[220] Certain incalculaby old texts purported that these were the creations of the baernaloths, but few outside daemon-dominated regions held to a belief in their truth. Clawed fist gripping a skullRuby-tipped rodInverted pentagram 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. The classic Player's Handbook subrace, Asmodeus Tieflings are perfectly built to be ranged spellcasters. When Dweomerheart collapsed in the wake of the Spellplague of 1385 DR, Azuth fell into the Hells where Asmodeus, sensing his opportunity, devoured the lesser deity and became a god himself. [205] Late into the ancient war between law and chaos, the Dawn War, after the fall of the Queen of Chaos and the removal of demons from play, Asmodeus was among the deific exemplars of chastity and virtue appointed to guard the prison of Tharizdun. [45], The pleased gods had their intermediaries spread knowledge of the punishment for sins, truly believing no one would actually violate their laws, only for transgressors to arrive in their domain and Asmodeus, allegedly aided by Dispater, Mephistopheles and others, to enact their lawful punishment. [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. [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. [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. 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. 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. Evil and Unaligned [144] He had a special hatred for Asmodeus, for his curse was not simply an impediment, but an intolerable humiliation. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). Challenge rating [27] Most sects were based in the settlements of humans, halflings, dwarves, elves, and gnomes, although the cult did claim some monstrous adherents. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [33], Regardless, perpetuating the idea that he merely wanted to bring souls into Hell was arguably Asmodeus's greatest triumph. Most of the Nessian Guard was composed of pit fiends and cornugons, but some other varieties filled the ranks as well. Creatures frightened in this way have disadvantage on saving throws forced by Asmodeus. Few of these theories have appeared in subsequent books, or possessed a foundation in prior material, though the theme of Asmodeus as a fallen being of Law has remained. Third, to provide her with a good staff, he allowed her to recruit competent devils even to the detriment of her fellow archdevilsa privilege Glasya made full use of, much to the chagrin of her fellows. Nine Hells 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. He wore red and black clothing valuable enough to cover the annual spending of any nation, but underneath these expensive garments his body was wracked with bleeding injuries he was seemingly unconcerned by. 5e 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. In this version, he served as an exarch for a long-forgotten god who is known simply as He Who Was. [33] Furthermore, Asmodeus did not have to kill a disbelieving soul to feast on their energy,[85] the process taking centuries to finally render the victim non-existent. A subreddit dedicated to the various iterations of Dungeons & Dragons, from its First Edition roots to its One D&D future. The form of Asmodeus that youll almost always be encountering is an avatar of the archdevil, not the real thing. 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 fact, even those who worship other evil entities end up worshiping Asmodeus in some fashion, almost like a sort of cult pyramid scheme. [34] As important as an influx of spirits was to his purposes, every damned soul in Hell was so condemned under his name and therefore beholden to him. In order to determine the devil summoned, Asmodeus makes an arcana check. My original intent was to show how magnificent I am (my charisma is higher than my Wisdom) and the wonderful powers I possess . The second was that it was a kind of reward by Asmodeus, even if Geryon did not think of it that way. Though neither passed on, they were usurped by other god-like entities as the multiverse was populated by beings both mortal and immortal. Archdevil Baator He managed to imprison her for a time before Asmodeus reinstated her again, declaring Bel's defensive tactics inadequate for fending off demonkind. [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. 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. 1st Edition Statistics[21] The most popular method is to form contracts with mortals in which they sell their souls for some offer. Meanwhile, members of Baalzebul's cults (the third most popular infernal cult) were often better insurgents than governors, and so occassionally he and Asmodeus swapped temples. [83] Asmodeus would decree that the other archdukes were required to fund his military endeavor on their behalf with souls and soldiers,[157] and he eventually had such resources at his command that he could likely march against any other archduke with some success. To this, Asmodeus saw that the solution was punishment. Physically, it was impossible to hurt him with anything less than +4 enchanted weapons, [29] and even if injured the wounds immediately heal unless it was holy or otherwise blessed. [39] Torture was his tool to break the wills of others and impose his own,[40] and knowledge of secrets and dealings his desired instrument to claim others as his. 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. [136] He further punished Levistus by mandating he become a patron of survival, offering escape to those in danger. You would basically prey upon those who are already plagued with self-doubt and get them to trade their immortal soul for the scant comfort that they won't have to wait long to discover their fate when they die. Alignment Asmodeus made a pact with the rest of the gods that allowed devils to take souls to Baator if they were corrupted. [195], After the Spellplague, Asmodeus and a coven of warlocks known as the Toril Thirteen performed a ritual where the Lord of the Nine marked all tieflings in the world as his descendents. [164], Malagard: Malagard was the night hag consort of Moloch who prompted the previous Lord of the Sixth to rebuke Asmodeus, her poisoned words cementing his fall before elevating her to archduchess. 