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'''Baalphegor''' is the consort of [[Mephistopheles]], the arch-devil currently ruling [[Cania]], the 8th layer of the Nine Hells of [[Baator]]. | '''Baalphegor''' is the consort of [[Mephistopheles]], the arch-devil currently ruling [[Baator#Cania|Cania]], the 8th layer of the Nine Hells of [[Baator]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Baalphegor is a dignified | Baalphegor is a dignified she-devil with cinnamon-colored skin, red eyes and hair, as well as bat wings. She appears young and carefree but when angered, her eyes glow with flames and her usually musical voice becomes very harsh. She is only five and a half feet in height. | ||
==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
One of the most artful and beautiful of she-devils, Baalphegor is the consort of Baalzebul and a close ally of [[Asmodeus]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Along with [[Lilis]], Baalphegor is the consort who has retained her position the longest without any real trouble. | Along with [[Lilis]], Baalphegor is the consort who has retained her position the longest without any real trouble. | ||
More recently, Baalphegor amused herself by taking the form of a cute, blonde-haired human girl of the apparent age of 10 and living as an orphan in the small town of Caermor. Using the alias of Belle Fagor, she secretly tested the mettle of a cult of diabolists dwelling in the area. | |||
==Creative origins== | ==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. | 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. Ultimately, Baalphegor is derived from the Moabite god Baal-Peor, mentioned in Numbers 25. | ||
==Publishing history== | |||
Baalphegor, as Belphegor, was mentioned in passing in ''Dragon'' #28 as one of the archdevils who sided with [[Baalzebul]] in his coup against the previous master of Hell. As Baalphegor, she appeared in the roster of diabolic nobles in the 1st edition ''Monster Manual II''. She was given a detailed treatment in ''Dragon'' #76. She appeared as the ultimate villain of "Caermor" in ''Dungeon'' #2. Baalphegor has been mentioned briefly on occasion since then in her role as Mephistopheles' consort. The ''Kobold Quarterly'' article offers a very different take on Baalphegor at odds with ''D&D'' [[Greyhawk canon|canon]]. | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*[[Cook, Monte]]. '' | *Connors, Tim and Eileen. "Baalphegor, the Prince of Laziness." ''Kobold Quarterly'' #2. Kirkland, WA: Open Design, Fall 2007. | ||
*[[Cook, Monte]]. ''Book of Vile Darkness''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002. | |||
*[[Nigel D. Findley|Findley, Nigel D.]] "Caermor." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #2. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1986. | *[[Nigel D. Findley|Findley, Nigel D.]] "Caermor." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #2. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1986. | ||
* | *Greenwood, Ed. "The Nine Hells Part II." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #76. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. | ||
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Monster Manual II]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. | *[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Monster Manual II]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. | ||
*Laws, Robin D., and Robert J. Schwalb. ''[[Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006. | *Laws, Robin D., and [[Robert J. Schwalb]]. ''[[Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006. | ||
*McComb, Colin. ''Faces of Evil : The Fiends''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1997. | *McComb, Colin. ''Faces of Evil : The Fiends''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1997. | ||
*Von Thorn, Alexander. "The Politics of Hell." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #28. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 18:34, 14 July 2008
| Baalphegor | |
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| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Inventions |
| Home: | Nine Hells |
| Alignment: | Lawful evil |
| Gender: | Female |
| Superior: | Mephistopheles, Asmodeus |
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 she-devil with cinnamon-colored skin, red eyes and hair, as well as bat wings. She appears young and carefree but when angered, her eyes glow with flames and her usually musical voice becomes very harsh. She is only five and a half feet in height.
Relationships
One of the most artful and beautiful of she-devils, Baalphegor is the consort of Baalzebul and a close ally of Asmodeus.
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 has retained her position the longest without any real trouble.
More recently, Baalphegor amused herself by taking the form of a cute, blonde-haired human girl of the apparent age of 10 and living as an orphan in the small town of Caermor. Using the alias of Belle Fagor, she secretly tested the mettle of a cult of diabolists dwelling in the area.
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. Ultimately, Baalphegor is derived from the Moabite god Baal-Peor, mentioned in Numbers 25.
Publishing history
Baalphegor, as Belphegor, was mentioned in passing in Dragon #28 as one of the archdevils who sided with Baalzebul in his coup against the previous master of Hell. As Baalphegor, she appeared in the roster of diabolic nobles in the 1st edition Monster Manual II. She was given a detailed treatment in Dragon #76. She appeared as the ultimate villain of "Caermor" in Dungeon #2. Baalphegor has been mentioned briefly on occasion since then in her role as Mephistopheles' consort. The Kobold Quarterly article offers a very different take on Baalphegor at odds with D&D canon.
Bibliography
- Connors, Tim and Eileen. "Baalphegor, the Prince of Laziness." Kobold Quarterly #2. Kirkland, WA: Open Design, Fall 2007.
- Cook, Monte. Book of Vile Darkness. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
- Findley, Nigel D. "Caermor." Dungeon #2. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1986.
- Greenwood, Ed. "The Nine Hells Part II." Dragon #76. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Laws, Robin D., and Robert J. Schwalb. Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.
- McComb, Colin. Faces of Evil : The Fiends. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1997.
- Von Thorn, Alexander. "The Politics of Hell." Dragon #28. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.