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How many types of fiends there are is a matter of debate. According to [[Abn-Azer]], there are at least four types: | How many types of fiends there are is a matter of debate. According to [[Abn-Azer]], there are at least four types: | ||
* [[Demodand|Demodands]] | * [[Demodand|Demodands]] (Neutral Evil): The jailers (and prisoners) of [[Carceri|Carceri, the Red Prison]]. | ||
* [[Demon|Demons]] | * [[Demon|Demons]] (CE) | ||
* [[Devil|Devils]] | * [[Devil|Devils]] (LE) | ||
* [[Yugoloth|Yugoloths]] | * [[Yugoloth|Yugoloths]] (NE): Cynical mercenaries of the [[Lower Planes]]. | ||
Some scholars add [[kyton|kytons]] to this list. | Some scholars add [[kyton|kytons]] to this list. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:54, 22 September 2025
| Fiend | |
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| Alignment | Always evil |
| Home | Lower Planes |
Fiend is a catch-all term for negative entities native to the evil Outer Planes. The most well-known types are demons and devils.
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 to this list.