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Originally Posted by Caedwyr I'm a little confused how they can restrict other game designers from using the words Demon or Devil. Both are existing terms for real-world mythological/religious based creatures. If someone wanted to create an adventure using a Paradise lost inspired Demon, or Greek mythology Daemon how exactly could WoTC enforce their claim to these? |
The terms "demon" and "devil" are in the
GSL; you can use them for new monsters that you create. However, it seems that you can't use existing terms that are in the PHB/
DMG/
MM but not the
GSL as a result of agreeing to the
GSL's restrictions. For example, I don't think you could make a new demon and call it a succubus...but I'm not a lawyer.
I'm having a hard time believing that they meant to cut out all of the demons and devils, though. This has got to be an oversight.