Shar Garoth - The Hellish Dimension

Shar Garoth is a nightmarish dimension, a realm of perpetual torment and searing heat. The sky is a constant crimson, an unyielding red that casts an eerie, hellish glow over the land. The air is thick with the acrid stench of sulfur, burning the lungs of any who dare to breathe it. Flames dance endlessly across the landscape, licking at the bases of jagged obsidian spires that dominate the horizon. The ground is a cracked and blackened wasteland, treacherous and hostile to all but the native demons.

Geography and Climate

Sky: Perpetually red, casting an ominous glow.
Air: Thick with sulfur, making breathing difficult and painful.
Terrain: A hellscape of obsidian, fire, and ash.
Temperature: Scorching, with constant heat emanating from the ground and air.

Mor Garoth - The Demonic Citadel

Overview:
Mor Garoth, the heart of Shar Garoth, is a colossal citadel that once served as the seat of the Demon King. Now, it stands as a foreboding reminder of the demonic power that once ruled supreme. The citadel is a towering fortress of black obsidian, with flames bursting from cracks in its walls. The structure is both awe-inspiring and terrifying, a fitting throne for the new ruler of the demonic realm.
Features:
Architecture: Jagged obsidian spires and towering pillars, interspersed with rivers of molten lava.
Atmosphere: Dark, oppressive, and filled with the constant roar of distant fires.
Security: Guarded by powerful demons and filled with traps and wards to prevent intrusion.

Current Ruler:

In the wake of the Demon King’s death at the hands of Eremon, a new demon general has taken command. This general is a formidable and ruthless leader, determined to maintain and expand the influence of the demonic realm. Under his rule, the demons have continued their efforts to breach the world of Asiendal through the use of demonic gateways.

Demonic Gateways

Function:
The demonic gateways are the only means for the denizens of Shar Garoth to invade the world of Asiendal. These portals are ancient and powerful, requiring dark rituals and vast amounts of energy to open.
Appearance:
Gateways: Typically appear as large, glowing rifts in the fabric of reality, surrounded by demonic runes and swirling dark energy.
Activation: Accompanied by a surge of heat and a blinding red light, often drawing attention to their presence.
Defenses:
Guarded: Heavily guarded by demonic forces to prevent them from being closed by those in Asiendal.
Traps: Laced with magical traps designed to ensnare and destroy those who attempt to tamper with them.

Life in Shar Garoth

Inhabitants:
Demons: Various types of demons inhabit this realm, each with their own roles and hierarchies.
Environment: Hostile and unforgiving, suited only to the hardiest of demonic beings.

Culture:

Hierarchy: A strict and brutal hierarchy, with power and strength determining rank and status.
Rituals: Dark rituals and sacrifices are common, often performed to strengthen their connection to the demonic energy of the realm.

Economy:

Resources: Limited natural resources, with most being derived from the infernal energies and materials like obsidian and brimstone.
Shar Garoth is a realm of pure malevolence, where the very environment seems to conspire against life itself. It is a place of constant struggle and conflict, where only the strongest and most ruthless can hope to survive and thrive. The presence of such a realm poses a constant threat to the world of Asiendal, especially with the demonic gateways providing a means for these dark forces to invade and spread their chaos.

Alternative Name(s)

Yoerrgarr (Asiendalian)

Type

Dimensional plane