[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. Multiattack. All were well-appointed and protected through the financially empowering favor of Asmodeus. Achieving this goal would revert everything back to primordial chaos, and from that, he could forge a new reality, one based on order fabricated by Asmodeus and Asmodeus alone. Even so, many tieflings did choose to follow the Lord of the Nine,[196] the most frequent provider of warlock pacts to their kind. In the aftermath of the events surrounding his ascension, charismatic individuals appeared with small followings offering a confused populace answers and absolution. [32], The horn of Zargon Asmodeus abandoned landed where the city of Cynidicea eventually arose. 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. 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. This was all designed perfectly by Asmodeus, whose strategic mind is unmatched. 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. [153][154] Mephistopheles meanwhile maintained the gall to expect rewards from Asmodeus when others received them, exuding jealous towards his peers despite his pre-eminent position. While this isnt a hard and fast 5e mechanic, I leave it to your discretion to decide if a spell is too good natured for this devil to use. The exact circumstances were not known, but Asmodeus played a crucial role. 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. Conflict arose when the two gods sought to find a center for the multiverse. 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! In their minds, their exposure to celestial powers amounted to little more than brainwashing. Asmodeus targets a lawful or evil creature and tempts them with their innermost desires. [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. He countered any displeasure taken with his unsightly appearance as a sacrifice made to keep others pure, refusing exile on account of his lawfulness. 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. Around his neck is electrum necklace with a miniature war hammer. There is no stat block for Asmodeus in 5e, but that certainly shouldnt stop you from pitting your adventurers against him. Possessions: Asmodeus carries the Ruby Rod of Hell, a +9 lawful power, unholy power morningstar. [222][223], Considering that not even Zargon remembered his past, it was possible this origin was untrue, but the Ancient Baatorians were real all the same. [114], The insidious words of his advisor Titivilus had inflamed Dispater's paranoia, convincing him that Asmodeus himself conspired to remove him from power. Sphere of Influence [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. [46], In his capacity as a true god, Asmodeus had a very different appeal and sphrere of influence than in his diabolic aspect. [87], Asmodeus was the father of devilkind, at the very least in spirit if not entirely literally. She can use her Profession (barrister) skill for Bluff and Diplomacy checks. So, who is Asmodeus? At that point, they become lesser devils such as lemures or nupperibos. Though neither passed on, they were usurped by other god-like entities as the multiverse was populated by beings both mortal and immortal. 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. [171][172], Only Graz'zt could say if he had truly severed ties with Asmodeus or was secretly colluding with him and either answer didn't preclude him from changing his mind later. Of course, his regal appearance echoes who exactly he is. No matter what your rank in the cult, you are looked out for, provided for, and shown to power in one way or another. On the other hand he was reported as self-righteous,[205] not unwilling to imbue and encourage cruelty and violence in his avenging angels,[212] and an obsessive control freak surveying every aspect of life in his realm from his high throne. [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. In areas hostile to lawful evil, temples were hidden in subterranean complexes and the nature of their god hidden to unproven initiates. Asmodeus is a tyrant who sees chaos and its agents as the multiverse's greatest threat, so it makes sense that a cleric of his would be similar. He was well aware that if not kept occupied by the Blood War, demons would eventually overrun reality and kill all its occupants before finally self-terminating as a race. [148], Afterward, Asmodeus instituted the Dark Eight, giving an effective promotion to the pit fiends loyal to him. 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. [189] There were also his domineering disciples of darkness, callous in their quest for unlimited power, ruthlessly striving for nothing less than world domination. [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. [190] His blood would spawn many early devils,[97] although the baatezu at large believed they emerged from the plane itself, a not untrue statement at least later on. Since the Prince of Hell is so powerful, its a smart idea to keep him in the background. The path from this realm leads to an infinite pit of chaos and evil. 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. [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. Then, to their horror, did the gods discover that mortals immediately set to subverting these barriers, allowing the demon host back inside to destroy their paradises. When it comes to great evil though, most things come back to Asmodeus in one way or another. A creature must make a DC 27 Intelligence saving throw or become paralyzed. Doing so would have to require learning the location of his true form and finding ways to kill him as well. 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. Clerics are spoiled, but every character has some relationship with gods. [174], Asmodeus was so powerful that he feared no individual archdevil, but his position was not invincible. In order to use Asmodeus in a campaign, one shot, or anything of the sort, you have to understand that which he rules over. Now, as an adult, I aspire to remind people that sometimes a little bit of fantasy is all you need when life gets to be too much. The rest of the outer planes followed suit, and so was born the law of the Unity of Rings, which states that most things on the planes are circular, both geographically and philosophically. [153] While willing to fawn if he had to,[152] he had openly and directly told Asmodeus of his ambition to usurp him with complete confidence. Nine Hells [33][85], It was not clear exactly why these souls were reborn in Nessus,[33] nor did this rule seem to apply in all cases. [237] Most of the time, Asmodeus overpowered Azuth, using his divine powers while the God of Wizards was in a dormant state. Demotion. 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. The ritual takes 1 hour to perform, uses 25 gp worth of powdered silver, and requires the caster to expend a 1st-level spell slot. Technically he was not an archduke however, instead ruling Malbolge as viceroy of Baalzebul whom was also granted dominion over it. The forces at their disposal are listed, where appropriate: Asmodeus had been varyingly described as having no need for worship[186] and desperately craving true divinity. Tieflings are one of D&D's rarer races, the result of an infernal curse placed upon their bloodline. Asmodeus himself saw little value in this trivial conflict but saw great benefit as a way for it to hide his true intentions. However, this didnt mean that he didnt amass a large number of cults devoted to him. Magic Weapons. [33], To the mind of Asmodeus, the law was merely a tool by which others could be bent to his will. [235], In 1486 DR, Azuth had regained most of his strength and was able to choose Ilstan Nyaril as his Chosen. 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. These devils eventually rise through the caste system of the nine hells and go on to tempt more mortals into committing evil deeds. [208] Asmodeus had used his magic and influence to erase all knowledge of the name from existence,[205] and so he was only known by titles such as He Who Was or He Who Once Lit Our Way. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. 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