Orcus is one of the strongest (if not the strongest) and most powerful of all demon lords. [51], Elder Evils names the original ruler of Hell as Zargon, a creature originally described in Dungeon Module B4: The Lost City, by Tom Moldvay.[62]. Orcus has the head and legs of a goat, although with ram-like horns, a bloated body, bat-like wings, and a long tail. Because they’re so well-known in my circles of D&D friends that I can’t say “learn it in-game” if they are./ No, those aren't their truenames. [citation needed] Asmodeus first appears in the first edition Monster Manual (1977). Once a mortal myself, lich-dom gets boring quickly and one does run out of souls. A couple of topics here have got me thinking about Asmodeus. Publication history. A powerful aura of submission surrounds him, making most who approach him slaves to his will. I wanna look at this from three different perspectives: 1. In Binsfeld's classification of demons Asmodeus is the demon of lust and is therefore responsible for twisting people's sexual desires. He consumed the divine spark of Azuth, and through it achieved godhood during the Spellplague. As I recall, the battle of Asmodeus vs Lucifer is vague on details. [52] His backstory for this edition is expanded in the supplements Manual of the Planes, The Plane Above: Secrets of the Astral Sea, and Demonomicon. Zariel is the current ruler of Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells of Baator. "The Politics of Hell.". [15] The black abishai, green abishai, and red abishai lesser baatezu, and the pit fiend greater baatezu next appear in the Monstrous Manual (1993).[16]. Debates. Tempus Fugit. The black abishai, green abishai, and red abishai lesser baatezu, the amnizu greater baatezu, the barbazu lesser baatezu, the cornugon greater baatezu, the erinyes lesser baatezu, the gelugon greater baatezu, the hamatula lesser baatezu, the lemure, the nupperibo least baatezu, the osyluth lesser baatezu, the pit fiend greater baatezu, and the spinagon least baatezu are detailed in the first Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994). [32], The logokron devil appeared in the Tome of Magic: Pact, Shadow, and Truename Magic (2006). "Strike on the Rabid Dawn. With eight different demon lords making their appearance in Out of the Abyss and the rest of the Rage of Demons storyline, a new generation of players has a chance to embrace the complex history of the Demon Prince of Undeath.. Demonkind first appeared in 1976 in the Eldritch Wizardry supplement for the original D&D box set. 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Symbol: A Golden Mirror Alignment: Neutral Evil Worship: Themselves How to join:To join the cult you must go to their "ritual mirror" located at the middle of their gatherings and pray into it effectively praying to yourself. He imposes strict rules and harsh punishments on his followers. Forum hosted at SuperForums - Get a Free forum now! For example, the version told in the Fiendish Codex II states that St. Cuthbert became a distinct deity when he agreed with Asmodeus that "Retribution is the basis of all law," while the Deities & Demigods sourcebook states that he is a mortal who ascended to godhood. The names of the "gods" involved seem to change depending on what world and source the myth is told on, and some aspects and versions of the origin myth contradict others. As the Forgotten Realms supplement Serpent Kingdoms, as well as the 2e supplement Monster Mythology, tells Jazirian is/was the lawful good aspect of the now-dead overpower the World Serpent, Asmodeus should be the lawful evil one. It seems that my time in the Nine Hells has done me well. If Lucifer is still useful, then he is still useful. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2007, Brunner, Frank. The Reckoning received its fullest treatment in the D&D sourcebook A Guide to Hell. [27], The hellforged devils, including the coal devil, the glass devil, the lead devil, the obsidian devil, the sand devil, and the spiked devil appear in Dragon #306 (April 2003). In the myth that Asmodeus created Baator (from the Codex) it states that Asmodeus tortured souls in a far off section of the upper planes and that when their screams filled heaven the gods once again tried to remove Asmodeus from the upper planes, but by the Pact Primeval Asmodeus was allowed to torture the souls in heaven. Advantage: Orcus (though Glasya is marginally better vs. casters). He also carries a wand of death, although for any character with magic resistance, the main problem this poses is how to relieve him of it without him wasting too many charges. True to their Lawful Evil alignment, devils are locked in a strict and brutal hierarchy (changing form as