Politics of the abyss:
As you already know if you have read Monster Manual one, that Orcus and
Demogorgon are suppose to be the two most powerful demon rulers of the
abyss. Monster Manual seems to add to the problem of the relative power
of that of Orcus to other demons such as Pazuzues (who could probably beat
any demon mentioned in Monster Manual one or Monster Manual two... most
of the time). Perhaps what Gary Gygax meant to say was that Orcus and
Demogorgon were the two most powerful demons who were contending for the
rulership of the abyss. Obviously, since Pazuzu is not contending for planes
as Orcus and Demogorgon are, then that may solve the discrepency in the
statements made in the first Monster Manual.
Another interesting feature in Monster Manual one that dealt with the
politics of the lower planes, is that Gary seemed to make gods (such as Geryon
and Moloch) from different pantheons fighting each other. So that would
explain why Orcus (an Etruscan deity) was fighting Demogorgon (a greek
deity). Although this doesn't make much sense since history does not put
the Etruscans and Greeks at odds with each other unless you think of the
Etruscans as pre-Roman in culture. That would mean that the Roman god
(Orcus) was fighting the Greek god (Demogorgon), an interesting parallel
if compared to the real world. If you take a look at history (and Monster
Manual II), you see that there are many more demons originating from both
the Etruscan and Greek Mythology. For example on the Etruscan side, there
was Charun(a death god), Tuchulcha(Demon Prince of Infernal Tortures),
Mantus(another death god, I think...although I have very little information
on him), and Mania (a nymph cursed into a wretched form, "mother of manes").
This would make the demon gods originating from the Etruscan pantheon a
powerful force. indeed, if they were fighting with other (perhaps, maybe,
under the direction of Orcus) rival pantheons. On the Greek side (excepting
Demogorgon) was Gorgon(half of demogorgon), Mormo (I think the spelling is
correct, anyway he is the King of Ghouls that was sited under Yeenoghu),
Cabiri(a volcanic demon), Euronymous (Prince of death, having many strange
similarities with Charun), and Typhon (maybe not). Also you could include the
King of Deathmasters from Best of Anthology Dragon on Demogorgon's side
and Demon Lord of Orcus Gate from the Bloodstone-Module series for Orcus'
team.
Obviously, not all rulers of the abyss are gods. Some of them just
might be powerful demons (or maybe PC's if your campaign gets out of hand),
and I have included the lesser known ones here. Other powerful demons, and
other Greater Gods usually do not compete with the rivalry of the abyss.
They may have other schemes in mind besides ruling the abyss (again I have
included rules in here that may fit into this category. Some want to
corrupt good-ei Pazuzues, some want to destroy good-all of them, but some
such as Ahrimanes are concentrated their efforts against good, and other
demons want to conquer worlds (Lolth, Zuggtmoy, actually...probably all of
them want to...but these concentrate their activities to conquering worlds).
And of course other demons that have other multiple desires, schemes, etc
too detailed to be explained here. Some, even though fighting good or
trying to escape the internal wars going on in the abyss eventually get
caught up in the wars whether they like it or not (Ahrimanes, for example).
Again...this is all speculation, I'm not saying this is true but it seems
to be what Gary Gygax had in mind when designing the politics of the abyss.
Then again, maybe he never had a scheme in mind, I don't know. But that's
what seems to be true.
Gary did not seem to include many other pantheon's deities from other
mythologies (in Monster Manual I, Monster Manual II, and Fiend Folio), and
so little can be inferred about the nature of the politics concerning those
gods from such pantheons as Indian or African. The Deities and Demigods
edition or first edition Legends and Lore seems to emphasize that such gods
ignore what other pantheon demons do and generally try to spread evil in
that type of religion that they are in (such as Kali). If you do decide,
however, that gods are to be in conflict with other gods, and you decide that
what I have inferred from above about what Gary may have had in mind,
then you might judge that the Hindu demons may be in conflict with some Muslim
or Chinese pantheon demons. (India has been marked with few wars that I
know of, maybe a few squirmishes). The Muslim's satan, or demon, is known
as Eblis (also equated with Azazel in some religions) by the way. They also
have Munkir, Nekir, and another judging god (as well as a few others that I
couldn't find) that seems to be a mix of Hindo and Muslim gods (I think,..I
could be wrong on this one).
Considering the "true" demons, which is those that seem to be manis-
fistations of our lower selves, such as deception, pride, anger, and those
originating from Jewish and ancient Mesopotamian cultures, Gary seem to have
created a fiction about the politics based on a few facts (if any). If they
are true physical manisfistations of our lower natures, then they cannot be
destroyed (if they were, the implications would be enormous, say if all
hate was destroyed just because a god was destroyed). Not likely. They
have very few worshippers, so perhaps their power is fueled by hate and
other desires that mortals have on planes (possibly). Not saying that this
is true, it's just a more logical explanation.
Here is the listing of demons that Gary gave (the ones that have L beside
them are lords, and do not have rulership over an entire layer, the ones
that have F beside them are female). Gary also mentioned that this list
wasn't exaustive or complete (For those of you who are imaginative and want
to create more demons):
Abraxas - (a number demon. also associated with 'abracadabra'.)
Ahazu(L)-a demon of disease-although no description of him is given in any
of the books that i looked at, most of the demons of that period were
half-animals and half-humans (such as Lamia).
Ahrimanes-Lots of variant spellings on this name, easy to find in Zoroaster
and Gnostic religion (under Iadaboleth)
Aldinach(F)(L)-A female egyption demon that caused storms, ships to sink
etc. I couldn't find any description on what she looked like.
Alrunes(F)(L)-A teutonic demon associated with the vegetables know as
mandrakes. Lots of info on her.
Anarazel-Not much info on him, except on some demonology texts. A terrible
demon, hides treasure, causes spectres to appear, etc.
Ansitif-I got almost no info on him.
Ardat(F)(L)-equivalent to those succubus/vampire like demoness.
Areex-a corrupt form of Ares.
Asima(L)- A goddess of fate turned into a male demon.
Astaroth-easy to find. Powerful demon already detailed in Best of Anthology
Dragon Part II (as a devil however, confusing).
Azael(L)-sometimes equated with Azazel, confusion. Cast down from heaven
and bound in hell with Azazel. (also Az, Ouz, etc).
Azazel-bound in his plane and cast down from heaven. Taught men how to make
weapons. (Sometimes equivalent to Eblis). Also 'scape-goat'.
Barbu(L)-Couldn't find much on him.
Bayemon(L)-another possesion type demon.
Bechard(L)-demon that causes storms, winds, hail, etc.
Baltazo(L)-another of those demons that originated from possession type
cases.
Baphomet-detailed in MMII. Lord of Minotaurs.
Cabiri(L)-either a volcanic demon or a few greek gods worshiped on remote
islands (Dionysis, and 3 others).
Charun(L)-Etruscan death god. Fresco's of him are easy to find in books.
Dagon-either a fish demon or a agriculture(corn) god.
Demogorgon-Greek demon. Mortals are not supposed to know his name.
Couldn't find much on him., in MM1.
Eblis-the Arabic Satan. Information on him similar to the eblis bird-race
in MM2.
Ereshkigal-A female god of the underworld (turned into a male demon again).
Striking similarities to Hades. Has death gaze, etc.
Fraz-Urb'luu-Couldn't find anything on him. Detailed in MM2.
Graz'zt-Couldn't find anything on him. Detailed in MM2.
Gresil(L)-another possession type case. Also a demon that temps through
impurity.
Juiblex-Couldn't find anything on him. Detailed in MM1.
Kostchtchie(L)-Russion spirit who stole pretty women, raided villages, hated.
Laraie(L)-detailed in demonolgy texts. Typed as a archer clad in green.
Lolth(F)-Couldn't find anything on her. Detailed in MM2, Fiend Folio,
Demigods and Deities, Legends and Lore, etc.
Mastiphal-Mentioned in the book called "The Little Genesis", (I think), and
dubbed-"The Prince of Demons".
Munkir(L)-An Arabic or Indian demon who had horrifying aspects that
interogated the dead. Had faces and bodies of rakhasha (although other
descriptions differ).
Nekir(L)-Worked with Munkir, and another death god of the same religion.
Nergel(L)-detailed in Mythology and Demonology texts. Pictures of him are
easy to find. Also known as "Chief of secret police".
Nocticula(F)-a patron of witches. Could only find one reference on her.
Obox-ob-Could find nothing on him. Closest I got was in Canaanite mythology
where 'ob' means demon, or ghost.
Orcus-Etruscan deity rarely mentioned in mythological texts. Detailed in MM1.
Pazuzu(L)-(Synonymous with Zeus?)-Demon Prince of the Lower aerial kingdom.
Detailed extensively in mythology (mesopotamean) texts and also in MM2.
