I have an idea for a powerful artifact, but I need some help with it.
I know what it is. The artifact is a large crystal containing a massive amount of Abyssal energy. If a demon lord were to lay his or her hands on it, they would gain incredible power.
What I need to know is where did it come from. What are its origins?
I dunno what the canon is these days, but in the old days there were six hundred and sixty-six levels to the Abyss.
What if this crystal is the remnants of the 667th level? Something happened that broke that level and it sucked down into a concentrated crystalline entity much like a star collapsing to a singularity. And like a singularity is so concentrated that it has unbelievable amounts of gravity, this level of the Abyss would be such concentrated evil that it would corrupt anything it touched. And could be used by a demon lord to take over other levels of the Abyss. I mean think of it... the power of an entire level of the Abyss, in the palm of your hand...
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I dunno what the canon is these days, but in the old days there were six hundred and sixty-six levels to the Abyss.
What if this crystal is the remnants of the 667th level? Something happened that broke that level and it sucked down into a concentrated crystalline entity much like a star collapsing to a singularity. And like a singularity is so concentrated that it has unbelievable amounts of gravity, this level of the Abyss would be such concentrated evil that it would corrupt anything it touched. And could be used by a demon lord to take over other levels of the Abyss. I mean think of it... the power of an entire level of the Abyss, in the palm of your hand...
I kind of dig that idea.
Alternatively, perhaps the crystal contains the divine essence of a god. Divinity could be appealing to a demon lord. It certainly seemed to be appealing to Asmodeus.
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I thought it sounded cool, so I made this for its possible stats:
For a demon lord: +10 to all stats (cannot exceed 35). Increase HP by 6*(their CR)
For a demon (non-lord): +5 to all stats (cannot exceed 30). Increase HP by 3*(their CR)
For a non-demon: +2 to all stats (cannot exceed 20), and has to make a save at start of each day. It is a charisma save with a DC of 15, with a -1 penalty to the roll for however many days they have not suceeded that save (stacks). Every player who fails a save is given a "resistance pool" in the DM's notes, equal to 5*their level. Every time they fail a save, subtract their charisma score from this total. If it drops to below zero, the player becomes a Chaotic Evil NPC under the DM's control, (I will make a stat block if you like), which will work to return the Heart to the abyss.
1. It could be the remnant of a demonic evil.the weapon, destroyed by the angels, but transported by dark forces. If it is destroyed, all evil goes with it, because it could be the source of all evil.
2. It could be the heart of the god of ultimate evil, slain by legendary hero’s that die in the process, and flew across the Cosmos to land on a floating island in space, corrupting the land and twisting the inhabitants to represent ultimate evil. :(
the crystal is all that remains of the bottom layer. when it was condensed, the Abby's suddenly had no bottom and spiraled down and down and down becoming the (allegedly) infinite plane it is today
the layer was destroyed by 7 anchent heroes using great and terrible magic never seen before or since to stop and imprison the ancient evil of the first deamon slowly waking in the depths. however, you have to be on the layer to destroy it, and the seven heroes a trapped in an endless battle with the first deamon inside the heart of the Abby's. when a deamon touches the crystal, the first deamon reaches out, granting the deamon a little of the first deamon's power.
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This is the heart of some great demon or fallen angel (there is a difference) like Lucifer, Azazel, Beezelbub, so on so forth. It was ripped from the chest of the demon fallen angel by either a rival or great hero. This has been stored in the lowest possible layer (or as low as the Abyss has been explored if it is supposed to be infinite) and has absorbed immense amounts of Abyssal energy. Now it is coveted by demons everywhere and even a few devils.
In the words of the great philosopher, Unicorse, "Aaaannnnd why should I care??"
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I have an idea for a powerful artifact, but I need some help with it.
I know what it is. The artifact is a large crystal containing a massive amount of Abyssal energy. If a demon lord were to lay his or her hands on it, they would gain incredible power.
What I need to know is where did it come from. What are its origins?
Any ideas?
A meteor, remnant of a destroyed planet?
Belched up from the core of the world? (Volcano)
A forbidden plane of existence?
