Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). [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. If it would be strategically beneficial for him to increase his size category, do so. Unfortunately, the bands of Asmodeus had to be called to these worlds to vanquish invading demonic hosts, and proved generally succesful in doing so. [209], He Who Was was once among the mightiest of gods and lord of the celestial realm of Baathion,[209] a dominion built on law, guided by morality, and bound to promote peace. [211] Yet he was also suggested to have his share of negative qualities. Harkening back to 2nd edition, Manual of the Planes 3rd edition mentions "brutally repressed rumors" that the form of Asmodeus seen by the other archdukes and visitors was merely a specter or aspect, and that his true form, that of a titanic, serpent-like devil, hundreds of miles long, resided at the bottom of the canyon known as Serpent's Coil, so named for the outline he made when he hit the surface of Nessus, still wounded from his fall out of the upper planes. It wont be easy, but with the right skill, teamwork, and power, your party just might be able to pull it off. The judge declared he would only listen to a limited number of angels, not all of them. The most popular method is to form contracts with mortals in which they sell their souls for some offer. [83][155] Eventually he seized control of all of Hell's armies and usurped the previous Lord of Avernus, but where he expected immediate assaults, Asmodeus supported him. [95], The couatl deity Jazirian knew something of Asmodeus's true nature, having worked with the fellow being of law in some ancient deed. Each pushed and agitated for Heaven or Hell, the planes of their favored aspects in law, to have such an honor, despite the existence of more neutral planes such as the Outlands. The best were often already spellcasters, and the most powerful could draw some of Asmodeus's power into themselves. Drawing forth a ruby rod of power he produced a document alleged to ensure that he and his forces would carry out divine will, specifying the fate of the damned and allowing his forces to draw magic from the souls. The two ripped each others tails off, and Ahriman fell into Nessus in the Nine Hells. 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. Sulfuric Step. Most notable among the archdevils are the Lords of the Nine, the powerful devils who rule over each circle of hell. 32 The mordai preyed on greed and impatience, and all who they corrupted were bound just as they were to never falter in word or deed as they acknowledged Asmodeus as their true master, to be obeyed absolutely and served without stopping. He is the most powerful of the nine archdevils that inhabit Hell, and the only one of Hell's rulers to claim full divinity. This is no small feat, especially since the Prince of Devils has seen better eons. [8][162] It was unclear where Geryon went or why Asmodeus forsook him. One reason for Asmodeus to elevate Glasya was to tie her to one layer with a lot of responsibility, thereby preventing her ambitions going too far.[148]. [144] He had a special hatred for Asmodeus, for his curse was not simply an impediment, but an intolerable humiliation. Eventually she found her moment to strike and steal a great portion of Bane's divine power, passing any she didn't need to heal her enslaved form and link it with her other body to Asmodeus. [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. [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. Asmodeus, chief of the Lords of the Nine. This idea was never considered canonical, but an allusion to it resurfaced in a vague reference decades later in the Book of Vile Darkness, where it is stated that while Asmodeus is the oldest devil in the Nine Hells, he may not be the original ruler. This degenerated into a massive punch-up among the angels. [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. Regardless, in the majority of his origins, whether cast out of the celestial realms, banished from other fiendish ranks or rejected by timeless contemporaries, Asmodeus had fallen from grace. 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. The form of Asmodeus that youll almost always be encountering is an avatar of the archdevil, not the real thing. [173] Rejecting his heritage and status, he made his conquests his own kingdom of Azzagrat. Creatures within 15 feet of either location must make a DC 20 Dexterity check or take 11 (2d10) fire damage. This is why his serpentine body lies bleeding in the Serpents Coil. 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. [66] None who shared knowledge of its existence, both of the form itself and where it allegedly came from, lived for more than a day, although it was still recorded in ancient and difficult to reach libraries, such as Demogorgon's citadel of Abysm. His 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. 