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|caption=The demon lords [[Orcus]] and [[Demogorgon]], as depicted in ''[[Fiendish Codex I]]'' (2006). Art by Arnie Swekel.
|caption=The demon lords [[Orcus]] and [[Demogorgon]], as depicted in ''[[Fiendish Codex I]]'' (2006). Art by Arnie Swekel.
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}}'''Demon lords''' (also known as '''Abyssal lords''') are [[demon]]s (and, occasionally, gods or other entities) who have gained great power and established a position of preeminence among demonkind. Most demon lords have a unique appearance and set of abilities, although some few [[balor]]s have also gained similar status by taking control of entire Abyssal realms. Most demon lords control at least one layer of the [[Abyss]], though some rule only portions of Abyssal layers. A unique demon lord, when slain on a plane other than the Abyss, is banished to the Abyss for 100 years, whereas "ordinary" demons, including the mightiest balors and mariliths, risk being reborn into a lesser form (or not all). The most powerful demon lords are '''demon princes'''. "Demon lord" and "demon prince" are self-proclaimed titles; unlike [[archdevils]], the chaotic evil demon lords do not have a rigid hierarchy. However, first edition ''AD&D'' did claim a demon can only be called a "prince" if they rule an entire plane of the Abyss, thus Orcus implied by his title to rule a least one plane of existence, while lesser lords did not.
'''Demon lords''' (also known as '''Abyssal lords''') are [[demon]]s (and, occasionally, gods or other entities) who have gained great power and established a position of preeminence among demonkind. Most demon lords have a unique appearance and set of abilities, although some few [[balor]]s have also gained similar status by taking control of entire Abyssal layers. Most demon lords control at least one layer of the [[Abyss]], though some rule only portions of Abyssal realms. A unique demon lord, when slain on a plane other than the Abyss, is banished to the Abyss for 100 years, whereas "ordinary" demons, including the mightiest balors and mariliths, risk being reborn into a lesser form (or not all). The most powerful demon lords are '''demon princes'''. "Demon lord" and "demon prince" are self-proclaimed titles; unlike [[archdevils]], the chaotic evil demon lords do not have a rigid hierarchy. However, first edition ''AD&D'' did claim a demon can only be called a "prince" if he or she rules an entire plane of the Abyss, thus Orcus implied by his title to rule a least one plane of existence, while lesser lords did not.


Many demon lords wage eternal war with each other, often seeking ways to expand their holdings into other layers and at the same time defend their personal domains from rival lords and scheming underlings. [[Demogorgon]] has for many years been the most powerful demon lord, and he proclaims himself [[Prince of Demons]]. [[Orcus]] and [[Graz'zt]] contest his title, as does the obyrith [[Obox-ob]], who once held that title.
Many demon lords wage eternal war with each other, often seeking ways to expand their holdings into other layers and at the same time defend their personal domains from rival lords and scheming underlings. [[Demogorgon]] has for many years been the most powerful demon lord, and he proclaims himself [[Prince of Demons]]. [[Orcus]] and [[Graz'zt]] contest his title, as does the obyrith [[Obox-ob]], who once held that title.


Most demon lords have secretive mortal cults who seek to elevate their lords to godhood through prayer and sacrifice. ''[[Book of Vile Darkness]]'' details a number of prestige classes for mortal disciples of demon lords, as does the "[[Demonomicon of Iggwilv]]" feature that once ran in ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' magazine.
Most demon lords have secretive mortal cults who seek to elevate their lords to godhood through prayer and sacrifice. ''[[Book of Vile Darkness]]'' details a number of prestige classes for mortal disciples of demon lords, as does the "[[Demonomicon of Iggwilv]]" feature that once ran in ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' magazine.


==Known demon lords==
==Known demon lords==
The most common and canonical demon lords in the latest 3.5 Edition (and generally most of the earlier editions) are [[Baphomet]], [[Dagon]], [[Demogorgon]], [[Fraz-Urb'luu]], [[Graz'zt]], [[Juiblex]], [[Kostchtchie]], [[Lolth]], [[Malcanthet]], [[Obox-ob]], [[Orcus]], [[Pale Night]], [[Pazuzu]], [[Sess'Innek]], [[Yeenoghu]], and [[Zuggtmoy]]. However, in addition to these, countless other minor demons have appeared in earlier editions, supplement books, ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'', spinoffs from ''D&D'', and other sources. Beneath is a large list detailing all known demon lords, both the major ones listed above and minor ones.
The most common and canonical demon lords in the latest 3.5 Edition (and generally most of the earlier editions) are '''[[Baphomet]], [[Dagon]], [[Demogorgon]], [[Fraz-Urb'luu]], [[Graz'zt]], [[Juiblex]], [[Kostchtchie]], [[Lolth]], [[Malcanthet]], [[Obox-ob]], [[Orcus]], [[Pale Night]], [[Pazuzu]], [[Sess'Innek]], [[Yeenoghu]]''', and '''[[Zuggtmoy]]'''. However, in addition to these, countless other minor demons have appeared in earlier editions, supplement books, ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'', spinoffs from ''D&D'', and other sources. Beneath is a large list detailing all known demon lords, both the major ones listed above and minor ones.


The majority of these demon lords appear as listed in Appendix I in ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]''.  The designation (f) indicates a female demon lord, (o) indicates an obyrith, (l) indicates a loumara, and (d) indicates a lord that is presumed dead.
The majority of these demon lords appear as listed in Appendix I in ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]''.  The designation (f) indicates a female demon lord, (o) indicates an obyrith, (l) indicates a loumara, and (d) indicates a lord that is presumed dead. Those names in ''italics'' are balors.