Another demon lord's failed experiment? (The demon lord died, but left it behind)
A trash can/crematory/burial pit where a God(s) put the remains of defeated Demons.
I dunno what the canon is these days, but in the old days there were six hundred and sixty-six levels to the Abyss.
What if this crystal is the remnants of the 667th level? Something happened that broke that level and it sucked down into a concentrated crystalline entity much like a star collapsing to a singularity. And like a singularity is so concentrated that it has unbelievable amounts of gravity, this level of the Abyss would be such concentrated evil that it would corrupt anything it touched. And could be used by a demon lord to take over other levels of the Abyss. I mean think of it... the power of an entire level of the Abyss, in the palm of your hand...
WOTC lies. We know that WOTC lies. WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. We know that WOTC knows that we know that WOTC lies. And still they lie.
Because of the above (a paraphrase from Orwell) I no longer post to the forums -- PM me if you need help or anything.
I kind of dig that idea.
Alternatively, perhaps the crystal contains the divine essence of a god. Divinity could be appealing to a demon lord. It certainly seemed to be appealing to Asmodeus.
Any time an unfathomably powerful entity sweeps in and offers godlike rewards in return for just a few teensy favors, it’s a scam. Unless it’s me. I’d never lie to you, reader dearest.
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The petrified heart of one the dead gods whose remains are adrift in the Astral Sea. It can be a literal heart of the Abyss.
Edit: ah - I see crzyhawk beat me to it ;)
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I thought it sounded cool, so I made this for its possible stats:
For a demon lord: +10 to all stats (cannot exceed 35). Increase HP by 6*(their CR)
For a demon (non-lord): +5 to all stats (cannot exceed 30). Increase HP by 3*(their CR)
For a non-demon: +2 to all stats (cannot exceed 20), and has to make a save at start of each day. It is a charisma save with a DC of 15, with a -1 penalty to the roll for however many days they have not suceeded that save (stacks). Every player who fails a save is given a "resistance pool" in the DM's notes, equal to 5*their level. Every time they fail a save, subtract their charisma score from this total. If it drops to below zero, the player becomes a Chaotic Evil NPC under the DM's control, (I will make a stat block if you like), which will work to return the Heart to the abyss.
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Hi, these are my ideas.
1. It could be the remnant of a demonic evil.the weapon, destroyed by the angels, but transported by dark forces. If it is destroyed, all evil goes with it, because it could be the source of all evil.
2. It could be the heart of the god of ultimate evil, slain by legendary hero’s that die in the process, and flew across the Cosmos to land on a floating island in space, corrupting the land and twisting the inhabitants to represent ultimate evil. :(
nowadays, the abbys is (allegedly) infinite.
the crystal is all that remains of the bottom layer. when it was condensed, the Abby's suddenly had no bottom and spiraled down and down and down becoming the (allegedly) infinite plane it is today
the layer was destroyed by 7 anchent heroes using great and terrible magic never seen before or since to stop and imprison the ancient evil of the first deamon slowly waking in the depths. however, you have to be on the layer to destroy it, and the seven heroes a trapped in an endless battle with the first deamon inside the heart of the Abby's. when a deamon touches the crystal, the first deamon reaches out, granting the deamon a little of the first deamon's power.
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About Me: Godless monster in human form bent on extending their natural life to unnatural extremes /general of the goose horde /Moderator of Vinstreb School for the Gifted /holder of the evil storyteller badge of no honor /king of madness /The FBI/ The Archmage of I CAST...!
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Fun Fact: i gain more power the more you post on my forum threads. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
This is the heart of some great demon or fallen angel (there is a difference) like Lucifer, Azazel, Beezelbub, so on so forth. It was ripped from the chest of the demon fallen angel by either a rival or great hero. This has been stored in the lowest possible layer (or as low as the Abyss has been explored if it is supposed to be infinite) and has absorbed immense amounts of Abyssal energy. Now it is coveted by demons everywhere and even a few devils.
In the words of the great philosopher, Unicorse, "Aaaannnnd why should I care??"
Best quote from a book ever: "If you love with your eyes, death is forever. If you love with your heart, there is no such thing as parting."- Jonah Cook, Ascendant, Songs of Chaos by Michael R. Miller. Highly recommend