[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. Often confused for his master, he did not exert much influence on the Material Plane (though his relatively recent discovery of hellfire helped him escape this somewhat). In fact, in the rare events when he was faced with combat, an avatar of Asmodeus primarily relied on the powers of his Ruby Rod instead of his innate powers. Home Plane A fallen angel of the same name also appears in John Milton's Paradise Lost. To this, Asmodeus saw that the solution was punishment. Power Level [3][97][104][180], Upon landing in the bottom of Hell, Asmodeus invented the Infernal language, or rather it formed spontaneously on his lips. Avatar Moradin's cleric has long brown hair, tied in various braids. Asmodeus can take 6 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. 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. Remember, Asmodeus is one of the keenest strategic minds in the whole of the multiverse; hes studied the adventurers and prepared himself to not only defeat them but humiliate them. Asmodeus is unaffected by spells of 5th level or lower unless he wants to be affected. [30], As horrifying and diabolical as it was, Asmodeus had been toiling on his grand design in the depths of Hell since time immemorial and still was not done. To those without great ambition, alive or dead, they offered reprieve from the torturous wait for a god's response through delights, distractions and company and, if at a price after death, the possibility to hide their transgressions from divine eyes. Rumors of various deities of Hell allying to wrest Baator from Asmodeus occasionally emerged but never came to fruition. [107], Even so she was not spared his manipulations, for it was theorized that he secretly masterminded her defeat at the hands of Bel and the Dark Eight,[109][110] later providing her covert aid in her struggle against Bel's draining torture[111] before reinstating her after Bel proved inadequate at driving the demons from Avernus. [83], The second was caused by the sudden bloating and death of Malagarde around 1372 DR. Malbolge was reformed and Glasya became an archdevil. 2e Furthermore, the legend was not only influenced by devils, but as it was told seemed heavily biased towards Asmodeus, notably in one specific area. [1], Asmodeus's relationship with good-aligned deities was simple, that of opposition and hatred. [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. 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. [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. 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. A campaign centered on one of these cults could see the partys favorite NPCs being secretly part of the cult the whole time. However, after looking him up a bit it says that he actually promotes atheism. On Geryon's signal, the pit fiend commanders turned on their archdevils and their armies were destroyed while Asmodeus escaped unscathed. [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. These words began to grow a seed of vanity, false pride, and eventually arrogance in Asmodeus, who soon came to believe himself more righteous than his sworn deity. This is a fight that should be beyond deadly for a group of level-20 adventurers. [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. He fell until he could literally fall no further, hitting the deepest part - The Pit; therafter he laid and schemed even as his wounds still bled. 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. To make transportation difficult, Asmodeus actually enclosed the document in a giant ruby weighing over 20tons (18,000kilograms). [59], Asmodeus's avatar could cast a wide plethora of spells, including: animate dead, blasphemy, charm monster, create greater undead, desecrate, detect magic, devil's ego, discern location, dominate monster, fiendish quickening, geas, greater dispelling, hellfire, hellfire storm, magic circle against good, major image, mass charm, project image, restoration, resurrection, suggestion,[5] symbol of hopelessness, symbol of pain, symbol of persuasion,[29] teleport without error, true seeing, unholy aura, unholy blight, unhallow, wall of ice, and wretched blight as often as he wanted, and any power word spell, symbol spell, meteor swarm, true resurrection, and wish once per day. [168] Even Bel had the capacity to "become a problem" were he to finish absorbing the powers of Zariel. For this reason, certain less-intelligent devils are extremely undesirable ranks, even if they are powerful. How to Roleplay as a Tiefling Cleric. Archdevil As demonic and devilish forces reformed and left their plane to explore the wider multiverse, they inevitably made first contact with each other and broke out into instant battling over their differences. Invisible familiar. Ill run you through both potential origins, and then we can catch up to recent events. Youll need the most powerful artifacts you can come across, godly boons, and some way to substantially weaken Asmodeus before you even come close to standing a chance. [33], Asmodeus had spies on every layer of the Nine Hells and plants in each of the courts, with none certain who amongst their ranks were truly loyal to Asmodeus, creating a climate of justified paranoia. [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. 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. This allows you to keep everything that's happened, while allowing you to play the BBEG, and . Some of these are powerful creatures who became devils, such as the fallen angel Zariel, and some rose to their power, such as Lilith. Devils are the wide variety of fiends that fill the nine hells. 