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* [[Yugoloth|Yugoloths]] (NE): Cynical mercenaries of the [[Lower Planes]]. | * [[Yugoloth|Yugoloths]] (NE): Cynical mercenaries of the [[Lower Planes]]. | ||
Some scholars add [[kyton|kytons]] to this list. | Some scholars add [[kyton|kytons]], imps, nupperibos, succubi/incubi, and rakshasas to this list.<ref>There is fierce debate about how to categorize these fiends. Many scholars simply put kytons, imps, nupperibos, succubi/incubi, and rakshasas under the category of ''devill''.</ref> | ||
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Fiend is a catch-all term for negative entities native to the evil Outer Planes. The most well-known types are demons and devils.
Fiends are cruel and sadistic. They view mortals as obstacles or tools at best and prey at worst. Not all fiends are alike, however. Some, such as devils, seek to corrupt mortals through guile and temptation; others, like succubi, prefer seduction; and others, such as demons, seek to ravage and devour.
The positive counterparts to fiends are celestials.
Types
How many types of fiends there are is a matter of debate. According to Abn-Azer, there are at least four types:
- Demodands (Neutral Evil): The jailers (and prisoners) of Carceri, the Red Prison.
- Demons (CE)
- Devils (LE)
- Yugoloths (NE): Cynical mercenaries of the Lower Planes.
Some scholars add kytons, imps, nupperibos, succubi/incubi, and rakshasas to this list.[1]
- ↑ There is fierce debate about how to categorize these fiends. Many scholars simply put kytons, imps, nupperibos, succubi/incubi, and rakshasas under the category of devill.