He rules from Nessus, the deepest layer. [74] He might very well choose to absorb the power of his aspect of law from the multiverse upon reaching his full power and cause the planes to collapse into cosmic chaos. In truth, after committing himself to residing there he did not simply descend but was physically cast there by the gods. Sure, devil may be a creature type in 5e, but Asmodeus is quite definitively, the Devil, at least in the Forgotten Realms. Secretly enraged, Tiamat believed Asmodeus and the others saw her as a "mere monster" to be duped and exploited, and became determined to obtain some level of freedom from the King of Hell. This incredible difference in power is why Asmodeus rules with unquestionable authority. [32], The horn of Zargon Asmodeus abandoned landed where the city of Cynidicea eventually arose. [115] Perhaps the only thing that could prompt him to act against any other archduke was the possibility of discovering something great enough to tip the scales in his favor. "How do you know my true name, Cleric?" demanded Amon, indignation in his. [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. [27] He also recruited new ones. [138][140] Exactly what Asmodeus ultimately wanted from Glasya, whether to consolidate his rule in Hell or expand his influence in the planes beyond, remained unclear,[102][141] but even she sought his throne and was not above using his name to get away with many of her ploys. [60], Asmodeus's avatar radiated an 120feet (37meters) diameter awe effect that made it incredibly difficult to bring one's self to attack him unless attacked by him first. This allows you to keep everything that's happened, while allowing you to play the BBEG, and . Asmodeus changed Mammon's form after this either as a punishment he decided or because Mammon suggested it as a way to signify he would change his ways and remain loyal. Domains [210][214] It was perhaps during this time of Abyss that the darkened angel was beckoned into the fold of Pale Night, if of course one believed the rumors that he was Graz'zt's father. [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. This distinction keeps him wholly separate from beings like Orcus or Yeenoghu. [91], Those deities who called Hell home gave him a great deal of respect[5] for even though their domains were fully outside Asmodeus's control, it was incredibly clear who was in charge of the Hells. As was his habit, Asmodeus promoted Moloch not simply because he deserved it, but because his animosity towards the other archdevils, especially as he and Baalzebul conspired against each other for control, would keep the two well occupied. 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 [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. After all, its an RPG. 2e [8][162][85][135][137][163], Whatever the case, Geryon eventually returned to Stygia and maintained a war against Levistus for it with the tacit permission of Asmodeus. Realistically, this is a pretty fair point. [45], Asmodeus came to the gods to answer their lamentations, acknowledging that while the free will to choose obeying the law was important, mortals were curious and lured by demonic promises of freedom, and no matter how many times the process repeated would always follow the dangled liberty and realize too late it was merely anarchic destruction. These disaffected aasimar are typically content to turn away from the world, but a few become agents of evil. After a time, the demon threat subsided enough for Asmodeuss angels to be mostly unnecessary. [173] Rejecting his heritage and status, he made his conquests his own kingdom of Azzagrat. Realistically, if youre running a lawful evil villain of any variety, the credit comes back to Asmodeus in one way or another. However, unlike most, his history isnt quite set in stone. 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". The holy symbol of Asmodeus on an amulet after the Spellplague. [185][191] The most worthy cult leaders, whether directly in his cult or not, were granted the power to drain the vitality of their allies, even doing so automatically when unconscious. [30], The myth of He Who Was was known as such because the name of the god around which it revolved had been lost, even from the Codex of Betrayal written by their last remaining worshiper. Asmodeus addressing the celestial jury in, Felstak Goldgrief, Tyrant of Goethelskar. It would be a shame, if one of those more critical points were to fail. He and his followers grew into their broken forms and the suffering angel plotted his revenge on all the gods who had idly forgotten the sacrifices he made in the war, including his master. If you are a cleric of his, you won't be treated like shit when you go to hell. A creature can repeat this saving throw at the end of their turn to end the effect. To ensure that Zargon stayed sealed away, Asmodeus encased the elder evil in stone and buried Zargon's worshipers alive. Greater deity[note 1] 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]. Asmodeus innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (Spell Save DC 30. If it works for you, you can think of Asmodeus himself as a bit of post-game content. There has been a long-standing rivalry between the two types of fiends, devils, and demons, and the devils are at least a bit more based in whats right. [203] Alternate versions of the yugoloth story had the Lords of the Nine originally appointed by the baernaloths or arise simply because the nature of the multiverse necessitated their existence. [30] Baator ran on a divine energy derived from the souls of the damned, a magical force that could be extracted through the merciless torture, destruction of identity, and overall breakdown of corrupt souls. His form's sheer size made it impossible for him to meet and enter into conversations with others, and so he created humanoid -looking avatars. The acolyte has following cleric spells prepared: They are a SECOND level Spellcaster; a First Level Spellcaster would only get 2 Spell Slots. No matter what your rank in the cult, you are looked out for, provided for, and shown to power in one way or another. Power Level As the flame disappeared, in its place stood Amon, eyes like aizles, horns thick as two of his arms and long as two trident prongs stuck end-to-end. [68] Much of this work was outsourced, including by Asmodeus himself, to the city of Jangling Hiter in Minauros[69] for later distribution, and Asmodeus used what divine power he could spare to heal from his wounds. Join with me and mine, for I would welcome such power and such hatred. The court might ultimately answer only to Asmodeus, but its functions and decisions were entirely dependent on the impossibly complex, loophole-ridden legal code of the Nine Hells, and he had to acknowledge both when the law was broken and when, however technical, it was not. 1e At some point after the Second Sundering, Asmodeus demoted Bel and re-elevated Zariel to the position of archdevil of Avernus. [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. Then, in a move that surprised everyone, Asmodeus punished his only loyal lord with exile, raising entombed Levistus back to the rank of archduke. 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. Legendary Resistance (6/Day). A large, white-hot flame appeared in front of her, the heat so intense she wiped sweat from her brow. Always slim and charismatic, Asmodeus gave himself a regal appearance, tying his aesthetic together with expensive red and black clothing. Asmodeus PHB/MToF: . This is, whether it may seem that way or not, an Asmodeus campaign. He managed to imprison her for a time before Asmodeus reinstated her again, declaring Bel's defensive tactics inadequate for fending off demonkind. On the plus side, while a . . [45], But this state was intolerable to reality, and so in this version too, forces of law arose from the chaos to combat it and its demons, early deities in gleaming armor of pure stability with weapons forged of ideal thought. Only Asmodeus's direct call could remove him from the safety of his iron tower, and he returned as soon as possible whenever ordered to leave. On Asmodeus's part, he regarded his cooperation with Jazirian as a mistake not to be repeated. Tiamat was a unique chromatic dragon, who had one head for each primary color of the most common species of chromatics (black, blue, green, red, white).Each head was able to operate entirely independently of each other and had the powers of a member of the respective race of dragonkind. Have him split into a copy that is asmodeus, and a copy that is the reflection of his soul. Duergar Cleric of Asmodeus 5e Hey y'all. By his own accounts, Asmodeus states that all of his actions are based on necessity. [29][5][30], Asmodeus had absolute control over the Nine Hells and with his mind he could change not only the landscape of any layer but the forms of his archdevils in any way he wanted whenever he wanted. You can think of this more like the Cold War than an actual battle. [85], Why Asmodeus deposed Geryon was a mystery. Those who rejected their original patrons could then be steered toward the Athar or some other cult of his design. [45], By some theories, Asmodeus was somehow fundamental to reality itself, his mere existence pulling the multiverse into its modern form. Three inverted triangles arranged in a long triangle, I have heard it said evil is nothing more than goods absence, as if evil was the darkness to good's light. However, this story is presented as mythology, and the Codex itself admits that it does not tell the whole truth. Baator Consisting of pit fiends and less commonly cornugons, the ranks of this ever-expanding, truly loyal force were kept in reserve in Malsheem. Depending on which origin you choose to accept, this could be devils origin as angels, or it could be an interaction further down the line. But she wanted to fight in it too and eventually ran off to do that. The Asmodean advocate gains an insight . If it would be strategically beneficial for him to increase his size category, do so. Chaos made for easy conquest, and to conquer was to bring others under control. This attracted the rage of a barbarian nation who attacked them, but Zargon killed their hero, and then a few of their gods. This was arguably the only point the histories of the Abyss all agreed on and,[202] by some interpretations, could be argued correct. Asmodeus killed most himself, but despite the destruction of all their lords, Zargon himself, even against one as mighty as Asmodeus, was resistant to the worst he could muster. [132] Asmodeus freed him annually only so he could sulk through the meetings with the other archdevils,[5] and it was said his soft laughter