Malphas — President of the Ars Goetia
| Number | #39 |
| Rank | President |
| Seal Metal | Mercury |
| Legions | 40 |
| Hierarchy | Presidents |
| Status | ⏳ Awaiting Summoning |
The Grimoire Speaks
Malphas is the Thirty-ninth Spirit of the Ars Goetia, holding the rank of President in the infernal hierarchy. According to the Lesser Key of Solomon, Malphas commands 40 legions of inferior spirits and belongs to the order of Presidents. As a President, Malphas serves within the structured hierarchy beneath the Great Kings of the Goetia.
Appearance
He appeareth at first like a Crow, but after he will put on Human Shape at the request of the Exorcist, and speak with a hoarse Voice.
Powers & Dominion
He is a Mighty President and Powerful. He can build Houses and High Towers, and can bring to thy Knowledge Enemies' Desires and Thoughts, and that which they have done. He giveth Good Familiars.
Summoning & Constraints
If thou makest a Sacrifice unto him he will receive it kindly and willingly, but he will deceive him that doth it. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits.
Historical Note
The seal and description of Malphas are drawn from the Ars Goetia, the first book of the Lemegeton (Lesser Key of Solomon), a 17th-century grimoire compiled from older Medieval and Renaissance sources. The 72 demons were said to have been conjured and bound by King Solomon using a brass vessel sealed with divine names. Each demon's seal, reproduced above, was used by the conjurer as a means of identification and control during the summoning ritual. Clay Cyanide's sculptural interpretations bring these ancient descriptions into three-dimensional form for the first time as presupported 3D printable STL miniatures.