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'''Glasya''' is a Princess of Hell ([[Baator]] in later editions of the game) | '''Glasya''' is a Princess of Hell ([[Baator]] in later editions of the game). She is noted to be one of the most powerful and influential of the female devils. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Glasya is described as being incredibly beautiful. She has copper-colored skin and dark red or black hair. She appears human except that she has bat-like wings, horns, and a forked tail. | Glasya is described as being incredibly beautiful. She has copper-colored skin and dark red or black hair. She appears human except that she has bat-like wings, horns, and a forked tail. | ||
==Relationships== | |||
Glasya is the daughter of the Overlord of the Hells, [[Asmodeus]], and his deceased queen, [[Bensozia]]. She is also the former consort of [[Mammon]], Lord of the Third. | |||
===Vassals=== | |||
Glasya favors [[Devil|paeliryons]] and [[Erinyes|erinyes]] as her servants but has still to build a real court. | |||
The only unique devil known to serve her is [[Tartach]], [[Baalzebul]]'s former legate who left the court of his master due to his opinions on the Slug Lord's policies. | |||
==Realm== | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Glasya was the chief consort of | Glasya was the chief consort of Mammon (out of his harem of nine), an archdevil of avarice who rules the third layer of Hell known as [[Minauros]]. The other consorts would never try anything against her, due to her status as Asmodeus's daughter. | ||
In first edition supplements, Glasya was very influential but not very powerful in combat and thus preferred to stay on the sidelines when it came to battle. However, she was no easy mark. She has never been in good terms with her father and would often disrespect him at any occasion. On the other hand, she liked her mother very much and would always root for her. | In first edition supplements, Glasya was very influential but not very powerful in combat and thus preferred to stay on the sidelines when it came to battle. However, she was no easy mark. She has never been in good terms with her father and would often disrespect him at any occasion. On the other hand, she liked her mother very much and would always root for her. | ||
After the [[Reckoning of Hell]], Asmodeus ended the relationship between Mammon and his daughter by ordering her to come back to | After the [[Reckoning of Hell]], Asmodeus ended the relationship between Mammon and his daughter by ordering her to come back to Nessus, where she served her father as mistress of the erinyes, a position she hated. | ||
As of ''Fiendish Codex II'', Glasya is now the Lord of the Sixth Layer of Hell, having taken that position from [[Hag Countess|Malagarde]] the Hag Countess. Powered up by the life essence of late arch-Duke [[Geryon]], the Princess of Hell is now much more set for war purposes and even more forceful. She also settled her differences with her father, at least for the moment. | As of ''Fiendish Codex II'', Glasya is now the Lord of the Sixth Layer of Hell, having taken that position from [[Hag Countess|Malagarde]] the Hag Countess. Powered up by the life essence of late arch-Duke [[Geryon]], the Princess of Hell is now much more set for war purposes and even more forceful. She also settled her differences with her father, at least for the moment. | ||
She currently seeks revenge upon [[Levistus]], the ruler of neighboring [[Stygia]], for having dared to murder her beloved mother. To that end, she's constantly spying on him so that she can get evidence of major transgression of Baator's rules. If she can provide that, Asmodeus will grant her the right (and his benediction) to utterly destroy Levistus. | She currently seeks revenge upon [[Levistus]], the ruler of neighboring [[Stygia]], for having dared to murder her beloved mother. To that end, she's constantly spying on him so that she can get evidence of major transgression of Baator's rules. If she can provide that, Asmodeus will grant her the right (and his benediction) to utterly destroy Levistus. | ||
==Creative origins== | ==Creative origins== | ||
Like many of the archfiends in the game, Glasya, at least namewise, has her origins in real world myths. Her name seems to be a derivation of Glasya-Labolas, which is another name for the fiend known as [[Caarcrinolaas]]. The fact that she is the Overlord of Hell's daughter is a complete original concept written by [[Gary Gygax]]. | Like many of the archfiends in the game, Glasya, at least namewise, has her origins in real world myths. Her name seems to be a derivation of Glasya-Labolas, which is another name for the fiend known as [[Caarcrinolaas]]. The fact that she is the Overlord of Hell's daughter is a complete original concept written by [[Gary Gygax]]. | ||
==Publishing history== | |||
Glasya made her first appearance in ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #75, in an article that served as a preview of the then upcoming first edition ''Monster Manual II''. | Glasya made her first appearance in ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #75, in an article that served as a preview of the then upcoming first edition ''Monster Manual II''. | ||
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Glasya made her 3rd edition ''Dungeons & Dragons'' debut in the sourcebook ''[[Book of Vile Darkness]]''. | Glasya made her 3rd edition ''Dungeons & Dragons'' debut in the sourcebook ''[[Book of Vile Darkness]]''. | ||
The 4th edition ''Monster Manual'' mentions that Glasya still rules Malbolge. | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
Revision as of 00:46, 12 December 2008
| Glasya | |
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 Glasya, Princess of Hell, as depicted in the Monster Manual II (1983). | |
| General information | |
| Home: | Nine Hells |
| Alignment: | Lawful evil |
| Gender: | Female |
| Superior: | Asmodeus |
Glasya is a Princess of Hell (Baator in later editions of the game). She is noted to be one of the most powerful and influential of the female devils.