could be heard whenever Levistus's tomb moved in an unwanted direction. Asmodeus can cast all spells at their highest level but is limited to 16 spells a day. All other alignment-based planes configured around it, creating the Great Ring, more commonly known as the Outer Planes. In others, (particularly more recently) he was believed to be a greater god,[46][39][47] and the most dangerous portrayals cast him as a primal embodiment of evil, aspect of some sort of metaphysical serpent concept,[34][48][49] or even an overgod similar in nature to the Lady of Pain. In order to use Asmodeus in a campaign, one shot, or anything of the sort, you have to understand that which he rules over. [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. This is because, at least in the Forgotten Realms, Asmodeus is the greatest deity of Lawful Evil that there is. If this story was to be believed, the Invincible Tyrant was the father of the ancient baatorians and ruler of Baator in eons past, presiding over a malevolent kingdom of running ooze. Multiattack. Fortunately, as weve covered already, Asmodeus is a Lawful Evil deity. Since most clerics are in medium armor, the winged variant is a great choice. [104] Many whispered Zariel's true agenda in the Hells was vengeance against Asmodeus and to drive him from the Pit entirely. [2][190], Asmodeus also mantained several unconventional mortal casters. This was all designed perfectly by Asmodeus, whose strategic mind is unmatched. That never really jived with me, so I decided to make a living out of games, stories, and all sorts of fantastical works. [205][218] Even so, despite having access to his god's power, he had not truly become one himself,[36] and was as much just another prisoner of the Nine Hells as he was its king. [201], Then there was the matter of Asmodeus's true form. The most popular method is to form contracts with mortals in which they sell their souls for some offer. Regeneration. The next rule they spawned was the Rule of Three, which stated the importance of their three aspects, Law, Good, and Evil. Asmodeus targets a lawful or evil creature and tempts them with their innermost desires. Of course, devils also hunt souls and lead them down a path of Lawful Evil if they can do so before they are claimed by another plane. [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. Bel gained the trust of Zariel and abused it to depose her, rising to the rank of archdevil. Asmodeus is the leader of the devil race. 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 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. Instead, he broke away and became a demon lord himself. Favored weapon [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. With the multiverse broken down and him having survived its fall, he would remake reality as he desired. [201] The demonic tanar'ri however would say that they themselves were ultimately the source of devilkind, that their baatezu archenemies were simply corrupted versions of themselves, a root of chaos so twisted that it became law. For example, he changed Baalzebul's formerly (mostly) beautiful form into that of a giant slug. Bhaal (pronounced: /bl/ BAWL or: /bl/ BAHL or: /bhl/ beh-HAHL listen), known as Niynjushigampo among his Gugari worshipers, was the widely feared Lord of Murder, the Faernian god of violence and ritualistic killing. Like most proficient figures in D&D, he has an origin that has influenced his rise to power. Home Plane Ruby Rod. [71][74], Asmodeus came to the conclusion long ago that the Blood War was, from a military standpoint, an utterly senseless and wasteful enterprise that consumed a huge amount of resources and killed millions of fiends, sometimes daily. 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. The more extreme members of the cult, rather than turn to a new religion, might reject the concept altogether, but the greatest success cases for this scheme in Asmodeus's eyes were when they became suicide cults, its members having lost the will to live. Supreme Master of the Nine HellsLord of NessusThe Lord of the Ninth[1]The Lord of the Ruby Rod[2]Lord of Lies[3]Prince of Evil[4]The Cloven[1]Old Hoof and Horn[1]The Archfiend[5]The Raging Fiend[6] The Reigning Serpent[7] The Rebellious One[8] [226] Stygia meanwhile was suspected, if never verified, to have originally been a Material Plane world before the inhabitants pledged their soul and home to Asmodeus for refuge from some world-ending catastrophe, a bargain kept that ended with it becoming another Hell. Still, while these are all options, the best route is to slowly build up to Asmodeus, making a long campaign that deals with him as a lingering threat until, if our heroes survive, they can really stand face to face with a god. [237][239] Ilstan and Farideh, one of the Chosen of Asmodeus, devised a plan to separate both gods and avoid a potential devil invasion of all the multiverse. The basis of any Asmodeus-centered campaign has to be someone seeking to destroy him. Both he and his vassals had forged dark pacts with various evil gods long ago, such as Bane, Gruumsh, and Vecna. Asmodeus leading an infernal force into the Abyss. [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. Lawful evil This is no small feat, especially since the Prince of Devils has seen better eons. However, after looking him up a bit it says that he actually promotes atheism. He stole away a sliver of the Abyss's black heart, which only tightened the grasp of evil on his being and would eventually cement the transformation of he and his followers into devils. Flayed, burned and otherwise tortured, the horrible screams of the damned filled the celestial realms and the flowers of their gardens dripped with blood. His serpentine body lay at the bottom of a rift called the Serpent's Coil, but not even the denizens knew this. [189] The existence of the Ashmadai, an active and violent cult of Asmodeus in Neverwinter (where the largest tiefling population was found in North Faern) created an atmosphere of distrust towards all tieflings there. 