Socothbenoth-Another female (harem) like deity turned into a male demon.
Soneillon(F)(L)-Tempts through hate. Also another possession type case.
Verin(L)-Mentioned as a fallen angel in some texts. Tempts through impatience
and also another possession-type demon.
Yeenoghu-found nothing on him. Detailed in MM1.
Zuggtmoy(F)-found nothing on her. Detailed in module "Temple of Elemental
Evil".
A lot of the information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Parapsychology
and the Occult(I think that's what it is called).
There are also some other demons that he did not mention that I put in here
(for inconvenience) since they were easy to find and fit easily into the
political and mythological framework that Gary had originally set up.
If you do not wish to include, then the ones that are not on the list above
are the ones that I made up from mythology (but not in the MM2 book).
Powers and Creation of Demons:
Power is not only a measure of personal power (even though the Prince of
Deception could defeat Orcus on a one to one combat, that does no necessarily
mean that he is more powerful), it also encompasses how many planes and/or
worlds a ruler has. It also encompasses the number of forces under his
influence or control that he has. (Which is why, even though Orcus seems
such as wimp, he still may be one of the most powerful of demon lords).
Some of the demons that were created by Gary were manifistations of objects
that we fear: such as spiders (Lolth), and fungus(Zuggtmoy). Alternatively
if you want to create demons, then I suggest you brain storm on those
objects that might be demons (after all, some lower plane power has to
represent them), here is my list:
insects
snakes
poison
murder
death
hate
decay
bleeding
darkness
slime
sharks
reptiles(and maybe amphibians)
worms
storms
thunder
rats, bats (actually there is already one in GreyHawk set)
underworld
earthquakes
nightmares (The demon Ephialtes)
evil (not in general, but evil elves, etc)
etc..
Many of the demons that represent chaotic evil races are already mentioned
in many of TSR's books. The ones that aren't (any many aren't from
Fiend Folio's) are ones that future DMs can create. Obviously, ones that
are mentioned are mythology need lots of expanding, and ones that are
obscure may be tied into the brainstorming that you did (such as what I
have done in a few of the demons below).
Concerning how demons, as well as other gods gain powers:
Although not particular necessarily to any other planes except the abyss,
power can be gained by gaining more planes (such as Orcus and Demogorgon are
trying to do), by defeating another god (such as Inivail disposing other gods
to gain rank in the Orc Pantheon heirarchy), getting more worshippers, getting
power from a generous god (turning a pc into a demigod), by being an object
of fear (such as prince of spiders), by being a force represented in nature
(such as prince of death), or by having a weakness (such as Lolth's
suseptability to holy water). Although this is not official, this is what
seems to be the case of what I have observed in the monster manuals and
the magazines (and is all I can think of), and may be a good base from which
to decide how powerful a demon is.
Although not necessarily the rule, here is a guideline of what demons and
what areas, dependent on their powers, encompass:
demon prince: one full plane of rulership, or more
demon lord: portion of plane of rulership, and/or more (ex. prime material
world)
major demon: rulership of city or town
lesser demon: cove, home
semi-demon: dependent
Not all rulers of the abyss are demon lords or powerful gods...Power (as
mentioned above is a measure of how much portion of a plane you own, etc.)
Although almost all demon rulers are demon lords. All demon lords are
considered lesser powers (Manual of the Planes) no matter how powerful they
are, and regardless whether they are a demigod, lesser god, or greater god.
The only beings that can become greater gods, saints, demigods, etc., in the
abyss, are non-demons. To be considered a demon lord, a demon must conquer
at least the area encompassing that of several cities (much like that of
a lord or count must do in order be considered a "lord" on our plane.).
Then, any demon, no matter how wimpy his or her stats are, is considered a
lesser power. For non-demons, it varies (the rules have not been mentioned
in any magazine or books I've seen yet).
Ahrimanes (Demon Prince of Darkness)
Armor Class: -2
Move: 12"/15" (MC:E)
Hit Dice: 124hp
% in lair: 90%
Attacks: 3 or 5
Damage/Attack: 3-24/1-6/1-6 or 1-8/1-4/1-4/1-3/1-3
Special Attacks: see below
Special Defenses: +2 or better weapon to hit
Magic Resistance: 105% or 90% (see below)
Intelligence: Supra-Genius
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Size: L (14' tall)
Psionics Ability: 242
Attack/Defense modes: all/all
XP: 42140 (material form only)
This demon normally appears as an ugly tri-horned, multifaced, demon,
that in Zoroasterism was the creator of all demons and originator of all
evil. In the end, however he was destroyed by Az(anger) and his power
diminished when other demons started fighting with each other. His main
interests in not in the abyss or with fighting with other demons: it is
to destroy and thwart the plans of his arch-enemy of good, Ohrmazd. In
melee, Ahrimanes may bite with five of his 8 faces (the faces are located
as such: 3 on the head, 2 on the legs, 2 on the arms, and one around the
posterior) or may claw with his hands and spear with his antlers(3-24).