Note that any demon lord who was mentioned by name only in the ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), on page 35, is noted as "*MM2".
Note that any demon lord who was mentioned by name only in the ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), on page 35, is noted as "*MM2".
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|Insanity
|Insanity
|507: Occipitus
|507: Occipitus
|Antagonist of the ''[[Shackled City]] adventure path'' modules published in ''[[Dungeon]]''. Detailed in ''Dungeon'' #116, page 61. Was a fallen celestial.
|Antagonist of the ''[[Shackled City]] adventure path'' adventures published in ''[[Dungeon]]''. Detailed in ''Dungeon'' #116, page 61. Was a fallen celestial.
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|[[Ahazu]]
|[[Ahazu]]
|The Seizer
|The Seizer
|Night, abduction
|Night, abduction
|73: Wells of Dakness (Self-imposed imprisonment)
|73: Wells of Darkness (Self-imposed imprisonment)
|*MM2, ''Dungeon'' #148, page 82. Rules the void beyond the Wells of Darkness known as Starless Night. Functions as a vestige.
|*MM2, ''Dungeon'' #148, page 82. Rules the void beyond the Wells of Darkness known as Starless Night. Functions as a vestige.
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|Chief of the Cacodaemons
|Chief of the Cacodaemons
|Exiles, wanderers
|Exiles, wanderers
|452:Ahriman-abad
|452: Ahriman-abad
|*MM2
|*MM2
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|*MM2
|*MM2
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|[[Arlgolcheir]] (d)
|[http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Arlgolcheir Arlgolcheir] (d)
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|Primeval beasts and scaled nightmares
|Primeval beasts and scaled nightmares
|N'gharl (formerly layer #230)
|N'gharl (formerly layer #230)
|Wizards of the Coast website: ''The Crawling Jungle''; ''Dragon'' #357 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 29. The current Azuvidexus is an awakened tyrannosaur who had abosrbed the original's evil and intellect.
|Wizards of the Coast website: ''The Crawling Jungle''; ''Dragon'' #357 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 29. The current Azuvidexus is an awakened tyrannosaur who had absorbed the original's evil and intellect.
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|[[Baltazo]]
|[[Baltazo]]
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|*MM2
|*MM2
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|''[http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Errtu Errtu]''
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|MM2, The Crystal Shard, Villains' Lorebook
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|[[Felex'ja]] (d)
|[[Felex'ja]] (d)
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|Prince of Deception
|Prince of Deception
|Lies, subterfuge, illusion
|Lies, subterfuge, illusion
|176: Hollow's Heart
|176: [[Hollow's Heart]]
|''Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth''; ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), page 39; ''Faces of Evil: the Fiends'', page 60; ''Dragon'' #333 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 21; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 63-64.
|''Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth''; ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), page 39; ''Faces of Evil: the Fiends'', page 60; ''Dragon'' #333 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 21; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 63-64.
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|''Dungeon'' #64, "Bzallin's Blacksphere," page 29.
|''Dungeon'' #64, "Bzallin's Blacksphere," page 29.
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|[[Kalphazor]]
|''[[Kalphazor]]''
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|[[Drow]], spiders
|[[Drow]], spiders
|66: The Demonweb Pits
|66: The Demonweb Pits
|First debut in module ''D3: [[Vault of the Drow]]'' and more prominently, in ''Q1: [[Queen of the Demonweb Pits]]''. Went on to appear in many other supplements such as first edition ''Fiend Folio'' and ''Deities and Demigods'' (all three editions).
|First debut in adventure ''D3: [[Vault of the Drow (adventure)|Vault of the Drow]]'' and more prominently, in ''Q1: [[Queen of the Demonweb Pits]]''. Went on to appear in many other supplements such as first edition ''Fiend Folio'' and ''Deities and Demigods'' (all three editions).
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|[[Lupercio]]
|[[Lupercio]]
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|''Eldritch Wizardry''; ''Monster Manual'' (1977), page 17; Dead Gods; ''Dungeon'' #89; ''Book of Vile Darkness'', page 136; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 73-74.  Was the prominent villain of the Bloodstone series.
|''Eldritch Wizardry''; ''Monster Manual'' (1977), page 17; Dead Gods; ''Dungeon'' #89; ''Book of Vile Darkness'', page 136; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 73-74.  Was the prominent villain of the Bloodstone series.
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|Oublivae (f)
|[[Oublivae]] (f)
|Queen of Desolation  
|Queen of Desolation  
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|Motherhood
|Motherhood
|600: The Endless Maze, 471: Androlynne
|600: The Endless Maze, 471: Androlynne
|''Faces of Evil: the Fiends'', page 61; ''Dragon'' #341 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"; ''Manual of the Planes'' (3rd edition), page 100; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 74-75. Purported to be the mother of Grazzt, Lupercio, and Vucarik.
|''Faces of Evil: the Fiends'', page 61; ''Dragon'' #341 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"; ''Manual of the Planes'' (third edition), page 100; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 74-75. Purported to be the mother of Graz'zt, Lupercio, and Vucarik.
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|[[Pazuzu]] (o)
|[[Pazuzu]] (o)
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|Chaos, obyriths
|Chaos, obyriths
|14: The Steaming Fen
|14: The Steaming Fen
|First appeared in ''The Rod of Seven Parts'' second edition module, said to be a native of [[Limbo]]. In ''Fiendish Codex I'', she is now an obyrith lord.
|First appeared in ''The Rod of Seven Parts'' second edition adventure, said to be a native of [[Limbo]]. In ''Fiendish Codex I'', she is now an obyrith lord.
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|[[Qij-na]] (d)
|[[Qij-na]] (d)
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|''Book of Vile Darkness'' web enhancement.
|''Book of Vile Darkness'' web enhancement.
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|Rimmon (d)
|[[Rimmon (demon lord)|Rimmon]] (d)
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|[[Rr'ikin'aka]]
|[[Rr'ikin'aka]]
|King of Scorpions
|King of Scorpions
|Scorpions, vermins
|Scorpions, vermin
|73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned)
|73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned)
|''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness," page 66.
|''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness," page 66.
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|[[Salis Thik]] (d)
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|333: Unnamed. Possibly the same as the Broken Scale.
|''Abyssal Warriors'' by J. Robert King
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|[[Sch'theraqpasstt]]
|[[Sch'theraqpasstt]]
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|''Dragon'' #151.
|''Dragon'' #151.
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|Sertrous (o, d)
|[[Sertrous]] (o, d)
|Prince of Heretics
|Prince of Heretics
|parasites, crawling things, serpents
|parasites, crawling things, serpents
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|71: Spirac
|71: Spirac
|*MM2. Not to be confused with the succubus who uses her name as detailed in ''Lost Empires of Faerun''.
|*MM2. Not to be confused with the succubus who uses her name as detailed in ''Lost Empires of Faerun''.
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|[[Tantagaras]] (d)
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|[[Nalfeshnee]]
|400: Woeful Escarond
|''Monster Manual 3'' (fourth edition). Page 44. Killed by [[Kord]].
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|''[[Tarnhem]]''
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|489: Noisome Vale
|''[[Return to the Tomb of Horrors]]''
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|[[Tharzax]]
|[[Tharzax]]
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|''Dragon'' #312.
|''Dragon'' #312.
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|Ubothar (o)
|[[Ubothar]] (o)
|The Thunder Below
|The Thunder Below
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|''Dragon'' #277.
|''Dragon'' #277.
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|[[Zanassu]] (d)
|[http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Zanassu Zanassu] (d)
|The Spider Demon
|The Spider Demon
|Spiders, arachnids
|Spiders, arachnids
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|Lord of the Drowned Dead
|Lord of the Drowned Dead
|Storms and the drowned dead
|Storms and the drowned dead
|480: Guttlevetch; currently abandoned
|245: The Scalding Sea (exiled); former ruler of  480: Guttlevetch (currently abandoned)
|''Dragon'' #357 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 24.
|''Dragon'' #357 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 24.
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==Non-canonical demon lords==
==Non-canonical demon lords==
Green Ronin published a ''D&D'' d20 supplement entitled ''Armies of the Abyss'' (2002, reprinted in 2003 as part of the ''Book of Fiends'' compilation) that provides information on 21 demon lords. The similarity in names between Green Ronin and ''D&D'' demon lords is coincidental: like many ''D&D'' demon lords, Green Ronin demon lords draw their names from real world mythology. Demon lords that share their names with ''D&D'' demon lords are listed in bold.
===Semi-related sourcebooks and authors===
'''Green Ronin''' published a ''D&D'' d20 supplement entitled ''Armies of the Abyss'' (2002, reprinted in 2003 as part of the ''Book of Fiends'' compilation) that provides information on 21 demon lords. Demon lords that share their names with ''D&D'' demon lords are listed in '''bold'''. As this book was written by [[Erik Mona]], who would later be publisher of ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' Magazine and co-author of ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]'', later demonic works by Mona and by fellow Paizo staffer and ''Fiendish Codex I'' co-author [[James Jacobs]] would seek to remain essentially compatible with it.