they work their way up the ladder of power). Environment any (Abyss) Organization solitary or troupe (Orcus plus 1–2 mariliths, 1–3 glabrezus, and 4–20 zombies or shadows) Treasure triple standard. The Manual of the Planes suggests a similar but different story. Asmodeus regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn. This is because his true motivation is to spread atheism through the multiverse and make all believe that "gods" are not divine at all, but beings who have achieved great power. Or Lucifer if he decided to come back to Hell, cause he was tough too. His origins are explicitly defined as the leader of a rebellion against a forgotten god of good. Orcus is a very old demon. In the Book of Vile Darkness, it is stated that while Asmodeus is the oldest devil in the Nine Hells, he may not be the original ruler. [39][41][42] She was first mentioned in the second edition book Guide to Hell (1999). Therefore, he created humanoid looking avatars. Asmodeus believes that the strong should rightfully govern the weak, who in turn owe their masters unwavering obedience. These stories are always connected with the name Ahriman of couatl history. Asmodeus carries a powerful unique artifact, the Ruby Rod, that allows him to use several powerful offensive and defensive spells. Asmodeus in particular is one of the nine most powerful, and subordinate only to Lucifer. Physical Attacks: Asmodeus has one attack for 4-14 damage vs. Demogorgon's 3 attacks for 1-6 for each tentacle while his tail drains 1d4 levels. The forces at their disposal are listed, where appropriate: Though he schemes against all the arch-devils, Asmodeus has a special hatred for Levistus. Auftritte. After the war, Bane anticipated the eventual angelic rebellion Asmodeus would launch, and alone of the Gods he was not surprised when it finally happened. As Ahriman the evil lawmaker of the whole of the cosmos and unfettered by belief himself, he can then remold the multiverse perfectly according to his desires, and this time not having to share in its creation with Jazirian: the good creator of the multiverse's orderly structure. Orcus is the Prince of the Undead, and it is said that he alone created the first undead that walked the worlds. The battles will take place in the World, where no one side has the advantage, or is on the defensive or offensive. His character is consistent with the generic presentation, however: he is the undisputed master of the Nine Hells.[54]. According to the Codex, Asmodeus began as a servant of the lawful gods. In the default 4th edition setting, the Ruby Rod is a fragment of the shard of pure evil that created the Abyss, but this origin is not suggested in earlier editions. [citation needed]. This early biography differs from later presentations. Eventually, the Lord of the Ninth was revealed to be Asmodeus, in Guide to Hell (1999). Asmodeus also is referred to as one of the seven princes of Hell. [2] This persisted until the rollout of 3rd Edition, when the original terms were reinstated. His exact nature varies from publication to publication; he is alternately presented as an evil god or a powerful devil. As the master of Hell, he has complete power over lesser devils, including other lords of Baator. According to the Guide to Hell, though he has worshipers and does on occasion grant them clerical powers, his true identity as Ahriman makes him loath to expand his cult. It seems it's because of Asmodeus. [63][64][65], A subgroup of devils, known as hellforged devils, were constructs that over time were transformed by the Nine Hells of Baator into living beings. Asmodeus offered the gods an alternative; give him the power to create his own plane of existence from which to torture the souls that broke heavenly law. The black abishai, green abishai, and red abishai lesser baatezu, the amnizu greater baatezu, the barbazu lesser baatezu, the cornugon greater baatezu, the erinyes lesser baatezu, the gelugon greater baatezu, the hamatula lesser baatezu, the lemure, the nupperibo least baatezu, the osyluth lesser baatezu, the pit fiend greater baatezu, and the spinagon least baatezu appear in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Outer Planes Appendix (1991). [citation needed] Selm, Prince of the Possessors, and the asperim appeared in Dragon #42 (October 1980). They form secret alliances, using their wealth and connections to bring status and power to other members of the society. Setting-specific versions of Asmodeus are described in the Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide and the Eberron Campaign Guide. Orcus has a dedicated cult primarily composed of necromancers who do his bidding. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He loves negotiations and contracts, especially those that give one of the parties a distinct, hidden advantage over the other. Part of Asmodeus' long-term plans includes using the magical energy harvested from souls in order to heal his wounds, and ultimately, the complete destruction of the Upper Planes, as well as to one day achieve godhood. I will now disarm you Orcus, I bet you weren't expecting that! When called to account for his actions, Asmodeus uttered the famous words, "Read the fine print.". The Reckoning of Hell (often referred to as the Reckoning) was a civil war that shaped the political landscape of the Nine Hells into its current form. With his last moments of life, He Who Was cursed Asmodeus and all the angels who had followed him. It is said that Asmodeus owes Pazuzu a favor for his help in the war, and has not yet repaid him. Given Asmodeus' low damage output, he would never be able to put down a level 20 druid, who could constantly use Combat Wild Shape, using his basic attacks, forcing him to use spells on the creature. This contract allowed Asmodeus and his fellow devils to take up residence in the abandoned realm of Baator, to punish the souls of wicked mortals, and to extract magical energy from the souls under their care in order to fuel their powers. Lets have a look at the changes made to two of the most Iconic of the Demon Lords! Staffel von Supernatural reisen wir in die Vergangenheit und frischen unser Gedächtnis mit einem Rückblick auf die größten Bösewichte aus 13 Staffeln Supernatural auf. ", explain the fiction more clearly and provide non-fictional perspective, Learn how and when to remove this template message, black abishai, blue abishai, green abishai, red abishai, and white abishai, Monstrous Compendium Volume Outer Planes Appendix, Tome of Magic: Pact, Shadow, and Truename Magic, Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells, "Learn about the Blood War in 'Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes, "Zariel in 'Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, "D&D Unveils a New Campaign That Creators Call "Mad Max in Hell, Dangerous Games? A large enough alliance would be able to take down Asmodeus, but that's not happening for a looong time. The 1st Edition's Deities and Demigods sourcebook was described as "exactly like witchcraft" by a televangelist. In this story Jazirian and Ahriman were responsible for the establishment of the current arrangement of the planes but fought eventually because of their perspectives of the law (LG versus LE). This means that, while before the Spellplague he was Lord of the Nine Hells, and a powerful immortal being, he only became a god after the Spellplague. He was apparently a wicked spellcaster of some sort, most probably a priest to some dark deity. The black abishai, blue abishai, green abishai, red abishai, and white abishai for the Forgotten Realms setting appear in Monsters of Faerûn (2000). His wounds ooze blood daily, and any drop of blood which touches the ground grows into a powerful devil. Orcus is immune to ability drain, crits, [death], electricity, energy drain, [mind-affecting], negative energy, paralysis, poison, and sneak attacks; has resistance 10 vs. acid, cold, and fire; has SR 35. Asmodeus and Bane still maintain a facade of friendship, at least until one is powerful and confident enough to actually overthrow the other. Orcus is the Demon Prince of Undeath and the Lord of Necromancy. Asmodeus appears as an evil god in the Dungeon Masters Guide (2008). Saves vs. magic apply. Asmodeus' true form was that of a hundreds of miles long wingless snake with scales. Asmodeus is a villain from Dungeons & Dragons, he rules over the Nine Hells of Baator and is considered the grand ruler of Lawful Evil beings. [4] The Monster Manual was reviewed by Don Turnbull in the British magazine White Dwarf #8 (August/September 1978). 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Asmodeus, in Jewish legend, the king of demons. Debates. The Styx devil (greater devil) first appears in the Fiend Folio (1981)[7], A series of articles appearing in Dragon in 1983 greatly expanded upon the devils and their home, the Nine Hells, and presented numerous new devils and arch-devils. His appearance in Dungeons & Dragons was cited as evidence for Satanism in the game by Pat Pulling and Kathy Cawthon in their 1989 book The Devil's Web. Although accounts of Asmodeus' past vary, there are many facts that are held by all. Asmodeus assumed the divine might of the fallen deity and became a god himself, albeit one trapped inside his own dominion. [23] The kocrachon (baatezu) and the ghargatula (baatezu), as well as the archdevils Bel, Lord of the First; Dispater, Lord of the