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Baator, also known as the Nine Hells of Baator or the Nine Hells, is a lawful evil–aligned plane of existence. Baator is stylised as a plane of sinister evil and cruelty. The different types of devils that dwell here obey a strict hierarchical caste-like social structure. Each continually plots to advance their position through treachery and ...
It describes origins of devils, the rise of the most powerful devil, Asmodeus, and the mystery of how he came to the Nine Hells of Baator in the first place. [1] It also describes in detail each layer of the Hells, such as their physical features, social structure, rulers, and even the personalities of those who rule over each layer respectively.
Diyu (traditional Chinese: 地獄; simplified Chinese: 地狱; pinyin: dìyù; lit. 'earth prison') is the realm of the dead or "hell" in Chinese mythology.It is loosely based on a combination of the Buddhist concept of Naraka, traditional Chinese beliefs about the afterlife, and a variety of popular expansions and reinterpretations of these two traditions.
In Greek mythology, the underworld or Hades (Ancient Greek: ᾍδης, romanized: Háidēs) is a distinct realm (one of the three realms that make up the cosmos) where an individual goes after death. The earliest idea of afterlife in Greek myth is that, at the moment of death, an individual's essence ( psyche ) is separated from the corpse and ...
Asmodeus appeared along with the other lords of the Nine Hells in the Book of Vile Darkness (2002). [51] He was further described in Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells (2006). [52] Conflicting stories of Asmodeus' power and origins are given throughout both books, ostensibly as an in-universe foil to those wishing to learn more about him.
The adventurers go on a search for redemption as they descend into Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells, which is ruled by the Archdevil Zariel. Players also have the option of wading into the Blood War. [5] [6] Cameron Kunzelman, for Paste, wrote that "there is an appendix of about 50 pages that is just focused on Baldur’s Gate as a ...
Baalzebul, an arch-devil, ruler of Maladomini, the 7th layer of the Nine Hells. [30]: 159 Mephistopheles, an arch-devil, ruler of Cania, the 8th layer of the Nine Hells. [30]: 161 Asmodeus, an arch-devil, ruler of Nessus, the 9th layer of the Nine Hells and overlord of all the other Arch-devils. [30]: 165
In the Forgotten Realms, Tiamat's realm is still located in the Nine Hells. [50] She later grew in power to claim a realm of her own, but it was later destroyed. After a series of defeats and setbacks and seeing Bahamut rise in power, she pledged her allegiance to Bane and now resides in the Black Hand's realm of Banehold.