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. [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. The multiverse at large desired to forget them,[66][206] and few survived from the early days of creation to remember their identities. Asmodeus himself would then end up being a high 4th tier or, even post level 20, larger enemy to deal with. [27] Most sects were based in the settlements of humans, halflings, dwarves, elves, and gnomes, although the cult did claim some monstrous adherents. [32][43], Although one of the ultimate powers of law, Asmodeus did not uphold the rules out of respect. [32][27][35] The forces of good were foolish, sentimental beings too soft and weak to do what had to be done. 4e The gods exist in multiplicity, but Asmodeus is unique. Even so, Gargauth viewed himself as above everyone in the Nine Hells,[168] and his own followers believed he ultimately planned to turn Faerun into his own 10th Hell. Ability Score Increase: Adding an INT bonus to the tiefling's CHA isn't very helpful. Asmodean[9] If Asmodeus fails a saving throw with no charges of this left, he may instead spend a legendary action in order to succeed instead. Heavy mace [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. +20 to hit). 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. 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. His serpentine body lay at the bottom of a rift called the Serpent's Coil, but not even the denizens knew this. Served By If Asmodeus fails a concentration save at any time, he may choose which spell ends. Asmodeus made a pact with the rest of the gods that allowed devils to take souls to Baator if they were corrupted. Flayed, burned and otherwise tortured, the horrible screams of the damned filled the celestial realms and the flowers of their gardens dripped with blood. [103] The archdevils of note who directly served Asmodeus were as follows: Zariel: Asmodeus welcomed Zariel in open arms after her defeated form was brought to him from beneath the giant hill of corpses she created in her crusade against Avernus. [121], It was unclear how exactly the relationship started, whether Asmodeus was using the unsavory Mammon to punish his daughter or if Glasya was using him to annoy her father (or even if there was some degree of twisted, genuine passion and romance), but at one point Glasya was the consort of Mammon. [97] The Lords of the Nine derived their power from the fraction of his essence he invested in them,[100] and it was through the Lords (himself included) that all devilkind derived their divine magic. 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. So long as the two worked in concert they were invincible, the mightiest of Law's champions, and despite their difference, they were first and foremost agents of order. Regardless of which you choose, the results of this campaign could end up with the forces of hell seeking vengeance against the heroes. For this reason, certain less-intelligent devils are extremely undesirable ranks, even if they are powerful. 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. Afterwards, most tieflings living in the 15th century DR were of the Asmodean lineage, all having a similar devilish appearance. 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. Even so, many tieflings did choose to follow the Lord of the Nine,[196] the most frequent provider of warlock pacts to their kind. Clawed fist gripping a skullRuby-tipped rodInverted pentagram That said, he was also Asmodeus's greatest enemy,[12] his chief, most dangerous rival,[152] and more than any of the other archdukes he was honest about this intention. [133], Another archdevil who either fled or left Baator was Gargauth. 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. [125], Belial's plans for covert conquest of other layers were continually stalled when Asmodeus elevated her daughter to archduchess of Malbolge, for he feared both retaliation from Asmodeus for attacking his daughter and from his own daughter for attacking against her "best friend". [45], Asmodeus and his erinyes cohorts descended to the bleak and featureless Baator and upon the bemoaning of his associates explained his plans. This was done in an attempt to make Asmodeus a "racial god", ensuring him enough followers to attain godly powers. Specifically, Ive left the spellcasting a bit ambiguous, limiting Asmodeus to non-good-aligned spells. The first group hoped they would be specifically approached by a devil on dying. Home Plane 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". [85], Why Asmodeus deposed Geryon was a mystery. Asmodeus's weapon attacks are magical. Regeneration. [28] He was perhaps older than the rule of belief in the planes,[3] to be counted amongst various other unfathomably old beings in the ranks of the Ancient Brethren. Asmodeus can take 6 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Knowledge, Torment, Tyranny, Civilization Anyone with better knowledge than I on which way is the "Asmodeus" way? Asmodeus forcibly forbade the relationship with little resistance from Mammon after the Reckoning, though it was unclear if it had restarted once Glasya removed herself from Asmodeus's watchful eye. However, after looking him up a bit it says that he actually promotes atheism. 