3e 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. What is less well known is that this massive planar torture chamber is an elaborate way to siphon off magic. He left her the formal duty of guarding the best-known passage way between Avernus and Dis, done by stationing an aspect there dedicated to guarding the way, but left her the notion she could return to rule with a satisfactory performance. Clerics are spoiled, but every character has some relationship with gods. This arrogance would have led to his destruction if he lacked the competence to back it up, yet Asmodeus had managed to thwart all conspiracies against him and survive Heaven with nothing but his wit. 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. Ranged Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 222/666 ft., one target. His rivals were inferior minds lacking the skill to see his vision through. Duergar Cleric of Asmodeus 5e Hey y'all. [45] Through the merciless exploitation of loopholes, the pact granted devils the right to punish lawful evil souls. [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. Limited Magic Immunity. Despite being only 7 ft (2.1 m) tall he was still massive because he was wider than he was long, competing with creatures like hill giants in terms of sheer mass. Multiattack. This is truly incredible and something few deities, even greater deities, have the strength to pull off. A lot of Asmodeuss justifications fall back to doing what needs to be done, but what exactly does that mean? 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. Hit points lost to necrotic damage from this weapon can only be regained through a short or long rest rather than by regeneration, magic, or any other means. They state that the baatezu only supplanted the original natives of the plane, the Ancient Baatorians, and were themselves first created as the lawful spawn of the General of Gehenna's purification of the early yugoloths. He was known to provide the latter, and his priests said he would also do the former, if only a price was paid after death. [104] He admired her passion for warfare and commended her battle prowess, as well as the strength of her convictions, offering her rulership of Avernus and thus a chance to fight directly against demonkind in the Blood War. Do they default to try to get people to follow Asmodeus or do they promote atheism. Devils, with Asmodeus being no exception, do what they do out of a sense of duty. BelDispaterMammonFieranaBelialLevistusMalagardeBaalzebulMephistopheles [145][151] Yet the slug archduke still burned with undying ambition for Asmodeus's throne just as he did with undying anger towards Asmodeus himself. Those who worshiped Asmodeus directly formed an intricately built secret society. Channel divinity A fallen angel of the same name also appears in John Milton's Paradise Lost. [45], Asmodeus slew more demons than anyone, whether angel or deity, but as the eons wore on he and his company became ugly and fearsome, taking on demonic traits to better combat them[45] (thus in a way devils could be said to have come from demons). 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. Nessus [8], Geryon served as a spy for Asmodeus during the Reckoning, seemingly siding with Mephistopheles only to blow his horn before the climatic clash and signal all the commanders to betray their leaders. [209], There were many gods who saw Asmodeus as one who had cunningly rid them of a failing leader, and thus willing to secretly bargain with him for aid in the war, and evil gods who were grateful of the removal of He Who Was. So there you have it folks, a complete guide to Asmodeus, the ruler of devils in D&D. Innate Spellcasting. My father's plans are ever delicate things, relying on a hundred thousand points to craft the whole. The magic Asmodeus receives from these souls is what he uses to fuel his divine power, to maintain the whole of Baator, and to heal his body slowly and gather his strength. [5][99] However, Asmodeus could simply take powerful beings, even mortal ones, and first transform them into archdevils to add them to his roster before appointing them to archdukedom. There is no stat block for Asmodeus in 5e, but that certainly shouldnt stop you from pitting your adventurers against him. 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. [30][33], This all raised the question of how Asmodeus could recover from his eons-old injuries, and the answer laid in souls. Doing so would have to require learning the location of his true form and finding ways to kill him as well. No matter what your rank in the cult, you are looked out for, provided for, and shown to power in one way or another. [19][60] All temples were full of his symbols; his ruby-tipped rod emblem was used for subtlety while his skull-gripping clawed fist was used in devil-dominated societies, but sometimes an inverted pentagram would suffice. In the time after, Asmodeus struck an alliance with the demon lord Pazuzu, who eventually served as his general when he rose up against He Who Was. Under his rule, and only his rule, the multiverse would be pristine and perfect, with everyone in it having a place and a purpose to fulfill. At the top of the caste system, below Asmodeus, are the archdevils. [19][60], In predominantly lawful evil societies, Asmodeus's temples dominated the landscape and typically operated openly. 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. [32][70] Furthermore it gave his own forces something to focus on, keeping his generals occupied, armies active, and soliders grimly proud. 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. 