Baphomet

Baphomet (pronounced: /bɑːˈfoʊmɛt/ ba-FOM-et[11] was a demon lord who ruled a layer of the Abyss called the Endless Maze. He was the Prince of Beasts, an embodiment of savagery and an insidious force that wormed its way into the heart of his followers to deceive them into embracing brutality.

“We are all beasts, and only delusion prevents you from seeing the truth.” — Oostarix, Eater of Men and cultist of Baphomet.

Baphomet appeared as a great, 20‑foot-tall (6.1‑meter) black-furred minotaur with six iron horns. A fiendish light burned in his red eyes.

Powers

Baphomet could spit out gouts of unholy water.

Possessions

He wielded a giant bardiche called Heartcleaver.

Realm

Baphomet's realm was the Endless Maze, the 600th layer of the Abyss, supposedly infinite in size. Here, Baphomet dwelt in his palace, the Lyktion, and spent his time creating various new demonic breeds in his infamous Tower of Science. Some of his more successful creations were the goristroi, the bulezaus, the ghours, and the feral ankashars.

Relationships

Baphomet hated Yeenoghu, and the two were bitter enemies. They'd warred against each other for as long as they could remember, and both had forgotten the origin of their feud. Baphomet's other enemies included the demon lord Orcus who imprisoned him, and the Demon Queen of Harpies, Ardat

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Baphomet had an unusual relationship (for a tanar'ri) with Pale Night, who shared his lair. The two were neighbors with what amounted to an unofficial noninterference pact, as Pale Night's influence did not really extend much further than the edges of her plateau. Though they never joined forces to accomplish a goal, it was possible that any attempt to lay siege to the holdings of one might provoke the other.

Worshipers

Baphometcultists
“Horned King! Remove the veil of deception and reveal unto us the true nature of mortality!” — A knight of the Horned King

Baphomet had a multitude of minotaur and humanoid followers and minions. He was also served by bulezau and by ghour demons, a race of demons resembling burly, hairless minotaurs that commanded troops of these mortal minions. He sought to use them to further his schemes, notably to gain the upper hand in his battles against Yeenoghu. A multitude of other twisted creatures revered Baphomet as well, some becoming his thralls, and if they pleased their bestial patron, they would be granted rulership of a portion of the Endless Maze. Those who failed Baphomet were devoured, naturally.

Baphomet granted spells as a lesser deity and had as his symbol a twisted circular maze awash in blood.

History

Baphomet began his existence as a mortal creature, though it was unknown, even by Baphomet himself, whether he was a beast that lived as a man or a man who lived as a beast. It was also suggested that he was cursed by the gods for daring to treat them like cattle, and thus banished to the Abyss. In any case, Baphomet reveled in his power, seeing the curse more as a blessing.

By the Year of the Prince, 1357 DR, Baphomet had been captured by an alliance between Yeenoghu and Orcus and resided as prisoner in Orcus' layer.

Various depictions of Baphomet.
Baphomet (Demon lord)

Basic information

Title(s):

• Prince of Beasts

• Minotaur Lord

• The Horned King

Current Location

Endless Maze

Eyes

Red

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Black Furred

Height

20'

Power Level: Demon lord
Alignment: Chaotic evil
Home Plane: The Abyss/Endless Maze
Realm: The Lyktion