Maverick survived the demons of the game and gathered all achievements on The Council. It’s not an overly difficult feat, but does show knowledge of the game.
Demons in The Council
The Council has quite a few more demons than you would expect. While the first few are hinted at quite quickly, some only come to light later on or are less explicitly revealed.
It goes without saying that this is a spoiler-heavy article, so proceed at your own caution. Knowing who the demons are in advance does put some things in a different light as you play. For some players, this enriches their experience.
William Mortimer and Gregory Holm
It is unlikely that you landed on this article without knowing this already. William Mortimer is organizing his conference due to a disagreement on the future of humanity with his brother, Gregory Holm. He has ulterior motives as well, though, which we’ll discuss at the end of this article.
Elizabeth Adams and Esahel
As hinted at in the beginning of the game, Elizabeth isn’t actually a demon. She is, however, possessed by one. It isn’t until much later in the game that we find out it’s not Mortimer or Holm. It’s their father Esahel, leader of their family, who is using Elizabeth Adams as a vessel to keep an eye on his sons.
Louis Mauras de Richet
As hinted through his visions, it is revealed near the end of Episode 4 that Louis is also a demon. He is the son of Lord William Mortimer.
Sarah Faustine de Richet
This one is a bit more ambiguous during most playthroughs. However, if you manage to save Sarah de Richet at the end of Episode 4, you can confirm this. You need to pass the skill checks during conversations, regularly read her mind and confront her about Venice.
Keep insisting when she tries to dodge topics and keep hammering away at her. In the end, she will admit that she, too, is a child of Lord Mortimer. She initially started her crusade out of jealousy, because Mortimer rejected her, as she wasn’t able to move bodies like powerful demons can. She does really love Louis, however, and seems to have become a better person over the years and decades (though, as Emma can attest, she can still be overzealous).
That means that you may have lost a mother, but you did gain a sister!
Emily and Emma Hillsborrow
Another fairly obscure one, through not as hidden away as the reveal about Sarah de Richet. If you manage to keep Emily/Emma sane until the end phases of The Council (and don’t kill her in the confrontation with Sarah), she reveals this herself. Gregory Holm first informed her of her heritage, after which Lord Mortimer confirmed it. Both sisters are daughters of Mortimer.
Johan Von Wöllner
Von Wöllner is the last demon the game reveals to you, through an offhand remark. During the concluding Quests of the game, Von Wöllner exclaims to Gregory Holm “What is happening, father?”. This marks Von Wöllner as the only demon present who is not the child of Mortimer. It also explains why he is the one that is the most supportive of Holm and the most antagonistic towards Louis for most of the game.
Like Sarah de Richet, Von Wöllner seems to be on the lower end of the demon power level. In one of the endings, it is made clear he isn’t able to transfer bodies to improve his situation.
Why Are There So Many Demons?
The high demon count in The Council seems to be a bit of lazy writing at first. While the game does have its (narrative and other) flaws, it’s not actually the case.
Lord William Mortimer’s main goal of holding a Conference is not actually political. It is an opportunity to gather all his children in one place and pit them against each other in a challenging environment. His plan is to choose the one who performs best as his next vessel.