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*Abaddon
* Abaddon
*'''Abraxas'''
* '''Abraxas'''
*'''Anarazel'''
* '''Anarazel'''
*'''Astaroth'''
* '''Astaroth'''
*'''Azazel'''
* '''Azazel'''
*Azidahaka
* Azidahaka
*Behemoth
* Behemoth
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*Decarabia
* Decarabia
*Eligor
* Eligor
*Flauros
* Flauros
*Gamigin
* Gamigin
*'''Haagenti'''
* '''Haagenti'''
*Ipos
* Ipos
*Marbas
* Marbas
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*'''Nocticula'''
* '''Nocticula'''
*Raum
* Raum
*Sabnach
* Sabnach
*Seere
* Seere
*Shax
* Shax
*'''Socothbenoth'''
* '''Socothbenoth'''
*Vepar
* Vepar
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A number of minor lords were also detailed in ''Armies of the Abyss'':
A number of minor lords were also detailed in ''Armies of the Abyss'':
*Cresil the Impure (may or may not be equated with Gresil).
* Cresil the Impure (may or may not be equated with '''[[Gresil]]''').
*Eurynomous the Corpse Eater
* Eurynomous the Corpse Eater
*Malohin the Strangler
* Malohin the Strangler
*Merihim
* Merihim
*Philotanus the Seducer
* Philotanus the Seducer
*Rahu the Tormentor
* Rahu the Tormentor
*Shiggarebb, Lady of the Qlippoths
* Shiggarebb, Lady of the Qlippoths


