Asmodeus
Asmodeus was the a general for the gods against the demons of the Abyss during the Dawn War. As he fought his troops gradually began to show signs of corruption. Their new appearances displeased the gods, so Asmodeus petitioned them to create a place where he could keep the demons hordes at bay and keep his troops from the god's sight. They consented and created what we now know as the Nine Hells.
Asmodeus then petitioned the gods to allow him to replenish the numbers of his troops from mortals. He promised to do this only to willing individuals, and the gods allowed this, signing a contract written by Asmodeus himself.
When it was discovered that the souls being used weren't being sent on to their appropriate afterlives, the gods dragged Asmodeus to a trial before Bahamut. The trial was incredibly one sided, with the gods and their angels ganging up on Asmodeus. When finally Asmodeus was asked to defend himself, he said only one sentence: Read the fine print.
Caught by their own obligations, the gods bound Asmodeus to follow his contracts exactly and to leave nothing out. To bind him, they gave him a staff carved from a single ruby and threw him sealed him in the Nine Hells.
I heard this story from a follower of Asmodeus, shortly before his execution. Something about this story feels off, but it has been coroborated by followers of other gods under the effects of a Zone of Truth.
From the Notes of Lady Rhewa of House Alt'mer
Dated the 17th Adamant, 124
Dated the 17th Adamant, 124
Divine Domains
Treason, Sin, Corruption
Divine Symbols & Sigils
A triangular spear head, seperated into three parts
Tenets of Faith
Youth and innocence demand corruption.
Ambition and greed are natural.
Ambition and greed are natural.
Exploit every weakness.
Destroy that which cannot be corrupted.
Ambition and greed are natural.
Ambition and greed are natural.
Exploit every weakness.
Destroy that which cannot be corrupted.
Divine Classification
Deity
Alignment
Lawful Evil
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Betrayer, Prince of Nessus, Ruler of the Nine Hells, Hell’s Wrath, Overlord of Hell, Lord of Vengeance
Children
Current Residence
Malsheen, Nessus, the Nine Hells
Gender
Male
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