1st Edition Statistics[21] [63], Asmodeus owned one of the original copies of the Pact Primeval. Of course, its also the sum of its parts, so lets talk more about the nine hells of D&D lore. Indulgence A large, white-hot flame appeared in front of her, the heat so intense she wiped sweat from her brow. Faernian pantheon[1] [126] Levistus's infamous deed, should the truth behind it be made clear, had the potential to utterly undermine Asmodeus's authority,[102] and his sly trickery had turned many former members of his own spy network against him. 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. [84][188], Asmodeus had followers of practically every race and influenced all levels of society even within the greatest bastions of good. 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. The Dark Lord seemed to trust his counsel when offered, and he was something of a godfather to Glasya. [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. In this way, the nine hells are an infernal machine, constantly supplying a chain of fuel and new soldiers for its army. There was debate on whether the latter behavior inspired Asmodeus's rebellion, and the few who subscribed to the theory held Asmodeus as a cautionary example of becoming what one hates. Duergar Cleric of Asmodeus 5e Hey y'all. He plunged through the nascent layers he had alreay begun shaping (in some versions causing the plane to break and reform into nine layers) and continued to spiral violently even as the earth of Baator itself protested. When the position of an archduke needed to be filled, it was his right to choose who would do so, always selecting one of the unique devils in Hell's ranks. Baathion, an idyllic, verdant, shining world of unequaled goodness and brightness was erased, its beautiful forests, oceans, and even the beloved garden of the god burned and boiled away by hellish flames until all that remained was the black rock, unending fire, death, and torment of Baator. [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. 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? They want to do what they want now and thus he promises them that they will not have to wait during judgement and. Despite arguing that his actions were necessary to prevent the rise of chaos and preserve the forces of good, this was mere camouflage to disguise his true intentions. In an arrangement that frustrated the narcissistic Mephistopheles to no end, he traditionally operated cults for Asmodeus. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [45], By some theories, Asmodeus was somehow fundamental to reality itself, his mere existence pulling the multiverse into its modern form. Sphere of Influence [116] Mammon might very well be wealthier than Asmodeus and Fierna was his equal in terms of charisma. My father's plans are ever delicate things, relying on a hundred thousand points to craft the whole. [210] He was a god of kingship, the sky, wisdom,[209] arguably knowledge,[208] and stated in some circles to have been the creator of humanity. Some things happen which causes Asmodeus to have to intervene and while saving the character's life. Maximize Wisdome for DnD 5e's Grave Domain Cleric Wisdom is the dominant stat for all Cleric abilities, meaning it determines their spell-casting modifier and spell save DC. If it works for you, you can think of Asmodeus himself as a bit of post-game content. Unable to ignore the horrors, Asmodeus was once again charged, once again pointed out he was only enacting the rules they agreed on, once again met with no counterargument, and once again proposed a solution. Upon being told it was not meant to encourage sin, he merely pointed to the letter of the law with a smile. These were quickly changed into lemures to prevent the return of the ancients and to obscure the truth, which was perhaps known only by the Lords of the Nine and Dark Eight. [66][81], On the civil front, Asmodeus protected his reign by keeping his friends close and enemies closer, delegating most authority to those he knew sought to replace him. Asmodeus can take any combination of 5 actions. [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. [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. 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. Asmodeus targets a devil within 200 feet and changes their form to a different devil of equal or higher CR. 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. He was at least aware of most, if not all plots hatched against him, and had watched the rise and fall of archdevils far craftier than his many contemporaries. Nine Hells Have him split into a copy that is asmodeus, and a copy that is the reflection of his soul. Everything has a cost, even if youre a god. [13] He was also the underlying power of infernal contracts, hence why breaking a contract with even the weakest devil could still consign the oathbreaker's soul to the Nine Hells. Tiamat wisely decided not to directly confront the god of tyranny but serve him faithfully while learning and accurately relaying his secrets to Asmodeus, which greatly pleased him. 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. 