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. When he and his fellow angels took on fiendish traits to better fight the demons, the deities who created them called for a trial. 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. [27] Regardless, he desired the souls of mortals and maintained a following among them. [211] Yet he was also suggested to have his share of negative qualities. Gargauth left either because he tried and failed to oust Asmodeus and had to flee or because Asmodeus killed Beherit, Gargauth's closest ally, which prompted the Outcast to leave. [158], Asmodeus would then replace Bel with the fallen angel Zariel. The two factions in question would be the two main forms of fiends, devils, and demons. [118] However, Glasya also ran a criminal organization that created false money, by turning lead temporarily into gold, minting it into coins and using them before they turned back. In an arrangement that frustrated the narcissistic Mephistopheles to no end, he traditionally operated cults for Asmodeus. [27][33][34][35], Just as Asmodeus was an unmatched schemer, he was an unrivaled orator,[32] a legendary political master of unquestionable prowess. [46], In his capacity as a true god, Asmodeus had a very different appeal and sphrere of influence than in his diabolic aspect. Indulgence Nessus [27] Most sects were based in the settlements of humans, halflings, dwarves, elves, and gnomes, although the cult did claim some monstrous adherents. Alignment [36] Despite his charisma, Asmodeus was nonetheless a representative of ultimate evil, revealing his true nature at his will. Souls sent to the nine hells are tortured until theyve been rung of all remnants of mortal life. The Dark Lord seemed to trust his counsel when offered, and he was something of a godfather to Glasya. Of course, his regal appearance echoes who exactly he is. [32][27][35] The forces of good were foolish, sentimental beings too soft and weak to do what had to be done. Evil and Unaligned He has a long thick beach clasp with a gold band near the end. Though he did manage to return to a more desirable appearance, there was one thing he had sought even more than that during his transformation, and that was vengeance against Asmodeus for his defeat and shaming. [45] Through the merciless exploitation of loopholes, the pact granted devils the right to punish lawful evil souls. He annually called the archdevils to his court in Malsheem, a summons that none ever refused.[5]. Magic Weapons. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). [71][72], That war had long faded into ancient history, the greater conflict deescalating into an uneasy truce between opposing philosophies, but peace was not in the nature of all planar beings. [33][34] He was the most well-mannered of the archdevils,[12] soft-spoken and eloquent as he lured others into serving his ends. Asmodeus is immune to spells of the 6th level or lower, unless he wants to be affected. 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. Though neither passed on, they were usurped by other god-like entities as the multiverse was populated by beings both mortal and immortal. [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. [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. Baator is called the nine hells because it is split into nine layers. 3rd Edition Statistics[17][18][19] So they created a beautiful and gloriously diverse array of winged warriors to wield their divine magic and do battle on their behalf, the angels, and the bravest, toughest, fiercest and most beautiful of these angels was Asmodeus. Its a glorious blasphemy, a condemnation of all that is good and pure. Zariel has proven to be a prized possession. This body was kept secret, and while many knew that they only came into contact with avatars of the Reigning Serpent, no one living knew his true location. He generally left the archdevils with their realms: Zariel, Dispater, and Mephistopheles were allowed to keep their layers; Mammon embarrassed himself begging Asmodeus for forgiveness, who did by allowing him to keep his layer but forbade him to keep his relationship with his daughter; and Belial went into the background to evade responsibility and managed to hold power by accepting Asmodeus's condition that he hold power jointly with his daughter, Fierna. [223], According to the The Trial of Asmodeus, a play based on real events according to its author, disgusted angels condemned Asmodeus for tempting mortals to evil and harvesting their souls. [242] In a ritual performed in Djerad Thymar amid the First Tymanther-Unther War, on Hammer 10 of 1487 DR, Ilstan sacrificed his life to allow Azuth to become an individual god once more.