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The principal inhabitants of the Nine Hells are the devils, [[Lawful Evil]] [[fiend|fiends]] who believe in hierarchy and strict codes of conduct. Other inhabitants include: | The principal inhabitants of the Nine Hells are the devils, [[Lawful Evil]] [[fiend|fiends]] who believe in hierarchy and strict codes of conduct. Other inhabitants include: | ||
* Abishai: Although often considered devils, abishai are somehow distinct, and hold a strange place in the infernal hierarchy, like their mistress, Tiamat. | * [[Abishai]]: Although often considered devils, abishai are somehow distinct, and hold a strange place in the infernal hierarchy, like their mistress, Tiamat. | ||
* Cambions: Half-fiends. Highly prized by devil-lords for their ability to easily travel to and fro [[Marillia]]. | * [[Cambion|Cambions]]: Half-fiends. Highly prized by devil-lords for their ability to easily travel to and fro [[Marillia]]. | ||
* Dragons: Some infernal dragons dwell in the Nine Hells. | * [[Dragon|Dragons]]: Some infernal dragons dwell in the Nine Hells. | ||
* Humans: Some humans have voluntarily joined with [[Asmodeus]] or [[Tiamat]]. | * [[Human|Humans]]: Some humans have voluntarily joined with [[Asmodeus]] or [[Tiamat]]. | ||
* Jinn: Some jinn dwell in the Nine Hells. | * [[Jinn]]: Some jinn dwell in the Nine Hells. | ||
* Kytons, AKA velstracs or chain devils: Lawful Evil fiends obsessed with pain and torture. Many scholars argue kytons are a subtype of devil, but some believe they are a distinct Lawful Evil race, some of whom simply dwell in the Nine Hells. | * [[Kyton|Kytons, AKA velstracs or chain devils]]: Lawful Evil fiends obsessed with pain and torture. Many scholars argue kytons are a subtype of devil, but some believe they are a distinct Lawful Evil race, some of whom simply dwell in the Nine Hells. | ||
* Succubi/incubi | * [[Succubus|Succubi/incubi]] | ||
* Tieflings. Many tieflings are born and bred in the Nine Hells. | * [[Tiefling|Tieflings]]. Many tieflings are born and bred in the Nine Hells. | ||
* Yugoloths | * [[Yugoloth|Yugoloths]] | ||
== Layers == | == Layers == | ||
Revision as of 19:17, 12 December 2025
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| Nine Hells | |
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| Alignment | Lawful Evil |
| Inhabitants | Devils · Kytons · Tieflings |
| Layers | Nine |
The Nine Hells, also called the Nine Hells of Baator (BAY-uh-tor), Baator, the Hells, or simply Hell, is a Lawful Evil plane of tyranny and oppression inhabited and ruled by devils. It is a world of conformity and totalitarianism, slavery and betrayal, bureaucracy and injustice, all overseen by the ever-watching eye of Asmodeus. Each hell is a vast world ruled by one of Asmodeus's eight viceroys—except for the ninth, which he rules directly.
In Phoena, the Nine Hells is called Barrator (Phoenic: برتور Barratūr).
Inhabitants
The principal inhabitants of the Nine Hells are the devils, Lawful Evil fiends who believe in hierarchy and strict codes of conduct. Other inhabitants include:
- Abishai: Although often considered devils, abishai are somehow distinct, and hold a strange place in the infernal hierarchy, like their mistress, Tiamat.
- Cambions: Half-fiends. Highly prized by devil-lords for their ability to easily travel to and fro Marillia.
- Dragons: Some infernal dragons dwell in the Nine Hells.
- Humans: Some humans have voluntarily joined with Asmodeus or Tiamat.
- Jinn: Some jinn dwell in the Nine Hells.
- Kytons, AKA velstracs or chain devils: Lawful Evil fiends obsessed with pain and torture. Many scholars argue kytons are a subtype of devil, but some believe they are a distinct Lawful Evil race, some of whom simply dwell in the Nine Hells.
- Succubi/incubi
- Tieflings. Many tieflings are born and bred in the Nine Hells.
- Yugoloths
Layers
According to Abn-Azer, the nine titular hells are: