No. 62 — President

Valac

Revealer of hidden treasures and serpent-paths, exposing what lies concealed beneath surface and shadow.

Manifestation

Valac manifests as a luminous figure astride a two-headed dragon, his form shimmering with quicksilver radiance. He appears androgynous, neither fully male nor female, with eyes that see simultaneously in multiple directions. His presence crackles with electrical potential, and the air fills with the hiss of serpents and the whisper of wind through hidden caverns.

His aura reveals invisible layers of reality—the hidden becomes visible in his presence. Treasures glow faintly, paths to concealed places illuminate, and secrets suspended in shadow gain form and substance. Those in his presence experience simultaneous clarity and disorientation, as if seeing too much at once.

Powers

Treasure Location

Reveals the precise location of hidden valuables, buried wealth, and concealed treasures regardless of magical protection or physical obscuration.

Serpent Mastery

Commands authority over serpents, dragons, and all creatures associated with hidden knowledge. Can befriend or repel such creatures at will.

Revelation of Secrets

Uncovers hidden information, forgotten knowledge, and truths deliberately concealed or magically obscured from ordinary perception.

Path Navigation

Reveals safe routes through dangerous territories and hidden passages connecting distant locations through secret ways.

Rank

President

Legions

Sphere

Mercury

☿

Element

Air

East / Dawn

Seal

See Grimoire

Notation Below

Powers & Dominion 3 recorded abilities

01 Thesauraria

Direct perception of hidden valuables and treasures. Valac creates internal compass-sense toward hidden wealth. The conjuror experiences treasure location as magnetic pull, bone-deep certainty rather than visual sight. Works across vast distances and through physical barriers.

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02 Draconis Amicitia

Establishes friendly relation with serpents, dragons, and ophidian creatures. These beings serve as scouts, guards, and informants. Particularly useful for accessing remote or magically-protected locations where such creatures naturally dwell.

familiars animals guardianship

03 Velatorum Revelatio

Pierces all forms of concealment and magical obscuration. Knowledge hidden through time, distance, or protective magic becomes accessible. Most effective when conjuror provides specific object or location to focus the revelation.

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Deep Lore

Historical Origins

The emergence of Valac within the Western grimoire tradition.

Valac emerges in the grimoire tradition as a demon of revelation and hidden knowledge, particularly attuned to the discovery of concealed treasures and the sacred paths where serpents dwell. The demon's unusual appearance as a small child with angel's wings riding a two-headed dragon suggests a paradoxical nature—the innocence of childhood paired with draconic power, the benevolence of wings coupled with the chthonic authority of the serpent. This juxtaposition marks Valac as a bridge between celestial and infernal realms, between surface and subterranean knowledge.

During the medieval period, serpent-paths and hidden treasures occupied significant space in alchemical and hermetic philosophy. Valac represented the demon-guide who could navigate both literal and metaphorical undergrounds, revealing the treasure-hoards that lay beneath ordinary perception and the secret passages through which transformative knowledge flowed. The demon's Mercurial correspondence linked Valac to commerce, communication, and the swift discernment required to distinguish true treasure from illusion.

The demon's presidency over thirty-six legions granted Valac substantial authority within the infernal hierarchy, positioning this entity as a significant power rather than a minor servant. Medieval and Renaissance practitioners sought Valac's aid not merely in locating gold and silver but in discovering the philosophical treasures encoded within alchemical tradition—the secrets of transmutation and the hidden knowledge that transformed understanding itself.

c. 1500s

Early Grimoire Appearances

Valac first appears in medieval grimoires as a revealer of hidden treasures and secret serpent-paths, reflecting the medieval fascination with subterranean knowledge and the wisdom of ancient reptilian beings.

1577

Pseudomonarchia Daemonum

Johann Weyer catalogs Valac as a President commanding thirty-six legions, emphasizing the demon's dual expertise in treasure revelation and serpent-knowledge. Weyer notes Valac's veracity in providing truthful answers to inquiry about hidden wealth and chthonic wisdom.

c. 1600s

The Ars Goetia

The Lesser Key of Solomon preserves Valac's distinctive appearance and Mercurial correspondence, positioning this demon as a guide to swift, accurate revelation. The two-headed dragon becomes iconic, representing dual perspectives on hidden knowledge.

1818–1863

Dictionnaire Infernal

Collin de Plancy integrates Valac into his compendium with particular attention to the demon's reliability in revealing true locations of treasure and the paths of hidden serpents within both landscape and consciousness.

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Grimoire Variations

How different sources describe Valac across centuries of compilation.

