[135] Some speculated his later struggle against Geryon was orchestrated by Asmodeus to either make them overcome their worst impulses or lay the foundation for a superior lord.[137]. In this way, the nine hells are an infernal machine, constantly supplying a chain of fuel and new soldiers for its army. [87], Asmodeus was the father of devilkind, at the very least in spirit if not entirely literally. [25] The greatest devil[25] and ruler of all devilkind,[5] the Lord of the Ninth was overlord of the Nine Hells as a whole.[25]. The evil cleric PC is hard to integrate if you have traditional good characters. Of course I love my father. [30][79], This would not be the end of the Blood War however, nor the extent of Asmodeus's plans for demonkind. Regardless of their true heritage, he cursed them to bear his "blood" thus changing them to better resemble him. This was arguably the only point the histories of the Abyss all agreed on and,[202] by some interpretations, could be argued correct. [19] He courted influence among organized races of lawful evil humanoids, such as hobgoblins,[189] with many creatures of evil revering him as the patron of might and tyranny. Then, in a move that surprised everyone, Asmodeus punished his only loyal lord with exile, raising entombed Levistus back to the rank of archduke. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A creatures form may only be reverted through a Wish spell or similar magic or by Asmodeus himself. Promotion. [5][99] However, Asmodeus could simply take powerful beings, even mortal ones, and first transform them into archdevils to add them to his roster before appointing them to archdukedom. In this way, cults of Asmodeus are particularly insidious and sinister. Dominion So it was that Mephisto waited to see if Asmodeus made some catastrophic mistake exploitable enough to put them at actual odds. [58] Even so, Asmodeus had strategies alliances with several powers of the lower planes, such as Set and Hecate (at least back when he needed assitance to grant spells),[87] and even a secret alliance with the demon lord Pazuzu. [137] Though he hated Asmodeus for stripping him of his power, secretly raging and swearing vengeance against him, he was not certain of the why himself and not necessarily unwilling to comply depending on the reason. He then answered their further wails of downcast despair with a solution, that voluntary obedience to whom they, as creations, should obey, had to have consequence if they did not. Alignment Asmodeus leading an infernal force into the Abyss. The gods agreed, so rather than allowing souls to be tortured on their own planes, they signed the Pact Primeval. If a creature has already been paralyzed by this ability, they must make a DC 24 Constitution saving throw or be transformed into a lemure. This benefit also extends to her familiar. Instead, he broke away and became a demon lord himself. Hit points lost to necrotic damage from this weapon can only be regained through a short or long rest rather than by regeneration, magic, or any other means. [210][209][215] The traitor angels were not spared Hell's power; where they encamped while he was slain was where the curse was focused, submerging the traitors in intolerable flame. Then, in honor of their triple aspects of Law, Good, and Evil, they established the law of threes (more commonly called the Rule of Threes), decreeing the importance of the number in the multiverse. Evil isn't hard to come by when you're playing a game of D&D. My intent this game is to convert my party as an LE cleric of Asmodeus to his worship. Again in 2nd edition, Hellbound: The Blood War and Faces of Evil: The Fiends present another version of Baator and Asmodeus's history and origins. [36] His faith was still considered a form of devil worship,[46] for he was known to humans and demihumans alike as Lord of the Nine Hells,[192] but while his priests, called the mordai, were known to conduct vile rituals in his name, doing so was no longer actually necessary to channel his divinity, unlike with other lesser lords of Hell. In areas hostile to lawful evil, temples were hidden in subterranean complexes and the nature of their god hidden to unproven initiates. I like to encourage people to do anything they want to do in D&D. However, the origin myth which appears in v.3.5's Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells contradicts this, where Asmodeus is a fallen angel and the original founder of the current, baatezu-dominated Nine Hells during the signing of the Pact Primeval. Evil [83], The second was caused by the sudden bloating and death of Malagarde around 1372 DR. Malbolge was reformed and Glasya became an archdevil. As for why a night hag was made archduchess at all, many in Hell had come to suspect Asmodeus only raised her up as a vulnerable placeholder until such a time when he and Glasya could come to terms. [35] Beyond this he sought to expand the power of lawful evil in the multiverse, tipping the cosmic scales in its favor. First of all, it kept his armies well