Hydriel, the third wandering duke
Hydriel is another of the wandering dukes and one of the thirty-one aerial spirits of King Solomon. Like the other wandering dukes, he is also unattached to any direction. Hydriel is a fallen angel who was cast out of heaven as a result of rebellion making him a demon within Christian reckoning. Hydriel has numerous servitors with the Ars Theurgia reporting 100 great dukes and 200 lesser dukes. Only twelve of these are however provided within the Ars Theurgia for the purposes of practice as well as their seals. Hydril is both nocturnal and diurnal as evidenced by his servitors belonging to both categories.
Hydriel is described as having several servitors besides the aforementioned dukes. In fact, the Ars Theurgia states that the total number of lesser demons serving under his command is immeasurable – this is indicative of the potency which this demon has and the sheer scope of his divine magical capabilities. The twelve dukes stated to appear alongside him are reported to have a total of 1320 servants serving them. Their identities are Mortoliel, Chamoriel, Pelariel, Musuziel, Lameniel, Barchiel, Samiel, Dusiriel, Camiel, Arbiel, Luciel, and Chariel. Each of these demons is described as being courteous and willing to do the bidding of the medium.
The procedure for summoning these 12 grand dukes takes consideration of the fact that each one is accorded an equal interval of time during the day during which their strengths peak and they can be summoned – this is typically two hours apiece. They should thus be called forth in the order that they were mentioned in the Ars Theurgia at incremental two hour intervals starting to the first hour of day to the last hour of night. The grand dukes of Hydriel are described as having the appearance of a serpent with the head of a virgin.
This demon can be summoned using the ritual for most of the aerial spirits of King Solomon. This involves using either a glass receptacle or a crystal stone – these are set atop a specially decorated table for the purpose of creating a bond with the demon. Hydriel can be called forth whereupon his divine magical abilities can be leveraged for use within demonology. He can even be called forth to provide counsel and answer questions which the conjuror might have regarding spiritual matters. The ritual for summoning Hydriel must be conducted in an airy place to pronounce the element of air due to the demon’s strong affiliation with the element.
History
Hydriel is a fallen angel akin to the other aerial spirits of King Solomon posited within the Second Book of Lemegeton. The demon’s first mention in recorded history can be traced to the 1499 publication of the Steganographia by Johannes Trithemius although no other credible grimories refer to him.
Ancient Graeco-Roman or Middle Eastern mythology also do not have overt reports regarding Hydriel. It is thus possible that he was pagan god of old who was only demonized with the advent of Christianity during the Middle Ages. The original identity has since been lost to history however further mystifying this demon.
Description
Rank: Third of the Wandering Dukes
Direction: N/A
Element: Air
Gender: Male
Appearance
There are no overt descriptions of this demon within the Ars Theurgia or within other credible grimories. Only his servitors are described as being courteous and obedient towards the conjuror.
The “Demonic Enns” of Hydriel
Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Hydriel
Veni, veni, o comitis Hydriel
Similar demons to Hydriel
- Buriel
- Garadiel
- Pirichiel
- Emoniel
- Icosiel
- Soleviel
- Menadiel
- Macariel
- Uriel
- Bidiel
Attributes of Hydriel
- Hydriel has 100 grand dukes and 200 lesser dukes serving under his command. The Ars Theurgia only mentions the foregoing 12 however whilst providing their seals for practice.
- The 12 servitors are summoned according to planetary motion as each has their appropriate hour. They are all described as courteous and willing to obey the conjuror.
- As one of the wandering dukes, Hydriel is not attached to any particular direction. He flies freely alongside his servitors and their hordes of lesser demons.
- The servitors of Hydriel are stated to take delight in places that are wet or have high moisture content – they should thus be summoned within environments that suit this description.
When to summon Hydriel
The divine magical abilities of this demon can be used to further one’s magic. He can be summoned to counsel the conjuror on various spiritual affairs. Since his servitors are described as courteous and willing to obey the conjuror, it is plausible that he can be called forth by people from all levels of experience with minimal risk if the ritual is properly done.
Items Required:
- Four inch diameter crystal stone / Glass receptacle
- Girdle tied around the waist of the conjuror and the seal of the demon worn on the medium’s chest
- Table of Solomon designed in the model shown below
Ritual Time: This demon can be summoned both at night and during the day. His servitors must however be called forth at the appropriate hour depending on planetary motion.
Precautions:
- This demon should be shown respect in order to increase the likelihood of desirable outcomes while minimizing the chance of malevolence. This is despite the description of his servitors as being obedient and of good nature.
- The medium should protect themselves from otherworldly forces by visualizing a protection circle and entering it before the start of the ritual.
Steps:
- The medium should prepare by first taking part in power meditation to balance their energies.
- The ritual should be done in a spacey environment to allow the aerial spirits to fly freely.
- The conjuror should tie the demon’s seal as a girdle around the waist and wear it on the chest.
- The following conjuration prayer should then be said: I conjure Thee o thou mighty and Potent prince Hydriel.
- The demon manifests to answer the queries of the conjuror whereupon he must be accorded the utmost respect.
- He can then be dismissed after listening to the queries of the conjuror.