'''[[Paizo|Paizo Publishing]]''' released ''Book of the Damned, Vol. 2: Lords of Chaos'' in 2010. Written by ''Fiendish Codex I'' co-author [[James Jacobs]], it took obvious inspiration from both ''Armies of the Abyss'' and ''Fiendish Codex I'', though some details were different, and new demon lords took the place of lords with copyrighted names. The following demon lords were described in this volume:
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* '''Lamashtu'''
* '''Abraxas'''
* Aldinach
* Andirifkhu
* Angazhan
* Areshkagal
* '''[[Baphomet]]'''
* Cyth-V’sug
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*'''Dagon'''
* Deskari
* Flauros
* Gogunta
* '''Haagenti'''
* Jezelda
* '''Jubilex'''
* Kabiri
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*'''Kostchtchie'''
* Mazmezz
* Mestama
* Nocticula
* Nurgal
* '''Orcus'''
* '''Pazuzu'''
* Shax
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* Shivaska
* Sifkesh
* Socothbenoth
* Urxehl
* Xoveron
* Yhidothrus
* Zevgavizeb
* Zura
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===Gord the Rogue Novels===
[[Gary Gygax]], in his [[Gord the Rogue|Gord]] novels: ''"The Sea of Death", "Come Endless Darkness"'' and ''"Dance of Demons",'' mentioned many other demon lords. These include:
[[Gary Gygax]], in his [[Gord the Rogue|Gord]] novels: ''"The Sea of Death", "Come Endless Darkness"'' and ''"Dance of Demons",'' mentioned many other demon lords. These include:
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*Agadin.
* Agadin.
*Apepi, a snake-like lord.
* Apepi, a snake-like lord.
*Ariax, a prince defeated by Graz'zt.
* Ariax, a prince defeated by Graz'zt.
*Arioch
* Arioch
*Bulumuz
* Bulumuz
*Cagrino, possibly a lord of the chargin demons.
* Cagrino, possibly a lord of the chargin demons.
*Chidun, said to be allied with Var-Az-Hloo (Fraz-Urb'luu).
* Chidun, said to be allied with Var-Az-Hloo (Fraz-Urb'luu).
*Elazalag, Princess of the Abat-Dolors; former consort to Graz'zt.
* Elazalag, Princess of the Abat-Dolors; former consort to Graz'zt.
*Levithan (perhaps Leviathan)
* Levithan (perhaps Leviathan)
*Lugush
* Lugush
*Ogrijek, lord of the cowardly four-winged man-hawks zabassus.
* Ogrijek, lord of the cowardly four-winged man-hawks zabassus.
*[[Mandrillagon]], kin to Demogorgon, ruler of two layers of the Abyss.
* [[Mandrillagon]], kin to Demogorgon, ruler of two layers of the Abyss.
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*Marduk, King of the Fire Demons and a Monarch of Demonium.
* Marduk, King of the Fire Demons and a Monarch of Demonium.
*Nexroth
* Nexroth
*Palvlag, an ancient proto-demon of fire
* Palvlag, an ancient proto-demon of fire
*Shabriri, a proto-demon
* Shabriri, a proto-demon
*Trobbo-gotath, a "greatest demon of earth".
* Trobbo-gotath, a "greatest demon of earth".
*Ushablator the Chaos Horror
* Ushablator the Chaos Horror
*Vloorm
* Vloorm
*Yuibiri, allied with Var-Az-Hloo.
* Yuibiri, allied with Var-Az-Hloo.
*Zerkaar
* Zerkaar
*Zomar, allied with Var-Az-Hloo.
* Zomar, allied with Var-Az-Hloo.
*Zortolagon, said to be one of the greatest demons of the Abyss.
* Zortolagon, said to be one of the greatest demons of the Abyss.
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Necromancer Games, in their ''Tome of Horrors'' I and II listed alternate statistics of official demon lords Baphomet, Dagon, Fraz-Urb'luu, The Faceless Lord (aka Juiblex), Kostchtchie, Orcus, and Pazuzu. They also include:
=== Unrelated third party publishers ===
*Beluiri, a demoness consort of Baphomet.
'''Necromancer Games''', in their ''Tome of Horrors'' I and II listed alternate statistics of official demon lords '''[[Baphomet]]''', '''[[Dagon]]''', '''[[Fraz-Urb'luu]]''', The Faceless Lord (aka '''[[Juiblex]]'''), '''[[Kostchtchie]]''', '''[[Orcus]]''', and '''[[Pazuzu]]'''. They also include:
*Maphistal (not to be confused with Mastiphal), a lieutenant of Orcus.
* Beluiri, a demoness consort of Baphomet.
*Sonechard, a general of Orcus.
* Maphistal (not to be confused with Mastiphal), a lieutenant of Orcus.
*Tsathogga, the "Demon Frog God."
* Sonechard, a general of Orcus.
*Caizel the Seductress.
* Tsathogga, the "Demon Frog God."
*Vepar, a vassal of Dagon.
* Caizel the Seductress.
* Vepar, a vassal of Dagon.


Mongoose Publishing's ''The Slayer's Guide to Demons'' include the following:
'''Mongoose Publishing''''s ''The Slayer's Guide to Demons'' include the following:
*Iyaviht the Dark Whisper, Patroness of the Jartaska.
* Iyaviht the Dark Whisper, Patroness of the Jartaska.
*The Gatekeeper, an exiled prince on the first layer of the Abyss.
* The Gatekeeper, an exiled prince on the first layer of the Abyss.


The book also introduced several so-called "Nameless Ones," ancient and powerful demon lords said to be the first demons:
The book also introduced several so-called "Nameless Ones," ancient and powerful demon lords said to be the first demons:
*The Dancer in Darkness
* The Dancer in Darkness
*He Who Dreams
* He Who Dreams
*The Demon Mother
* The Demon Mother
*The Foundation
* The Foundation
*The Silence at the End of Eternity
* The Silence at the End of Eternity
 
 
 
 
''Lords of Chaos'' also details a number of dead demon lords and nascent demon lords.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Altraloth]]
*[[Archomental]]
*[[Archomental]]
*[[Duke of Hell]]
*[[Duke of Hell]]
*[[Lords of the Nine]]
*[[Lords of the Nine]]


==Bibliography==
==References==
===Citations===
<references />
===Bibliography===
*[[Wolfgang Baur|Baur, Wolfgang]], and Lester W. Smith. ''Planes of Chaos''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1994.
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Greyhawk Creature
Demon lord
The demon lords Orcus and Demogorgon, as depicted in Fiendish Codex I (2006). Art by Arnie Swekel.
General information
Alignment:Chaotic evil
Type:Outsider

Demon lords (also known as Abyssal lords) are demons (and, occasionally, gods or other entities) who have gained great power and established a position of preeminence among demonkind. Most demon lords have a unique appearance and set of abilities, although some few balors have also gained similar status by taking control of entire Abyssal realms. Most demon lords control at least one layer of the Abyss, though some rule only portions of Abyssal layers. A unique demon lord, when slain on a plane other than the Abyss, is banished to the Abyss for 100 years, whereas "ordinary" demons, including the mightiest balors and mariliths, risk being reborn into a lesser form (or not all). The most powerful demon lords are demon princes. "Demon lord" and "demon prince" are self-proclaimed titles; unlike archdevils, the chaotic evil demon lords do not have a rigid hierarchy. However, first edition AD&D did claim a demon can only be called a "prince" if they rule an entire plane of the Abyss, thus Orcus implied by his title to rule a least one plane of existence, while lesser lords did not.

Many demon lords wage eternal war with each other, often seeking ways to expand their holdings into other layers and at the same time defend their personal domains from rival lords and scheming underlings. Demogorgon has for many years been the most powerful demon lord, and he proclaims himself Prince of Demons. Orcus and Graz'zt contest his title, as does the obyrith Obox-ob, who once held that title.

Most demon lords have secretive mortal cults who seek to elevate their lords to godhood through prayer and sacrifice. Book of Vile Darkness details a number of prestige classes for mortal disciples of demon lords, as does the "Demonomicon of Iggwilv" feature that once ran in Dragon magazine.

