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all their backbiting and betrayal, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles
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Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name fills lesser devils with fear and loathing, for this duke commands two companies of pit fiend;pit fiends (see the Monster Manual). With such soldiers under his
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). Bael makes one Hellish Morningstar attack.With the Blood War between devils and demons raging for eons and no end in sight, opportunities abound for ambitious archdevils to win fame, glory, and power
in the ongoing struggle. Duke Bael, one of Mammon’s most important vassals, has won fame and acclaim for his victories. Charged with leading sixty-six companies of barbed devil;barbed devils
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
continue to flock around the demon, offering fealty and squabbling for scraps.
Some foul souls can't let go of the miserable lives they had. Having been despicable in life, these spirits fester in death
of Theros doesn't require food, drink, or sleep.
FIENDS OF THEROS
On Theros, the term “demon” encompasses all fiends. The people of Theros might refer to “demons” or “devils” interchangeably
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
gruesome demon-slaying machines.
To replenish her legions, Zariel needs the souls of mortals to create lemure;lemures, which she can then promote to higher forms of devils. She is keenly interested in
allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
are close to getting the stone, or when you want the chase to end, all remaining spined devils duck into an alley. If the characters lose their quarry, they can question city folk on the ground who saw where the devils went. Continue with encounter 1, “Alley.”
Rooftop Chase: Summer The characters are trying to catch up with three spined devils that keep low above the rooftops, so as not to be seen by Waterdeep’s Griffon Cavalry. The devils are 100 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Blaming its superiors for the defeat, Princeps Kovik gathered the surviving members of its legion and formed the Eighth Remnant, a marauding gang of devils no longer beholden to the infernal hierarchy
. The devils that serve under Kovik do so willingly because the chain devil has earned their trust. Newly disenfranchised devils regularly flock to Kovik’s banner. The chain devil’s emblem is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
riots that raze entire city blocks. The only thing demons fear is Rakdos himself, who doesn’t tolerate rivals and hates to be upstaged. Demonic “Devils.” The creatures called “devils” in Ravnica are
barbed devils or horned devils, except that they are demons. (They are chaotic evil, they speak Abyssal and not Infernal, and they lack Devil’s Sight.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
by this definition. The term also applies to humans, elves, dwarves, and other folk who might be friends or rivals to the player characters. Most of the monsters that haunt the D&D world, however, are
threats that are meant to be stopped: rampaging demons, conniving devils, soul-sucking undead, summoned elementals — the list goes on. This book contains ready-to-play, easy-to-run monsters of all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Hells, Zariel could bring her rage to bear against the demons and continue to fight in the Blood War, with legions of devils under her command. Zariel accepted Asmodeus’s terms, completing her fall from
weapon and hide it, so that the devils would not destroy or corrupt it. Yael took the sword and fled, along with Zariel’s faithful hollyphant companion, Lulu. Zariel’s other two generals, Olanthius
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Roleplaying Vellynne Vellynne is a pragmatist who tries to stay one step ahead of her competition, in particular her rivals in the Arcane Brotherhood (of whom she rarely speaks). To continue her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
nor his yuan-ti priests have been able to ascertain the cause or find a remedy. As Ras Nsi’s power wanes, his rivals are preparing to dispose of him and continue their holy mission. Acererak promised
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Levels 5-10: Heroes of the Realm By the time they reach this tier, adventurers have mastered the basics of their class features, though they continue to improve throughout these levels. They have
they confront brutal giants, ferocious hydras, fearless golems, evil yuan-ti, scheming devils, bloodthirsty demons, crafty mind flayers, and drow assassins. They might have a chance of defeating a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Avernus to maintain the utmost readiness and coordination. Wounded devils retreat, knowing that fresh reinforcements can continue the fight. Hordes of lemures, devils that are permanently destroyed only
Mortals and Minions Devils and demons are far from the only combatants in the Blood War. Both sides exploit the Material Plane’s most abundant resource — mortal creatures, whose bodies and souls are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Nevertheless, devils trade silver to those wishing to eliminate rivals in their path.
Bargain-Basement Death Saves Whenever a character fails a death save in the Nine Hells, an archdevil may
infernal commerce are treasure and soul coins.
Treasure is only valuable to devils because of its efficacy in tempting and twisting mortals (humans in particular) toward lives of corruption, ultimately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
standing in defense of Lulu and the angel, facing outward as six small, spine-covered devils creep closer. In the distance, a formation of battered and retreating human warriors disappears through a portal
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“The devils!” hisses the hag’s disembodied voice. “You must defeat those devils!”
