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Storm King's Thunder
North. The Lordsâ Alliance represents one of the greatest threats to dragons in FaerĂ»n, so Iymrith is keen to bring about its end.Blue dragons make their lairs in barren places, using
creates one or more of the following effects:
Thunderstorms rage within 6 miles of the lair.
Dust devils scour the land within 6 miles of the lair. A dust devil has the statistics of an air
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Rank and File While the Lords of the Nine set the overall direction of the Hells, it is the rank and file â uncounted numbers of lesser devils â that drive their schemes forward. Denizens of the
Material Plane deal primarily with devils from the lower tiers of the hierarchy. All Creatures in Their Places Status is all-important to devils. Every devil knows its place in the hierarchy, and each
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 Asmodeusâs 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 Zarielâs faithful hollyphant companion, Lulu. Zarielâs other two generals, Olanthius
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
The Blood War Throughout history, the teeming demon hordes of the Abyss and the regimented legions of devils from the Nine Hells have battled for supremacy in the cosmos. On worlds of the Material
Hells and the Abyss, though fighting also takes place on the Material Plane, on the planes between those realms on the Great Wheel, and anywhere else demons and devils congregate. Although the intensity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
night.
6 Settle a dispute between mortals and devils who both claim the same child is their next ruler.
7 Put to rest a pair of spirits that bring tragedy to any couple who tries to get
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Unwelcome Party The charactersâ first encounter in Elturel is a gruesome one. A number of innocent residents of the city have been in hiding to avoid the devils patrolling their streets, but a lack
of food and water has forced one group to abandon their refuge. Spotted by devils, these citizens are about to come under attack, and the characters are their only hope of survival. Read the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
cathedral is underway. The characters can enter the fray, defeat the perpetrators, and help bring temporary stability to the situation. After defeating the devils, the characters learn from the survivors
High Hall Although the forces of Avernus are occupied driving back the demonic attack from the River Styx, a few teams of devils have been ordered to infiltrate Elturel, sow chaos among the surviving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Ebony, onyx, and similar dark-hued valuables bring shadow dragons no particular joy, but they arenât as inherently repellent as silver, platinum, and diamonds. Beauty fills shadow dragons with contempt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
other planes are little more than skirmishes in the Blood War, even a small number of demons and devils can wreak havoc and bring destruction wherever they see fit to do battle.
boil up from below to repel the invaders out of Avernus, back to the juncture where the Styx enters the Hells. This drive by the devils attracts the attention of more demons from the Abyss, which pushes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
planes. The devils are generally more successful at this tactic because of the discipline they can bring to bear on these ostensible allies. Even so, powerful, intelligent demon lords such as Grazâzt can
Mortals and Minions Devils and demons are far from the only combatants in the Blood War. Both sides exploit the Material Planeâs most abundant resource â mortal creatures, whose bodies and souls are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
wizardly figures standing in a row. (A passage leading to area 31 is concealed by this tapestry.)
The unseen servantsâ job is to serve meals and tidy up afterward. They bring food from the bone devils in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
trust a wizard. Theyâre all devils in disguise, especially the friendly ones. 3 Dwarves have lost their spirits, and are almost like the undead. Thatâs why they live underground. 4 Magical things bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the Material Plane from the devilsâ taint, but doesnât appreciate that it also would bring a grievous setback to the forces that had been keeping the demons from overrunning Avernus. Those who vow to
The Balance The demons and the devils both foresee their own versions of the future of the multiverse â a cosmos in which one side or the other triumphs in the Blood War and rules for the rest of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
undead, demons, devils, and other supernatural threats can be inherently evil. Against such foes, paladins who swear this oath bring the full wrath of their weapons and spells to bear. Yet the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
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
same time, the fires of Phlegethos do no harm to any denizens of the Nine Hells. Even devils that are susceptible to fire suffer no injury or pain from exposure to them. The realmâs primary city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
lizardfolk. Even though any information the characters might bring back is truly of little value, the council is pleased with whatever report they provide and promises to make good on their reward. In
form an alliance against the sea devils. The council members realize that the charactersâ mission was not as successful as it first seemed. As a show of good faith, they share the essential facts of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
, and the nature of domains and Darklords all claim part of the answer, but ultimately they reflect aspects of the same cause: nightmare logic. Ravenloft is inherently a vast nightmare. Most of those
how long will that remain certain? The answers are for you to decide. THIS BOOK GIVES CHARACTERS NIGHTMARES
Ravenloft is a setting designed to bring nightmares to lifeâfor characters, not for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
devils, the erinyes are fierce and disciplined warriors. Sweeping down from the skies, they bring swift death to creatures that have wronged their masters or defied the edicts of Asmodeus. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
in a mortalâs soul, a hag wants to bring the mortal low during its life as compensation for fulfilling her end of the bargain. Devils barter with the soul as the commodity; hags barter because they