There is a constant circle of continual darkness (20'r.) and stench
(as stinking cloud-40'r.) that surrounds him. Obviously, he usually does
not surprise his opponents.
His normal magic resistance in combat is 105%. However, if a continual
light spell is cast on him or if somehow his darkness is dissapated by some
outside force then his magic resistance drops to 90%. His spell-like powers
are also affected by the cancelation of such darkness (he only casts at 10th-
level ability in light, 20th level normally). He may case the following, at
will, once per round: all darkness related spells, summon shadow, shadow
images, (qv.p 108 MMII), hide in shadows 99%, and may teleport from any dark
place to any other dark place. He also has shape change, stinking cloud,
undetectable lie, symbol (any, 1/day), energy drain (1/day), ray of
enfeeblement, shadow magic (3/day), and shades (2/day), as his other powers.
He may "control" any undead as if he were a cleric of 20th-level. He may
also summon any Type I-Type IV demon with a 80% chance success, once per
round.
Ahrimanes also created major demons, and special demons that serve him
(detailed below).
(Major Demons) Iao, Sabaoth, Adonai, Ouraios, Eloi, Astaphiss, Achamoth
Armor Class: -2
Move: 8"/24" (MC:E)
Hit Dice: 10+5
% in lair: 5%
Treasure Type:
No of attacks: 3
Damage/attack: 1-10/1-10/3-12
special attacks: see below
special defenses: see below, +1 or better weapon to hit
magic resistance: 70%
intelligence: Genius
alignment: chaotic evil
size: variable
psionic ability: 100
attack/defense: a,d/f,i
XP: 5700+14/hp
These archdemons were created by Ahrimanes to combat Ohrmazd's
Amahraspands (equivalent to powerful devas). These seven archfiends are led
by Aeshma(wrath) and who are represented as the physical manisfestations
of Wrongmindedness, Heresy, Anarchy, Discord, Presumption, Hunger,
and Thirst. Achamoth is the only female of the group. They are like
Ahrimanes in many ways. They emit a stinking could of 10' radius, can
shape change into almost any form they want to (of any reasonable size),
and at will, may create a circle of darkness (30' rd.).
They may also have the following powers in common: polymorph self,
polymorph other (1/day), cause disease, curse, cloak of fear, poison,
hold person, and energy drain. They may also use any symbol once per day.
They may also summon 1 daiva with a 60% chance of success, once per round,
(only 7 daiva may be summoned per day).
Daiva (Minor Demon)
Frequency: very rare
No. appearing: 1-10
Armor Class: -4
Move: 6"
Hit Dice: 8
% in lair: 0%
Treasure type:
No of attacks: 2
Damage/attack: by weapon type + 4
special attacks: see below
special defenses: see below
magic resistance: 50%
intelligence: high
alignment: chaotic evil
size: M(6.5' tall)
psionic ability: nil
XP: 2700 +10/hp
Daivas are the primary demons that serve Ahrimanes and his lackeys.
They appear much like humans, except that they have large heads, no
pupils, large beards, and a have a stubby build. In battle they carry
an assortment of weapons, usually swords and polearms...many of which
are non-magical. If deprived of a weapon, they may still bite for
2-8 points damage (once per round).
They may use illusion, polymorph self, fly, telekinese 1,000 gp weight,
darkness 5' r., detect magic, telepathy, and teleportation (once per day).
They may, also try to summon another of their type (with 60% chance of
success), once per day.
Behemoth (Demon of the Delights of the Belly)
unique demon
Armor Class: -6
Move: 6"
Hit Dice: 80hp
% in lair: 30%
Treasure Type: E,H,T
Attacks: 1 or 2
Damage/Attack: 1-20 or 1-12/1-12
Special Attacks: see below
Special Defenses: +3 or better weapon to hit
Magic Resistance: 70%
Intelligence: Genius
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Size: M (6' tall)
Psionics Ability: 200
Attack/Defense modes: all/all
XP: 30500
(Few demons make their home on the plane of Pandemonium. The ones that do,
are usually exiles or demons that fell from grace from their masters.