Known demon lords

The most common and canonical demon lords in the latest 3.5 Edition (and generally most of the earlier editions) are Baphomet, Dagon, Demogorgon, Fraz-Urb'luu, Graz'zt, Juiblex, Kostchtchie, Lolth, Malcanthet, Obox-ob, Orcus, Pale Night, Pazuzu, Sess'Innek, Yeenoghu, and Zuggtmoy. However, in addition to these, countless other minor demons have appeared in earlier editions, supplement books, Dragon, spinoffs from D&D, and other sources. Beneath is a large list detailing all known demon lords, both the major ones listed above and minor ones.

The majority of these demon lords appear as listed in Appendix I in Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss. The designation (f) indicates a female demon lord, (o) indicates an obyrith, (l) indicates a loumara, and (d) indicates a lord that is presumed dead. Those names in italics are balors.

Note that any demon lord who was mentioned by name only in the Monster Manual II (1983), on page 35, is noted as "*MM2".

Name Title Concerns Layer of the Abyss Previous Appearances and Notes
Abraxas The Unfathomable Magic words, arcane secrets, talismans 17: Death's Reward *MM2
Adimarchus Prince of Madness Insanity 507: Occipitus Antagonist of the Shackled City adventure path adventures published in Dungeon. Detailed in Dungeon #116, page 61. Was a fallen celestial.
Ahazu The Seizer Night, abduction 73: Wells of Darkness (Self-imposed imprisonment) *MM2, Dungeon #148, page 82. Rules the void beyond the Wells of Darkness known as Starless Night. Functions as a vestige.
Ahrimanes Chief of the Cacodaemons Exiles, wanderers 452: Ahriman-abad *MM2
Aldinach (f) Lady of Change Transformation 1: Pazunia (from the fortress of Aldinach's Egg by the edge of the Grand Abyss) *MM2
Alrunes (f) The Soothing Spirit Protection, sisterhood *MM2
Alvarez The Purging Duke Inquisition, torture 57: Torturous Truth Faces of Evil: the Fiends, p60.
Alzrius Lord of Infernal Light Fire, destruction 601: Conflagratum Hellbound: The Blood War, "The Dark of the War", p25.
Anarazel The Daring Darkness Adventurers 79: The Emessu Tunnels *MM2
Ansitif The Befouler Corruption of religious sites and relics 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned); former rule of layer 21: The Sixth Pyre *MM2, Dragon #357, page 67. Ansitif can be called by binders.
Ardat (f) The Unavowed Secret or failing marriages, harpies — *MM2, Dragon #341 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 24.
Areex (o) The Forgotten Prince Unknown 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) *MM2
Arlgolcheir (d) Corpse located in layer 73: The Wells of Darkness Mentioned in Dragon #116 "Rogue Stones and Gemjumping," page 55; Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness," page 66.
Arzial The Blooded Baron Subterfuge 45, 46, 47: Azzagrat (serves Graz'zt) Mentioned in Dungeon #13, "The Ruins of Nol-Daer".
Aseroth The Winter Warlock Cold, ice, corruption, magic 566: Soulfreeze *MM2
Asima (o, d) The Unanticipated Ill surprises 4: The Grand Abyss *MM2. Was destroyed during the creation of The Grand Abyss.
Astaroth (d) Diabolus Prophecy Corpse located in layer 73: The Wells of Darkness *MM2, Lost Empires of Faerûn, page 21, Dungeon #148, page 66, Dragon #357 page 68. Slain by the arch-devil Gargauth, now functions as a vestige as his corpse is continually regenerated and destroyed in the Wells of Darkness.
Azael (d) The Ensnared Rebellion, war 422: Savage Searing (now Yeenoghu's Realm) *MM2. Former ruler of the layer now dominated by Yeenoghu. Slain by the "Killer of the Gods" Ma Yuan. Was a fallen celestial.
Azazel Prince of Scapegoats Blame, absolution 137: Outcasts' End *MM2
Azuvidexus (d) The Ravenous Maw Primeval beasts and scaled nightmares N'gharl (formerly layer #230) Wizards of the Coast website: The Crawling Jungle; Dragon #357 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 29. The current Azuvidexus is an awakened tyrannosaur who had absorbed the original's evil and intellect.
Baltazo The Seeping Sovereign Diplomacy, strategy 1: Pazunia (from the fortress of Sullen-Ghat) *MM2. He is a Blood War general guarding the gate leading to the layer of Fraz-urb'luu.
Baphomet Prince of Beasts Minotaurs, beasts 600: The Endless Maze (Shubgottia) Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth; Monster Manual II (1983), page 36; Dragon #341 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, page 58.
Barbu (f) The Unwelcome Discord, ruined peace — *MM2
Bayemon Of the Unhealing Wound The afflicted — *MM2; said to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.
Bechard (o) The Rotting Husk Decomposition, obsolescence 422: Yeenoghu's Realm (former ruler) *MM2. Former Demon lord of Tempests who ruled the 422nd layer before Azael and Yeenoghu.
Cabiri (o) The Watching Master Observation 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) *MM2, Dragon #357, page 69. Cabiri can be called by binders.
Charun The Hammerer Massacres — *MM2
Chernovog The Green God Evil Druids, Vengeful Nature, Warlocks, evil fey The Verdant Chasm; layer number unknown Expedition to Castle Ravenloft
Codricuhn The Blood Storm, Prince of the Eight Seas Destruction, storms Coagulus; wanders the Abyss Dungeon #168
Cyndshyra (d) Of the Seven Torments Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Dagon (o) Prince of the Depths Creatures of the deep aquatic 89: The Shadowsea Mentioned in Monster Manual II (1983), page 35, detailed in Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss on pages 59-60. Dragon #349, "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 30-45.
Demogorgon The Prince of Demons, The Sibilant Beast Demonkind 88: The Gaping Maw Eldritch Wizardry; Monster Manual (1977) p16; Wrath of the Immortals boxed set; Monster Mythology, page 88; Book of Vile Darkness, page 125; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 61-62.
Dwiergus The Chrysalis Prince The shaping of demonic races 558: Fleshforges Dragon #341 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv".
Eblis Of the Unbended Knee Refusal to surrender 1: Pazunia *MM2
Ebulon 73: Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss. Former general of Graz'zt.
