Curse

For the Magic with a similar name, see Curse Magic.

Curses (呪法 Juhō) are the main form of combat utilized by Demons, most notably the Demons of Tartaros.

History[]

According to Mard Geer, hundreds of years ago, The One Magic developed into many different kinds of Magic, however during that period of development and expansion, E.N.D. discovered a different route that Magic could take and thus created Curses. With its power rooted in the negative emotions set forth by humans (such as greed, envy and hatred), many Demons that utilize Curses call it the ultimate power, most notably Mard Geer, who goes as far as to say that Magic has no future and that Curses are the superior ability that rule over all others.^[1]

Overview[]

Whilst similar to Magic in several regards, Curses are more foul in nature^[2] (a notion supported by the fact that Curses are run off of negative emotions)^[3] and are superior in the regard that they, and those who utilize them, are unaffected by Magic-canceling/nullifying objects, such as Face.^[4] Also, like Magic, Curses come in a wide variety, such as Jackal's Curse involving explosions,^[5] Tempester's revolving around natural disasters,^[6] Franmalth's involving absorption and application of his absorbed material,^[7]^[8] Kyôka's involving altering physical sensitivity^[9] and empowerment,^[10] Ezel's involving the usage of arms as a blades,^[11] and Seilah's involving command and control.^[12]

Usage[]

According to Jackal, Curses are not to be confused with Magic and are used by those at Tartaros, wherein the kind that they use are considered to be of the highest tier.^[2] While like Magic in the sense it can used for a variety of purposes, due to having negative emotions as it’s source, most of its techniques are considered far dangerous and amoral, primarily used to bring harm and misery to others.^[13] ^[14] Seemingly, users are able to use items to utilise Curses, similar to Magic Items.^[15]

Curse Power[]

Curses are accordingly run off of Curse Power (呪力 Juryoku),^[16] which in and of itself is the manifestation of powerful, negative human emotions, that can be accumulated into Cursed Energy that allows Curse users to employ Curses.^[3]

Similar to Magic Power, Curse users can store their Curse Power within their bodies and employ it to cast various techniques. The amount of power they can have is limited, overuse of their power will render them drained of strength and stamina should they exhaust most of their Curse Power.^[17]

Curse Pressure[]

Curse users can also exert their Curse Power in the form of an aura enveloping their bodies. Having high levels of Curse Power causes the highest levels of pressure. A notable usage of this is used to release a strong bursts of power to push back opponents.^[18]^[19] The color of their aura varies between users.^[20]

Curse Sensoring[]

It’s possible for certain individuals who are skilled in sensory are able to detect one’s Cursed Power or Pressure. As Mard Geer was aware of the battle between Seilah and Mirajane Strauss from a complete different area as the two unleashed their strongest forms.^[21]

Curse Transfer[]

Curse users are able to transfer their Curse Power to one another. Thus, increasing the power of the one receiving the transfer to new levels. The transfer is shown to be done via physical contact such as holding each others hands.^[22]

Exorcism[]

Curses can be rendered ineffective through exorcism abilities that purges the Cursed Energy. Devil Slayers, also known as Exorcist Mages use their Devil Slayer Magic to nullify Cursed techniques. Devil Slayers also exhibit a degree of immunity towards Curses.^[23]

Curses[]

Absorption Curse	Alegria	Bomb Curse
Calamity Curse	Demon Eyes	Enhancement
First Seal	Judgment of Malefic Star	Macro
Memento Mori	Necromancer	Second Seal
Slippery Curse	Tenchi Kaimei	Tenga Goken
Third Seal	Thorn Curse