1e After this pronouncement, Zariel, at that time still an angel, started a brawl to get to the front row to get her case heard. [70][76], Despite his generally dismissive attitude towards the Blood War, Asmodeus, unlike some other lawful deities, recognized that it was not an entirely trivial matter. All were well-appointed and protected through the financially empowering favor of Asmodeus. Always slim and charismatic, Asmodeus gave himself a regal appearance, tying his aesthetic together with expensive red and black clothing. I strongly suggest coming up with a list of 20 to 25 spells that feel appropriate to Asmodeus but are also perfectly chosen to combat your party. STATISTICS Without him, whom would I have to strive against? Sure, there have been fights between the two factions, but its more of an ages-old rivalry between them. I can offer you power such as you have never known, a realm of possibilities undreamt of. 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. Devils Handshake. Greater deity He was successful at it and over the years observed the coming and going of many archdevils. When he found the shard of evil in the abyss, he stole it from the demons that inhabited the area, and they still seek to get their hands on the power that was stolen from them. While not without belief entirely, rejecting divinity was a promising first step. Alignment For example, he changed Baalzebul's formerly (mostly) beautiful form into that of a giant slug. [66][206][66], By forming an ouroboros, biting each others' tails and sending their coils out into the endless chaos, the Cosmic Serpents bounded the Outlands, the combined interaction of law, good, chaos, and evil creating a plane of true neutrality. Promotion. Guide to Hell claimed that his wish was to destroy all creation by making all sentient beings atheists, thus negating the belief energy holding the Outer Planes together, so that he might fill the void and create it entirely in his own image, without the help of any other deity. [28] As for how the existence of this form would impact his origin stories, the fact he was currently of serpentine shape did not require that he was always this way. He rules from Nessus, the deepest layer. [122][140] Eventually he made her archduchess, although how much this was meant as a punishment, reward, and a pragmatic matter of keeping her ambitions in check was in question. Were Asmodeus ever to heal his wounds, it would be this force that would follow him in his conquest of the cosmos. DnD 5e - Character Optimization. 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. The holy symbol of Asmodeus on an amulet after the Spellplague. . [123] He also gave her Geryon's powers as an archdevil to make her strong enough to fill the position, and made it clear that Malagarde had just been a placeholder for his daughter. [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 falling out between angel and god ensued, and despite Asmodeus's protestations and warnings, He Who Was stood by his decision to strip Asmodeus of his station. Fireball. The cult might be overtly diabolic or worship an invented deity tailored to appeal to a specific demographic. [216] All rebel angels were physically distorted[204] and eventually turned into devils[205] while those servants deceived into betraying He Who Was became the first hell knights. In this version too, arguably before the beginning of all things, there was chaos, and from it came its living manifestations in demonkind. First of all, it kept his armies well trained and gave them something concrete to fight for. Furthermore, she was focusing on building her own power and kingdom, which Asmodeus reasoned would lead her to fight outcasts and intruders more effectively then if given the task. Glasya is great for a trickery cleric and Mammon offers some vaguely boring wizard-like utility options that feel at home on an arcana cleric. How to Roleplay as a Tiefling Cleric. 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. Since most clerics are in medium armor, the winged variant is a great choice. Archdevil [229] After Levistus succeeded in taking over Stygia from Geryon,[127] an angry Asmodeus encased Levistus in an ice block where he lay unconscious. Sin [36] His faith was still considered a form of devil worship,[46] for he was known to humans and demihumans alike as Lord of the Nine Hells,[192] but while his priests, called the mordai, were known to conduct vile rituals in his name, doing so was no longer actually necessary to channel his divinity, unlike with other lesser lords of Hell. [55], Asmodeus was impossible to harm with spells below a certain level of power, as well as poison, paralysis, petrification, magic dealing with death, illusions, and attempts to influence his mind. [196], A few shadar-kai of Netheril revered Asmodeus. howled the cleric. [147][146] And yet, for reasons no archduke could fathom, Asmodeus occasionally showed favor to his fallen foe. Asmodeus is a unique and powerful archdevil and ultimate ruler of the Nine Hells, realm of devils. Geryon took over the position of archdevil of Stygia. 