Apollyon

Lord of the First

Known as The Master of Avernus, Apollyon is the Archduke of the first layer of the Nine Hells, Avernus. He is a military genius who specializes in misdirection and leads with careful tactics, in the Blood War. Apollyon is the brains of Avernus, he manages to balance the Blood War, crushing any possible usurpers, and dealing with the politics of the other Arch Devils.

The Blood War of Avernus

Calculating and calm in his assessments, Apollyon is one of the greatest military minds in all the Nine Hells, using every tactical advantage available and only engaging in battle on his own terms. His favored tactics involve ambushes, double-crosses, feints and counter-feints, and backstabbing his enemies while anticipating the treacherous moves of his rivals. While he occasionally erupts with anger upon being foiled, he is generally cool-headed in his mindset.
Cunning, analytical and, above all, a realist, Apollyon is fully aware that demons were infinite in number, if not literally then effectively, and so depends on slow defensive advances to fend them off. He is a long-term logistician, and in his mind the most he can do is contain the endless hordes of the Abyss. Even if victory only lasts a day, he values the assistance of anyone, mortal or otherwise, and gives fair hearings to those who offer. Though certainly evil and sadistic, his duties come before his amusements.
Almost impossible to surprise, difficult to deceive, and typically only attacking when attacked, at least directly, Apollyon can be a reliable ally if approached with respect rather than duplicity. He can provide riches, information, letters of safe passage, and other forms of aid, but he is also a shrewd negotiator who, as one might expect, kept his promises to the letter and cared less about their spirit.

Divine classification: Fiend (Arch Devil)
Alignment: LE
Honorary Titles: The Master of Avernus, The Regent
Resides: The Reckoning, Avernus