Archdemon

The archdemons are powerful, unique Fiend. The most powerful archdemons are the rulers of The Hells.

These Fiend are prominent in the infernal hierarchy as a leader of demons. Essentially, the archdemons are the evil opponents of the archangels and Archfey.

Darkvision = range of 60 feet (18 meters) - which allowed them to discern forms, as in normal daylight vision, but only in shades of gray. Their darkvision did not function in darkness that was magical in origin.

Demon's skin = Because of their dark nature they have resistance to necrotic damage.

Archdemon's Mind = They have an advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.

Demon's Contracts = As a part of a short or long rest, any demon, but especially archdemon, can create a contract with a willing creature. So long as the contract is not violated, they can communicate telepathically with the willing creature as long as they both remain on the same plane of existence. If the contract is broken, they both suffer disadvantage on attack rolls and saving throws until the end of their next long rest. Demons can only have one contract at a time - while Archdemons can have multiple.

Demon's Wings = they have great, leathery wings that develop later and add to their mobility. Flying speed of 30 feet. To use these wings, they must not be wearing medium or heavy armor, or wielding a metal shield.

Disguise Self = they can hide their true appearance with illusions and spells, as iin their deceptive nature to do so.

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Prominent demon lords include:
* Demogorgon = the Prince of Demons - each of Demogorgon's heads had its own name and personality
* Orcus = the Blood Lord - a demon prince - returned from undeath but not technically alive - Orcus seeks to exterminate all life throughout the Moata Solar System and transform each planet into a desolate realm inhabited only by his Undead.

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Basic Information

Anatomy

Archdemons are tall humanoids with large, swooping horns. Their voices tend to be baritone and speak mainly in Abyssal. They have reddened skin that may look burnt in patches. Large wings erupt from their back.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Abaddon, Demiurgo, Baphomer, Kirran, Lucifer, Embazel.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Archdemons and other Fiend live in a hierarchy of sorts - the biggest bully rules.
Other demons in The Hells flock to serve archdemon - some with goals of eventually, they can usurp their master and ascend to the throne of lies the Archdemon rules from. Many of the current Archdemons were but mere shadow demons or quasits, the best at cunning and subterfuge, and managed to strike the killing blow on their old master, leaving them with a title of Archdemon. Others are fallen angels from Celestia.
Though once they get there, they're at the top of the pack. They're so far above every other demon they've ever known, and that isolation might drive them to be paranoid.

Historical Figures

Archdemons by Layer

Archdemons of Avernus

Zariel: The ruler of the first layer of The Hells - commander of the diabolical armies in the Blood War - Zariel is a fallen angel who had been appointed to her archdukedom by Asmodeus. Bel: A general under the command of Zariel.

Archdemons of Dis

Langsdon: Known as the Iron Duke - the ruler of the second layer of The Hells - he ruled the Iron City from within his Iron Tower, and was legendary for his impregnable layers of defense.
Lilis: The loyal consort of the Iron Duke.
Titivilus: Although not very powerful personally, Titivilus is Langsdon's closest adviser.

Archdemon of Makai

Morrigan: the ruler of the third layer of The Hells.

Archdemons of Minauros

Mammon: The ruler of fourth layer of The Hells - patron of greed.
Glwa: Mammon's consort after Glasya left him.
Bael: A powerful general in the service of Mammon.
Melchon: A duke of Minauros

Archdemons of Stygia

Levistus: The ruler of the fifth layer of The Hells - imprisoned in an iceberg by Asmodeus for past crimes - therefore forced to telepathically relay instructions to his minions - he also has to deal with his predecessor's continued existence.
Krampus: each Enjils Aura Sitaare travels through Pandemonium to punish the evil people of Esau
Geryon: The deposed ruler of the fifth layer - Geryon was a savage archdemon who continually seeks to reclaim his former position.
Agares: A vassal and duke under Geryon's reign - he has a new position as a commander under Levistus's rule.
Machalas: The weakest duke who served Geryon - he has a new position as a commander under Levistus's rule.

Archdemons of Malbolge

Glasya: The ruler of the sixth layer of The Hells - daughter of Asmodeus.
Tartach: loyally serves Glasya.
Lilith: Glasya's duke and general alluring Consort - Baalzebul's past lover.

Archdemons of Zombata

Hexta: The ruler of the seventh layer of The Hells.
Zepar: A duke and general of Zombata - loyal to Hexta.
Baalzebul: the Lord of Lies - a repulsive fallen angel who was once called Triel - longs to overthrow Hexta and become ruler of Zombata - past lover of Lilith.
Baftis: The voiceless Consort of Hexta - although loyal to Baalzebul.

Archdemons of Sheol

Gravus: The ruler of the eighth layer of The Hells.
Donices: The steward of Sheol.
Farcus: An archdevil who served Gravus as chamberlain.

Archdemons of Nessus

Asmodeus: Lord of Indulgence - The ruler of the nineth layer of The Hells - The King of The Hells - Asmodeus is considered a deity.
Adramalech: The Chancellor of Hell and Keeper of Records - Adramalech answered only to Asmodeus.
Phongor: The dreaded Inquisitor of Hell.
Buer: A duke of Nessus.
Bune: A duke of Nessus.
Morax: A duke of Nessus.
Rimmon: A duke of Nessus.
Zagum: A duke in the service of Asmodeus.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Fiend

Geographic Distribution

• The Hells