return. Hags make bargains differently from how devils operate. A devil might approach a mortal to make a deal because it wants the individual to become tainted with evil, so that when the victim dies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
use telepathy, which allows her to talk to one creature at a time. If a character asks Lulu about her history battling devils in the Nine Hells, she shares the following information: âI was with the
angel Zariel when she assembled her army of Hellriders to attack Avernus. Through the gate we went, tearing through devils like a song through air. Victory was within our grasp until some of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
what they want, within the limits of a code of tradition, loyalty, or order. Devils and blue dragons are typically lawful evil. Neutral Evil. (NE) is the alignment of those who do whatever they can get
fiends. Both types of creatures are associated with metaphysical planes of existenceâspecifically the Outer Planesâthat embody certain alignments. For example, most devils hail from the Nine Hells, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
distraction afforded by the lizardfolk and the looming sahuagin threat gives the Scarlet Brotherhood the opportunity to bring more agents into town, posing as mercenaries brought in by Anders to protect the
want the town to remain safe, and the Scarlet Brotherhood deems the sea devils a threat to their plans. If the characters accomplish their mission and enable the alliance to destroy the sahuagin, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, the veiled medusas emerge from their alcove and begin to dance around him as the sand swirls and forms little dust devils. Jarûk is evil and cruel, but his current predicament motivates him to be a
civil host. Once his song has ended, JarĂ»k offers the characters a quest: destroy the lich Ezzat on level 20 and bring him the lichâs phylactery. The dao promises treasure in exchange and is forced by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
, but in truth Mount Celestiaâs nature makes it the target of unrelenting attacks by evil forces. The devils of the Nine Hells, in particular, long to corrupt the goodness of the Seven Heavens. The
who bring their secret shame and hidden sins to the holy mountain. An adventure in Mount Celestia is an opportunity for characters to prove themselves worthy of the many blessings it offersâor to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
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
alliance between the cult and Thay. This encounter can be used to reveal to the characters the divisions already present among the evil factions. The devils who are aligned against Tiamat send a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
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
alliance between the cult and Thay. This encounter can be used to reveal to the characters the divisions already present among the evil factions. The devils who are aligned against Tiamat send a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
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
alliance between the cult and Thay. This encounter can be used to reveal to the characters the divisions already present among the evil factions. The devils who are aligned against Tiamat send a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
must pass through Avernus, so the infernal armies muster on this layer. Here, the amnizus guard the citadels overlooking the River Styx, much of the fighting of the Blood War takes place, and devils
walls reinforced with high turrets. Devils of all kinds crawl over the structure, ensuring that no intruders breach their defenses. Lair Actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Zariel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Kypris and Mykale, who are inside. Nykaia is the groupâs glib and calculating leader, Kypris is their unflappable engineer and driver, and Mykale is their overeager weapons specialist. The three devils
. While the Venatrixâs engine is on, the driver can use an action to propel the vehicle up to its speed (see the âVehicle Statisticsâ section below) or bring the vehicle to a dead stop. While the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Demons Demon lords create lesser demons for the purpose of spreading chaos and terror throughout the multiverse. Three such demons are described here. Babau Demons and devils clash endlessly for
the poisonous stinger on its tail to bring down another one. A creature immobilized by the poison becomes easy pickings for any gnolls nearby. Each shoosuva is bonded to a particular gnoll and fights
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
heâs unwilling to risk his devils. Bazelsteenâs bathysphere is a Large object that can fit up to four Medium creatures inside it. The hatch is located in the bathysphereâs upper hemisphere. Bazelsteen
, successful checks to bring the bathysphere back onto the barge. After the characters each take a turn, a glabrezu lands on the barge and rolls initiative. On each of its turns, the demon uses its action and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
: summoned devils, undead raised from the very crypts of the temple, and tentacled, jelly-skinned things whose origin I dare not consider. With the aid of adventurers from nearby Neverwinter, all were
lies the Venturerâs Rest, a favorite stopping-off point of adventurers in the area, and of the locals who like to sit at the bar and listen to the tales such folk bring with them. The Rest was until
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
mages investigate immediately. If they canât bring the situation under control in short order, an additional 1d4 archmages arrive to lend assistance.
Thavius and the Puzzle Box Sylvira has this to
devils, using the Creed Resolute to bind all Elturel to his dark deal.
âI wish to prove my theory, and I believe the evidence is locked inside the puzzle box.â
Sylvira is an expert on magic puzzle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
they know will result in death if the act will bring glory to the banner or the legion. Honor the Gods. Hobgoblins give regular recognition to the deities left to them after Maglubiyetâs conquest
wear masks that resemble the leering faces of devils. As befits their role in society, they receive proper deference from all other hobgoblins that cross their path. Academy of Devastation Hobgoblins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
bartender is an ice devil named Oganath, who uses its frigid claws to instantly chill the drinks it serves. At any given time, 2d4 horned devils relax in the lounge. Oganathâs Cocktails. An expert in arcane
piece to bring the image to life. Secret Entrance. The bust on the wall projects an illusion that conceals the entrance to the Ruby Sanctum (area N5). A See Invisibility spell or similar magic reveals