The characters must defend Lulu and Zariel from the six spined devils. At this point, the characters and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
claim dominion over Phlegethos as partners and rivals. Fierna’s charisma, equaled only by that of Asmodeus, makes her a brilliant manipulator capable of filling mortal and immortal hearts with
Belial, but his contingency plans rescue him from possible disaster. Other devils might gain a brief advantage over the two lords because of their infighting, but whenever any true threat to their rule
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Bael With the Blood War between devils and demons raging for eons and no end in sight, opportunities abound for ambitious archdevils to win fame, glory, and power in the ongoing struggle. Duke Bael
, one of Mammon’s most important vassals, has won fame and acclaim for his victories. Charged with leading sixty-six companies of barbed devils (see the Monster Manual), Bael has proven to be a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles. Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name
fills lesser devils with fear and loathing, for this duke commands two companies of pit fiends, which make up Cania’s aristocracy. With such soldiers under his command, Hutijin can easily crush any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
.
Two hezrous break off from this melee to attack the characters. The other fiends continue fighting Lucille. By the time the characters deal with the hezrous attacking them, Lucille has destroyed the
make their way toward Zariel, demons that might otherwise cross their path are intercepted by devils, creating an avenue of safe passage for the characters. Treasure. Lucille’s helm of devil command and battle standard of infernal power are described in appendix C.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles. Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name
fills lesser devils with fear and loathing, for this duke commands two companies of pit fiends (see the Monster Manual). With such soldiers under his command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
traditions of the Nine Hells, compelled to adhere to law and to maintain the devils’ trafficking in souls. If he violated those laws, he would be no better than the demons he fought. Mortals who refused a
devil’s offer were left alone, in accordance with the law. Those who struck deals with his followers and then somehow turned the contracts against the devils were freed from their debts. A contract is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Mammon’s most important vassals, has won fame and acclaim for his victories. Charged with leading sixty-six companies of barbed devils, Bael has proven to be a tactical genius, earning esteem for
interest has always been leading soldiers in battle, so he finds it frustrating to have his ambitions of ascending to a higher rank constantly stymied by politically shrewd rivals. Bael prefers to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of the Last War; if the group is to continue, the Redcloaks of the future have to learn the soldier’s trade in different battles. To such ends, senior members of the battalion send your party on
run both ways. Among the Redcloaks, tensions still run hot regarding their former rivals, particularly those from the following nations: Darguun. The hobgoblins of Darguun fought alongside Brelish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
be quite sudden—or to give them a way to continue engaging in the quest while their companions attempt to bring them back to life. These interludes can be played as brief scenes where the player of
character’s dead rivals could have known. Whatever a character learns during their temporary death, they can carry with them back into the mortal world. Such might make dying one of the most helpful things to happen in a character’s greater heroic career.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
disputes of the gods, but like any other god, he has both rivals and allies. Chief among the former is the sun god Heliod, whom Kruphix sees as an arrogant, dangerous threat to the balance of power
and into death, Kruphix respects both Erebos and Athreos. He sees Erebos as a necessary check on Heliod’s power, and he even allowed Athreos to continue his vital work on the fringes of the mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Red Abishai Red abishais have no equals among the abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure
that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands. The sight of a fearsome red abishai inspires its allies, filling them with a fanatical willingness to fight. “I offer my life, my soul, and all my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
stat block but have iron wings that give them a flying speed of 30 feet. If a participant wins a match but doesn’t wish to continue to the next tier, the participant can pay an exit fee of 15 talons
that they shall meet in the arena in one hour. Final Showdown. An excited crowd has gathered in the coliseum. Khai has two horned devils on his team. Khai fights ruthlessly but offers cheerful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
Wizards are making use of diabolic allies as they plan the ritual that will free Tiamat, not all devils are on their side. Some fiends not wanting to see Tiamat gain worldly power seek to break the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
Wizards are making use of diabolic allies as they plan the ritual that will free Tiamat, not all devils are on their side. Some fiends not wanting to see Tiamat gain worldly power seek to break the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the
Wizards are making use of diabolic allies as they plan the ritual that will free Tiamat, not all devils are on their side. Some fiends not wanting to see Tiamat gain worldly power seek to break the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
to create lemures, which she can then promote to higher forms of devils. She is keenly interested in collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane. She bargains hard, and there is
little hope of wriggling out of a pact. However, she expects the best from her servants, so she allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
collateral damage” thing. Now let’s get down to business. The utility that a wizard brings to an Acquisitions Incorporated operation is obvious to franchise members, staff, clients, and rivals alike
” Vinceroy, an imp familiar in a puppet suit.
6 Loa Hatt, a tiefling illusionist and cobbler, whose rumored dealings with devils led to many jokes about fixing soles while destroying souls.
7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
marching against a rival lord. Demon lords only rarely elevate demons to the highest ranks, fearful of inadvertently creating rivals to their own power. Abyssal Invasions. Wherever they wander across the
discard at its whim, consigning their mortal souls to the Abyss. Demon Summoning. Few acts are as dangerous as summoning a demon, and even mages who bargain freely with devils fear the fiends of the Abyss
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
city’s noble families, a place where they can scheme against their rivals and send their more rambunctious offspring to unleash some of their destructive tendencies without harming the family’s
the area, and House Eagleshields has holdings near Amphail that it uses to continue its long tradition of caring for unhealthy animals from nearby farms, and offers fine tack and other gear for sale