The Source Of All Evil

The Source Of All Evil's History

The Source of All Evil, known primarily as the Source, is the title given to the most powerful demon and ruler of the Underworld.

The Source itself is an essence of pure evil, which possesses and merges with a new host each time it is vanquished. However, the vast majority of demons are unaware of this truth, believing that each Source is a new demon risen to power.

The Evil Essence:

The Source is an evil essence which possessed the bodies of numerous demons over the centuries. When the demon body is vanquished, the essence is transferred into another evil entity.

This means that every known Source was in fact the same essence, while demons in general believe that a new Source has risen. The essence will take a new host and merge with that host's own spirit, taking over their personality and consuming their own consciousness. The essence can also be reborn in beings who are related to their hosts by blood or those who are in possession of its powers.

The essence of the Source lies within its powers. When Cole Turner gained the powers of the Source through the Hollow, the essence began to merge with him until they were the same entity. By merging with Cole, the Source began to share his love for Phoebe Halliwell.

Once Cole was vanquished, the essence went into their unborn son and used his powers to take control of Phoebe until the child was transferred to the Seer. When the Seer was vanquished, the essence became disembodied until it was resurrected as a Golem in 2008.

Background:

The Source of All Evil is the ruler of the Underworld and must be coronated by a Dark Priest in a dark ritual involving the Grimoire to be recognized as such. Many demons seek to claim the title of the Source.

The most prominent Source of All Evil was the demon known as the half-faced Source, who had been in power for approximately 5 centuries. His face was mutilated from his battles during his rise to power and only a few demons had ever seen his face.[1] This Source was the ruler of the Underworld for centuries and defeated all opposition until he was vanquished by the Charmed Ones.