Demonic invasions into Baator have never gotten farther than this layer, primarily because powerful magic inherent in the plane prevents demons from teleporting to any layer lower than one that they currently control.
Reporting directly to Bel are the formidable pit fiend generals known as the Dark Eight.
Each of these generals commands the forces contributed by one layer of the Nine Hells.
When his final plans fall into place, Asmodeus intends to punish his former masters of the celestial sphere for daring to look down upon the foot soldiers who did all the dirty work
You're a bad, bad man!JoeGKushner said:I've heard that since most games only get to 7th-10th level, that the devil lords will be CR 12 will notes on how to increase their CR for those playing higher levels.
Ripzerai said:Here are the November Previews.
So does this book give Asmodeus a firm, objective backstory? And it's something to do with him being banished from the celestial realm? How dreary.
Based on the little that's been revealed so far, I think I may skip this book.
BOZ said:i wouldn't quite make such a judgement just yet, though i would agree that this last part in particular sounds troubling.
although i never liked the GtH version of Asmodeus, i like it a whole lot better than making him a former celestial (or even the former servant of celestials).
BOZ said:it never was a must-by for me, but let's just say my critical eye is going to be more cautious than it would have been otherwise...