Obyati vs Daemon
This started as a comment on the original post, but then it got ridiculously long.
I've never heard of an Obyati before, and the document was a very interesting read, especially because i think Cairo and Agate fit the description of an Obyati more than they do a traditional daemon.
I know there are many different interpretations of daemons and everyone practices daemonism differently, but based on what I consider a daemon to be (for myself), the term has never completely fit. I've always interpreted daemons to be a reflection of your soul, and a personification of your subconscious, essentially 'you' and your thoughts given a personality. Their form and voice and character are formed out of your subconscious, and while you can try to intentionally guide your daemon's development, they will become whatever you need them to be, whether you consciously agree with their conclusion or not.
Cairo and Agate are a part of me and come from me, but they are not 'me'. I intentionally created them for use outside of personal guidance or companionship (or any other function a daemon might serve). While they have definitely evolved over time and eventually took up the general role and duties of a daemon, their origins remain and still influence who they are and how they interact with both me and each other.
Arguably, this can be the origin of a daemon as well. As I said, I know there are numerous different interpretations outside of my own. Really, I'm fine to still call Cairo and Agate my daemons, but I've never been so sure that they are something just a bit different until I awakened Cobalt.
I consider Cobalt to be my 'true' daemon. This does not make them any more important to me than Cairo and Agate, I just feel like they most closely represent what I understand a daemon to be. They kind of created themself, their form and voice and character coming from what I presume to be my subconscious. I did not intentionally decide on any part of them outside of deciding to try to awaken them in the first place. In fact, they have disagreed with the few things I did try to impress upon them (like a name change. I feel 'Cobalt' doesn't fit their personality).
Of course, Agate and Cairo have more of an opinion of themselves now, and I cannot intentionally change them anymore, but the fact remains that I could in the past, and those choices still impact our present.
Well, this got really long and rambly and tbh it doesn't matter very much to us. I'll still refer to Agate and Cairo as my daemons, if just for simplicity's sake. It's only a label to us. However, it's interesting to think about, especially as I try to figure out how everyone fits in with everything as we move forward.
