of Chaotic Evil outsiders that existed in the plane known as the Abyss long before mortals came into being. Though the qlippoth originally ruled the plane, the rapid reproduction of demons (formed from mortal souls sent to the Abyss) caused them to be outnumbered, displaced and nearly wiped out. Qlippoth are depicted as not only evil but extremely alien to human eyes, composed of nonsensical flesh and organs or possessing insectoid or squidlike forms, and the mere sight of them can cause harm to onlookers. Qlippoth seek to eradicate mortal life to end the production of demons, though a few have acquired worshippers and become demon lords themselves. See also Fallen angel Ohr Satan Tohu and Tikun Tumah and taharah Yetzer hara Notes References The Early Kabbalah by Joseph Dan Kabbalah by Gershom Scholem Qabalah, Qliphoth and Goetic Magic by Thomas Karlsson Kabbalah Hermetic Qabalah Left-Hand Path Kabbalistic words and phrases