[102][179][180], Some suspected Asmodeus considered Baalzebul a worthy adversary,[12] and while he may have been the most clever,[164] cunning, and artful of the archdevils,[21] the Lord of the Flies may have been a superior intellect. Even so, most cursed him as a traitor and overtly shunned him, for decades not trusting him enough to grant him release and thus his god's power. This incredible difference in power is why Asmodeus rules with unquestionable authority. howled the cleric. This origin does not make it clear why Asmodeus has an injured serpentine body, although some accounts say he was thrown through Baator, breaking it into the nine layers. Around his neck is electrum necklace with a miniature war hammer. [66] Given the priority he placed on his own security and privacy, he usually remained within his fortress of Malsheem, using others to make his will clear,[32] though the other archdevils were annually called to there. A very important piece of this is actually part of Asmodeuss rise to power. None Achieving this goal would revert everything back to primordial chaos, and from that, he could forge a new reality, one based on order fabricated by Asmodeus and Asmodeus alone. [113] Instead, as some sages suspected, the plane was populated by a race of much older, much stranger entities known only as the Ancient Baatorians. Perhaps you might seek out shards of evil in the Abyss and be captured by a demon lord that ultimately aids you in your quest to kill Asmodeus. Asmodeus innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (Spell Save DC 30. Indulgence [33][82] And in this fierce rivalry, Asmodeus's servants spent most of their times fighting each other and not him. Most notable among the archdevils are the Lords of the Nine, the powerful devils who rule over each circle of hell. It has has the ability to unleash the dragon fire of the great wrym Black, Blue, and White types three/day each at maximum damage. Evil isnt hard to come by when youre playing a game of D&D. Archdevil So, if youre up for the challenge, beyond just running a god with the foremost tactical mind in the multiverse, I would like to suggest one more thing. [2][190], Asmodeus also mantained several unconventional mortal casters. Use these powers to create awe and then tell my party that they too could have these powers, all without trying to reveal who my Deity is. In their minds, their exposure to celestial powers amounted to little more than brainwashing. A victorious church of Baalzebul would be taken over by Asmodeus and Baalzebul would gain a secret shrine to Asmodeus within an area in need of subversion. Greater deity[note 1] 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. [234][235], Even after the Reckoning, the archdevils continued to experience upheavals. Rumors of various deities of Hell allying to wrest Baator from Asmodeus occasionally emerged but never came to fruition. Domains If Asmodeus has at least 1 hit point, he regains 33 hit points at the start of his turn. Each pushed and agitated for Heaven or Hell, the planes of their favored aspects in law, to have such an honor, despite the existence of more neutral planes such as the Outlands. BelDispaterMammonFieranaBelialLevistusMalagardeBaalzebulMephistopheles [153][154] Mephistopheles meanwhile maintained the gall to expect rewards from Asmodeus when others received them, exuding jealous towards his peers despite his pre-eminent position. [122][140] Eventually he made her archduchess, although how much this was meant as a punishment, reward, and a pragmatic matter of keeping her ambitions in check was in question. The names of the gods involved (deities of Oerth in the Greyhawk setting) seem unlikely, as they contradict their own histories. [78][84], Asmodeus always hungered for the soul energy of those who had lost faith, particularly those of the powerful. At practically every curve in the road, theres some nefarious trickster, some crazed fanatic, or some murderous fiend waiting to end your life, or worse. He was cast out for siding with Lolth and fell into Baator, where he gained influence. [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. Lawful evil 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. Knowledge, Order, Trickery 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. Devils, with Asmodeus being no exception, do what they do out of a sense of duty. [33][85] The divine energy he received from the individuality-robbed souls sentenced to Hell could heal his wounds,[68] but that of unbelievers was for whatever reason especially enticing to him. That never really jived with me, so I decided to make a living out of games, stories, and all sorts of fantastical works. [27][60] The cult functioned as a secret and sinister mutual-aid society whose members used their pre-existing influence and affluence to raise each other into higher positions of prominence. [238] But on a rare few occasions, Azuth was able to gain control of their shared body, and because of his strange behavior many denizens of the Nine Hells believed Asmodeus had grown mad. 