Second; Mammon, Lord of the Third; Belial/Fierna, Lord of the Fourth; Levistus, Lord of the Fifth; The Hag Countess, Lord of the Sixth (not technically a devil, but a powerful night hag); Baalzebul, Lord of the Seventh; Mephistopheles, Lord of the Eighth; and Asmodeus, Lord of the Ninth appear in the Book of Vile Darkness (2002). Devils are Lawful Evil in alignment and originate from the Nine Hells of Baator. Also if you want to see more of the Demon Lords featured in … Orcus cares for nothing save himself — not even for his devotees and undead servants — and focuses only on spreading misery and evil. Orcus was typically described as having the head and legs of a goat, although with ram-like horns, a bloated body, bat-like wings, and a long tail.Orcus cared for nothing save himself—not even his devotees and undead servants—and focused only on spreading misery and evil. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. This page was last edited on 19 December 2020, at 08:04. Does anyone from the Realms Above have a realistic chance, or perhaps someone from the chaotic realms? The Planescape campaign setting utilized devils, known exclusively as baatezu under 2nd edition rules, extensively. [19] Zariel was also mentioned in third edition in the Manual of the Planes (2001),[43]:117 and Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells (2006). It’s certainly not strategic. As the devils consumed the essences of souls, they began to mutate into the devils that now populate the D&D universe. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. In his plan, when belief fails, the outer planes will cease to exist. Owing to a moral panic regarding Dungeons & Dragons, Asmodeus did not initially appear in the 2nd edition. However, they eventually realized that fewer and fewer mortal souls were ascending to the Upper Planes, and Asmodeus was deliberately tempting mortals to damnation. Asmodeus Tod. Join Facebook to connect with Asmodeus Erebus Intherus Orcus Ueolus Primo Williams … As I recall, Sammael did much the same thing to escape Hell and has almost become a Nether Fiend. Asmodeus may be the “prince of lust,” but his looks aren’t exactly tantalizing! [56][57], Another OGL product was Asmodeus's Den of Deception, part of the Devilish Dens series.[58]. Finally, Asmodeus is an ancient schemer and deadly manipulator, orchestrator of the most Machiavellian of schemes. Monsters in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game are generally the antagonists which players must fight and defeat to progress in the game. Following instructions given to him by the angel Raphael, Tobias overcame A The demon is also mentioned in some Talmudic legends, for instance, in the story of the construction of the Temple of Solomon. The Realms Asmodeus differs from the core character: he has only become a full god in the wake of the Spellplague, while the core version has been a god for millennia. He was formerly acting as temporary King of Hell until Lucifer's return. His gaze causes fear, fear and weakness, or chill (slows 50% and -5 on all dice rolls). [2] Concerned about protests from religious groups and others who viewed the game as an entryway into Satanic worship, TSR, Inc. dropped the words "devil" and "demon" from all descriptors of the monsters,[3] substituting instead baatezu /beɪˈɑːtɛzuː/ and tanar'ri . As the strongest devil in Hell at the time, it's entirely possible Lucifer had a contingency or a backup plan that got him out alive. Orcus was typically described as having the head and legs of a goat, although with ram-like horns, a bloated body, bat-like wings, and a long tail. He expects and appreciates flattery, but its never fooled by it, seeing it as a negotiation tactic, as well as a duty those in inferior positions owe their betters. This story is presented as mythology, and the Codex itself admits that it does not tell the whole truth. What steps would be needed for anyone to defeat Asmodeus? "[47][48], His physical appearance is based on popular modern and medieval conceptions of Satan. - Privacy Policy. Asmodeus, in Jewish legend, the king of demons. As I recall, the battle of Asmodeus vs Lucifer is vague on details. Orcus is the powerful demon lord of the undead. [39], My legions are the only thing standing between your precious Seven Heavens and the bottomless hunger of the Abyss. He is a monstrous creature with three heads: one like a sheep, one like a bull, and one like a man. Beneath his clothing, Asmodeus' body is covered in bloody wounds which he sustained when he fell from the Upper Planes. The gods created mountains, oceans, and wastelands to seal up the gates to the Abyss, but their creations defied their orders and explored their worlds, accidentally unsealing the gates. The unique devils Moloch the Outcast, Titivilus, Bael, Balan, and Bathym all reappeared in the online version of Dragon, in issue #360 (October 2007) in the "Infernal Aristocracy" feature. Most often, ritual practices are deeply secretive and not publicly discussed. According to the section about the Nine Hells, Asmodeus' true form is that of a giant serpent. Expanded Spells List . Demogorgon and Asmodeus are Lesser Gods (DDG p.90). Orcus Demon Prince of the Undead is one of the most powerful demons in the Abyss - powerful enough to threaten gods. Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells offers its own internally inconsistent accounts of Asmodeus' origins. Beelzebub and Meph are the only ones smart enough and powerful enough to gain control of the Hells, but I doubt they could keep control. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page . Asmodeus is a villain from Dungeons & Dragons, he rules over the Nine Hells of Baator and is considered the grand ruler of Lawful Evil beings. Zariel succumbed to the corrupting nature of the plane and fell from grace. In both myths, the gods found the arrangement agreeable, at first. 3. [8] Dozens of unique devils appeared in a two-part article by Ed Greenwood, including the greater devils Bist, Caim, and Nergal, the dukes of Hell Agares, Alocer, Amduscias, Arioch, Balan, Bathym, Biffant, Caarcrinolaas, Chamo, Focalor, Gaziel, Gorson, Herodias, Machalas, Malphas, Melchon, and Merodach, and the princesses of Hell Cozbi, Lilis, and Naome in "The Nine Hells Part I" in Dragon #75,[9] and the dukes of Hell Abigor, Adonides, Barbas, Barbatos, Bele, Bifrons, Bileth, Buer, Bune, Morax, Neabaz, Rimmon, Tartach, Zagum, and Zepar, the princesses of Hell Baalphegor, Baftis, and Lilith, the chancellor of Hell Adramalech, the queen of Hell Bensozia, and the inquisitor of Hell Phongor in "The Nine Hells Part II" in Dragon #76 (August 1983). Asmodeus, also known as Asmodee, Chammadai, Sydonai, Sakhr, Ashmadia, Asmodai, Asmodaios, Asmoday, Asha, Ashmedai, Ashema Deva, Saturn, Marcolf, Morolf, is a king of demons and earthly spirits mostly known from the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit. Asmodeus is named after Asmodeus, a Judeo-Christian demon of the same name, from the Book of Tobit, and for a fallen angel of the same name who appears in John Milton's "Paradise Lost. Asmodeus is said to be a greater power without any need of worship in the guide. In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, devils (also known as baatezu) are a powerful group of monsters used as a high-level challenge for players of the game. Obsidian Devil: Police force of the Nine Hells. Devils first appeared in the original first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual.. He imposes strict rules and harsh punishments on his followers. Bane wanted to help, but both he and Asmodeus wanted to avoid bringing the other Gods into the fight, and feared that any open collaboration between the two of them would cause exactly that; to avoid notice, instead of soldiers Bane sent aid in the form of advisors and strategy experts. Some of the other Lords of the Nine are incredibly close to being as powerful as them and might be able to unseat them. His clothing is so valuable that a single garment worn by Asmodeus is worth more than an average nation will spend on food in a year. In the Planescape line of game products, the lord of the lowest circle of hell was initially unnamed. Demons vs Devils 2. Asmodeus became an official part of the Judge's Guild City State of the Invincible Overlord setting with the publication of The Azurerain Pirates. [5e] Lore Question: Asmodeus, Orcus & Raven Queen. The assassin devil (dogai), erinyes, gorechain devil, infernal armor animus, misfortune devil, shocktroop devil, and withering devil appeared in the fourth edition Monster Manual 2 (2009). [10], The black abishai, blue abishai, green abishai, red abishai, and white abishai (lesser devil), the bearded devil (lesser devil), the nupperibo (least devil), the spined devil (least devil), appeared in the first edition Monster Manual II (1983), along with the princess of Hell Glasya, the dukes of Hell Amon, Bael, Hutijin, and Titivilus, and the arch devils Belial, Mammon, Mephistopheles, and Moloch. Could some sort of unholy alliance rise between enemies to unseat him? Loeb, Aaron., Mona, Erik., Pramas, Chris and Schwalb, Robert. View User Profile Send Message Posted May 20, 2020 #39. Devils often see the various worlds in the D&D metacosmos as tools to use for their own ends, including prosecuting the Blood War, a millennia-long war between the devils and their arch-enemies, demons. Several times he has permanently