Cocytus

Cocytus is the second layer of the Outer Plane of Pandemonium.

Geography

The tunnels of Cocytus are slightly narrower and more winding than those of the first layer, Pandesmos, making the winds more intense throughout the layer. The tunnels do not appear natural, but rather seem to have been manually chiseled. Like all other layers of the plane, Cocytus has no light sources and is completely dark.
The loud winds in the tunnels of Cocytus carry shrill sounds of sorrow and wailing. This peculiar sound earned the layer the nickname "layer of lamentation." As in the other layers, the deafening winds only allow conversation via shouting, and any intelligible sound, including sound-based spells, only carry over a distance of 10 ft.
Like in other layers of Pandemonium, prolonged exposure to the incessant winds of Cocytus quickly sap an individual's physical disposition and sanity. Without shelter, an exposed creature can develop symptoms of madness within hours.

Notable Locations

Howler's Crag - A tall spire at the center of the layer, built upon the grave of a phoenix. The top of the stone pile contained one of the few portals out of Pandemonium, and from there a creature could shout a message that would always reach its intended recipient anywhere in the Great Wheel.
The Laughing Mug - An underground inn excavated near Howler's Crag. It is run by Fat Worold, an insane and malnourished human who always talks in questions.

Fauna & Flora

The vicinity of Howler's Crag was inhabited by a large number of demons who prey on visitors to the spire

Alternative Name(s)

Layer of Lamentation

Type

Planar Sphere/Grouping