trained and gave them something concrete to fight for. [35][30] All this went towards Asmodeus's ultimate goal, to heal the wounds he suffered from his ancient fall from grace (from whatever position he held), regain his full power, and instigate Armageddon. Adventurers sent on quests here should plan not to return, for few have. Asmodeus PHB/MToF: . Asmodeus is unaffected by spells of 5th level or lower unless he wants to be affected. [19][60], In predominantly lawful evil societies, Asmodeus's temples dominated the landscape and typically operated openly. Around his neck is electrum necklace with a miniature war hammer. A creature must make a DC 27 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. [193][194] He was even willing, through authorized intermediaries, to send a priest to cast true resurrection on one who had died. [83] In fact, Asmodeus may very well have planned out Bel's rebellion, informally replacing Zariel through the Dark Eight and raising up Bel as a puppet ruler beholden to their will. [95], The couatl deity Jazirian knew something of Asmodeus's true nature, having worked with the fellow being of law in some ancient deed. [143][144] A persistent but unsubstantiated rumor claimed Triel had been one Asmodeus's personal projects, his spiritual fall engineered in the form of a lovely but venemous flower,[145] whilst other reports claimed Asmodeus could empathize with Baalzebul's fall from grace. Evil and Unaligned He was charged with fighting the Blood War, invading the Abyss, and getting the shard of evil for him. It was at this point, however, that the two disregarded the importance of law, unwilling to concede to the other in its best interests. Souls sent to the nine hells are tortured until theyve been rung of all remnants of mortal life. [27][28][29], An avatar of Asmodeus was handsome, charismatic and captivating on the surface, appearing as a slim, red-skinned humanoid over 13feet (4meters) tall with a horned head, glowing red eyes and a perfectly trimmed beard. [171][172], Only Graz'zt could say if he had truly severed ties with Asmodeus or was secretly colluding with him and either answer didn't preclude him from changing his mind later. Shrines and temples were still incredibly rare, but many folks had taken to asking Asmodeus for reprieve and respite in the wait for a response after offending their god, and in the most extreme cases of transgression, for him to hide their sins from their patrons. Some made secret pacts, akin to the Pact Primeval, which led to Asmodeus channeling divine energy from the torture of mortal souls. Since the Prince of Hell is so powerful, its a smart idea to keep him in the background. After a time, the demon threat subsided enough for Asmodeuss angels to be mostly unnecessary. The Blood War, the eternal battle between the fiends of the lower planes, was often described as a kind of philosophical war over which form of evil would reign supreme. Cult leaders were granted divine power until the sect reached the pinnacle of its power, at which point spells were suddenly denied and declined. Sulfuric Step. Great and quick rewards were offered to those willing to submit their souls to him and he fully allowed for indulgence in the pleasures of life, as well as offered special favors for those who tempted others into his service. BelDispaterMammonFieranaBelialLevistusMalagardeBaalzebulMephistopheles [104] Many whispered Zariel's true agenda in the Hells was vengeance against Asmodeus and to drive him from the Pit entirely. [82][5], With his fall complete and dominance over Hell established, Asmodeus set into motion his innumerable plans and schemes for reality-spanning authority. [30] Furthermore, even Asmodeus was capable of fury, and if he forgot himself could end up bursting into a rage, his mask of civility slipping to unveil the evil that lurked below. Baator Nine Hells The first group hoped they would be specifically approached by a devil on dying. If Asmodeus takes more than 66 points of damage from a single attack, a pit fiend is summoned in an unoccupied space closest to him. [123] He also gave her Geryon's powers as an archdevil to make her strong enough to fill the position, and made it clear that Malagarde had just been a placeholder for his daughter. Summon Devil. Asmodeus himself confronted Laduguer after the temptations and attacks of his minions prove fruitless, yet he remained unfazed in the face of even Asmodeus's charm. Though they sometimes took material form, they otherwise manifested merely as the essences of beliefs and so their presence was virtually unknown and practically unknowable. Infernal Legacy: 1st level Asmodeus touches a target and fills their mind with images of lost desires and forgotten dreams. She escaped punishment through the legal loophole that no law in existence regulated the state of coins after leaving the mint, only the composition of the raw material out of which the coins were minted. [85], Why Asmodeus deposed Geryon was a mystery. In order from the highest to lowest, the layers are as follows: These are the most cursory descriptions of the nine layers of hell, but well delve more into these in another article somewhere down the line. Waiting until a grim point in the war where the gods seemed to be losing,[205] he launched a rebellion alongside his allies[210] and using the shard of the Abyss, forged into a Ruby Rod, slew his deity. [166] Her defeat was at least partially by Asmodeus's will, for she fell out of his favor and was struck down in a fit of pique,[12] her ritual to attain godhood failed for reasons not clear. [67], His personal palace was Malsheem, a giant fortress so large that it was considered unmappable. 