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 second group would be offered a reprieve from the wait. Once returned to full strength, he intended to sue for peace with demonkind, a cease-fire which only needed to last long enough to twist the Blood War from a battle between different flavors of wickedness to a war between good and evil. [180], It was believed that Asmodeus, at some point, financed a project to create the yugoloths. Creatures frightened in this way have disadvantage on saving throws forced by Asmodeus. The cult might be overtly diabolic or worship an invented deity tailored to appeal to a specific demographic. Cleric, Fighting man, and Magic-User were your options, so of the classes were reliant upon gods! [222][223], Considering that not even Zargon remembered his past, it was possible this origin was untrue, but the Ancient Baatorians were real all the same. Everything has a cost, even if youre a god. A creature can repeat this saving throw at the end of their turn to end the effect. Sure, some cults are dangerous because they make blood sacrifices, but the Lawful Evil cults of Asmodeus go unseen and could be hiding in any new acquaintance you meet. Even then, there should still be some serious gauntlets to face before dealing with Asmodeus directly. Before Combat The cleric casts freedom of movement and resist energy (electricity). Asmodeus (Deity) Titles The Archfiend Dark Prince The First God-Fiend King of Hell Lord of Darkness Lord of Hell Lord of the Pit Master of Witches Prince of Darkness Prince of Devils Prince of Hell Prince of Law Ruler of Hell Adjective Asmodean Realm The Catafalque, Nessus, Hell Alignment Lawful evil Areas of Concern Contracts Pride Slavery At the very least, devils arent running around seeking to destroy all life because its fun. At the very dawn of the universe, reality was little more than swirling, primordial soup of infinite possibility, silmultaneously everything and nothing. Asmodeus targets a devil within 200 feet and changes their form to a different devil of equal or higher CR. He took Bensozia as his concubine,[102] partially as a prize, and either seeded through her or adopted his daughter Glasya. In this way, you can treat him as The Bigger Bad hidden behind the threat of the first big bad. In societies devoted to him, all advancement whether political, social, or economic was tied to membership of the cult. [173] Rejecting his heritage and status, he made his conquests his own kingdom of Azzagrat. [45], By some theories, Asmodeus was somehow fundamental to reality itself, his mere existence pulling the multiverse into its modern form. Faernian pantheon[1] Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Like most fiends, these castes dictate more than just status. Afterwards, most tieflings living in the 15th century DR were of the Asmodean lineage, all having a similar devilish appearance. Asmodeus is a unique and powerful archdevil and ultimate ruler of the Nine Hells, realm of devils. Eventually she found her moment to strike and steal a great portion of Bane's divine power, passing any she didn't need to heal her enslaved form and link it with her other body to Asmodeus. Avernus, for example, was originally created by Asmodeus as an obscenely beautiful paradise, a wonderland of infinite, alluring, enrapturing delights designed to tempt and ensnare mortals. Baator is the outer plane of Lawful Evil, where devils draw up infernal contracts and torture the souls of mortals. Though he was not above pretending otherwise, he was capable of being surprised, feigning foreknowledge and acting as if all was going according to plan either way. I am playing a Mystic Theurge (3cler/3wiz/1mys theurge) of Asmodeus who in his background sold his soul in order to recieve arcane knowledge - lets suppose for story reason that magic requires a special gift and not only intelligence. Clerics are spoiled, but every character has some relationship with gods. [27] Regardless, he desired the souls of mortals and maintained a following among them. [32], The angels presented their cases one by one, but with so many and for so long that Primus's patience ran out. [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. As the lord of all devils, he rules over the Nine Hells of Baator and all the souls damned to spend eternity there. It was said that even devils were not exempt from the punishments of the realm of the damned, and Asmodeus too would have been physically warped by it,[204] or was perhaps cursed by his former superior.