partner." of course in this case the word "person" is substituted for Demon.

I dont believe any of my Demon family to be "minor" and they certainly arent animals nor do they serve me. But neither is more wrong than the other really. Like i said its just up to your own personal preference. Either is perfectly acceptable.

Hi yes your right I also prefer to call my Demon's my companions I also like the way it makes me feel and if I am happy they are to I think of them as my Family as well

[User3246]

I like companion better, except maybe for the Imp. I don't know enough about them yet to be able to say for sure though.

[Inanna]

I like to think of them as allies. Once a deeper bond is achieved then they become family.