Named demon/devil needed

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

As those who've read my "70-year-old father" thread know, I've been sending my dad on his first-ever D&D adventures this year. Over the weekend, he and my wife (another newbie), ran into an iconic-but-not-to-them idol of a naked horned figure, complete with gem eyes, seated behind two braziers. Now, I'm of the opinion/head canon that the 1E PHB cover depicts the efreeti from the cover of the 1E DMG, but in this case, I'd like it to be a Castle Greyhawk-style Great Stone Face-style idol that does spooky mysterious stuff, via its connection to the evil figure it depicts. The question, though, is who it ought to be. As someone who started playing with 1E and BD&D in 1979, I'm inclined to make it a named demon lord or second-tier devil, but I'm not sure who it ought to be. So, who fits the profile of a fat naked humanoid, with perhaps a wider-than-natural face and mouth, gem eyes and is the kind of figure who'd be worshiped by evil dungeon dwellers? Bonus if he's a figure connected to forbidden knowledge or twisting desires back around on those who make wishes. For perhaps obvious, and I hope not offensively, I'd like the figure to embody a kind of anti-Buddhist view, embracing materialism, selfishness and an obsession with surface appearances. Muchas gracias.

 

[amerigoV]

Phil, Prince of Insufficient Light.

 

[TarionzCousin]

As those who've read my "70-year-old father" thread know, I've been sending my dad on his first-ever D&D adventures this year. Over the weekend, he and my wife (another newbie), ran into an iconic-but-not-to-them idol of a naked horned figure, complete with gem eyes, seated behind two braziers. Now, I'm of the opinion/head canon that the 1E PHB cover depicts the efreeti from the cover of the 1E DMG, but in this case, I'd like it to be a Castle Greyhawk-style Great Stone Face-style idol that does spooky mysterious stuff, via its connection to the evil figure it depicts. The question, though, is who it ought to be. As someone who started playing with 1E and BD&D in 1979, I'm inclined to make it a named demon lord or second-tier devil, but I'm not sure who it ought to be. So, who fits the profile of a fat naked humanoid, with perhaps a wider-than-natural face and mouth, gem eyes and is the kind of figure who'd be worshiped by evil dungeon dwellers? Bonus if he's a figure connected to forbidden knowledge or twisting desires back around on those who make wishes. For perhaps obvious, and I hope not offensively, I'd like the figure to embody a kind of anti-Buddhist view, embracing materialism, selfishness and an obsession with surface appearances. Muchas gracias.

[MENTION=1241]BOZ[/MENTION]
Is there a demon lord or devil prince that fits this description?

 

[BOZ]

Nothing specific that comes to mind, but Orcus might do in a pinch?

 

[UselessTriviaMan]

The question, though, is who it ought to be. As someone who started playing with 1E and BD&D in 1979, I'm inclined to make it a named demon lord or second-tier devil, but I'm not sure who it ought to be.

It is exactly who you, as the GM, say it is. Steal the name from another source they likely won't recognize. You can totally use Malebolgia, Orcus, Yog-Sothoth, Koschtchie, Nicodemus, Venger, Takhisis, Khizarvexius, or Fred Claus. If you want this demon lord to embody a specific set of views, s/he does. Period. It's your world, boss.

 

[Voadam]

In Hackmaster it is Pagnyr'Parkus the Type XI Demon, Gawd of the Wastes.

His touch causes withering, his bite causes mummy rot, and his presence destroys potions. He is accompanied by mummies that are immune to natural fire.

Some cultures worship this demon as a fire gawd. He has been building his power base on the Lower Planes for some time. He seeks to create an alliance to topple Asmodeus, as he is jealous of the devil's power and influence. So far his suggestions have been met with mixed reactions.

He was once allied with Skullsplitter (AKA Demogorgon the Demon Prince Gawd of Agony) and the two still have nonviolent if uneasy relationship.

His temples are a tempting target for thieves as they are always filled with precious relics, gems, and tribute paid in all types of coin. These temples bring in a steady flow of sacrifices and he continues to grant his followers powers, especially over mummies.

I'd see him as depressing buddhism, all is suffering and inevitable decay that leads to waste and ruin. Fire consumes, nothing is permanent. No transcendent path to enlightenment. Only power from sacrifice and ruin.

 

[Megaton Games]

From my own name generator:

Y'zoggleth
T'azhil
L'abolith
R'ylel-gogon
Jalzogtooth
Oq'lo-gogon
Map'lotooth
H'hallah
C'wail-ethon
Bolhuhoggy
E'thag
Fth'ol
Z'hutyg
Uggloth
Zigyogthep
Yothot
Athyog
Kha'g
Hottuglor
C'thgyogy
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Ixotor
Z'qogor
Bardor
Lorbar
Barzax
F'thaxtor
Dikdar'l
Erbirtor
Liirraoz
Gashel
O'ra-tato
Qatorpor
Gorlgor
Boglashgrim
Kh'taq
Lhirz-tougg
Sareldo
Liirgorgor
Tz'tro
Nib'hato

 

[steeldragons]

Moloch. The statue is a dead ringer of the 1e depiction in MM2 of Moloch. (heh heh. demon statue...dead [w]ringer*ahem*)

 

[fireinthedust]

It sounds like you want to give him the most iconic D&D experience ever, but also catering to what you think he would get a kick out of?

You're at once drawing on your own relationship, plus your gaming mythology, for what you think he would like. Yoda would ask something appropriately searching: what made you choose this idol as the set piece for the adventure?

And, bluntly, what does this adventure mean for you? For him? Having not read your game so far, perhaps you should consider what bad guys have challenged you in the past, or what characters you've designed you'd like him to meet or overcome? As a father myself, I'd rather see what was most important to my kids.

Also: Illusions are big, as well as gold, lust, passions, and attachments. Malcanthet comes to mind, as a sort of Ahriman figure. Mask, or Nyarlethotep wearing masks, also options.

 

[Samloyal23]

Moloch was a god of wealth and fertility who basically conned people into murderous deeds in return for the promise of abundance. "It is a noble sacrifice, your first child, it is their duty to YOU, my worshipers, they go to a Better Place to ensure you, their dear parents, success and wealth. Their blood will make the wheat grow tall, they will ensure your future children grow up strong, their tears will bring sweet rains in the right season..." Yep, his idol was actually a bronze fire pit people threw their babies into. It was a fat bull-headed figure like a minotaur that was heated till it glowed red before the sacrifice was thrown inside its belly...