Torment is a karmic measuring system in Demon: The Fallen. It is the measure of how much pain and anguish he carries and also how monstrous or wicked a demon has become: it measures the strength of their bond with Hell compared to their bond with their former selves. Torment is the mindless hate and rage that demons have possessed since their fall into Hell. Vile or selfish deeds and using the powers of their dark sides increases a demon's Torment, while good or selfless deeds potentially lower Torment. It is infinitely easier to gain Torment than to lose it and even a medium Torment score may render good deeds effectively futile as the demon's cynicism, contempt, resentment and suffering robs them of their meaning.