Baalzebul (Dungeons & Dragons)

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Dungeons & Dragons Deity


Baalzebul
Title(s)	Lord of the Seventh
Home Plane	Nine Hells
Power Level	Archdevil
Alignment	Lawful Evil
Portfolio
Domains
Alias(es)	Triel, The Slug Lord
Superior	Asmodeus

In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Baalzebul is a fictional character, described as the Arch-Devil of Hell (Baator in later editions of the game), also called the "Lord of the Flies."

Baalzebul is lord of Maladomini, the Seventh Plane of Hell.

1 Description
2 Relationships
3 History
4 Vassals
5 Creative origins
6 Footnotes
7 References

[edit] Description

Prior to the Reckoning of Hell, Baalzebul took on the appearance of a tall, dark-skinned humanoid with compound eyes resembling a fly. However, as a result of his role in the Reckoning, Asmodeus transformed Baalzebul, who now appears as a giant slug-like creature which trails feces and garbage wherever he goes.^[1]

[edit] Relationships

Baalzebul is the sworn enemy of both Mephistopheles and Dispater and would do anything to oppose them. He also has a tentative alliance with Belial, whose aid he would probably come to if he could discover some advantage in doing so. It is worth noting that although he openly plots against Mephistopheles he also secretly nurses a hate for Asmodeus for cursing him with his current appearance. Baalzebul's consorts are Baftis and Lilith^[1].

[edit] History

Baalzebul was originally an archon named Triel who succumbed to the temptation of power and ambition and consequentally fell into Hell. He was recruited into the ranks of the devils by Asmodeus and quickly climbed through the ranks of the fiends, assuming control of the seventh layer to become one of the most powerful devils in Baator^[1] .

Before the Reckoning of Hell, he and Mephistopheles both had three arch devils under their influence. Baalzebul controlled Zariel, former lord of the first, Belial, lord of the fourth and Moloch, Baalzebul's former viceroy of the sixth plane. Baalzebul attacked Mephistopheles's forces and gained a quick advantage which was lost once Mephistopheles's armies regained footing. Soon Baalzebul's armies were pushed back to Maladomini, the home city of the Lord of the Flies. There, Asmodeus convinced the armies to turn on their masters. In the aftermath, Baalzebul lost the honor of having a viceroy when Moloch was replaced by the Hag Countess (who has herself since been replaced by Glasya)^[1].

[edit] Vassals

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

Abigor - 60 companies of cornugons (DR76).
Baftis - First Consort to Baalzebul (DR76).
Barbatos - Marshall (DR76).
Lilith - Second Consort to Baalzebul, former consort to Moloch (DR76).
Neabaz - Herald (DR76).
The Nyashk Cadre - A powerful unit of 16 half-devil female bugbear fighters/sorceresses who are Lord Baalzebul's most formidable warriors.
Tartach - Former Legate (DR 76) left the court to serve Glasya.
Vashaak Ratoth Bruu - Male medusa monk preseted to Lord Baalzebul as a gift from Malagarde. He serves as his master's personal servant and entertains him with his wit and charisma.
Zepar - 28 companies of cornugons (DR76).