changed their physical forms at a whim. Devils appear in the Monster Manual for this edition (2008),[37] including the bearded devil (barbazu), the bone devil (osyluth), the chain devil (kyton), the ice devil (gelugon), the imp, legion devils (legion devil grunt, legion devil hellguard, legion devil veteran, and legion devil legionnaire), the pit fiend, the spined devil (spinagon), the succubus, and the war devil (malebranche). so quick question: when we talk Asmodeus, Orcus, and all those archfiends with True Names… Please tell me those are still not meant to be their true names? Orcus cared for nothing save himself—not even his devotees and undead … The Dicefreaks publication focusing on the Powers of Perdition. This story first appeared in the AD&D supplement Guide to Hell: Asmodeus is described as Ahriman, the twin brother of Jazirian the god of the couatls. However, she reclaimed her position after Bel proved inadequate in managing the Blood War. Legendary Actions. There is also mention in the manual of the planes that Graz'zt might work alongside Asmodeus under certain circumstances- and considering it was stated that it took pressure from Orcus AND Demogorgon to stop his original masterplan within the abyss, that might change the … Eldritch Wizardry also revealed that demons had lords, even as it introduced two of them: Demogorgon and his eternal foe Orcus.Orcus appeared in that book in the … [39] She is also featured heavily in the adventure module Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus (2019).[42][45]. Vs. Like the patrician in ankh-morpork, Asmodeus can stay in power by making himself just slightly more beneficial alive then dead to everyone who might be in a position to hurt him. The demon lord Pazuzu appeared to Asmodeus, as detailed in Demonomicon, and encouraged the angel to act on his thoughts of rebellion against He Who Was. He began, like many demon lords, as a wicked mortal- a powerful spellcaster. The Lord that can manipulate him into either striking at Asmodeus directly or just providing a crucial distraction is the Lord that has the best shot of taking over. It is suggested that, within the fictional settings of Dungeons & Dragons, these accounts may be differing interpretations of an underlying monomyth. By making a pact with the demon prince Orcus you are granted a unique set of gifts and power befitting that of the Prince of Undeath. Join Date: 4/21/2020 Posts: 8 Member Details; soapierglobe421 . Asmodeus convinced the gods to sign a contract called the Pact Primeval. The imp, a frequent servant of devils, also first appeared in the original Monster Manual. However, he argued effectively (and correctly) that he and his fellows had not violated the law. Most of Asmodeus's worshippers are based in the towns and cities of humans and demihumans, though Asmodeus has some monstrous followers as well. The angels were transformed into the first devils, and the beautiful astral dominion of Baathion was transformed into a prison realm known as the Nine Hells of Baator. I did not fall into the clutches of evil. If Asmodeus was ever defeated, who would it be? Bane (assuming I have the right one) is some dude who wears a mask that keeps him from keeling over. A notable exception is Christophe Jean Markosian, "The Devil Behind Thrones," a hierarch of the Horned Society. Why? He does not see the fun we can find with such pitiful ones. This series is published under the OGL. Unlike fiends like Asmodeus and Demogorgon, Orcus has never made a concerted effort to spread his influence across Bal-Kriav.Most of those that pay homage to him are small cults or demon worshiping fanatics. It is also a powerful melee weapon that can cause grievous wounds with the merest touch. After his death, his soul, like the souls of all chaotic evil mortals, went to the Abyss and Orcus began his afterlife as a lowly larva. Orcus was only discovered in 2004. Seven demon types debuted in that book (which became well known for its provocative cover): the imaginatively named demons Type I to VI, as well as the succubus. ECOLOGY. [60], Fabian Perlini-Pfister considered demons like Asmodeus among the "standard repertoire of "Monsters"" of the game.[61]. As said earlier, I imagine Eblis as the only creature that could gain and keep control of the Nine Hells. Asmodeus often tells me that I am wasting my time with you mortals. At the top of the hierarchy are the supreme Archdevils or Lords of the Nine, who are the rulers of the different regions of Baator. Marginally better vs. casters ). [ 20 ] I 've asmodeus vs orcus parties had. Was one of the true form is that of asmodeus vs orcus gigantic slug with tiny useless! 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