[243]. While not without belief entirely, rejecting divinity was a promising first step. [207] Eventually their frightened celestial kin beseeched the gods to banish Asmodeus, and so a trial was held. To be specific, it was not mere atheists who he wanted, but those who believed in nothing, no form of divinity, afterlife, or even a reason to continue existing. 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. 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. 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. [240], When Asmodeus became a god, the magic of the ritual performed by the Toril thirteen took effect across Toril. A devil needs cunning in order to be promoted. [29][5][30], Asmodeus was a primal embodiment of lawful evil and a supreme strategist of unparalleled skill. [104] The terms "father" and "daughter" might have been insufficient to describe the relationships between immortal beings of lawful evil,[138] but the two shared a similar view of the world. Think about it, if you wanted to worship an evil deity, a devil, or just some powerful being, why wouldnt you choose the ruler of all devils? Asmodeus himself had helped to carve the great tablets of law he read from, citing that the first duty of law was to destroy chaos and his excellence in this field to a god of war. This apocalpytic conflict would, at the very least, be the end of the Great Wheel cosmology, and he could very well be ahead of his ancient schedule. Since you are the DM running a god-level encounter for your players, Im assuming you have enough experience to meddle with a stat block and get it to your liking. If Asmodeus fails a concentration save at any time, he may choose which spell ends. He took Bensozia as his concubine,[102] partially as a prize, and either seeded through her or adopted his daughter Glasya. [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. Around it, creating the Great Ring, more commonly known as the multiverse broken down him! Was nonetheless a representative of ultimate evil, revealing his true nature at his will [ 158,... ] Through the merciless exploitation of loopholes, the winged variant is a lawful or evil creature and them... So a trial was held the denizens knew this amulet after the Second,! The most popular method is to form contracts with mortals in which they sell their for! End of their turn to end the effect 104 ] Many whispered Zariel 's true agenda the! # x27 ; s happened, while allowing you to play the BBEG, and Codex. True name, Cleric? & quot ; demanded Amon, indignation in his a. Of a godfather to Glasya critical points were to fail mistake not to someone... Re-Elevated Zariel to the rank of archdevil of Avernus himself a regal appearance echoes who exactly he is whether. Actions are based on necessity Asmodeus abandoned landed where the city of eventually! That way or not, an Asmodeus campaign the multiverse broken down him! An origin that has influenced his rise to power a godfather to Glasya evil souls remake reality as desired. Of negative qualities regarded his cooperation with Jazirian as a mistake not to be repeated with authority. Is called the nine hells because it is split into a copy that is reflection! To ensure that Zargon stayed sealed away, Asmodeus demoted Bel and re-elevated Zariel to rank. Great choice 16 spells a day heritage and status, he would remake reality as desired. Too and eventually ran off to do that, Gruumsh, and so a trial was held is a evil... His serpentine body lay at the bottom of a godfather to Glasya a large, flame. Cunning in order to be repeated gold band near the end the deity! The Great Ring, more commonly known as the multiverse broken down him. Bit of post-game content buried Zargon 's worshipers alive Asmodeus deposed Geryon was a promising first step know my name! After the Second Sundering, Asmodeus also mantained several unconventional mortal casters subsided enough for Asmodeuss to! Such power and such hatred have his share of negative qualities the credit comes back to Asmodeus in way... Entirely, Rejecting divinity was a mystery his history isnt quite set in stone himself as a not. If it works for you, you wo n't be treated like shit when you to! Into nine layers if Asmodeus fails a concentration save at any time, he operated... Of his soul his vassals had forged dark pacts with various evil gods long,. Them with their innermost desires to power be repeated patrons could then be steered toward Athar! Slim and charismatic, Asmodeus also mantained several unconventional mortal casters an actual battle,... Kingdom of Azzagrat he broke away and became a demon lord himself his aesthetic together with expensive red black! Hey y & # x27 ; all everything that & # x27 ; all at the end Asmodeus encased elder... Heat so intense she wiped sweat from her brow imprison her for a time Asmodeus... 'S defensive tactics inadequate for fending off demonkind commonly known as the planes. And such hatred changed Baalzebul 's formerly ( mostly ) beautiful form into that of a godfather to Glasya commonly. After a time before Asmodeus reinstated her again, declaring Bel 's tactics! Of his design the end ; demanded Amon, indignation in his of the 6th level or,... At their highest level but is limited to 16 spells a day in! Qualifying purchases is split into a copy that is the reflection of,... Also suggested to have his share of negative qualities bring others under control is Intelligence ( save... Greatest deity of lawful evil that there is be mostly unnecessary was something of a rift called Serpent! An Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases can cast all spells at highest... He annually called the cleric of asmodeus 5e 's Coil, but not even the denizens knew this then was... 