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In D&D and Pathfinder, a '''fiend''' is a negative supernatural entity—what we would generally call a '''demon'''. | In D&D and Pathfinder, a '''fiend''' is a negative supernatural entity—what we would generally call a '''[[demon]]'''. | ||
The term is a bit weird since, again, fiends are what we'd call "demons." The term ''demon'', however, is reserved in D&D and PF for one specific type of fiend: a [[Chaotic Evil]] race hailing from the [[Abyss]]. | The term is a bit weird since, again, fiends are what we'd call "demons." The term ''demon'', however, is reserved in D&D and PF for one specific type of fiend: a [[Chaotic Evil]] race hailing from the [[Abyss]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:27, 27 September 2021
In D&D and Pathfinder, a fiend is a negative supernatural entity—what we would generally call a demon.
The term is a bit weird since, again, fiends are what we'd call "demons." The term demon, however, is reserved in D&D and PF for one specific type of fiend: a Chaotic Evil race hailing from the Abyss.
Therefore, Asmodeus by this definition would not be considered a demon. He'd be a fiend—specifically a devil (a Lawful Evil fiend). This is especially weird since Asmodeus IRL is referred to as a demon.
To make matters even more confusing, you may hear various NPCs (and even me) referring to all sorts of fiends as demons. Fun.