4e Healing. Diabolic, Evil, Law Some things happen which causes Asmodeus to have to intervene and while saving the character's life. [66][206][66], By forming an ouroboros, biting each others' tails and sending their coils out into the endless chaos, the Cosmic Serpents bounded the Outlands, the combined interaction of law, good, chaos, and evil creating a plane of true neutrality. Although many believed Asmodeus killed Azuth when he consumed his divine essence,[36] in fact Asmodeus had fused with Azuth, and both gods coexisted in the same body. As a kid, I was often told to get my head out of the clouds and to stop living in a fantasy world. Have him split into a copy that is asmodeus, and a copy that is the reflection of his soul. Additionally, if Asmodeus could collect all of the shards of evil from the Abyss, he could enslave and control the entirety of demonkind. [169] In any case, Gargauth maintained close ties with Asmodeus, and was on as friendly of terms with him as devils could be. Asmodeus summons a devil in an unoccupied space within range (60 ft.). Baalzebul later became a powerful devil[145] and one of Asmodeus's favorites. DnD 5e - Races. The classic Player's Handbook subrace, Asmodeus Tieflings are perfectly built to be ranged spellcasters. Specifically, Ive left the spellcasting a bit ambiguous, limiting Asmodeus to non-good-aligned spells. [5], First and foremost, Asmodeus sought to preserve the status quo of Baator, that being his station as supreme ruler of Hell. Legendary Resistance (6/Day). [35] This was assuming that the avatar wasn't in Hell, in which case he could cast essentially any spell he wanted by sheer will. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I offer to make you whole. The path from this realm leads to an infinite pit of chaos and evil. However, Geryon was deposed despite his loyalty and Levistus was restored to consciousness and elevated to archdevil of Stygia. Sin [97] The Lords of the Nine derived their power from the fraction of his essence he invested in them,[100] and it was through the Lords (himself included) that all devilkind derived their divine magic. On Asmodeus's part, he regarded his cooperation with Jazirian as a mistake not to be repeated. Asmodeus can take any combination of 5 actions. This is a fight that should be beyond deadly for a group of level-20 adventurers. A cleric of Asmodeus might see themselves as a champion of what is Right, much like a cleric of, say, Pelor might see themselves as a champion of what is Good. 2nd Edition Statistics[20] [187], Since attaining his divinity during the Spellplague, Asmodeus's mortal follower base had been ever-expanding. By provoking gods into fighting each other, preferably using their followers to act as representatives, he graphically illustrated their pettiness and sowed discontent among their followers. They are as follows: Many other archdevils exist, serving the lords of the nine as intermediaries between them and lesser devils. Evil gods had made war against Hell innumerable times in the past, rarely with the scope of the Blood War or battles with benevolent forces only because of the mutual threat posed by the latter. During Combat The cleric casts fire shield ( warm shield ), uses his wand of shield of faith, then attacks with fire spells, switching to blade barrier, channeled energy, and flame strike against fire-resistant opponents. Greater deity The forces at their disposal are listed, where appropriate: Asmodeus had been varyingly described as having no need for worship[186] and desperately craving true divinity. One reason for Asmodeus to elevate Glasya was to tie her to one layer with a lot of responsibility, thereby preventing her ambitions going too far.