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. My intent this game is to convert my party as an LE cleric of Asmodeus to his worship. [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. It was at this point, however, that the two disregarded the importance of law, unwilling to concede to the other in its best interests. This was warranted, for he made secret overtures to both sides until settling with the gods, who had decided to forge a pact of alliance granting him the power of He Who Was "until the primordials were vanquished". [173] Rejecting his heritage and status, he made his conquests his own kingdom of Azzagrat. In this version too, arguably before the beginning of all things, there was chaos, and from it came its living manifestations in demonkind. This was a private army Asmodeus formed with devils born from his own blood. [18][43][27] Despite the circumstances under which it was signed and who exactly did so being lost to ancient history, several primal deities of law signed a deal with Asmodeus known as the Pact Primeval. For the player who wants it all: the Warlock/Cleric. This allows you to keep everything that's happened, while allowing you to play the BBEG, and . Yeah, I read something like that in the wiki as one of the reasons. He was charged with fighting the Blood War, invading the Abyss, and getting the shard of evil for him. [70] In truth, the Blood War was merely the continuation of an ancient conflict that perhaps predated even Asmodeus's own fall, a war of law and chaos that defined and nearly destroyed the young multiverse in an Age Before Ages. [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. He never showed himself except through avatars or highly advancedproject image spells, both in humanoid forms. DnD 5e - Character Optimization. Heavy mace 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. Were Asmodeus ever to heal his wounds, it would be this force that would follow him in his conquest of the cosmos. All were well-appointed and protected through the financially empowering favor of Asmodeus. [201], Then there was the matter of Asmodeus's true form. [12], Bel: Bel was a military genius widely regarded as one of the greatest success stories in the Hells, his most legendary claim to fame being a deceptive maneuver known as the Four-Cross where he appeared to betray Asmodeus for the Abyss twice only so he could cripple the demons for a decade. [203] Wherever they came from, the arrival of Asmodeus's kindred heralded their disappearance, to the point the only obvious sign of their presence were the nupperibos, young who naturally grew from the larva (who appeared even before mortals existed) of the plane. If you are a cleric of his, you won't be treated like shit when you go to hell. You need only peer into a. [32], Asmodeus argued that he'd never done anything wrong for he consistently acted as a lawful creature in accordance with infernal tradition in service to the cause of law and the continued existence of the multiverse. [210] Abandoning his duties,[71] Asmodeus plunged into the Blood Rift and survived long enough to do what no other had or did since; he found the Abyss's core in its incalculable depths. Asmodeus can take any combination of 5 actions. [45], Asmodeus and his erinyes cohorts descended to the bleak and featureless Baator and upon the bemoaning of his associates explained his plans. [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. [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. Pantheon Only then did he realize he was an outcast amongst infernal nobility and had little time for anything but the Blood War. This degenerated into a massive punch-up among the angels. In this way, cults of Asmodeus are particularly insidious and sinister. He then ended the Blood War by forcing the Abyss underneath the Elemental Chaos. Adjective(s) Fortunately, as weve covered already, Asmodeus is a Lawful Evil deity. [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. Glasya, daughter of Asmodeus, standing in front of a picture of her father. He was cast out for siding with Lolth and fell into Baator, where he gained influence. 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. [200] In some legends Asmodeus was once a deity of the goodly realms himself, maybe even of greater status, exiled from Celestia or perhaps Elysium. 4th Edition Statistics[9][16] [131][132][102] Having once prized himself on his mobility,[133] Levistus held a special spite in his heart for Asmodeus[134] and no gratitude for his reinstatement, blinded as he was by his need for vengeance and likely to undermine all Hell just to get it. [116] Mammon might very well be wealthier than Asmodeus and Fierna was his equal in terms of charisma. Even if not constrained by their own lawful natures not to upset the established order, they would never be able to decide on who would rule in the Overlord's stead. In their minds, their exposure to celestial powers amounted to little more than brainwashing. These two gods sought to create order within the multiverse, eventually biting each others tails and forming a circle that bordered the first plane, the neutral plane of the Outlands. [170], Graz'zt: The demon lord Graz'zt was believed by some to have once been an archdevil and a trusted advisor of Asmodeus. Dominion Merciless lord of the Ninth Hell, keeper of all things forbidden and unknown, master of all you encounter, Asmodeus, I call on your dread name. In order to use Asmodeus in a campaign, one shot, or anything of the sort, you have to understand that which he rules over. Devils are the wide variety of fiends that fill the nine hells. So, I'm unsure what his clerics would actually do. Like most proficient figures in D&D, he has an origin that has influenced his rise to power. [60][27] They were imperious figures whose great personal magnetism made them natural leaders and who already possessed much political power, such as merchants and wealthy nobles. [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. 