Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss

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Template:Greyhawk source Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss is an optional supplemental source book for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.

Chapter 1: Demonic Lore

Explains a number of well known aspects of demons, including their physiology, their interactions on the Material Plane, the roles they fit into, and how possession works. Also details the Black Scrollls of Ahm.

Chapter 2: Demons

Discusses the difference between the three main subtypes of demon: loumara, obyrith, and tanar'ri. Also includes information on 16 different types of demons: Armanite, Bar-Lgura, Broodswarm, Bulezau, Chasme, Dybbuk, Ekolid, Goristro, Guecubu, Lilitu, Mane, Molydeus, Nabassu, Rutterkin, Sibriex, and Yochlol.

Chapter 3: Demon Lords

Discusses the following 14 demon lords: Baphomet, Dagon, Demogorgon, Fraz-Urb'luu, Graz'zt, Juiblex, Kostchtchie, Malcanthet, Obox-ob, Orcus, Pale Night, Pazuzu, Yeenoghu, and Zuggtmoy. Their statistics are given at lower Challenge Ratings than in previous books such as Book of Vile Darkness, ranging from Juiblex at CR 19 to Demogorgon at CR 23. It also provides tips on advancing the demon lords so that they can be as powerful as you like.

Chapter 4: Trafficking with Demons

Discusses various ways of interacting with demons, from fighting them to allying with them. Includes game statistic information for feats and magic spells related to demons and demon hunting.

Chapter 5: Into the Abyss

Features a general overview of the Abyss, and includes descriptions for 15 layers of the Abyss (including the realms of the above mentioned demon lords).

Appendices

There are three appendices: I features a list of all known demon lords; II features a list of all known layers of the Abyss; and III features a list of all known types of demon, sorted by their Challenge Ratings, which are updated to 3.5. Appendix III also includes the books from which they originated.

Bibliography

Excerpts [1]

Fiendish Aspects [2]

The "Lost Annals" [3]

Map Gallery [4]

Table of Contents [5]

Wallpapers and Screensavers [6]

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