The Nine Hells

Hierarchical Structure of the Five Hells

Dark Sovereign: At the pinnacle of the hierarchy stands Nyxus, the Dark Sovereign, the supreme ruler of the Five Hells and the Unhallowed forces. Nyxus wields absolute power and is revered as the ultimate authority and embodiment of darkness. His word is law, and his will shapes the destiny of the Unhallowed.
Demon Lords: Directly below Nyxus are the powerful and influential Demon Lords who command legions of demons and other malevolent creatures within the Five Hells. Each Demon Lord possesses their own realm or domain within the hierarchy and serves as a high-ranking lieutenant to Nyxus. They are granted considerable autonomy and are responsible for leading their forces, enforcing Nyxus' will, and spreading chaos throughout the realms.
Abyssal Nobility: Beneath the Demon Lords, the Abyssal Nobility holds positions of authority and influence within the hierarchy. This group consists of powerful entities, such as demonic princes, corrupt archmages, and influential monsters, who hold sway over specific regions or aspects of the Five Hells. They serve as advisors, administrators, and enforcers of Nyxus' decrees, ensuring order and obedience among the lower ranks.
Infernal Legions: The Infernal Legions form the bulk of the Unhallowed forces within the Five Hells. These legions consist of various types of demons, monsters, and other unholy creatures, organized into units and hierarchies of their own. They serve under the command of the Demon Lords and the Abyssal Nobility, carrying out their orders and engaging in battles, conquests, and acts of malevolence in the name of Nyxus and the Unhallowed cause.
Lesser Fiends and Tormented Souls: At the lower levels of the hierarchy, there are the Lesser Fiends and Tormented Souls. Lesser Fiends are lesser demons, monstrous entities, and corrupted beings who serve various roles within the Five Hells, from menial labor to serving as foot soldiers in the infernal armies. Tormented Souls, on the other hand, are the lost and damned spirits trapped within the Five Hells, suffering eternal torment and serving as a source of energy and sustenance for the Unhallowed forces.

Layers of the Seven Hells

Layer I: The Void
The Void is a great stretching wasteland, where the Penitent spend the endless eons of their life reflecting on their own suffering. Here lies the gaping void between the mortal realms and the Nine Hells.
Layer II: Ragnirog (The Eternal Winter)
Layer III: Infalterel (The Inferno)
Layer IV: Abeytha (The Cursed Mire)
Layer V: Akuthrad (The Abyss)
Layer VI: Suzatrad
Those who sinned as murderers, rapists, and men of violence end up in Suzatrad. As far as one can see, the eternal slaughter pits await, forcing those with a penchant for violence to experience gladiatorial violence upon themselves, outmatched and ill-equipped to stand against the legionnaires of the Hells. For those who end up in Suzatrad, they become the training tools of the demonic hordes.
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Layer IV: Ebonrech (The Shattered Realm)

Type

Planar Sphere/Grouping

Included Locations

• Abyss of Despair
• Cursed Mire
• Inferno of Flames
• Ragnirog
• The Shattered Realm
• The Void

Owner/Ruler

Nyxus, the Dark Sovereign

Additional Rulers/Owners

• Lysandra, the Veiled Empress