Baalphegor

Arch-Duchess of Cania, Consort to Mephistopheles

Baalphegor
General information
Home:	Nine Hells
Alignment:	Lawful Evil
Superior:	Mephistopheles, Asmodeus
Rules items
Domains:	Inventions, arts

Baalphegor is the consort of Mephistopheles, the arch-devil currently ruling Cania, the 8th layer of the Nine Hells of Baator.

Description

Baalphegor is a dignified, tan-skinned she-devil with red eyes and hair and bat wings as well as human feet instead of hooves. She appears young and carefree but when angered, her eyes glow with flames and her usually musical voice becomes very harsh.

History

Baalphegor is said to have been around since the creation of Baator itself. She's a very skilled diplomat and tactician, and an unmatched sorceress. She has created many artifacts and techniques used throughout the Nine Hells. In addition to her status, this fact granted her a deep respect from almost everyone in Baator, even from Asmodeus, who appreciates her to the point of letting her live with her ever-scheming consort.

Knowing all too well her master's position, Baalphegor keeps her goals to herself, acting with a minimal degree of loyalty to the Lord of the Eighth. Mephistopheles tolerates this due to the protection given by his consort's presence. Asmodeus never wished to have her as his consort (although the canny she-devil is clearly trying to get more of his attention), as he prefers having a powerful underling at his disposal rather than a shrewd witch at his side.

Along with Lilis, Baalphegor is the consort who retained her position the longest time without any real trouble.

Creative origins

Baalphegor is named for a male demon of Christian mythology named Belphegor, who is also concerned with artful inventions and often takes the form of a woman.

References

• Cook, Monte. Book of Vile Darkness (Wizards of the Coast, 2002).

• Greenwood, Ed. "The Nine Hells Part II." Dragon #76 (TSR, 1983).

• Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II (TSR, 1983).

• Laws, Robin D, and Robert J Schwalb. Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells (Wizards of the Coast, 2006).

• McComb, Colin. Faces of Evil : The Fiends (TSR, 1997).

• Pramas, Chris. Guide to Hell (TSR, 1999).

External Links

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