There are a group of lower planes known as The Nine Hells, and sometimes called Hades. Hades, the Nether Realms (see p. 96), and the Shadow Realms (see p. 110) are collectively known as the Infernal Realms.
The evil inhabitants of Hades are known as Devils. Unlike the chaos of Demons, Devils are very orderly, and faithfully adhere to a chain of command known as the Order of Ascendancy. Devils are ruled over by a sinister being of untold power known as Asmodeus. It is rumored that Asmodeus and the other arch-devils once resided in the upper planes, but that they plotted to overthrow the gods and were subsequently banished to the planes of Hades.
It is said that Asmodeus now seeks a position of eminence and respect among the mortal planes, to regain what was lost with his banishment. It is also said that Asmodeus even has a sense of humor, a quality that is never attributed to the ruler of the Demon hordes.
When summoned, Devils need to be dealt with firmly, and without hesitation. Anything else shows weakness and while Devils are generally willing to aid those of a similar outlook, they are loathe to render service to those that they deem incompetent. Even worse than incompetence are those who are in league with Demons, and Devils can literally smell the “demon stink” on those who consort regularly with Demons.
All Devils despise Demons and will always attack them on sight. It is said that the lower planes are in a constant state of war between Demons and Devils.
Devils are, in a manner similar to Demons, repulsed by holy symbols and artifacts of divine magic.
All Devils have the following attributes in common:
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Immune to venoms and poisons
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Immune to non-magical weapons (damage from such weapons heals almost instantly)
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Repulsed by Holy Symbol: Devil must make Save vs. Will or avert its gaze and be unable to approach wielder for 1 minute.
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Hurt by Holy Oil and Holy Water as described in the Bless Water/Oil spell description (p. 66).
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Immune to all influence and control spells that are not specifically designed for controlling or influencing devils.
Specific Devils
Anwyn
