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<blockquote data-quote="Voadam" data-source="post: 8399123" data-attributes="member: 2209"><p>In the <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17009/Manual-of-the-Planes-1e?affiliate_id=17596" target="_blank">1e Manual of the Planes</a> there is mixes in the planes.</p><p></p><p>In the Abyss demons serve some gods as servants. Page 102-3:</p><p></p><p>"The Chinese Powers Tou Mu and Lu Yueh make their home in a realm called Feng-Tu. Feng-Tu appears as a mighty citadel that rises up a forked branch of the Styx called How Nai-ho. This branch can be reached by Charon and the charonadaemons. The citadel of Feng-Tu is entered via Kuei-Men-Kuan, the gate of the demons, which is large enough to permit elephantine behemoths to pass through easily. <strong>The god of epidemics and the goddess of the northstar hold sway over a household of manes and demons.</strong></p><p>The lesser god Kali controls her entire layer, a realm of jagged peaks and blood-red tropical vegetation. The black earth mother maintains a number of abodes in this realm, decaying temples overgrown with scarlet vines and crimson flowers. <strong>Her servants are demons</strong> and chaotic evil rakshasas."</p><p></p><p>In the Nine Hells page 111:</p><p>"The true relationship between lawful evil Powers and the devils is unknown, for neither side is volunteering any information."</p><p></p><p>"Hecate of the Greeks and Inanna of the Sumerians have adjacent realms in Phlegethos, the fourth layer, with suitable conduits to reach those worlds where they are venerated. Hecate tends to be more lawful than evil, sending her quota of devils out in an organized fashion to punish particular misdeeds. Inanna is the reverse, more evil than lawful. She delights in the fickle nature that sending too many (or not enough) evil servants into battle may bring. The two goddesses' relationships with Belial are unknown, though the arch-devil has been known to call on both their courts."</p><p></p><p>Even Modrons are noted as working for others, page 85: "While all modrons are apparently vassals of Primus, <strong>the base modrons (lesser castes) can be found throughout the realms of Nirvana acting as servants for other realms</strong>."</p><p></p><p>Archons are noted as working for their superiors and Greater Powers, page 88.</p><p></p><p>"This is the domain of the Jovarian archons—more are found here than on any other plane. A rumored <strong>council of ruling archons</strong>, whose existence has not been proven, sits in an unending ziggurat in this layer."</p><p></p><p>and</p><p></p><p>"Archons are the common creatures of the Seven Heavens. They joyously perform the duties called upon them by their superiors and the Greater Powers. Little is known of archons, as their activities usually are more beneficial and subtle than the blunderings of the lower plane races."</p><p></p><p>Similar to the demons and devils some gods in 1e have archon servants.</p><p></p><p>"The Chinese gods Chung Kuel and Kuan Yin make their homes on the fourth layer, occupying adjacent realms that span the length of the mountaintops. Followers of Chung Kuel seek out the god of truth and testing for knowledge, while those of Kuan Yin for ask for peaceful mitigation of troubles and blessing in childbirth. <strong>These gods are served by archons</strong> and spirit-folk."</p><p></p><p>and on page 89</p><p></p><p>"Of the lesser powers, Ebisu of the Japanese mythos, the deity of good luck, is a native of Lunia (the first heaven). He often greets travelers in the guise of a poor fisherman with a good catch from the pier. (Ebisu also often rescues those who are foolish enough to drown in the ocean.) Girru of the Babylonian mythos makes his abode in the second layer. He leads a troop of followers into battle with evil. <strong>Both of these lesser gods are served by archons</strong>."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Voadam, post: 8399123, member: 2209"] In the [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17009/Manual-of-the-Planes-1e?affiliate_id=17596']1e Manual of the Planes[/URL] there is mixes in the planes. In the Abyss demons serve some gods as servants. Page 102-3: "The Chinese Powers Tou Mu and Lu Yueh make their home in a realm called Feng-Tu. Feng-Tu appears as a mighty citadel that rises up a forked branch of the Styx called How Nai-ho. This branch can be reached by Charon and the charonadaemons. The citadel of Feng-Tu is entered via Kuei-Men-Kuan, the gate of the demons, which is large enough to permit elephantine behemoths to pass through easily. [B]The god of epidemics and the goddess of the northstar hold sway over a household of manes and demons.[/B] The lesser god Kali controls her entire layer, a realm of jagged peaks and blood-red tropical vegetation. The black earth mother maintains a number of abodes in this realm, decaying temples overgrown with scarlet vines and crimson flowers. [B]Her servants are demons[/B] and chaotic evil rakshasas." In the Nine Hells page 111: "The true relationship between lawful evil Powers and the devils is unknown, for neither side is volunteering any information." "Hecate of the Greeks and Inanna of the Sumerians have adjacent realms in Phlegethos, the fourth layer, with suitable conduits to reach those worlds where they are venerated. Hecate tends to be more lawful than evil, sending her quota of devils out in an organized fashion to punish particular misdeeds. Inanna is the reverse, more evil than lawful. She delights in the fickle nature that sending too many (or not enough) evil servants into battle may bring. The two goddesses' relationships with Belial are unknown, though the arch-devil has been known to call on both their courts." Even Modrons are noted as working for others, page 85: "While all modrons are apparently vassals of Primus, [B]the base modrons (lesser castes) can be found throughout the realms of Nirvana acting as servants for other realms[/B]." Archons are noted as working for their superiors and Greater Powers, page 88. "This is the domain of the Jovarian archons—more are found here than on any other plane. A rumored [B]council of ruling archons[/B], whose existence has not been proven, sits in an unending ziggurat in this layer." and "Archons are the common creatures of the Seven Heavens. They joyously perform the duties called upon them by their superiors and the Greater Powers. Little is known of archons, as their activities usually are more beneficial and subtle than the blunderings of the lower plane races." Similar to the demons and devils some gods in 1e have archon servants. "The Chinese gods Chung Kuel and Kuan Yin make their homes on the fourth layer, occupying adjacent realms that span the length of the mountaintops. Followers of Chung Kuel seek out the god of truth and testing for knowledge, while those of Kuan Yin for ask for peaceful mitigation of troubles and blessing in childbirth. [B]These gods are served by archons[/B] and spirit-folk." and on page 89 "Of the lesser powers, Ebisu of the Japanese mythos, the deity of good luck, is a native of Lunia (the first heaven). He often greets travelers in the guise of a poor fisherman with a good catch from the pier. (Ebisu also often rescues those who are foolish enough to drown in the ocean.) Girru of the Babylonian mythos makes his abode in the second layer. He leads a troop of followers into battle with evil. [B]Both of these lesser gods are served by archons[/B]." [/QUOTE]
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