Asima

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Archfiend
Asima
Title: The Unanticipated
Home plane: Abyss
Power level: Demon lord
Gender: Male
Alignment: Chaotic evil
Portfolio: Ill surprises

Asima the Unanticipated is a demon lord.

Description

Asima was an obyrith demon lord, a faceless entity who is long dead.

Asima is said to have betrayed the obyriths in ages past.

Relationships

Asima is said to have ordered the klurichir known as the Guardian of the Gates to hold the Grand Abyss in ancient days, and the demon still carries this out.

Realm

Asima is thought to have played a part the creation of the Grand Abyss.

Asima's undecaying remains are held in the burial mound known as the Tumulus of Abhorrence, which is defended by the Guardian of the Gates.

Bibliography

  • Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
  • Mearls, Mike, Brian R. James, and Steve Townshend. Demonomicon. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2010.

    Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Asima Non-player character Demon, Demon Lord, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Asima Non-player character Demon, Demon Lord, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65