Eldanoth The Bloodless Scion Crime, Murder 359: The Arc of Eternity Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 60. Former slave to Orcus.
Eltab Lord of the Hidden Layer Hatred, retribution 248: The Hidden Layer Dreams of the Red Wizards; Spellbound; Champions of Ruin, page 130.
Ereshkigal (f) *MM2
Errtu MM2, The Crystal Shard, Villains' Lorebook
Felex'ja (d) The Tiger King Tigers, felines, stalking predators Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Fraz-Urb'luu Prince of Deception Lies, subterfuge, illusion 176: Hollow's Heart Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth; Monster Manual II (1983), page 39; Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 60; Dragon #333 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 21; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 63-64.
Gorion Mentioned in "Dragon" #139.
Graz'zt The Dark Prince Tyrants, despots, guile, debauchery 45, 46, 47: Azzagrat Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth; Monster Manual II (1983), page 39; Book of Vile Darkness, page 130; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, page 65.
Gresil Custodian of Records Abyssal lore — *MM2, Living Greyhawk Journal 10; Dragon #294.
Haagenti Lord of Alchemy Alchemy 548: Garavond Dragon #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 47.
Ilsidahur The Howling King Bar-lgura 90: The Guttering Grove Dungeon #10 "The Shrine of Ilsidahur".
Ixinix (d) Lord of Blackwater Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Juiblex The Faceless Lord Oozes, slimes, and jellies 222: Shedaklah Monster Manual (1977), page 17; Monster Mythology, page 67; Book of Vile Darkness, page 134; Dragon #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 47; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 66-67.
J'zzalshrak (f) The Errant General Blood War campaigns — Dungeon #64, "Bzallin's Blacksphere," page 29.
Kalphazor Phurnis, layer number unknown Dungeon #55, "Umbra," page 19.
Kardum Lord of the Balors Balors, fire 21: The Sixth Pyre Was introduced in Fiendish Codex I; based on Marduk by Gary Gygax (see Non-Canonical Demon Lords below).
Kerzit Guardian of the Tome The Tome of the Black Heart — Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure; Dungeon #112, pages 13, 52, 96.
Kizarvidexus (o,d) The Horned Duke Corpse located in 73: The Wells of Darkness Dungeon #124, page 35; Dungeon #128, page 33; Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66. Slain by the Wind Duke general Icosiol.
Kostchtchie Prince of Wrath Frost giants, wrath, rage 23: The Iron Wastes Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth; Monster Manual II (1983), page 40; Monster Mythology, page 82; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 68-69.
Lamashtu (f) She Who Erases Monstrous births, deformity 503: Torremor (imprisoned) Dragon #329 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 67. Former consort to Pazuzu.
Laraie The Stalking Terror Pursuit — *MM2
Lascer Lord of the Shadow Shoal Assassination, Murder Dragon #349 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 35. Dragon #297.
Lazbral'thull The Butcher Torture, bloodletting 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) Dungeon #122: "Root of Evil."
Lindyrm Mentioned in The Deva Spark.
Lissa'aere (f) The Noxious Poison gas 27: Malignebula Hellbound: The Blood War, page 25.
Lolth (f) Demon Queen of Spiders Drow, spiders 66: The Demonweb Pits First debut in adventure D3: Vault of the Drow and more prominently, in Q1: Queen of the Demonweb Pits. Went on to appear in many other supplements such as first edition Fiend Folio and Deities and Demigods (all three editions).
Lupercio The Baron of Sloth Sloth, darkness 128: Slugbed Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 60.
Lynkhab (f) Lady of Regret Depression, desire 297: The Sighing Cliffs Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 61.
Maelfesh featured in Rose Estes's Greyhawk novels.
Malcanthet (f) Queen of the Succubi Succubi, hedonists 570: Shendilavri Dungeon #112, page 48, and #124, page 95; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 69-70; Dragon #353, The Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Malcanthet.
Malgarius The Demon Tree Evil sylvan creatures — A demonic plant that once controlled a layer of the Abyss, but which was defeated by the demon lord Lazbral'thull. Dungeon #122: "Root of Evil."
Malgoth, the (o) Dungeon #117: "Touch of the Abyss"; FC1 p 125. Was destroyed by an alliance of demon lords including Ansitif and Ixinix. Now exists as a disembodied intelligence.
Mastiphal The Hunting Sovereign Pursuit of prey 1: Pazunia (in the fortress of Vanelon) *MM2. Current consort to Malcanthet.
Miska The Wolf-Spider Spyder-fiends, war Imprisoned in Pandemonium. Dungeon #124, page 17. Detailed in 2e adventure The Rod of Seven Parts. Former Prince of Demons after Obox-ob. Was consort to the Queen of Chaos.
Mu-Tahn Laa Mountains of Sorrow Beyond Measure Shattered Gates of Slaughtergarde
Munkir The White Guardian Afterlife, the back door to Paradise 77: The Gates of Heaven *MM2; pictured on the cover of Living Greyhawk Journal #3.
Nekir The Black Guardian Afterlife, the back door to Paradise 77: The Gates of Heaven *MM2; pictured on the cover of Living Greyhawk Journal #3.
Nergel *MM2; in Gary Gygax's Gord novels, Nergel is a prince of "unlife."
Nocticula (f) The Undeniable Night 72: Darklight *MM2
Nql Mentioned in Eldritch Wizardry, in the "Codex of the Infinite Planes" entry. Possibly a name fragment.
Obox-ob (o) Prince of Vermin Vermin 663: Zionyn *MM2; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 71-72. Formerly held the title of Prince of Demons.
Orcus Prince of the Undead Undead, Abyssal ascension, escape from death 113: Thanatos Eldritch Wizardry; Monster Manual (1977), page 17; Dead Gods; Dungeon #89; Book of Vile Darkness, page 136; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 73-74. Was the prominent villain of the Bloodstone series.
Oublivae (f) Queen of Desolation 100: The Barrens Demonomicon, page 130
Pale Night (o, f) The Mother of Demons Motherhood 600: The Endless Maze, 471: Androlynne Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 61; Dragon #341 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"; Manual of the Planes (third edition), page 100; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 74-75. Purported to be the mother of Graz'zt, Lupercio, and Vucarik.