[205]. [104][122], During this early period Asmodeus also thoroughly shaped the Nine Hells such that they were significantly different from their previous form[30] and in some ways unrecognizable from their more modern state. [111], Geryon: According to the Codex of Betrayal, Geryon was originally a celestial being who joined forces with Asmodeus because he promised to heal the mental wounds he suffered from a failed attempt to heal his broken body with the essence of his fallen comrades. To ensure that Zargon stayed sealed away, Asmodeus encased the elder evil in stone and buried Zargon's worshipers alive. The origins of the war were lost to time, and contrary to popular opinion Asmodeus did not start it, although he played a significant part in its existence and development. [111], While Tiamat's "true" self was in Avernus, another aspect maintained and shifted domains elsewhere, but during the Spellplague fell into the hands of an empowered Bane. Asmodeus fell as they struggled over the proper role of Law, eventually plummeting all the way to the Serpent's Coil in Baator. His utmost concern was to prevent anyone from taking it away from Baator, no matter the cost, as it was the basis on which he and the devils were allowed to damn mortals. 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. [158], Asmodeus would then replace Bel with the fallen angel Zariel. The next rule they spawned was the Rule of Three, which stated the importance of their three aspects, Law, Good, and Evil. [34] While this limitation could be circumvented if the worshiper became a disciple of darkness,[52] spells granted by this method were not done so through his own powers, but by acting as a conduit to channel the divine magic of Baator itself to the mortal cleric. Served By BaalzebulBelBelialDispaterGlasyaMammonMephistopheles [111], Tiamat willingly offered to become Asmodeus's champion on Avernus and slay all who she knew plotted against him, suggesting Bel would prove a superior lord and one not to be spurned and made a foe. [153][154], For some reason Asmodeus usually tolerated this brazen and arrogant covetousness, seemingly content to let Mephistopheles make his claims. [228], Levistus ambushed Bensozia and tried to get her help in deposing Asmodeus, but she refused, so in a rage[229] Levistus tried to rape Bensozia[135] and when she wouldn't submit he murdered her. 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. [33] These lords created intricate webs of political plots, intrigues, and deceptions, protecting themselves from ambitious minions below while aiming for the spots of those above, conspiring with and betraying one another and other powers of the planes in their quest for power and dominance. At least one god was suspicious, but Asmodeus reassured them that it was for their own benefit, preventing them from becoming independent while still being able to fuel spells and powers away while away from them. [190] His blood would spawn many early devils,[97] although the baatezu at large believed they emerged from the plane itself, a not untrue statement at least later on. [89], Even after he became a true god, Asmodeus continued to subvert divinity through his own religion. While the gods maintained a position of condemnation toward Asmodeuss war, they knew that He Who Was had been an incompetent god, one who couldve led to their defeat in the Dawn War. She can use her Profession (barrister) skill for Bluff and Diplomacy checks. Of course I love my father. You can think of this more like the Cold War than an actual battle. It was at this point, however, that the two disregarded the importance of law, unwilling to concede to the other in its best interests. [114][117][118][119][120] Regardless, he hated the transformation and dreamed of the day he could cast off the curse and ascend to rule Hell with a certain someone at his feet, namely Asmodeus's daughter Glasya. Asmodeus, god of indulgence LE alignment, Domains: Knowledge, Trickery, Holy Symbol: Three inverted triangles arranged in a long triangle You can find a bit of background info on pag24/25 of SCAG along with a picture of the holy symbol. [86] It was also thought that the spirits of unbelievers, lacking the will to go on, might simply cease to exist upon the death of their body. 1st level (4 slots): bane, bless, cure wounds, detect magic, false life, inflict wounds. [88] This school of thought (one that came into being without Asmodeus's involvement but was ideal for his purposes regardless) rejected the divinity of gods, if not their existence, positing that they were just