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. Mar 18, 2020. [32], In Asmodeus's mind, only he had the strength, insight, and charisma needed to guide all to an ideal utopia, or at least the infernal hierarchy that the Archfiend interpreted as such. After all, its an RPG. [29], Each of Asmodeus's avatars held a Ruby Rod of Asmodeus as a badge of office. [60], Having no soul quota of his own,[104] Asmodeus was no stranger to subcontracting cults to other figures and inventing fictional figures for devotion (such as in his schemes to inspire faithlessness)[87] and had an interesting relationship with the cults of his two most powerful rivals. So, Asmodeus turned Baator into a place made for torturing the souls of those who transgressed the gods. However, this didnt mean that he didnt amass a large number of cults devoted to him. He is, however, the chief of all things Lawful Evil. over say a Cleric and their Deity. [87], A more active example of Asmodeus's influence was his propagation of false religions. [176], Dispater was seemingly invulnerable within his Iron Tower[177][178] and had crafted an impenetrable suit of armor, the full features of which were known only to himself. Of course, a gods avatar can be destroyed, which is why stat blocks for Tiamat exist, so Ive decided to put together an Asmodeus avatar stat block. Legendary Resistance (5/day). Asmodeus argued that the law meant nothing without Punishment. He would provide cleric spells (for example by having other gods grant spells on his behalf in exchange for aid) to new cults his agents created on the Material Plane. [202] Asmodeus established the infernal bureaucracy[181] and carved up Baator amongst his loyal servants, dividing the horrid domain into smaller realms and fiefdoms. [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. 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. While the Outlands was the perfect option, the good deity Jazirian wanted Celestia to be the center, and Ahriman wanted Baator as he was evil. [85], On Toril in the Year of Shadows, 1358 DR, a warlock coven known as the Toril thirteen performed a ritual that cursed most tiefling lineagesthose of demons, devils, hags, and rakshasas, among otherswith the "blood of Asmodeus", changing their original lineage to that of the archdevil himself. [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. So it was that Mephisto waited to see if Asmodeus made some catastrophic mistake exploitable enough to put them at actual odds. For example, a lemure that achieves a promotion would transform into a spinagon. If such rumors were true, he would doubtlessly be connected to the baernaloths, yugoloths said to be born before the current configuration of the planes,[50] and were alleged to be responsible for the creation of incredibly old fiendish races. [35] Beyond this he sought to expand the power of lawful evil in the multiverse, tipping the cosmic scales in its favor. [143][144][102][146] However, the conspriatorial politics of Hell put the two at greater odds over time,[147] culminating in the Reckoning when his move to overthrow Asmodeus offended the Dark Lord and saw him suffer a series of cruel and unusual punishments, the worst being his transformation into a hideous, degenerate slug. However, unlike most, his history isnt quite set in stone. [225] Even so, Asmodeus had unquestionably supplanted them and continually imposed their own order onto the race eons after the conquest. [231] But it was all for naught, as Asmodeus had secured the loyalty of Geryon and infiltrated the eight armies up to the highest level. It instead implies that Serpent's Coil is shaped for the spiraling path Asmodeus fell, and that Malsheem sits at the bottom of that canyon. [127] It was speculated that his return was part of an ingenious diversion by Asmodeus, a theory Levistus came to accept despite hating its implications. A devil literally changes forms when they change ranks. However, after researching, I'm not sure if Asmodeus would prefer this and would, in fact, prefer that I shun people away from any religion. 4th Edition Statistics[9][16] [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. 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. [12][161] At one point Asmodeus had granted her rulership over the layer, but she was so ineffective at keeping outcast devils from attempting regime-threatening coups that she was demoted, only going unpunished because Asmodeus's mind-probing revealed no actual disloyalty. [174], The methods of the greatest general of He Who Was only became more brutal with time, more than once causing the deaths of innocents alongside enemies. Were Asmodeus ever to heal his wounds, it would be this force that would follow him in his conquest of the cosmos. [171], Another was Malkizid, an exiled former solar under the employment of Corellon. The following beings were among the most notable subjects of Asmodeus on Nessus. 1e 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. If Asmodeus fails a concentration save at any time, he may choose which spell ends. 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. I offer to make you whole. [2][190], Asmodeus also mantained several unconventional mortal casters. Portfolio Archdevils[10] Even he dreaded the idea of a unified front against him,[175] for if they managed to overcome their differences, the archdukes might prove able to overpower him. By his own accounts, Asmodeus states that all of his actions are based on necessity. [133] He remained brazenly arrogant, troublesome, and provocatory towards the King of Hell, behavior which was confusingly tolerated with seeming indifference. The scattered and hidden subjects of whispered rumors, the Ancient Baatorians seeped through Baator's isolated regions, through planar substance and the minds of residents. In summary, all archdevils were forced to accept Asmodeus as their superior and he became sure of potential usurpers' capabilities[232] while also dramatically reminding them of their position. [33] Despite being allowed to serve as generals, most archdukes found the Blood War a dreary necessity not nearly as interesting as corrupting societies or vying for power, and they kept an eye on the Dark Eight to ensure they remained focused on that task. Thats right, devils are the origin of MLMs. [112] According to one tale, he may very well have been responsible for inflaming her already potent rage before her descent, setting the groundwork for her eventual fall. In this way, you can treat him as The Bigger Bad hidden behind the threat of the first big bad. [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 innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (Spell Save DC 30. Dominion Join with me and mine, for I would welcome such power and such hatred. However, this story is presented as mythology, and the Codex itself admits that it does not tell the whole truth. ASIs are not synergistic but the Asmodeus tiefling comes with useful spells. Devils Handshake. [36] But he knew the war could restart at any time and with a united demonic front, if he did anything like invading the Abyss. 