Bechaud, the third servitor of Duke Syrach

Bechaud is another of the inferior demons ascribed to service under Duke Syrach. He is also referred to as Bechard, Bechet, or Beschard although these names are hardly used within the context of practice. The demon is associated with the day “Friday”. Among the grimories which make mention of this demon are the Secrets of Solomon, the Dictionnaire Infernal, the Grimorium Verum, and the Grimorie of Pope Honorius. Like the other demons in this hierarchy, Bechaud was first mentioned by Alibek the Egyptian circa 1517 during the publication of the Grimorium Verum.

Bechaud is also known as the demon of tempests as he has powers over the natural forces. His high ranking within the hierarchy is implicit of potency and caution should thus be exercised when dealing with this demon. Very little else is known regarding this demon as he is not hugely popular within demonology circles – this is probably because his office is shared with so many other demons who are easier to summon and bear less element of risk.

As very little is known regarding this demon it is unknown whether he is nocturnal, diurnal, or both. Whenever one attempts his invocation, it is necessary to show him the utmost respect in order to minimize the likelihood of malevolence while increasing the chances of a desirable outcome.It is also worth noting that there are no revelations of whether the demon himself is malevolent or otherwise and it is thus necessary that only experienced conjurors attempt his invocation.

The ritual for summoning this demon is similar to the one used in the evocation of the other inferior demons. It entails the use of the instruments of the art which must first be consecrated before use within any ritualistic exercises. It is a fairly difficult ritual which tasks the medium to avoid sinning or having any sexual acts for three days before eventually conducting the last steps in the process of the invocation of Bechaud.

History

The Grimorium Verum does not make a revelation of his origins and there are no evident links to old Graeco-Roman myths or ancient Middle-Eastern narratives. Similarly, there are no known origins of this demon within Judeo-Christian accounts. As such, the oldest reports of this demon within recorded history can be found within the Secrets of Solomon that was published in the 1600s. It is highly likely that Bechaud was previously a pagan deity whose title was Latinized with the spread of Christianity during the Middle Ages. He was subsequently demonized and condemned as a resident of hell.

Description

Rank: Third of the Eighteen Servitor demons that serve under Duke Syrach

Day: Friday

Planet: Mars

Color: White

Appearance

There are no credible reports or grimories’ accounts regarding the demon’s physical manifestation. As such, the conjuror should expect to experience the demon’s energetic presence at the height of the ritual.

The “Demonic Enns” of Bechaud

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Bechaud

Veni, veni, o comitis Bechaud

The Sigil of Bechaud

Similar demons to Bechaud

• Nambroth
• Acham
• Satanachia
• Beelzebub
• Morail

Attributes of Bechaud

• This demon has power over the forces of nature. He can be called forth for serious tasks such as the causation of massive storms and tempests to the seemingly mundane like changing the weather.
• His ranking as third within the hierarchy means that the demon is very potent and should be treated with great caution. All rituals involving Bechaud should be done in recognition of his powers and the demon given the proper respect.
• Bechaud is an evidently obscure entity with a lack of information regarding his true persona being most apparent. It is thus impossible to know the true nature of this demon – whether he is evil or benign. The suggestion here is that only truly experienced mediums should attempt to invoke this elusive demon.

When to summon Bechaud

This demon can be evoked to control the forces of nature at the behest of the conjuror. He is able to influence the behavior of all aspects of the weather and can thus influence it to favor the wishes of the conjuror.

Items required

• The Seal of Bechaud
• Mint oil
• White candle
• Water
• Salt
• Quill
• Virgin parchment

Precautions:

• This demon is very powerful as evidenced by his third ranking within the hierarchy of the eighteen servitor demons of Duke Synach. It is thus important to show him the maximum respect during rituals.
• The conjuror should also heed caution and protect themselves from otherworldly energies by mentally visualizing a protection circle, opening, and entering it.
• Over-reliance on the demon’s power should also be avoided as it may affect the psychological part of one’s life.

Steps:

• The conjuror should prepare for the ritual by saying the following prayer as they wash their arms and face with holy water: “Lord God, ADONAY, who hast formed man in Thine image, I, the unworthy and sinful, beseech Thee to sanctify this water, to benefit my body and soul, cause me to be cleansed.“
• The conjuror must desist from all sin and stay without sexual contact for three days, ensuring that they pray five times in the day, and four times at night.
• In the day and hour of Mars during the crescent moon in the first hour of the day, the virgin parchment should be prepared containing invocations and the Seal of Bechaud which are to be written using the consecrated quill.
• The following conjuration is then said: “I conjure thee, Bechaud, by the name of the Great Living God, Sovereign Creator of all things, that thou appear in human form, fair and aggreeable, without noise or inconvenience, to answer truthfully in all the interrogations that I shall make. I conjure thee to do this by the power of the Holy and Sacred Names.“
• After he has appeared and listened to the requests of the conjuror, he can be dismissed respectfully through saying the following prayer: “Go in peace, Bechaud, whence you came, peace be with you, and come every time I shall call you, in the name of the Father + and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit + Amen”.