My intent this game is to convert my party as an LE cleric of Asmodeus to his worship. [158], Asmodeus would then replace Bel with the fallen angel Zariel. Hit: 42 (8d8 + 6) fire damage plus 14 (2d8 + 5) necrotic damage. Its a glorious blasphemy, a condemnation of all that is good and pure. [197], Since Laduguer's death (and after his revival), Asmodeus was known to impersonate him and other duergar deities, convincing many duergar to swear oaths to the devils in this guise to heighten their desire for vengeance and tyranny. 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. His rivals were inferior minds lacking the skill to see his vision through. 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! [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. He never showed himself except through avatars or highly advancedproject image spells, both in humanoid forms. On dying in Toril, a mortal's soul was shunted to the Fugue Plane, where it waited until whatever god they worshiped in life cared to take the soul to itself, for a length of time depending on how well the soul adhered to the deity's tenets. [29][62] If the word of Shemeska the Marauder was to be believed, only Asmodeus was currently capable of controlling the darkness of the Ruby Rod. So, who is Asmodeus? [231] After Baalzebul's machinations were uncovered in an investigation,[148] their armies clashed in Maladomini to determine who should inherit Asmodeus's crown. I like to encourage people to do anything they want to do in D&D. [27] Most sects were based in the settlements of humans, halflings, dwarves, elves, and gnomes, although the cult did claim some monstrous adherents. [70][75] However, he did have many uses for the conflict, not least of which the fact that it at least seemed important. From small contracts for individual souls of great value to huge contracts that have landed him the souls of any true atheist, his commitment to law isnt just a flavor of evil; its his fuel for more evil deeds. [195], Contrary to some beliefs, Asmodeus's great ritual granted him no special control over the agency of his so-called children. [83], The second was caused by the sudden bloating and death of Malagarde around 1372 DR. Malbolge was reformed and Glasya became an archdevil. Do they default to try to get people to follow Asmodeus or do they promote atheism. The chronology of the Blood War in Hellbound also states that Baator's Lords of the Nine only appeared in their positions around or slightly after the Blood War began, but also before the existence of deities. [72] As was often the case with legends, contradictions and sketchy details were abound, and alternate stories were acknowledged to exist despite its acceptance. [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. Anyone with better knowledge than I on which way is the "Asmodeus" way? Archdevil [66] Given the priority he placed on his own security and privacy, he usually remained within his fortress of Malsheem, using others to make his will clear,[32] though the other archdevils were annually called to there. [8][162] It was unclear where Geryon went or why Asmodeus forsook him. [70] Once the Blood War was finally won once and for all, he would conquer all that remained of the lawful planes, crowning himself the undeniable sovereign of all reality. [45], Without any lawful way to stop Asmodeus's host from entering even newly created works in their dominions, the distressed deities decided to focus on the creation of mortals and wonderful worlds to house them. [88] This school of thought (one that came into being without Asmodeus's involvement but was ideal for his purposes regardless) rejected the divinity of gods, if not their existence, positing that they were just powerful beings of a level of strength that anyone could reach under the right circumstances. [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. 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. [45][90], More complicated and less obviously hostile were his relations with evil gods. 2e But Asmodeus stepped in and defeated Zargon once more, not because he cared for the dead gods, but because he did not want the original ruler of Baator free. The reason I was thinking of using power and getting your wishes was basically for the same "master of your fate" and get what you want now with no immediate repercussions. The best were often already spellcasters, and the most powerful could draw some of Asmodeus's power into themselves. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [80] This army consisted and were truly loyal to him. In areas hostile to lawful evil, temples were hidden in subterranean complexes and the nature of their god hidden to unproven initiates. [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. Alignment [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. The two ripped each others tails off, and Ahriman fell into Nessus in the Nine Hells. Devils themselves told the story, and it was the most widely accepted version of the multiverse's creation. [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. Again in 2nd edition, Hellbound: The Blood War and Faces of Evil: The Fiends present another version of Baator and Asmodeus's history and origins. [68] Much of this work was outsourced, including by Asmodeus himself, to the city of Jangling Hiter in Minauros[69] for later distribution, and Asmodeus used what divine power he could spare to heal from his wounds. Thats right, devils are the origin of MLMs. Ranged Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 222/666 ft., one target. Asmodeus summons a devil in an unoccupied space within range (60 ft.). [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. [87], Asmodeus was the father of devilkind, at the very least in spirit if not entirely literally. Asmodeus leading an infernal force into the Abyss. The two strained in opposite directions, rocking