Aim (Aym, Haborym)

Aim is a powerful Great Duke of Hell who has a significant position within the goetic hierarchy of spirits. Characterized by his destructive nature and association with fire, he is recognized for his high rank and the considerable military force he commands.

Within the infernal court, he is a high-ranking official, noted for his strategic role in spreading ruin and manipulating mortals’ intellects.

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Overview

Attribute	Details
Primary Name	Aim
Other Names	Aym, Haborym, Haborim, Harbourim
Titles	Great Duke of Hell, Duke of Fire, The Three-Headed Duke
Gender	Male
Alignment	Lawful Evil
Role	Arsonist of Cities, Incendiary Destroyer, Granter of Deceptive Wit, Bringer of Ruin through Fire
Rank	Great Duke
Hierarchy	Serves under the infernal crown; commands twenty-six legions of spirits
Legions / Followers	26 Legions
Appearance	A man with three heads (serpent, man, cat) riding a viper and carrying a firebrand.
Powers & Abilities	Sets cities and castles on fire, makes men witty, provides true answers to private matters.
Associated Figures	Buer, Foras, Asmoday, Paimon, Belial, Solomon, Wierus, Ba’al, Astaroth, Gremory, Orobas, Vapula, Zagan, Valac.
Weaknesses	Holy names, specific seals of Solomon, silver, constraint by divine command.
Opposing Forces	The Angel Melahel, Archangel Michael
Pantheon	Abrahamic (Christian Demonology)
Region of Origin	Europe (Medieval/Renaissance Grimoires)
First Known Appearance	16th Century; Pseudomonarchia Daemonum
Primary Sources	Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Dictionnaire Infernal, The Discoverie of Witchcraft.

Description

Aim represents the dual nature of intellectual sharpness and physical destruction. As a conceptual entity, he personifies the catastrophic potential of fire, not merely as a natural element but as a weapon of war and malice used to level civilizations and fortified structures.

Theologically, he is the proof to the dangers of “forbidden wit”—the kind of cleverness that leads to arrogance or the destruction of one’s enemies through treachery. He exists within the goetic system to facilitate the ruin of the material world while simultaneously offering the tempter’s gift of sharp, albeit often dangerous, intelligence.

His character is one of calculated aggression, combining the cunning of a predator with the overwhelming force of a conflagration.

Appearance

Aim manifests in a distinctive and complex physical form. He is most commonly described as a man with three distinct heads: the first is a serpent’s, the second is a human male’s, and the third is that of a cat’s. However, in some variations of his manifestation, the cat’s head is replaced by a calf’s head.

He is seen riding on the back of a large, formidable viper. In his hand, he carries a glowing firebrand or a torch, which emits constant sparks and flames. This brand is his primary tool for spreading fire. His human face is typically described as handsome or hard to ignore, contrasting sharply with the animalistic features of his other heads, creating a jarring and monstrous visual harmony.

History

Origins

In the primordial era preceding the established order of the world, Aim was among those celestial beings who occupied the higher spheres of the empyrean. He was a spirit of considerable brilliance and strategic mind.

However, during the great schism that fractured the heavens, Aim chose to align himself with the rebellious factions. Following the celestial conflict and the following expulsion of the dissenting host, Aim descended into the lower realms.

His essence underwent a transformation, with his former brilliance transmuted into the searing heat of an inferno. He established his domain within the hierarchy of Hell, specializing in the destruction of the works of man, specifically focusing on the fortresses and cities that represented human pride and security.

The Sealing by Solomon

The most prominent accounts of Aim involve his interaction with King Solomon. According to legend, Solomon used his magical ring, engraved with the Divine seal, to summon and bind the seventy-two goetic spirits. The demon was among those brought before the king’s throne. According to lore, Aim attempted to use his three heads to deceive the king, speaking in riddles and shifting his focus between his human and animal aspects.

However, Solomon’s wisdom allowed him to see through the Duke’s diversions. The king compelled Aim to provide the secret architectural vulnerabilities of neighboring kingdoms. He forced him to use his fire not for destruction, but to aid in the smelting of metals for the Great Temple.

Aim was eventually sealed within a brass vessel and cast into a deep lake, only to be released later by the Babylonians, who broke the seal in search of gold.

The Burning of the Borderlands

In later folklore, Aim is whispered to have been the unseen force behind several historical conflagrations. One tale speaks of a medieval lord who made a pact with Haborym to defend his castle against a siege.

Instead of protecting the walls, Aim appeared on the battlefield and set the entire valley ablaze, consuming both the attackers and the lord’s own lands. The story is a warning tale regarding the Duke’s volatile nature; he fulfills the request for “victory” through total annihilation.

The Gift of the Wit

Another narrative thread focuses on Aim’s role as a granter of intelligence. A scholar, struggling to pass his examinations at a prestigious university, allegedly summoned Aim to gain the wit necessary to surpass his peers.

Aim granted the man a silver tongue and a mind like a razor. Still, as the scholar grew more successful, he became increasingly obsessed with fire. He eventually burned his own library and the university’s archives, claiming that the knowledge held within was “too cold” for his brilliant mind. This legend highlights Aim’s tendency to corrupt the intellectual gifts he bestows.

Sources

Source	Quote
Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (Johann Weyer)	Aim sive Haborim Dux est magnus & fortis, apparet tribus capitibus, primo serpentis, altero hominis duo ostia habentis, tertio Felis: insidet vipera, facem ardentem gestans in manu, qua castella & civitates incenduntur.
The Lesser Key of Solomon (S.L. MacGregor Mathers)	The Twenty-third Spirit is Aim. He is a Great Strong Duke. He appeareth in the form of a very handsome Man in body, but with three Heads; the first, like a Serpent, the second like a Man having two Stars on his Forehead, the third l2ike a Calf.
Dictionnaire Infernal (Collin de Plancy)	Haborym, surnommé Aim, duc aux enfers, très-puissant; il se présente à cheval sur une vipère, ayant trois têtes, l’une de serpent, l’autre d’homme, et la troisième de chat.

Powers

Aim wields power primarily through the manipulation of elemental fire and the human psyche. He can incinerate massive structures, such as cities, castles, and fortifications, by merely waving his firebrand. This is not a simple chemical combustion but a supernatural fire that resists conventional extinguishing methods. The Duke uses this power to reshape geopolitical landscapes by removing the physical centers of power of his summoner’s enemies.

What’s more, Aim exerts influence over the intellect. He can instantly imbue a person with exceptional wit, making them sharp-tongued, persuasive, and diplomatically savvy.

However, this power often carries a hidden cost, leading the recipient toward pyromania or destructive social behavior. Aim also has a specific form of clairvoyance regarding personal secrets. He provides “true answers” to private matters, which allows him or his summoner to gain leverage over others by knowing their hidden sins or vulnerabilities.

When he answers, he does so through his human head. In contrast, his other heads remain vigilant for potential threats or opportunities for chaos.

Occult correspondences

Attribute	Details
Planet	Venus (some sources cite Mars)
Zodiac Sign	Cancer (20-30 degrees)
Element	Fire
Direction	South
Color	Red, Deep Blue
Number	23
Metal	Copper
Crystal / Mineral	Fire Opal
Herb / Plant	Lemon
Incense	Cedar
Sacred Animal / Symbol	Viper, Cat, Platypus

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