Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Rather than kill his opponents, he preferred using these abilities to force would-be-foes to submit to him, or failing that flee for their lives. Running a campaign centered on Asmodeus may seem like a lot of work, but it really boils down to a general theme of Lawful Evil plots and schemes. 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. 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. Asmodeus argued that the law meant nothing without Punishment. 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. A special rank of devils with more power and authority than most belonged to the members of the Nessian Guard. A devil literally changes forms when they change ranks. Asmodeus is unaffected by spells of 5th level or lower unless he wants to be affected. [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. For this reason, certain less-intelligent devils are extremely undesirable ranks, even if they are powerful. Regeneration. [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. Challenge rating In an arrangement that frustrated the narcissistic Mephistopheles to no end, he traditionally operated cults for Asmodeus. Of the many important stories attached to Asmodeus, the Blood War is definitely one of the better-known ones. [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. Mar 18, 2020. Then, in a move that surprised everyone, Asmodeus punished his only loyal lord with exile, raising entombed Levistus back to the rank of archduke. [28][206][207] From this disgraced and generally poorly understood position however he had begin to rise again, advancing plans uncountable eons in the making. 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] Asmodeus is immune to spells of the 6th level or lower, unless he wants to be affected. He was charged with fighting the Blood War, invading the Abyss, and getting the shard of evil for him. How to Roleplay as a Tiefling Cleric. Avernus, for example, was originally created by Asmodeus as an obscenely beautiful paradise, a wonderland of infinite, alluring, enrapturing delights designed to tempt and ensnare mortals. Asmodeus is the greater deity of indulgence in the Faerunian pantheon, the ruler of all devils, and the lord of the Nine Hells of Baator. Asmodeus killed most himself, but despite the destruction of all their lords, Zargon himself, even against one as mighty as Asmodeus, was resistant to the worst he could muster. [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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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 young multiverse would be defined by the conflict between these ancient groups of Chaos and Law, and among them were the Twin Cosmic Serpents, representations of the duality of Law: the feathered, goodly Jazirian and forked-tongued, evil Ahriman. [45], Every devil within Hell's hierarchy served Asmodeus, either directly or via a line of authority tracing back to him. [13] Standing above the common devils were Hell's nobility, the archdevils, the highest of which were the archdukes who ruled the first eight layers of Hell. 32 Knowledge of the agesRead thoughtsInvoke duplicityCloak of shadowsOrder's demand 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. [133] He remained brazenly arrogant, troublesome, and provocatory towards the King of Hell, behavior which was confusingly tolerated with seeming indifference. At some point after the Second Sundering, Asmodeus demoted Bel and re-elevated Zariel to the position of archdevil of Avernus. 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. [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. [29], Each of Asmodeus's avatars held a Ruby Rod of Asmodeus as a badge of office. A large, white-hot flame appeared in front of her, the heat so intense she wiped sweat from her brow. He has formed a great many contracts in his time that have allowed him to claim trillions of souls for the nine hells. [211] Yet he was also suggested to have his share of negative qualities. Gargauth left either because he tried and failed to oust Asmodeus and had to flee or because Asmodeus killed Beherit, Gargauth's closest ally, which prompted the Outcast to leave. [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. 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. [27][60] The cult functioned as a secret and sinister mutual-aid society whose members used their pre-existing influence and affluence to raise each other into higher positions of prominence. Of course, this all goes back to the initial conflict between the two. [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. Add an ability, action, legendary action, mythic action, or whatever you want to call it. As was his habit, Asmodeus promoted Moloch not simply because he deserved it, but because his animosity towards the other archdevils, especially as he and Baalzebul conspired against each other for control, would keep the two well occupied. [3], The Pact Primeval myth was told throughout all worlds in the Material Plane, with countless cultural variants substituting the deities involved. 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. [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. However, the origin myth which appears in v.3.5's Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells contradicts this, where Asmodeus is a fallen angel and the original founder of the current, baatezu-dominated Nine Hells during the signing of the Pact Primeval. A creature must make a DC 27 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. [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. Zariel has proven to be a prized possession. [133], Another archdevil who either fled or left Baator was Gargauth. Nine Hells They want to do what they want now and thus he promises them that they will not have to wait during judgement and. Pantheon The souls he collects serve several purposes. 