the foundations of reality before finally breaking the ouroboros and ripping off each other's tails. Both he and his vassals had forged dark pacts with various evil gods long ago, such as Bane, Gruumsh, and Vecna. Asmodeus knew the laws though and won every case brought against him. [32] More than any of these however, Asmodeus was dedicated to obtaining absolute authority for himself, and if necessary, was willing to break every law in existence to do it. This degenerated into a massive punch-up among the angels. He has formed a great many contracts in his time that have allowed him to claim trillions of souls for the nine hells. Many were his dark deeds, both certain and alleged, in aid of this goal, ranging from the corruption of figures of legends to acts that changed entire worlds and the multiverse as a whole. Evil and Unaligned [32][70] Furthermore it gave his own forces something to focus on, keeping his generals occupied, armies active, and soliders grimly proud. You'll want to figure out what that means to you because, in a world where gods abound, your stance is important. [116] Mammon might very well be wealthier than Asmodeus and Fierna was his equal in terms of charisma. 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. However, the standard Tiefling is most commonly associated with the Warlock class, in part because of their bonus racial spellcasting. The Slayer resembled a male, humanoid corpse with a feral face and ivory skin inset with . over say a Cleric and their Deity. In the wake of the Spellplague, when many were questioning if the gods were angry or had outright abandoned them, Asmodeus's faithful provided their own answers and a god to give them the absolution they sought. He is, however, the chief of all things Lawful Evil. [71], Pazuzu flattered Asmodeus, lamenting that his loyalty to the gods was rewarded with an eternal, thankless task. In order to determine the devil summoned, Asmodeus makes an arcana check. So there you have it folks, a complete guide to Asmodeus, the ruler of devils in D&D. A lot of Asmodeuss justifications fall back to doing what needs to be done, but what exactly does that mean? Symbol [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. [167], Graz'zt was once an archdevil under the employ of Asmodeus. [45], By some theories, Asmodeus was somehow fundamental to reality itself, his mere existence pulling the multiverse into its modern form. [195] All these temptations however were merely lures on his hook that inevitably came at the cost of the signatory's soul, sentencing them to eternal damnation in the Nine Hells. The great effort he spent in this endeavor served to grant him influence on different planes and solidify his supremacy, and only Mephistopheles rivaled his rate of creation and control. [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. This benefit also extends to her familiar. [244] Asmodeus also supplied pacts for warlocks.[245]. [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. Gods and demons have obliterated it many times, but like evil itself, the book always returns to enslave, corrupt, and destroy. The ultimate goal of the Lord of the Lies was to remake the multiverse in accordance to his vision, and it was the power of belief that maintained divinity and the configuration of the planes. [33], To the mind of Asmodeus, the law was merely a tool by which others could be bent to his will. She escaped punishment through the legal loophole that no law in existence regulated the state of coins after leaving the mint, only the composition of the raw material out of which the coins were minted. His labyrinthine, insidious intrigues could seem inexplicable to most outside observers, for Asmodeus let even his own servants stew in fear of his next move. Regeneration. Doing so would have to require learning the location of his true form and finding ways to kill him as well. Knowledge, Order, Trickery [213], In any event, it was by the goodwill and kindness of He Who Was that he allowed his archangels to rise to nearly equal exarchs and demigods in power. In fact, even those who worship other evil entities end up worshiping Asmodeus in some fashion, almost like a sort of cult pyramid scheme. [235], In 1486 DR, Azuth had regained most of his strength and was able to choose Ilstan Nyaril as his Chosen. [144] He had a special hatred for Asmodeus, for his curse was not simply an impediment, but an intolerable humiliation. Power Level Asmodean[9] [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. All other alignment-based planes configured around it, creating the Great Ring, more commonly known as the Outer Planes. The first origin story actually does claim that Asmodeus has been around since the dawn of time. So, Asmodeus turned Baator into a place made for torturing the souls of those who transgressed the gods. Subservient deities Theories ranged from the idea it was a punishment or perhaps Asmodeus's interpretation of a reward, a scheme of utility to manipulate him or other archdevils, a way of sending a secret message, or even done just to feast on his despair. [67], His personal palace was Malsheem, a giant fortress so large that it was considered unmappable. Additionally, if Asmodeus could collect all of the shards of evil from the Abyss, he could enslave and control the entirety of demonkind. 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. [29], Asmodeus's avatar was rarely seen on the Material Plane given his restrictions there, so he preferred to influence that plane through others. If a creature has already been paralyzed by this ability, they must make a DC 24 Constitution saving throw or be transformed into a lemure. Whether he'd truly severed all ties with Asmodeus and whether he would remain a demon lord was unknown. 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. 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