Dispater (Dungeons & Dragons)

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In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Dispater is an Arch-Devil of Hell (Baator in later editions of the game), and the Lord of the Iron City of Dis.

Dispater was one of the few arch-devils that retained his position after the Reckoning of Hell. Dispater is lord of Dis, the Second Plane of Hell.

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[edit] Description

Dispater is evilly handsome, and looks human except for his small horns, tail, and cloven left hoof. He has a rod which acts as both a rod of rulership and a staff of striking that deals double normal damage.

[edit] Vassals

The following beings are among the most notable subjects of Dispater. The forces at their disposal are listed, where appropriate:

  • Alocer - 36 companies of erinyes (DR75)
  • Arioch - Avenger (DR75)
  • Biffant - Provost (DR75)
  • Lilis - Consort to Dispater (DR75)
  • Merodach - 21 companies of hamatula (DR75)
  • Titivilus - Messenger of Dispater, Nuncio (MM2)

[edit] Creative origins

Dispater was inspired by the Dis Pater of Roman myth.

[edit] References

  • Laws, Robin D, and Robert J Schwalb. Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells (Wizards of the Coast, 2006).
  • Perrin, Steve, and Ray Vallese. Fires of Dis (TSR, 1995).
  • Pramas, Chris. Guide to Hell (TSR, 1999).
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