powerful beings of a level of strength that anyone could reach under the right circumstances. After centuries spent climbing out from where he was buried, Zargon regenerated around the horn and terrorized the people of Cynidicea, who worshiped and appeased him by sacrificing sentient beings. Conference with their clergies revealed that the forces of Asmodeus, and this point called devils, were intentionally corrupting mortals, and a quickly formed divine delegation soon learned that Baator had been transformed into nine tiers of horror, the souls harvested for power and transformed into mindless monsters to build a devil army. [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]. I thought he was the god of Knowledge and Trickery though. In 2nd edition's Guide to Hell, it is stated that Asmodeus was a Lawful Evil or corrupted Lawful Neutral serpentine entity who, along with his Lawful Good counterpart serpent Jazirian, was responsible for the current ring-shaped structure of the Outer Planes. [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. The Asmodean advocate gains an insight . Instead, he broke away and became a demon lord himself. [125], Belial's plans for covert conquest of other layers were continually stalled when Asmodeus elevated her daughter to archduchess of Malbolge, for he feared both retaliation from Asmodeus for attacking his daughter and from his own daughter for attacking against her "best friend". Sure, the stories say that he died, but he and his followers might still be around, lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike out against the baatezu. Have him split into a copy that is asmodeus, and a copy that is the reflection of his soul. Asmodeus leading an infernal force into the Abyss. [45], Every devil within Hell's hierarchy served Asmodeus, either directly or via a line of authority tracing back to him. Our heroes have saved the day or been corrupted, but now they face a threat unlike anything theyve come across so far. Simply named Greater Deitys Will, this allows Asmodeus to do just about anything within reason. This degenerated into a massive punch-up among the angels. Only then did he realize he was an outcast amongst infernal nobility and had little time for anything but the Blood War. Its utterly marvelous. If the gods were unwilling to see the unpleasant side of the law, he would take his followers and create a perfect Hell in which to enact the torment without them having to see it to the empty land that would later be Baator. [110][164][165] Moloch would later come to resent the ascension of Glasya to archduchess of his former realm, a clear act of favoritism by her father. Even when wracked by constant pain, he managed to appear blithely unbothered, and seemed almost chillingly reasonable. Tiefling 5e Subraces Bloodline of Asmodeus. Demotion. As a kid, I was often told to get my head out of the clouds and to stop living in a fantasy world. 5e A creature must make a DC 27 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. [202], Leaving such timeless beings aside, there were rumors that Asmodeus was not the original ruler of the Nine Hells. Innate Spellcasting. [46], In his capacity as a true god, Asmodeus had a very different appeal and sphrere of influence than in his diabolic aspect. [126][127] After the Reckoning he formally stepped down from office in an attempt to escape Asmodeus's wrath. Asmodeus's weapon attacks are magical. DnD 5e - Character Optimization. Yet at that point, in the wake of the temporary cooling of the Blood War at large, Bel was belived to have no desire to do such a thing, to have come to like his appointed position as sentry of the Hells and become loyal to Asmodeus first and himself later. I strongly suggest coming up with a list of 20 to 25 spells that feel appropriate to Asmodeus but are also perfectly chosen to combat your party. Nessus After decades of struggling for acceptance, the church had made some inroads, for while shrines were still rare and temples practically unheard of, many had taken to asking Asmodeus for reprieve from their sins. Delighted by the gift, Asmodeus extended the offer of leadership to her once more, whereupon even he was surprised when Tiamat refused on the basis that she neither desired nor would suit such a position. In order to do this, he and his angels would need to draw their own divine power from the souls they tortured. [143] In his mind, being King of Hell was his destiny,[153][154] although even he realized he could not depose Asmodeus as things were. He presents himself as a horned, red-skinned humanoid that stands well over 10 feet tall. A Web Enhancement for the Book of Vile Darkness, The Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Graz'zt, the