Entity File: Agares (The Second Duke of Gehenna)
Entity Identification: Agares
Section titled “Entity Identification: Agares”- Entity ID: ent_ars_goetia_agares
- Classification: Euclid
- Threat Level: 5 (High)
- Alignment: Neutral
- Mythological System: Ars Goetia
- Rank: Duke
- Category: Infernal Entity
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Agares appears in the Lesser Key of Solomon as the Second Duke under the power of the East. Manifesting traditionally as a fair old man riding a crocodile and carrying a goshawk upon his fist, this entity possesses a mastery over linguistic barriers and seismic disruption.
“He maketh them that run to stand still, and bringeth back runaways. He teaches all languages or tongues presently.” — The Lesser Key of Solomon
Metaphysical Attributes & Abilities
Section titled “Metaphysical Attributes & Abilities”The entity exerts influence over three primary vectors of reality:
- Linguistic Sovereignty: Agares is an involuntary polyglot. He can transmit the fundamental syntax of any known or extinct human language into the mind of a subject instantly.
- Kinetic Stasis: He possesses the ability to instantaneously halt the momentum of any fleeing entity, human or otherwise. This makes him a prime candidate for high-security asset recovery.
- Tectonic Disruption: He is capable of inducing localized earthquakes or tremors. Caution is advised when the entity expresses signs of agitation.
Behavioral Logic & Containment Protocol
Section titled “Behavioral Logic & Containment Protocol”[SYSTEM ALERT]: When the entity is in an active state, the following protocols are strictly enforced:
- Law of Convergence: All operations involving Agares must adhere to the foundational physical and occult laws established by the Ars Goetia framework. Deviation from these parameters risks a containment breach of the local reality.
- Perimeter Security: A baseline containment radius of 50 meters must be maintained at all times. Any personnel entering this zone without proper cognitive shielding or linguistic inhibitors do so at their own peril.
Modern Anomaly Adaptation
Section titled “Modern Anomaly Adaptation”In the context of the contemporary containment architecture, Agares is often viewed not merely as a mythological relic, but as an informational hazard.
Research Notes:
- Pending entry: Observations on whether the entity’s ability to “stop those who run” can be applied to digital data packets or ethereal anomalies.
- Field Report: Researchers are currently investigating reports of Agares manifesting in high-latency network environments, appearing as a glitch in translation software that begins to speak in cryptic, pre-historic dialects.
Archivist Note: If you have documented evidence of Agares manifesting in non-traditional environments, please submit your findings to the central database immediately.