Behemoth is one of the few demons (and was one of the more powerful) demons
exiled to this plane. Perhaps, after a millenium, he can regain his
throne on the abyss by defeating his detractors.)
Behemoth was dethroned from his plane by rival demon lords when other
demons became jealous of his power. Rather than being killed by rival forces,
Behemoth fled from his home plane with the few remaining demons still loyal
to him. He has since made his home in Pandemonium, although he longs for the
day when he has enough power, and forces gathered, to retake his former plane
which was taken over by other demon lords. Although he has lost considerable
power and is exiled from his plane, Behemoth is still a powerful demon that
, in melee, can either pommel with his fist (1-20), or rake an opponent with
his bear-like claws if the opponent is on the ground and is of medium or
smaller size. Additionally, any blunt weapon hitting him must be made at
a -2 penalty due to his enormous amounts of fat surrounded parts of his
body. He may also opt, in leiu of his melee attack, to bellow from his
trunk causing 6-36 pts sound dmg thrice per day (no save allowed unless
person is deaf, or some other magic is repressing sound. Magic resistance
applicable). All in a 2" wide by 8" long 4" wide terminating cone is affected
by this weapon. Any other outside this cone but still within a 10" will be
deafened by the blast for one round (no save unless conditions mentioned
above apply). He has, if encountered, a bodyguard consisting of 3-13 harpies
and 2-12 hill giants.
He also has the following magical powers he may cast once per round, at
20th level ability: detect good, darkness(30' radius), teleport(no error),
magic missile(5 missiles), dispel magic, read magic, read languages,
telekinese 3000gp, and either gate in a type I demon (with a 50% chance of
success) or a Bar-Lgura (15% chance of success). Once per day he may use
wither.
Behemoth appears very much like a humanoid elephant, except that he has
the feet of a bear. Skin coloration varies from dark brown to blue-grey.
Baltazo (Demon Lord)
Type VI demon -enhanced
(The base for these statistics came from "The Throne of Bloodstone" module,
comparing the enhanced Demon under Orcus' control)
Armor Class: -5
Move: 6"/15"
Hit Dice: 16+16, hp 112
% in lair:
Attacks: 1
Damage/Attack: 2d12+2
Special Attacks: whip and flame for 8d6
Special Defenses: +2 or better weapon to hit
Magic Resistance: 95%
Intelligence: Genius
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Size: L (13' tall)
Psionics Ability: 180
Attack/Defense modes: A,B,E/F,G,H
XP: 20860 (material form only)
Few Type 6 demons achieve the power and forces necessary to challenge or
upsurp a demon lord from his plane (or portion of it). Even fewer have the
power and success (or even luck) neccesary to become demon lords. Those
that do usually have very short reigns as demon rulers as other demon lords
are unwilling to see a Type 6 demon gather enough power to challenge, and
upsurp their realms as well. Baltazo is one of those few that have managed
to gain enough followers and power to establish his own realm and place as a
demon lord. Although his reign may be short lived, he has managed to stave
off other demon rulers using his meager forces of lesser demons and other
chaotic evil followers, as well as the other demon lords fear of each other,
in order to keep his kingdom intact. (No wonder type 6 demons are so rare!).
Baltazo is an exception among type 6 demon lords that have maintained their
power, he does not bargain with other demon lords or will bow down to another
demon lord in order to increase, or keep his power (which most type 6 demons
will do in order to become demon lords, and also to stay alive).
Baltazo has the normal powers of a type 6 demon (enhanced): darkness
10'r., cause fear (as wand), detect magic, read magic, read languages, detect
invisible, cause pyrotechnics, dispel magic, suggestion, telekinesis 6000gp
wt., symbol of fear, symbol of discord, symbol of stunning, 70% chance of
gating in a demon type 3 (80%) or type 4 (20%).