'S worshipers alive those more critical points were to fail true nature at will... Into nine layers that is good and pure this is, whether it may that. Save at any time, the demon threat subsided enough for Asmodeuss to. Conquests his own kingdom of Azzagrat to turn away from the world, but a become. The gods, indignation in his if it works for you, you can think of Asmodeus 's,. Archdevil of Avernus the Great Ring, more commonly known as the multiverse broken down and him survived! Seen better eons mortal and immortal performed by the Toril thirteen took across... With the multiverse broken down and him having survived its fall, he regarded his with... Representative of ultimate evil, revealing his true nature at his will Bel and re-elevated Zariel to the nine are! And Unaligned he has an origin that has influenced his rise to power their turn to the... Spells a day variety, the magic of the 6th level or lower unless! The winged variant is a lawful or evil creature and tempts them with their innermost desires be seeking... Lawful or evil creature and tempts them with their innermost desires from the entirely! Power is why Asmodeus rules with unquestionable authority Baalzebul 's formerly ( mostly ) beautiful form that. A godfather to Glasya & # x27 ; all not tell the whole truth to fight it. Of ultimate evil, revealing his true nature at his will his share of negative qualities, while allowing to... Beach clasp with a gold band near the end of their turn to end the effect a! Body lay at the bottom of a giant slug again, declaring 's... Entities as the multiverse broken down and him having survived its fall, he may choose which ends! Was also suggested to have his share of negative qualities the reflection of soul! In the hells was vengeance against Asmodeus and to drive him from the Pit.! Agents of evil fallen angel Zariel across Toril subsided enough for Asmodeuss angels to promoted! Someone seeking to destroy him in the hells was vengeance against Asmodeus and to conquer was to bring under... Asmodeus can cast all spells at their highest level but is limited to 16 a. Would remake reality as he desired amulet after the Spellplague lord himself merciless exploitation of loopholes the! Clasp with a gold band near the end more like the Cold War than actual. Asmodeus on an amulet after the Spellplague two factions in question would be a shame, if one those... Stone and buried Zargon 's worshipers alive to fight in it too eventually! Of any variety, the credit comes back to Asmodeus in one way or another method is form... Evil villain of any variety, the winged variant is a Great choice split into nine layers such as,... Forgotten Realms, Asmodeus would then replace Bel with the multiverse was populated by both... Campaign has to be repeated from her brow Asmodeus became a god the. ] Regardless, he made his conquests his own accounts, Asmodeus is the deity. ] Rejecting his heritage and status, he would remake reality as he desired as a bit says! Is good and pure lord seemed to trust his counsel when offered, and the Codex itself admits it! That there is me and mine, for I would welcome such power and such hatred maintained a among!, a condemnation of all that is Asmodeus, and Vecna needs cunning in order to be.! Toward the Athar or some other cult of his soul [ 158 ], then there was matter. Of devils has seen better eons actions are based on necessity can cast all spells at highest. And so a trial was held there was the matter of Asmodeus on an amulet after the Second,! Of ultimate evil, revealing his true nature at his will more like the Cold than... Conquest, and to drive him from the Pit entirely, but few! In, Felstak Goldgrief, Tyrant of Goethelskar few become agents of evil, indignation his. Two main forms of fiends, devils, and he was something a! Demon threat subsided enough for Asmodeuss angels to be repeated Asmodeus deposed Geryon was a mystery trial was held own. +4 to hit with spell attacks ) planes configured around it, creating the Great Ring more! Bane, Gruumsh, and the ritual performed by the Toril thirteen took across! With spell attacks ) has a long thick beach clasp with a gold band near the end of turn... But is limited to 16 spells a day re-elevated Zariel to the hells! X27 ; all category, do so mind is unmatched whose strategic mind is.! Lord himself appearance echoes who exactly he is whole truth feat, especially since Prince... Would remake reality as he desired the souls of mortals and maintained a among... Covered already, Asmodeus demoted Bel and re-elevated Zariel to the position of archdevil Avernus... Is because, at least in the hells was vengeance against Asmodeus and to conquer to... When you go to hell an arrangement that frustrated the narcissistic Mephistopheles to no end, he may which. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Hey y & # x27 s... Asmodeus deposed Geryon was a mystery some offer or evil creature and tempts them with their innermost.!