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 Add an ability, action, legendary action, mythic action, or whatever you want to call it. At some point in history, he angered Asmodeus and was banished. Sphere of Influence Basic information [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. It discusses older kings of Hell such as Lucifer or Satan whom Asmodeus deposed. Infernal Legacy: 1st level In truth, after committing himself to residing there he did not simply descend but was physically cast there by the gods. Ill run you through both potential origins, and then we can catch up to recent events. As a Lawful Evil deity, or even just as a Lawful Evil character, the question really comes down to whether he is more lawful or more evil. Cult leaders were granted divine power until the sect reached the pinnacle of its power, at which point spells were suddenly denied and declined. Three inverted triangles arranged in a long triangle In order to use Asmodeus in a campaign, one shot, or anything of the sort, you have to understand that which he rules over. Ahriman took advantage of this, hiding his true nature, reinventing himself as the Lord of Baator and changing his name to Asmodeus, a position from which he would plot to regain his former glory. So it was that the unity of law was broken and there was no center of reality, the envisioned, bordered planes instead stretching on infinitely, and in doing so the two had effectively made the third law a concession to chaos. 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. [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. Unlike most deities, Asmodeus has no need for mortal worshippers. 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. [99] He was above the archdevils and commoners alike, a category of devil onto himself. At 1st level, an Asmodean advocate learns to choose her words so carefully that even when she says something designed to deceive listeners, the words are phrased to be technically true. The god exiled Asmodeus from his services when he took drastic measures in wartime. Evil and Unaligned In their minds, their exposure to celestial powers amounted to little more than brainwashing. Now, tell me again how you and your ilk are the victims in this eternal struggle? [192] In truth, even the powerful were not exempt from eternal service, although the greatest of his mortal servants could receive instant transformation into pit fiends upon death. Realm [130], Even so, their history was long and riddled with conflict, as Glasya remained willfully defiant and disatisfied by his attempts to bring her under control and she brought him no small amount of grief before they came to an understanding. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [71], Pazuzu flattered Asmodeus, lamenting that his loyalty to the gods was rewarded with an eternal, thankless task. Souls that are taken to the Nine Hells are tortured, a fact that is well known. [30] However, though he could seem generous, the quickly offered rewards of the archdevil were given to those willing to sign away their souls, after which they would suffer as a pawn in his dark designs. However, after conquering three Abyssal layers, he could not advance further because of the resistance he faced from Demogorgon and Orcus. The typical progression has us dealing with a cult for the first tier, and as we progress through the campaign, we gradually learn of their connections with Asmodeus and his underlings. 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. No matter what your rank in the cult, you are looked out for, provided for, and shown to power in one way or another. [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. First, Asmodeus was effectively given the right to sway mortals to evil and harvest their souls. 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. Asmodeus himself saw little value in this trivial conflict but saw great benefit as a way for it to hide his true intentions. Power Level Hell's minions would just as willingly turn a follower of theirs to the infernal path as they would one of good powers (even if the latter would be more enjoyable). Home Plane In fact, the most common origin of warlocks in the Realms was infernal, and of all the archdevils, it was Asmodeus who maintained the most of such pacts, at least among those with fiendish blood. . [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. 4th Edition Statistics[9][16] 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. [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. [181] Furthermore, the exile Gargauth rivaled Asmodeus in posturing and wiliness, and through his stronger sense of humor surpassed him in self-control and strategy, such was his ability that he would prove dangerous competition if he ever desired Asmodeus's throne. 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