Dark Prince, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Under "Chapter 5: Equipment" in the Player's Basic Rules and Player's Handbook: A cleric or paladin may create holy water by performing a special ritual. [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. They add a +1 bonus to their Intelligence score, which combined with their default Charisma bonus, makes them a perfect option for Bards, Sorcerers and Wizards. [136] He further punished Levistus by mandating he become a patron of survival, offering escape to those in danger. [66][206], Winged Jazirian flew to Mount Celestia, scattering drops of blood that formed fully grown couatls as they landed, while Ahriman, lacking wings, suffered a long and direct fall into Baator, the embittered and injured serpent embracing his own dark offspring. 2e Turning his suboordinates against each other, Asmodeus privately urged Tiamat to provide covert magical aid to an imprisoned Zariel while at the same time preparing Bel to mentally dominate her, imprisoning her in her Avernus kingdom in the name of keeping down any personal ambitions. [29][62] If the word of Shemeska the Marauder was to be believed, only Asmodeus was currently capable of controlling the darkness of the Ruby Rod. The non-canonical article "The Politics of Hell" in The Dragon #28 by Alexander von Thorn details the history and politics of Hell, giving a different history to that detailed above and connecting closely to real-world myth and history. Subservient deities 5e Lawful evil "How do you know my true name, Cleric?" demanded Amon, indignation in his. Power Level Always slim and charismatic, Asmodeus gave himself a regal appearance, tying his aesthetic together with expensive red and black clothing. Should this not work, he would simply leave and allow his minions to deal with his enemies,[35] as he could summon a pit fiend or two specimens of any kind of devil every hour. This distinction keeps him wholly separate from beings like Orcus or Yeenoghu. The evil cleric PC is hard to integrate if you have traditional good characters. Asmodeus himself is left intentionally dark and largely undefined, though his power is made clear, with more detail devoted to the history of his race and their conquered plane. This is, whether it may seem that way or not, an Asmodeus campaign. [169] In any case, Gargauth maintained close ties with Asmodeus, and was on as friendly of terms with him as devils could be. [126], On Toril, Asmodeus's worshipers comprised two groups: those who wanted to have some form of independence from gods, and those who had no intention of dealing with devils, only wanting fun and/or clemency from Asmodeus. Additionally, if Asmodeus could collect all of the shards of evil from the Abyss, he could enslave and control the entirety of demonkind. Ability Score Increase: Adding an INT bonus to the tiefling's CHA isn't very helpful. [74][210], Asmodeus's victory was short-lived however,[71] for the devil's prize soon twisted into a damnation by the will of He Who Was and his dying curse. He continued to act as Asmodeus's assisstant, slowly commiting acts of evil more out of malice than rage or obedience, and was eventually made the Lord of Stygia to replace Levistus. [66] None who shared knowledge of its existence, both of the form itself and where it allegedly came from, lived for more than a day, although it was still recorded in ancient and difficult to reach libraries, such as Demogorgon's citadel of Abysm. His rivals were inferior minds lacking the skill to see his vision through. Alignment [70][75] However, he did have many uses for the conflict, not least of which the fact that it at least seemed important. Adjective(s) He served as a trusted aide in matters of war and espionage, and was rewarded by having his fractured mind more fully merged. Regeneration. In Baldurs Gate: Descent into Avernus, characters start off fighting some cultists, but the campaign quickly leads them to Avernus, where they must decide how to deal with Zariel and her crimes. [60], Following this aspect, all Asmodeus's clerics aspired to wealth, prestige, and most of all, power,[60] and most cultists used his organization as a stepping stone to these goals. The moment Asmodeus proved victorious in the Reckoning Mammon immediately groveled before him, betraying his co-conspirators without a moment's hesitation. 