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. By some legends it was from his blood that the first baatezu were birthed,[97] while in others he led those who would become the first devils down the dark path into Hell. A creature can repeat this saving throw at the end of their turn to end the effect. Always slim and charismatic, Asmodeus gave himself a regal appearance, tying his aesthetic together with expensive red and black clothing. The standard tiefling. [80] This army consisted and were truly loyal to him. Evil and Unaligned The gods agreed, so rather than allowing souls to be tortured on their own planes, they signed the Pact Primeval. 5e also changes it up with Druids and Paladins, now, who aren't as intrinsically linked to a deity as they once were. Evil A role such as his demanded he remain constantly wary of treachery within his ranks,[78] and not even he knew all that went on in the Hells. At least three possible explanations were accepted by scholars. 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. [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]. Technically he was not an archduke however, instead ruling Malbolge as viceroy of Baalzebul whom was also granted dominion over it. He is worshipped as a deity in many worlds, while in others he is believed to be a being more ancient than the deities themselves. Part of the reason he allowed it, and indeed why he ignored Baalzebul's own intrigues, was because the the two were more focused and openly antagonstic to each other than himself. [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. 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. He was charged with fighting the Blood War, invading the Abyss, and getting the shard of evil for him. Surprisingly for a Lord of Hell he desired no such authority, disliking the burdens of leaership, although he came to enjoy intrigue and maintained a stable if unremarkable reign up until the Reckoning. [202][221], As for what happened to the Ancient Baatorians, one of the most detailed, if not well-known, origins for the Elder Evil Zargon potentially held the answer. It discusses older kings of Hell such as Lucifer or Satan whom Asmodeus deposed. In the earlier days of the Blood War, he was tasked with retrieving the heart of the Abyss, and though initially successful was stalled after conquering three layers and forced to consolidate his holdings and rethink his strategy. [102][164][165], In the aftermath of the Reckoning, Moloch stood defiant against Asmodeus, convinced Lord of the Ninth would respect his strength as the others begged. Hit: 42 (8d8 + 6) fire damage plus 14 (2d8 + 5) necrotic damage. 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. But she wanted to fight in it too and eventually ran off to do that. On Asmodeus's part, he regarded his cooperation with Jazirian as a mistake not to be repeated. [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. A creature can repeat this saving throw at the end of their turn to end the effect. While it would be a bit extreme to say that Asmodeus has a past shrouded in mystery, there are definitely historic disputes over his exact origin. You could be enlisted in his services, which gives the DM a lot of wiggle room to create a god and their motivations. He is wearing a brown robe with a gold trim, with a thick leather belt with a large gold buckle engraved with the symbol of a hammer and an anvil. [3], The Pact Primeval myth was told throughout all worlds in the Material Plane, with countless cultural variants substituting the deities involved. Alignment [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. Or, you could end up caught in a battle between the two evil forces, a terrifying event for even the bravest adventurers. He served as a trusted aide in matters of war and espionage, and was rewarded by having his fractured mind more fully merged. [112][159][160], Tiamat: Tiamat held a special enmity for Asmoedeus, for she had been contractually bound to Avernus on terms known only by her and the archdevils. However, the players could definitely be tasked by some good deity (or a demon posing as a good deity, for a twist) to destroy Asmodeus. This plan, if true, ultimately failed, because the tool to control the yugoloths, the four Books of Keeping, got lost over time. However, after looking him up a bit it says that he actually promotes atheism. She can use her Profession (barrister) skill for Bluff and Diplomacy checks. [45], Asmodeus and his erinyes cohorts descended to the bleak and featureless Baator and upon the bemoaning of his associates explained his plans. This attracted the rage of a barbarian nation who attacked them, but Zargon killed their hero, and then a few of their gods. Another revelation made that day by the gods was the recognition of the principles of good and evil, forces in the cosmos by which the gods could and did further seperate themselves on the basis of.Those who favored evil offered Asmodeus's host further patronage while those who preferred good drew further away from them. A lot of Asmodeuss justifications fall back to doing what needs to be done, but what exactly does that mean? 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