Pazuzu (o) Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms Flying creatures, corruption 1: Pazunia, 503: Torremor Monster Manual II (1983), page 41; Dragon #329 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 56; Book of Vile Darkness web enhancement; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 76-77. Also known as Pazrael.
Queen of Chaos (o, f) Chaos, obyriths 14: The Steaming Fen First appeared in The Rod of Seven Parts second edition adventure, said to be a native of Limbo. In Fiendish Codex I, she is now an obyrith lord.
Qij-na (d) The Shattered Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Rhindorz'zt (d) The Black Prince Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Rhyxali (f) Queen of the Shadow Demons Shadow demons, secrets 49: Shaddonon Book of Vile Darkness web enhancement.
Rimmon (d) Mentioned in 4e Monster Manual 3, Pg 15
Rr'ikin'aka King of Scorpions Scorpions, vermin 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness," page 66.
Salis Thik (d) 333: Unnamed. Possibly the same as the Broken Scale. Abyssal Warriors by J. Robert King
Sch'theraqpasstt The Serpent Reborn Yuan-ti 111: The Mind of Evil Dragon #151.
Sertrous (o, d) Prince of Heretics parasites, crawling things, serpents Elder Evils, page 112
Sess'Innek The Emperor Lizard Lizardfolk, civilization 7: The Phantom Plane (aka Kearackinin) Monster Mythology, page 102; Serpent Kingdoms. Demon lord of the Lizard Kings.
Shaktari (f) Queen of Poison Mariliths 531: Vudra Dungeon #60, "Nemesis", page 32. Revealed to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.
Sifkhu (l) Loumaras 230: The Dreaming Gulf Dragon #353; currently bonded by Malcanthet.
Shami-Amourae (f) The Lady of Delights Succubi 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) Dungeon #5, "The Stolen Power," page 27; freeing her is the goal of Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness."
Siragle The Ineffable Secret oaths 493: The Steeping Isle Dungeon #28, "Sleepless." Reported to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.
Socothbenoth The Persuader Perversion, sexual taboos 597: Goranthis *MM2, Mentioned in Dragon #333,"Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 29.
Soneillon (f) The Youthful Crone Rejuvenation 71: Spirac *MM2. Not to be confused with the succubus who uses her name as detailed in Lost Empires of Faerun.
Tantagaras (d) Nalfeshnee 400: Woeful Escarond Monster Manual 3 (fourth edition). Page 44. Killed by Kord.
Tarnhem 489: Noisome Vale Return to the Tomb of Horrors
Tharzax The Chattering Prince Poisonous vermins 2: Driller's Hives Dungeon #123: "Salvage Operation."
Thralhavoc Shadowmaster Undead shadows, subterfuge 348: Name unknown, and Thralhavoc has abandoned it. Hellbound: The Blood War, "War Games," page 56.
Turaglas The Ebon Maw Hunger, consumption 32: Sholo-Tovoth Dragon #312.
Ubothar (o) The Thunder Below None; currently exiled from the Abyss and imprisoned. Dragon #349 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 31. The Thunder Below by James Jacobs.
Ugoreth (d) Demonomicon, page 130. Slain by the demon princess Oublivae.
Ugudenk (o) The Squirming King Worms and hungry parasites 177: The Writhing Realm Dragon #333 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 39.
Ungulex 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness," page 66; said to be the first prisoner to be imprisoned, after Ahazu.
Verin Voice of Graz'zt Diplomacy 45, 46, 47: Azzagrat (serves Graz'zt) Monster Manual II (1983), page 35; Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 62. Also known as Vuron or Ztefano. Appeared in "For Duty and Deity" as a male marilith.
Veshvoriak (o, d) Obyrith lord whose body was dumped on Layer 23: the Iron Wastes. Dragon #345, "Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 31.
Volisupula The Flensed Marquesse Finery, ostentatious ceremony 8: The Skin-shedder Planes of Chaos, in the "Chaos Adventures" booklet.
Voroxid Poisonous bones and teeth Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness," page 81.
Vroth-Khun (o) None; currently banished from the Abyss. Dragon #349 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 31.
Vucarik Consort of Chains Chains, torture 651: Nethuria Hellbound: The Blood War, page 26.
Wejinhastala (d) The Tempest Storms, winds, tempests Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Xazivort From the Ashes. Not to be confused with the god, Raxivort. Is able to possess living beings.
Xinivrae (f) (Would Be) Queen of Succubi Succubi, Seduction (of women) 230: The Dreaming Gulf (exiled) Dragon #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv."
Yeenoghu Prince of Gnolls Gnolls 422: Yeenoghu's Realm Monster Manual (1977), page 19; Monster Mythology, page 83; Book of Vile Darkness, page 140; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 78-79.
Yibyiru (f) The Rancid Lady of Bitter Bile Poison 222: Shedaklah (serves Zuggtmoy) Dragon #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 48.
Yrsillar Lord of the Nothing Greater & Lesser Dreads 277: Belistor Dragon #277.
Zanassu (d) The Spider Demon Spiders, arachnids Empires of the Sands, reported dead in Demihuman Deities; slain by Selvetarm.
Zivorgian (f) Lady of Ripe Carrion Vultures, Rot, Ghouls, Corpses Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Graz'zt; said to be daughter of Pale Night.
Zuggtmoy (f) Demoness Lady of Fungi Fungi, Rot, Decay 222: Shedaklah (or Mycorji) Module T1-4: The Temple of Elemental Evil; Dragon #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 37; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 79-80.
Zuregurex Lord of the Drowned Dead Storms and the drowned dead 245: The Scalding Sea (exiled); former ruler of 480: Guttlevetch (currently abandoned) Dragon #357 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv," page 24.
Zzyczesiya The Ungrasped Confused and malevolent ignorance 3: The Forgotten Land Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 60. Said to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.