32 It was unclear if he could kill archevils with a thought; some suspected that he could and did in the case of the Hag Countess's sudden and sudden death, and while seemingly involved, it was unclear how much of a part he played and to what degree one could say she had "died". For this reason, they were unfailingly loyal to him and more powerful than normal devils of their caste. [83][155] Eventually he seized control of all of Hell's armies and usurped the previous Lord of Avernus, but where he expected immediate assaults, Asmodeus supported him. Second, a decree was made that Asmodeus must always carry his Ruby Rod of Asmodeus, both as a symbol of the devils' right and as a punishment device against devils who did not uphold their end of a bargain made with mortals. [171][172] Some sages theorized he became dissatisfied with eternal subservience to Asmodeus and favored the Abyss, which offered greater freedom to the powerful than Baator where only one could claim absolute dominion. [227], His intra-Baator politics revolved around keeping his position. So, Asmodeus turned Baator into a place made for torturing the souls of those who transgressed the gods. I like to encourage people to do anything they want to do in D&D. [231] According to another recounting of the events, the battle was an everyone-against-Baalzebul-battle, which Baalzebul lost. Asmodeuss true form is a wingless scaled serpent whose body stretches out for hundreds of miles. The best were often already spellcasters, and the most powerful could draw some of Asmodeus's power into themselves. Well, more than anything, Asmodeus seeks to bring order to the multiverse. Now, tell me again how you and your ilk are the victims in this eternal struggle? Whether he'd truly severed all ties with Asmodeus and whether he would remain a demon lord was unknown. For example, before souls became proper petitioners in Toril's case, they arrived in Kelemvor's realm, and he took those of the truly faithless and incorporated them into the great wall around his city to undergo a similar painful process of dissolution. Some made secret pacts, akin to the Pact Primeval, which led to Asmodeus channeling divine energy from the torture of mortal souls. Keep in mind that this stat block is a bit more free form than your average 5e stat block. If it works for you, you can think of Asmodeus himself as a bit of post-game content. [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. . As usual, no flaw could be found in Asmodeus's logic and indeed one godling's recognition and pronouncement of this instantly transformed him into a greater deity. The gods agreed, so rather than allowing souls to be tortured on their own planes, they signed the Pact Primeval. When he found a shard in the Abyss, he used it to create his Ruby Rod and finally killed He Who Was. [132] Glasya may have managed to defy, subvert, and embarrass her father multiple times, and none could say how many of the Dark Eight he appointed to watch her would turn to her side if they went to war. [70][72][73] Asmodeus had only exacerbated this by stealing a sliver of the shard of evil from the Abyss, as the Abyss wanted it back. [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. Avatar He had also the spellcasting ability of a master cleric with the Diabolic and Evil domains. Lawful evil 59. Those who rejected their original patrons could then be steered toward the Athar or some other cult of his design. A large, white-hot flame appeared in front of her, the heat so intense she wiped sweat from her brow. At the very least the strongest archdevil,[21][28] weaker interpretations cast him as not even a full-fledged god[34][46] or possessed only of the powers of a lesser god. Press J to jump to the feed. The devil summoned is of a CR equal to or less than the roll. Home Plane Hit: 22 (2d10 +11) psychic damage. Adventurers sent on quests here should plan not to return, for few have. After a time, the demon threat subsided enough for Asmodeuss angels to be mostly unnecessary. Asmodean[9] The mordai preyed on greed and impatience, and all who they corrupted were bound just as they were to never falter in word or deed as they acknowledged Asmodeus as their true master, to be obeyed absolutely and served without stopping. Technically he was not an archduke however, instead ruling Malbolge as viceroy of Baalzebul whom was also granted dominion over it. For the player who wants it all: the Warlock/Cleric. [208] Only a handful of mortal scholars remembered the name and it was whispered Asmodeus dispatched powerful devils to kill any mortal who spoke it aloud, fearing it even in modern times. 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. In the 4th-edition Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide, Asmodeus is established as an ancient deity who was relegated to the position of archdevil and toiled for untold millenia to regain his divinity. Various deities of hell allying to wrest Baator from Asmodeus occasionally emerged but never came to fruition pantheon. 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