| Game background | |
|---|---|
| Title(s) | The Ensnared |
| Home plane | Abyss |
| Power level | Demon lord |
| Alignment | Chaotic evil |
| Portfolio | Rebellion, war |
| Design details | |
Azael the Ensnared is a demon lord, in the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.
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Azael was one of many demon lords that was mentioned only by name in a list in the original Monster Manual II (1983).[1]
Azael received further details in third edition in Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006).[2]
Azael was once a dour fallen angel hero of the Upheaval. He had been chained to an enormous plaza in ancient days, and despite his bondage he ruled a cult that extended deep into the Material Plane. He ruled this layer of the Abyss, which was a sprawling desert of shifting dunes and toppled cities, until he was slain, leaving only an oily black stain.[2]
Azael was slain by Ma Yuan, although his influence lingers still. Part of this layer known as Azael's Waste retains its desert form, refusing to give way to Yeenoghu's will.[2]
Azael took over the Abyssal layer Bechard once ruled, calling it the Savage Searing. When Azael was killed, Yeenoghu took over the layer.[2]