Non-canonical demon lords

Green Ronin published a D&D d20 supplement entitled Armies of the Abyss (2002, reprinted in 2003 as part of the Book of Fiends compilation) that provides information on 21 demon lords. Demon lords that share their names with D&D demon lords are listed in bold. As this book was written by Erik Mona, who would later be publisher of Dragon Magazine and co-author of Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, later demonic works by Mona and by fellow Paizo staffer and Fiendish Codex I co-author James Jacobs would seek to remain essentially compatible with it.

  • Abaddon
  • Abraxas
  • Anarazel
  • Astaroth
  • Azazel
  • Azidahaka
  • Behemoth
  • Decarabia
  • Eligor
  • Flauros
  • Gamigin
  • Haagenti
  • Ipos
  • Marbas
  • Nocticula
  • Raum
  • Sabnach
  • Seere
  • Shax
  • Socothbenoth
  • Vepar

A number of minor lords were also detailed in Armies of the Abyss:

  • Cresil the Impure (may or may not be equated with Gresil).
  • Eurynomous the Corpse Eater
  • Malohin the Strangler
  • Merihim
  • Philotanus the Seducer
  • Rahu the Tormentor
  • Shiggarebb, Lady of the Qlippoths

Paizo Publishing released Book of the Damned, Vol. 2: Lords of Chaos in 2010. Written by Fiendish Codex I co-author James Jacobs, it took obvious inspiration from both Armies of the Abyss and Fiendish Codex I, though some details were different, and new demon lords took the place of lords with copyrighted names. The following demon lords were described in this volume:

  • Lamashtu
  • Abraxas
  • Aldinach
  • Andirifkhu
  • Angazhan
  • Areshkagal
  • Baphomet
  • Cyth-V’sug
  • Dagon
  • Deskari
  • Flauros
  • Gogunta
  • Haagenti
  • Jezelda
  • Jubilex
  • Kabiri
  • Kostchtchie
  • Mazmezz
  • Mestama
  • Nocticula
  • Nurgal
  • Orcus
  • Pazuzu
  • Shax
  • Shivaska
  • Sifkesh
  • Socothbenoth
  • Urxehl
  • Xoveron
  • Yhidothrus
  • Zevgavizeb
  • Zura

Gord the Rogue Novels

Gary Gygax, in his Gord novels: "The Sea of Death", "Come Endless Darkness" and "Dance of Demons", mentioned many other demon lords. These include:

  • Agadin.
  • Apepi, a snake-like lord.
  • Ariax, a prince defeated by Graz'zt.
  • Arioch
  • Bulumuz
  • Cagrino, possibly a lord of the chargin demons.
  • Chidun, said to be allied with Var-Az-Hloo (Fraz-Urb'luu).
  • Elazalag, Princess of the Abat-Dolors; former consort to Graz'zt.
  • Levithan (perhaps Leviathan)
  • Lugush
  • Ogrijek, lord of the cowardly four-winged man-hawks zabassus.
  • Mandrillagon, kin to Demogorgon, ruler of two layers of the Abyss.
  • Marduk, King of the Fire Demons and a Monarch of Demonium.
  • Nexroth
  • Palvlag, an ancient proto-demon of fire
  • Shabriri, a proto-demon
  • Trobbo-gotath, a "greatest demon of earth".
  • Ushablator the Chaos Horror
  • Vloorm
  • Yuibiri, allied with Var-Az-Hloo.
  • Zerkaar
  • Zomar, allied with Var-Az-Hloo.
  • Zortolagon, said to be one of the greatest demons of the Abyss.

Unrelated third party publishers

Necromancer Games, in their Tome of Horrors I and II listed alternate statistics of official demon lords Baphomet, Dagon, Fraz-Urb'luu, The Faceless Lord (aka Juiblex), Kostchtchie, Orcus, and Pazuzu. They also include:

  • Beluiri, a demoness consort of Baphomet.
  • Maphistal (not to be confused with Mastiphal), a lieutenant of Orcus.
  • Sonechard, a general of Orcus.
  • Tsathogga, the "Demon Frog God."
  • Caizel the Seductress.
  • Vepar, a vassal of Dagon.

Mongoose Publishing's The Slayer's Guide to Demons include the following:

  • Iyaviht the Dark Whisper, Patroness of the Jartaska.
  • The Gatekeeper, an exiled prince on the first layer of the Abyss.

The book also introduced several so-called "Nameless Ones," ancient and powerful demon lords said to be the first demons:

  • The Dancer in Darkness
  • He Who Dreams
  • The Demon Mother
  • The Foundation
  • The Silence at the End of Eternity



Lords of Chaos also details a number of dead demon lords and nascent demon lords.

See also

References

Citations

Bibliography

———. "Yet More Archfiends: A Book of Vile Darkness Web Enhancement." Wizards of the Coast. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002. Available online:[1]
———. Monster Manual II. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
———. Hellbound: The Blood War. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
———. On Hallowed Ground. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.

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

Adimarchus {Demon Lord of Madness} Non-player character Demon, Dungeon magazine #147 60, 79
Bayemon (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Bayemon (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65
Bechard (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Demon lord, Dragon magazine #076 28
Bechard (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Demon lord, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Bechard (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Demon lord, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65
Charun (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Charun (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65
Gresil (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Dragon magazine #294 97
Gresil (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Gresil (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65
Laraie (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Laraie (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65
Malcanthet (Queen of Succubi) (Demon Lord) Non-player character Female, Demon, Succubus, Dragon magazine #359 98
Malcanthet (Queen of Succubi) (Demon Lord) Non-player character Female, Demon, Succubus, Dungeon magazine #147 66, 73, 74
Munkir (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 3
Munkir (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Munkir (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65
Nekir (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 3
Nekir (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Nekir (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65
Nergal {Nergel} (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Demon lord, Come Endless Darkness 53, 57, 150-152
Nergal {Nergel} (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Demon lord, Dance of Demons 67-70, 78, 81, 82, 84, 88, 92, 100, 184, 191, 368
Nergal {Nergel} (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Demon lord, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Nergal {Nergel} (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Demon lord, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65
Ojukalazogadit, demon lord Non-player character Come Endless Darkness 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 152, 157, 160, 161
Ojukalazogadit, demon lord Non-player character Dance of Demons 353, 355, 356, 360, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 375, 379, 381, 391, 403
Soneillon (Demon Lord) Non-player character Female, Demon, Demon lord, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Soneillon (Demon Lord) Non-player character Female, Demon, Demon lord, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65
Verin (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Defenders of the Faith, D&D 3.0e 96
Verin (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Monster Manual 2, AD&D 1e 35
Verin (Demon Lord) Non-player character Demon, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 65


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