Ars Goetia

Lesser Key of Solomon · c. 1600s

Valac appears as a small poor boy bearing angel's wings and riding a two-headed dragon. The demon provides true answers regarding all hidden treasures and reveals the specific locations where serpents may be encountered. Valac's Mercurial nature ensures the swift, accurate transmission of information, making this demon a reliable guide to wealth and chthonic knowledge.

The disparity between Valac's poor appearance and commanding authority suggests that true power transcends surface circumstance.

Pseudomonarchia Daemonum

Johann Weyer · 1577

Valac holds the rank of President and commands thirty-six legions, demonstrating substantial authority within the infernal hierarchy. The demon's expertise encompasses both the revelation of hidden riches and the knowledge of serpent-paths, with particular emphasis on the truthfulness of the information provided. Weyer notes that Valac answers all questions with precision and reliability.

Weyer's account emphasizes Valac's veracity, suggesting the demon as a source of accurate intelligence rather than deception.

Dictionnaire Infernal

Collin de Plancy · 1818 / 1863

Valac is presented as a demon of particular utility to those seeking treasure location and serpent knowledge, with a Mercurial correspondence lending this entity swift intelligence and accurate communication. The demon's Wednesday rulership establishes alignment with merchant and scholarly inquiry, making Valac a suitable ally for those pursuing commercial gain or forbidden knowledge.

Plancy positions Valac within frameworks of both material wealth and philosophical treasure.

III.

Cultural Legacy

Valac in art, literature, and the modern imagination.

Grimoire Tradition

The Serpent's Guide

Valac occupies a distinctive position within grimoire practice as a demon explicitly associated with both material treasure and chthonic wisdom. Medieval and Renaissance practitioners sought Valac's aid not only in locating gold and silver but in accessing the hidden knowledge encoded within the earth itself—the wisdom of serpents and the secret lore that dwells beneath the surface of ordinary awareness.

DRAGON

HIDDEN

Modern Practice

The Truth-Speaker

Contemporary practitioners invoke Valac for treasure location, divination accuracy, and the revelation of hidden knowledge. The demon serves as a guide for those seeking truth that lies beneath surface appearance and for practitioners interested in serpentine wisdom traditions. Valac appeals to modern magicians committed to accurate intelligence and swift understanding.

Games & Media

The Treasure Revealer

Valac appears throughout fantasy narratives and games as a demon of revelation and hidden wealth, often depicted as a mysterious guide through dangerous territories. The two-headed dragon has become iconic in popular culture, representing the dual vision required to navigate between visible and invisible realms, between material treasure and esoteric knowledge.

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Ritual Traditions

Historical and modern approaches to working with Valac.

Solomonic Ceremonial

Invoke Valac during a Mercurial hour on Wednesday, using the demon's seal inscribed in quicksilver or carved from mercury-aligned materials. Ground the working in precise language and clear intention, requesting specific information regarding hidden treasures or serpent-paths. Offer correspondence to Mercury—fennel or dill—and maintain mathematical precision throughout the working.

Grimoire Purist

Follow the Lesser Key protocols with exactitude, inscribing Valac's seal upon virgin parchment in mercury or silver ink. Perform the conjuration within a circle marked with Mercurial sigils, invoking the demon by sacred names and demanding truthful answers to specific queries before release. Record all information carefully for later verification.

Psychological Model

Engage Valac as an internalized archetype of discernment and accurate perception, using meditation to access the demon as a guide to hidden knowledge within the unconscious mind. Seek rapid insight into what lies beneath surface appearances and the revelation of truths that require courage to acknowledge.

Modern Devotional

Cultivate an ongoing relationship with Valac through regular communication and offerings aligned with precision and clarity. Create a shrine featuring imagery of serpents, dragons, and hidden chambers. Invite Valac's presence as a guide to accurate information and the revelation of what remains concealed from ordinary sight.

Regardless of method, the irreducible correspondences remain: the seal is dual-winged, the element is Air, the planet is Mercury, the metal is Mercury, and the day is Wednesday. These form the signal beneath the noise of varying approaches.

Classification

RankPresident — sovereign authority

Legions36 — spirits under direct command

PlanetMercury — ☿

MetalMercury — Hg

ElementAir

SummoningWednesday

SealRequired — inscribed on lamen or parchment

Invocation

Valac, rider of the serpent twin,
Reveal what lies beneath the skin,
Show treasure hid, show pathways through,
Uncover what stays hidden from view.

Valac responds to genuine curiosity and practical need. He dislikes greed without purpose. Best invoked during waxing moon when hidden things gradually become visible. Response typically within seven days.