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Tuchulcha (Demon Prince of Torture)
Armor Class: -7
Move: 10"/30" (MC:E)
Hit Dice: 129hp (29 HD)
% in lair: 90%
Attacks: 1
Damage/Attack: by weapon type +8
Special Attacks: see below
Special Defenses: +3 or better weapon to hit
Magic Resistance: 70%
Intelligence: Supra-Genius
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Size: L (12' tall)
Psionics Ability: 259
Attack/Defense modes: all/all
XP: 42315 (material form only)
This demon is an unpopular opponent since he loves to torture others
(including other hapless PCs who happen to fall prey to him) continually,
instead of mercifully killing them (although he sometimes does this to
unresponsive victems). His plane lies in an infernal region of the abyss
(129th plane) where there are a few black iron towers and a giant, black,
cave-like fortress that serves as his lair. He appears much like a humanoid
covered with a robe, with a bird's head and demonic-feathery ears. His
wings end with his hands (his wings are his arms). A glow seems to come
from within his robes that is a manifestation of his power. He does not
actively participate with the politics of the abyss as other demons do
(He does, but his main interest and purpose is to torture the dead).
In combat, this demon usually carries a double whip (2-12) +1 or a huge
curved, saw-toothed sword (equal to a two handed sword +2). At will, his
touch does automatically 1-4pts. electrical damage (He may carry this damage
through his sword). When encountered outside his lair, he is usually
accompanied by his legions of vrocks (as well as a few Nabassu).
He may also use any of the following spell-like powers, at will, at 20th-
level- ESP, magic missile (10/round), know alignment, darkness (10' radius),
shape change, chaos, telekinese 20,000 gp. weight, symbol of pain (3/day),
teleport, and once per day may use a prismatic sphere. He may always gate in
1-2 Nabassu (35%) or 2-8 vrocks (65%) once per round without fail.
Laraie (Demon Lord)
Armor Class: -4
Move: 18"
Hit Dice: 118hp
% in lair: 30%
Attacks: 4 or 2
Damage/Attack: by weapon type +6
Special Attacks: see below
Special Defenses: see below
Magic Resistance: 75%
Intelligence: Genius
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Size: L
Psionics Ability: 218
Attack/Defense modes: all/all
XP: 44530 (For material form only)
Laraie is considered to be one of the more 'handsome' of the demon lords
(at least be human standards), appearing as a large centaur clad in green
carrying a long bow that is adjusted so that his strength bonus applies to
every hit. He carries a quiver that can hold a maximum of 100 arrows (most
(ei 75%) are iron arrows (usually poisoned), while others are magical in
nature (including some arrow of slaying). In melee he also carries a magical
iron blade that can range in size from anywhere to a knife to a two-handed
sword (on command).
He also may opt to use any of the following spell-like powers, at will, at
20th-level magic use- putrify food and drink, cause disease, teleport 10,000gp
weight, levitation, suggestion, cause fear, and once per day may use an unholy
word. He regenerates at a rate of 1hp/turn. He will often be encountered
with 1-4 lamies or 2-8 harpies if encountered in his lair. He may also summon
1-4 type II demons with a 65% chance of success, per round.
Charun (Demon Lord of Death)
Armor Class: -6
Move: 13"/26" (MC:C)
Hit Dice: 130hp
% in lair: 5%
Attacks: 2
Damage/Attack: by weapon type +6
Special Attacks: see below
Special Defenses: +3 or better weapon to hit
Magic Resistance: 85%
Intelligence: Supra-Genius
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Size: M (13' tall)
Psionics Ability: 330
Attack/Defense modes: all/all
XP: 45350 (For material Form only)
In battle, Charun (not to be confused with Charon of the river Styx)
usually weilds a huge, bright, mallet that does 3-18 pts. damage (plus
strength bonus). Anything flammable that the mallet touches will ignite.
Any being that is not of god-like or semi-god-like status or immune to death
magic that is touched by the mallet will die (no save). Charun also carries a
smaller hammer+3 (2-5/1-4) +9 (total bonus) or an iron hook (2-8/1-8) +6 in the
other hand against more powerful opponents. Charun is a grisly deity that
appears as a large man with black-green hair (that looks like, but actually is
not a large number of snakes) with a long hooked nose and feathery wings
weilding his mallet.
At will, Charon can use any of the following spell-like powers at 20th-level
ability, once per round- continual darkness, create illusion (as wand), ESP,
dispel magic, clairvoyance, clairaudience, cast a 12-die fireball, polymorph
self, wall of stone, telekinese 10,000 gp weight, poison, deafness, blindness,
gust of wind, paralyzation, death spell, symbol of death (1/day), trap the
soul (1/day) and has a 70% chance of gating a Type I-III demon and has a 55%
chance of gating a type IV-VI demon.
If encountered withing his lair, Charun will accompanied by at least 1-4
specters, 1-2 wraiths, and 1 ghost. He mainly gathers the dead for Orcus'
legions, and is not directly involved with the conduct of marshalling and
waging wars in the abyss.
