The root of the name Oni is from a word meaning “hidden” or “concealed.” Oni are born when truly wicked humans die and end up in one of the many Buddhist Hells, transformed into Oni. Occasionally, when a human is so utterly wicked that his soul is beyond any redemption, he transforms into an oni during life, and remains on Earth to terrorize the living. These transformed oni are the ones most legends tell about, and the ones who pose the most danger to humankind.

made by wadiah for lee tusman's scripting class