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.

1 Description
2 History
3 Vassals
4 Creative origins
5 References

[edit] Description

Dispater stands at seven feet tall, 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.

Dispater is incredibly cautious to the point of paranoia. He always has at least nine different back up plans for any situation. He also always is polite and calm even in very troubling and stressful situations.

Dispater is the sworn enemy of Baalzebul and is allied with Mephistopheles and as such most of his plans focus on the destruction of Baalzebul.

[edit] History

According to the Fiendish Codex when Asmodeus created Baator He, Mephistopheles, and Dispater where the first to set foot on the plane and Dispater controlled Dis ever since.

In the Reckoning Dispater's legendary tower was the first to be attacked and was laid siege to by Zariel. However, Mammon managed to help Dispater beat the sieging army back and then they both poured into Maladomini to attack Baalzebul. Ironically, Dispater's army overthrew him along with all the other Lords of Hell.

After the Reckoning, Dispater retained his position as ruler of Dis. He is still an ally of Mephistopheles and he, Mephistopheles, Baalzebul, and Belial form the only two real alliances in Hell.

[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).
Talos the Triple Iron Golem - Ancient iron golem who serves Lord Dispater.
Titivilus - Messenger of Dispater, Nuncio (MM2).
Ustyhrin-Ja - Pleasure Devil Desciple who serves her master with frevor and leads his warrior harem.