Description
Glasya is described as being incredibly beautiful. She has copper-colored skin and dark red or black hair. She appears human except that she has bat-like wings, horns, and a forked tail.
Relationships
Glasya is the daughter of the Overlord of the Hells, Asmodeus, and his deceased queen, Bensozia. She is also the former consort of Mammon, Lord of the Third.
Vassals
Glasya favors paeliryons and erinyes as her servants but has still to build a real court.
The only unique devil known to serve her is Tartach, Baalzebul's former legate who left the court of his master due to his opinions on the Slug Lord's policies.
Realm
History
Glasya was the chief consort of Mammon (out of his harem of nine), an archdevil of avarice who rules the third layer of Hell known as Minauros. The other consorts would never try anything against her, due to her status as Asmodeus's daughter.
In first edition supplements, Glasya was very influential but not very powerful in combat and thus preferred to stay on the sidelines when it came to battle. However, she was no easy mark. She has never been in good terms with her father and would often disrespect him at any occasion. On the other hand, she liked her mother very much and would always root for her.
After the Reckoning of Hell, Asmodeus ended the relationship between Mammon and his daughter by ordering her to come back to Nessus, where she served her father as mistress of the erinyes, a position she hated.
As of Fiendish Codex II, Glasya is now the Lord of the Sixth Layer of Hell, having taken that position from Malagarde the Hag Countess. Powered up by the life essence of late arch-Duke Geryon, the Princess of Hell is now much more set for war purposes and even more forceful. She also settled her differences with her father, at least for the moment.
She currently seeks revenge upon Levistus, the ruler of neighboring Stygia, for having dared to murder her beloved mother. To that end, she's constantly spying on him so that she can get evidence of major transgression of Baator's rules. If she can provide that, Asmodeus will grant her the right (and his benediction) to utterly destroy Levistus.
Creative origins
Like many of the archfiends in the game, Glasya, at least namewise, has her origins in real world myths. Her name seems to be a derivation of Glasya-Labolas, which is another name for the fiend known as Caarcrinolaas. The fact that she is the Overlord of Hell's daughter is a complete original concept written by Gary Gygax.
Publishing history
Glasya made her first appearance in Dragon #75, in an article that served as a preview of the then upcoming first edition Monster Manual II.
In the second edition of the game, Glasya appeared in the supplement Guide to Hell, written by Chris Pramas. In this sourcebook, she is no longer the consort to Mammon but the leader of the erinyes devils.
Glasya made her 3rd edition Dungeons & Dragons debut in the sourcebook Book of Vile Darkness.
The 4th edition Monster Manual mentions that Glasya still rules Malbolge.
Bibliography
- Cook, Monte. Book of Vile Darkness. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
- Gygax, Gary. "From the Sorcerer's Scroll: New Denizens of Devildom." Dragon #75. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- -----. Monster Manual II. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Laws, Robin D, and Robert J. Schwalb. Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells (Wizards of the Coast, 2006.
- Pramas, Chris. Guide to Hell. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.