4e 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 some point in history, he angered Asmodeus and was banished. ASIs are not synergistic but the Asmodeus tiefling comes with useful spells. He is, however, the chief of all things Lawful Evil. Even his avatars are in constant pain, agonized by the scars hidden beneath such elegant finery. Conflict arose when the two gods sought to find a center for the multiverse. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). [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. Baalzebul later became a powerful devil[145] and one of Asmodeus's favorites. [113] He was among the most loyal archdevils,[12] having recognized that he was lucky to remain a lord after the Reckoning when many other rulers were displaced and deformed, and would require incredibly persuasion to attempt treason again. This incredible difference in power is why Asmodeus rules with unquestionable authority. They could find no lawful counter against the dark angel who wielded their own clauses better than they, and over time their alarming aspects - forked tongues, fanged maws and bodies wreathed in fire - only became more dire. Asmodeus himself would then end up being a high 4th tier or, even post level 20, larger enemy to deal with. [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. How Temporary Hit Points Work in D&D 5e (With Examples), Torm: the True and Loyal Fury - DnD 5e Deity Guide, Tyr: Lawful Good God of Law and Justice - 5e Deity Guide, Water Weird 5e: Stats & Guide for Players & DMs, Back From the Dead! [83][156], With no allies in the hierarchy, Bel adopted the policy of supporting Asmodeus in the hopes of further advancement, feeding him information on the other lords through his spy network, efforts appreciated by Asmodeus if not always of actual use. It was also a great way to keep the demon population in check since demons could eventually control the multiverse if they werent otherwise occupied. Others commonly ascribed deeper meanings to it, and it provided an excellent justification for Hell's existence and scapegoat for his evils. Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. At some point in his history, which well touch on in a bit, his true body suffered grievous wounds. The second group would be offered a reprieve from the wait. [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. No one who tells the story of the true form of Asmodeus survives more than 24 hours after the telling. [50][51], Asmodeus's strength neither waxed nor waned with the number of his worshipers and he had no ability to grant spells to his followers. The two ripped each others tails off, and Ahriman fell into Nessus in the Nine Hells. Asmodeus is named for the Judeo-Christian demon Asmodai or Asmodeus originating from the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit and appearing in various legends and medieval demonology. [241] Asmodeus and Azuth began to struggle for control of their shared body and as a result the hierarchy of the Nine Hells was jeopardized. [29], Asmodeus's avatar was rarely seen on the Material Plane given his restrictions there, so he preferred to influence that plane through others. He awaited the chance to permanently rid himself of her and retake his role as Warlord of Avernus. From the yugoloth homeland of Hades, they were driven away to Baator where they then developed into the baatezu, the Lords of the Nine being the yugoloth shepherds empowered by their awe. However, the gods realized that mortals were the next threat as they followed their own free will rather than law. [211] Yet he was also suggested to have his share of negative qualities. Baalzebul was allowed to keep his position but his body was transformed into a giant slug. It also bolsters necessary skills that rely on Wisdom Checks, like Medicine, Insight and Perception. [129][130] After a period of uncertainty during which it wasn't clear who was really in charge of Phlegethos waived the normal principle regarding sharing archdukedom and dubbed both of them the rulers of the 4th Hell. [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. The question boils down to asking which side holds the definitive stance on evil, and who will reign supreme. Depictions of Asmodeus's avatar in his regalia. 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. Devils Handshake. 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. This was a unique ruling that made Belial and Fierna equals in a system that otherwise mandated that every layer-ruling post had to be filled with only one person. So your character could tempt those who seem troubled into "becoming the master of their own fate", or tell sinners that the gods have nothing for them now and that Asmodeus is their only hope for some semblance of salvation. It wont be easy, but with the right skill, teamwork, and power, your party just might be able to pull it off. Evil isnt hard to come by when youre playing a game of D&D. With all the planes as his board, the Lord of Lies maneuvered the forces of evil like chess pieces in his grand designs, slowly and subtly manipulating everyone from deities to, when needed, lowly mortals. Asmodeus PHB/MToF: . [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. [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. His daughter generally remained continually supportive[139] and Asmodeus was, at least by infernal standards, a doting father. Like most fiends, these castes dictate more than just status. [12] Another archdevil he restored to the position was Fierna. Should he try however, they were prepared to confront him at their full capacity, believing strongly that the laws of reality were to be upheld rather than recast to suit those in power. Knowledge, Torment, Tyranny, Civilization [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. 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