Pazuzu (pa-ZOO-zoo)
Demon Lord Pazuzu (a.k.a. Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms, The Dark Angel of the Four Winds)
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Pazuzu was a powerful demon lord and one of the eldest and most reprehensible of them. He was also called the Dark Angel of the Four Winds and the Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms. He held sway over all evil flying creatures, even among the different layers of the Abyss. Personality:
He was fond of corrupting mortals, especially the innocent and honest. He enjoyed offering aid that at first appeared beneficial, but which ultimately spelled doom on the victim in the long run. His favourite prizes were the most pure and Pazuzu believed the living world provided the best opportunity for such prey. Relationships:
Pazuzu had a personal guard called the Six Wings of Pazrael at his command, and almost always by his side. They comprised six vrocks led by a balor, and were well-versed in reconnaissance and assassination. His constant search for naïve targets outside the Abyss caused him to have few true enemies among the other demon lords. However, one such lord, Lamashtu, Pazuzu's one-time lover, was his only real foe, though he thought little of her. Lamashtu once betrayed Pazuzu, so he blinded her and imprisoned her on the 503rd layer of the Abyss, called Torremor. Torremor was once Pazuzu's realm before Lamashtu seized control. The Winged Prince watched as Lamashtu ruled, begging for influence wherever she might find it. According to the Demonomicon of Iggwilv and Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, Graz'zt was perhaps Pazuzu's most notable enemy. Graz'zt alone took umbrage at Pazuzu's claim to dominion over the skies of the Abyss, though the Prince of Tyrants never took action against him beyond the occasional insult. He was said to be on good terms with daemons (also known as yugoloths) and the dukes of the Nine Hells.
Pazuzu was a powerful demon lord and one of the eldest and most reprehensible of them. He was also called the Dark Angel of the Four Winds and the Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms. He held sway over all evil flying creatures, even among the different layers of the Abyss. Personality:
He was fond of corrupting mortals, especially the innocent and honest. He enjoyed offering aid that at first appeared beneficial, but which ultimately spelled doom on the victim in the long run. His favourite prizes were the most pure and Pazuzu believed the living world provided the best opportunity for such prey. Relationships:
Pazuzu had a personal guard called the Six Wings of Pazrael at his command, and almost always by his side. They comprised six vrocks led by a balor, and were well-versed in reconnaissance and assassination. His constant search for naïve targets outside the Abyss caused him to have few true enemies among the other demon lords. However, one such lord, Lamashtu, Pazuzu's one-time lover, was his only real foe, though he thought little of her. Lamashtu once betrayed Pazuzu, so he blinded her and imprisoned her on the 503rd layer of the Abyss, called Torremor. Torremor was once Pazuzu's realm before Lamashtu seized control. The Winged Prince watched as Lamashtu ruled, begging for influence wherever she might find it. According to the Demonomicon of Iggwilv and Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, Graz'zt was perhaps Pazuzu's most notable enemy. Graz'zt alone took umbrage at Pazuzu's claim to dominion over the skies of the Abyss, though the Prince of Tyrants never took action against him beyond the occasional insult. He was said to be on good terms with daemons (also known as yugoloths) and the dukes of the Nine Hells.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Physical Description
Body Features
Pazuzu was described as being tall and well-proportioned with unmistakably demonic features, such as avian feet, four wings that both smoked and gleamed with oil, and most notably, a feral bird's beak on an otherwise handsome face.
Special abilities
He could breathe swarms of locusts and acidic, poisonous clouds. He also had low-light vision and blindsight.
Specialized Equipment
He wielded a powerful magic greatsword that granted him great speed.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Pazuzu was among the oldest of beings, predating the Abyss itself. He was a primordial, called an obyrith. As such, Pazuzu manipulated the god Tharizdun, causing the interloping god to create the Abyss. The Winged One was also responsible for the corruption of the angel Asmodeus. Seen as his ultimate prize, Pazuzu corrupted the one-time servant of the lawful gods and convinced the angel to turn on those he served. This corruption and Pazuzu's further aid led to victory, though only Asmodeus and the other obyriths knew of the demon lord's help. This costly aid was yet to be paid by the fallen angel.
The Lord of Corruption was also instrumental in bringing the Blood War to fruition. Playing both sides through his connection to Asmodeus, Pazuzu maintained a balance of strength between the devils and demons, prolonging the endless war. Both Asmodeus, and a group called the Queen's Conclave, used the Blood War for their own ends.
Around −30,400 DR, the Aearee-Quor, decimated by a wasting plague inflicted on them by followers of the demon lord Yeenoghu, in desperation turned to the worship of Pazuzu, under his guise of the demon Pazrael, for salvation, bringing his cult to Toril in the following years.
Divine Classification
Demon Lord
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Current Location
Church/Cult
Children
Pronouns
He/Him
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Glowing, yellow pupil, black around the pupil
Hair
Long, light brown, tossled
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale
Height
7 ft
Ruled Locations
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