D&D 5E Chains of Asmodeus: Official 286-Page Nine Hells Book & Adventure Released!

dave2008 · Nov 3, 2023

TravDoc42 said:
I agree, the archdevils are slightly off. However, the book does mention for Asmodeus that his each of his 10 avatar forms are gentlemen, "and handsome to boot." (page 216).

I read that, it made the art work seem even more strange. I do want to be clear that I don't hate the art - just not quite my style

Storyteller Hero · Nov 3, 2023

It's worth noting that Asmodeus is not just an archdevil, but a deity, and a deity can appear however they wish without polymorphing themselves with a spell - it's due to the mutable nature of their quasi-spiritual, quasi-physical, quasi-conceptual bodies.

As such, every depiction of Asmodeus ever included in official publication could be considered "correct".

Micah Sweet · Nov 3, 2023

Storyteller Hero said:
It's worth noting that Asmodeus is not just an archdevil, but a deity, and a deity can appear however they wish without polymorphing themselves with a spell - it's due to the mutable nature of their quasi-spiritual, quasi-physical, quasi-conceptual bodies.

As such, every depiction of Asmodeus ever included in official publication could be considered "correct".

Not really @dave2008 's point though.

Saracenus · Nov 3, 2023

Storyteller Hero said:
It's worth noting that Asmodeus is not just an archdevil, but a deity, and a deity can appear however they wish without polymorphing themselves with a spell - it's due to the mutable nature of their quasi-spiritual, quasi-physical, quasi-conceptual bodies.

As such, every depiction of Asmodeus ever included in official publication could be considered "correct".

Into the Asmodeusverse?

RoughCoronet0 · Nov 3, 2023

I'm honestly the opposite as far as the appearances of the arch-devils goes, I'd rather them be more monstrous, not just sexy humans with horns. Grant it, I hate powerful planar creatures that are just humans with some planar features (the angels are the worse offenders and why I can't stand the standard Aasimar who is just a human that glows a bit).

This preference is probably why most of my pantheon isn't humanoid in anyways, and most of the planar creatures I use aren't just humans with angel wings or humans with devil horns and wings.

dave2008 · Nov 3, 2023

Storyteller Hero said:
It's worth noting that Asmodeus is not just an archdevil, but a deity, and a deity can appear however they wish without polymorphing themselves with a spell - it's due to the mutable nature of their quasi-spiritual, quasi-physical, quasi-conceptual bodies.

As such, every depiction of Asmodeus ever included in official publication could be considered "correct".

Not for me. Asmodeus was an archdevil in the beginning and will remain so in my games. That is technically true in 5e too, from the 2014 Monster Manual:

and

Edit: It seems like this remains largely true with this version of Asmodeus too (though the like the dicefreaks fallen support story too):

dave2008 · Nov 3, 2023

RoughCoronet0 said:
I'm honestly the opposite as far as the appearances of the arch-devils goes, I'd rather them be more monstrous, not just sexy humans with horns. Grant it, I hate powerful planar creatures that are just humans with some planar features (the angels are the worse offenders and why I can't stand the standard Aasimar who is just a human that glows a bit).

This preference is probably why most of my pantheon isn't humanoid in anyways, and most of the planar creatures I use aren't just humans with angel wings or humans with devil horns and wings.

I get your point, but we have a lot of other fiends to fill those roles. Heck, not even some of the archdevils lean to the monstrous side. I guess I just my archdevils a more in between:

Henadic Theologian · Nov 3, 2023

"I'm honestly the opposite as far as the appearances of the arch-devils goes, I'd rather them be more monstrous, not just sexy humans with horns. Grant it, I hate powerful planar creatures that are just humans with some planar features (the angels are the worse offenders and why I can't stand the standard Aasimar who is just a human that glows a bit

This preference is probably why most of my pantheon isn't humanoid in anyways, and most of the planar creatures I use aren't just humans with angel wings or humans with devil horns and wings."

Making the devils more monstrous has them stepping on Demon Lord toes, it's one the things that expres lawful vs chaotic evil.

Incenjucar · Nov 3, 2023

Part of the idea behind devils is that their evil is more subtle and "reasonable" and they seduce with comfort and structure rather than passion and raw power.

AnotherGuy · Nov 3, 2023

Saracenus said:
Unfortunately for me I have to wait for my next paycheck before I can think about getting this, so my ability to talk about it is limited. I will say from some of the reviews coming in and some of what is said here this is on my Top 5 gets from DMs Guild... In no particular order:

Manual of the Planes

Arcanum Worlds Presents: Chains of Asmodeus

Curse of Strahd Companion: The Complete Edition (for my wife, she loves running Ravenloft)

Heroes of Baldur's Gate (Written and Designed by James Ohlen and Jesse Sky)

Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy (Also Extra Life, Written and Designed by James Ohlen)

I'm on the same page - I didn't even know about the last two, I'm gonna go see what they're about.
I also feel we are going to get some amazing 3pp companion content for Chains of Asmodeus so I'm looking forward to that.

D&D 5E Chains of Asmodeus: Official 286-Page Nine Hells Book & Adventure Released!

dave2008

Legend

Storyteller Hero

Adventurer

Micah Sweet

Level Up & OSR Enthusiast

Saracenus

Always In School Gamer

RoughCoronet0

Dragon Lover

dave2008

Legend

dave2008

Legend

Henadic Theologian

Legend

Incenjucar

Legend

AnotherGuy

Hero

Similar Threads

Voidrunner's Codex

Related Articles

Voidrunner's Codex