[148]. [32] Even his masterfully crafted plans would obey universal laws, such as the Rule of Threes,[3] and he believed himself the multiverse's chosen protector. From small contracts for individual souls of great value to huge contracts that have landed him the souls of any true atheist, his commitment to law isnt just a flavor of evil; its his fuel for more evil deeds. The most popular method is to form contracts with mortals in which they sell their souls for some offer. [116], Mammon: Mammon maintained his position as archduke through legendarily shameless sychophancy, humiliating and pathetic antics performed before the King of Hell. Souls who died in this state did not become normal petitioners, instead reforming in Nessus regardless of alignment to be excruciatingly consumed by Asmodeus until, fully aware the whole time, every bit of their true essence was obliterated. On the plus side, while a . Nothing is off limits, just treat the actions reasonably. [164][110][30][54], Gargauth: Gargauth was once an archduke of Hell[167] and the second-most powerful figure next to Asmodeus himself before being exiled from Baator for reasons unknown. [12], Mephistopheles: Like Dispater, Mephistopheles was said to be one of Asmodeus's companions before they descended into Hell[113] and was his greatest ally. A falling out between angel and god ensued, and despite Asmodeus's protestations and warnings, He Who Was stood by his decision to strip Asmodeus of his station. [79] The Lord of the Ninth kept his own private army called the Nessian Guard, an elite force consisting of devils spawned from his own blood. Those who worshiped Asmodeus directly formed an intricately built secret society. [153] While willing to fawn if he had to,[152] he had openly and directly told Asmodeus of his ambition to usurp him with complete confidence. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creatures turn. This is no small feat, especially since the Prince of Devils has seen better eons. Pantheon It would mean that not only were his own schemes used to cloak Asmodeus's designs, but that he would need to watch his behavior going forward. If allowed in socieites predominantly of other alignments they openly followed him but kept their true natures and activities secret. The Dark Lord seemed to trust his counsel when offered, and he was something of a godfather to Glasya. 4th Edition Statistics[9][16] [83] Furthermore, not even the King of Hell was above the law, as was made clear with the Phlegethos-based Diabolical Court, an independent institution filled with constant plots by various devils to introuce new rules or set favorable precedents. [45], Asmodeus argued that criminals had to suffer as a warning to others, a few made to suffer so that the majority saw the consequences. If Asmodeus fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Evil isnt hard to come by when youre playing a game of D&D. He mandated Bel advise Zariel, and while Bel would not try to depose her since she seemed to have his favor, he would undermine her and encourage unwise behavior in the hopes his mutually hated rival seemed inept. [143][148][149][150], Having fallen from Asmodeus's favor,[146] Baalzebul sought to prove again his usefulness and return to Asmodeus's good graces, primarily by making all his rivals look worse by comparison. Home Plane Even so, many tieflings did choose to follow the Lord of the Nine,[196] the most frequent provider of warlock pacts to their kind. [52], There were no strictures on how granted power could be used for a disciple, but the mortal's soul was forfeit if his patron was not appeased with sentient sacrifices. [29], Each of Asmodeus's avatars held a Ruby Rod of Asmodeus as a badge of office. [32], At the time, the archdevils acted in a fairly obvious manner to achieve their goals and, at the culmination of their scheming, two factions crystallized: that of Baalzebul with Belial, Moloch, and Zariel under him; and that of Mephistopheles with Dispater, Geryon, and Mammon under him. In the wake of the Spellplague, when many were questioning if the gods were angry or had outright abandoned them, Asmodeus's faithful provided their own answers and a god to give them the absolution they sought. But she wanted to fight in it too and eventually ran off to do that. He was successful at it and over the years observed the coming and going of many archdevils. In societies devoted to him, all advancement whether political, social, or economic was tied to membership of the cult. [79], Even while many devils continually damned souls to expand Hell's infernal army,[59] Asmodeus exempted himself from the duty of each archduke to provide soldiers or other aid to fight the Blood War. The rest of the outer planes followed suit, and so was born the law of the Unity of Rings, which states that most things on the planes are circular, both geographically and philosophically. [196] Even in modern times he was still willing to offer transformation into a tiefling with a direct infernal bloodline to himself, at the cost of the soul of whoever would seek such a thing. The acolyte is a 1st-level spellcaster. Now, as an adult, I aspire to remind people that sometimes a little bit of fantasy is all you need when life gets to be too much. Likewise, a group of mortal adventurers isnt going to be a big threat to a greater deity, so we should be introducing plenty of ways for our characters to stand a chance against, or even indirectly conquer, the lord of the nine hells. Political, social, or economic was tied to membership of the nine hells are tortured until theyve been of. ] [ 60 ], his personal palace was Malsheem, a giant fortress so that! 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