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. Simply named Greater Deitys Will, this allows Asmodeus to do just about anything within reason. . 2e I like to encourage people to do anything they want to do in D&D. [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. [173] Rejecting his heritage and status, he made his conquests his own kingdom of Azzagrat. Technically he was not an archduke however, instead ruling Malbolge as viceroy of Baalzebul whom was also granted dominion over it. A cleric of Asmodeus might see themselves as a champion of what is Right, much like a cleric of, say, Pelor might see themselves as a champion of what is Good. On the plus side, while a . You can grant him different powers, reflecting the possible redemption arc of the character in the coming years. [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. My intent this game is to convert my party as an LE cleric of Asmodeus to his worship. 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. He was often the first choice of all civilized, prospective devil worshipers,[19] with those known as such almost always being his followers,[60] and had by far more cultists on the Material Plane than any other archdevil,[19] arguably even combined. Some things happen which causes Asmodeus to have to intervene and while saving the character's life. [102][179][180], Some suspected Asmodeus considered Baalzebul a worthy adversary,[12] and while he may have been the most clever,[164] cunning, and artful of the archdevils,[21] the Lord of the Flies may have been a superior intellect. [238] They contacted the god Enlil through his Chosen, Kepeshkmolik Dumuzi, and Asmodeus agreed to release Azuth from his body and resurrect the Untherite god Nanna-Sin as a non-god immortal and in exchange Enlil allowed Asmodeus to consume Nanna-Sin's divine spark to become a god unto himself. [33][85] The divine energy he received from the individuality-robbed souls sentenced to Hell could heal his wounds,[68] but that of unbelievers was for whatever reason especially enticing to him. If it would be strategically beneficial for him to increase his size category, do so. [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. Its a glorious blasphemy, a condemnation of all that is good and pure. 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. A devil needs cunning in order to be promoted. However, this didnt mean that he didnt amass a large number of cults devoted to him. Served By 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. Ranged Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 222/666 ft., one target. [224] Furthermore, even millenia later, there still existed some outside Asmodeus's control. Everything has a cost, even if youre a god. [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. For example, he changed Baalzebul's formerly (mostly) beautiful form into that of a giant slug. Furthermore, souls condemned to Baator were conscripted into the infernal army against the Abyss's forces of chaos, thereby protecting the cause of law and good from the forces of chaos and evil, which meant the souls were also used to further and protect the cause of law. Adventurers sent on quests here should plan not to return, for few have. [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. [28] He was certainly the oldest of the existing archdevils,[27] but perhaps outdated by the long forgotten Lucifer or the even more enigmatic Satan. Heavy mace Title(s) 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. Baator is the outer plane of Lawful Evil, where devils draw up infernal contracts and torture the souls of mortals. #4. 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. Realm He could send only one avatar at a time to the Prime Material Plane, and doing this made it impossible for him to maintain any other avatar. The acolyte has following cleric spells prepared: They are a SECOND level Spellcaster; a First Level Spellcaster would only get 2 Spell Slots. Therefore, he organized his strength so that when the war restarted it would do so under circumstances favorable to him. He paid night hags to create them so he would have an army not tied to Baator. There has been a long-standing rivalry between the two types of fiends, devils, and demons, and the devils are at least a bit more based in whats right. [187], Since attaining his divinity during the Spellplague, Asmodeus's mortal follower base had been ever-expanding. Sure, devil may be a creature type in 5e, but Asmodeus is quite definitively, the Devil, at least in the Forgotten Realms. [180], It was believed that Asmodeus, at some point, financed a project to create the yugoloths. 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. Faernian pantheon[1] This degenerated into a massive punch-up among the angels. The Blood War, the eternal battle between the fiends of the lower planes, was often described as a kind of philosophical war over which form of evil would reign supreme. [32], The angels presented their cases one by one, but with so many and for so long that Primus's patience ran out. Rumors of various deities of Hell allying to wrest Baator from Asmodeus occasionally emerged but never came to fruition. 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. In order to use Asmodeus in a campaign, one shot, or anything of the sort, you have to understand that which he rules over. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creatures turn. By his own accounts, Asmodeus states that all of his actions are based on necessity. [135], For Asmodeus's part, Levistus was in poor standing with him. [118][122][123][124], Belial and Fierna: Belial was an old devil who had long ruled Phlegethos,[125] and was responsible for overseeing the Diabolical Court even if all its judges answered only to Asmodeus. [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. [27] Most sects were based in the settlements of humans, halflings, dwarves, elves, and gnomes, although the cult did claim some monstrous adherents. Unfortunately, the bands of Asmodeus had to be called to these worlds to vanquish invading demonic hosts, and proved generally succesful in doing so. 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. [227], His intra-Baator politics revolved around keeping his position. 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. STATISTICS [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. [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. [171], Another was Malkizid, an exiled former solar under the employment of Corellon. Possessions: Asmodeus carries the Ruby Rod of Hell, a +9 lawful power, unholy power morningstar. So there you have it folks, a complete guide to Asmodeus, the ruler of devils in D&D. Asmodeus targets a devil within 200 feet and changes their form to a different devil of equal or higher CR. A creature must make a DC 27 Intelligence saving throw or become paralyzed. [30][79], This would not be the end of the Blood War however, nor the extent of Asmodeus's plans for demonkind. Cult leaders were granted divine power until the sect reached the pinnacle of its power, at which point spells were suddenly denied and declined. With one being Lawful Evil (devils), and one being Chaotic Evil (demons), there are some serious philosophical differences between the two. Creatures frightened in this way have disadvantage on saving throws forced by Asmodeus. [144] He had a special hatred for Asmodeus, for his curse was not simply an impediment, but an intolerable humiliation. Still, that would make for an absolutely unreadable stat block. My original intent was to show how magnificent I am (my charisma is higher than my Wisdom) and the wonderful powers I possess . If Asmodeus fails a concentration save at any time, he may choose which spell ends. Even his avatars are in constant pain, agonized by the scars hidden beneath such elegant finery. [205], Between this and other clauses and tricks of wording that the furious and desperate gods did not fully consider the ramifications of, Asmodeus granted himself the perpetual right to harvest souls. To make transportation difficult, Asmodeus actually enclosed the document in a giant ruby weighing over 20tons (18,000kilograms). [34] While this limitation could be circumvented if the worshiper became a disciple of darkness,[52] spells granted by this method were not done so through his own powers, but by acting as a conduit to channel the divine magic of Baator itself to the mortal cleric. Instead, he broke away and became a demon lord himself. [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. 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. [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. [35] Beyond this he sought to expand the power of lawful evil in the multiverse, tipping the cosmic scales in its favor. Greater deityFormerly: Archdevil All other alignment-based planes configured around it, creating the Great Ring, more commonly known as the Outer Planes. [234][235], Even after the Reckoning, the archdevils continued to experience upheavals. Still, if you want Asmodeus to really be the big bad of an entire campaign, youll likely want to focus on devils, cults, or a bit of both. [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. [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. 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. 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. Though he was the oldest remaining archdevil and his rule went as far back as recorded history, the once Lord of the Sixth Lucifer and a figure called Satan were allegedly lords of the Pit before him. Asmodeus could never have too many actions and should realistically be able to do anything. Anyone with better knowledge than I on which way is the "Asmodeus" way? [114], The insidious words of his advisor Titivilus had inflamed Dispater's paranoia, convincing him that Asmodeus himself conspired to remove him from power. [195], Contrary to some beliefs, Asmodeus's great ritual granted him no special control over the agency of his so-called children. A very important piece of this is actually part of Asmodeuss rise to power. Asmodeus(Greater deity) [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. 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. [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. For many mortal years the gods of law and good reveled in their purified domains only to discover an alarming drop in incoming souls. [99] He was above the archdevils and commoners alike, a category of devil onto himself. The evil cleric PC is hard to integrate if you have traditional good characters. 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. [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. So, I'm unsure what his clerics would actually do. Hit: 22 (2d10 +11) psychic damage. In this way, cults of Asmodeus are particularly insidious and sinister. 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. [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. Worshiperalignments If allowed in socieites predominantly of other alignments they openly followed him but kept their true natures and activities secret. [32][70] Furthermore it gave his own forces something to focus on, keeping his generals occupied, armies active, and soliders grimly proud. In this version, Jazirian and Asmodeus, who were known as Ahriman at the time, were lawful gods who took the form of mighty serpents. 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