Asmodeus

Asmodeus (Arch-devil)

ARMOR CLASS: -7

MOVE: 12 /24

HIT DICE: 199 hit points

NO. OF ATTACKS: 1

DAMAGE/ATTACK: 4-14

SPECIAL DEFENSES: + 3 or better weapon to hit

MAGIC RESISTANCE: 90%

INTELLIGENCE: Supra genius

ALIGNMENT: Lawful evil

SIZE: L ( 13 1/2 tall)

                Asmodeus, arch-fiend, the Overlord of all the dukes of Hell rules by both Might and wit. He answers only to Ba'alzebul. He is physically stronger than any other devil ( as strong as a storm giant) and the most cunning and artful. His mighty palace rests upon the floor of the lowest rift in Hells ninth plane. His servitors are pit-fiends (q.v.) and whichever of the other lesser and greater devils he commands to service. Once per year he can command the arch-devils to attend his court and pay homage. The powers possessed by Asmodeus are vast including the ability to grant anothers wish.

                 Role playing notes: Asmodeus uses guile,charm, lies and deceit to gain souls and spirits for his domain. His followers include lawyers, advocates, tax collectors, and priests dedicated to his service. They are all encouraged to use trickery and guile first before resorting to uglier methods, such as bribery, blackmail, strong-arm tactics, hostage taking, or outright violence , although any means are approved as long as the goal is achieved.

                 Statistics: AL le; WAL lawful evil; AoC guile, and damnation to hell; SY Horned handsome face with glowing red eyes.

Asmodeus does not have an avatar, he sends minions or visits himself. However he only appears himself to bargain for the souls of very powerful mortals. If he is slain on any plane, he is banished from that plane for 99 years. He always takes great care when visiting the Prime Material Plane and has to date never been slain there. He has a glowing rod of pure ruby. It acts as a rod of absorption. The opaline tip of the rod causes serious wounds (2d8+1) on touch. It is also capable of shooting forth jets of : frost, acid, or lighting as per dragon breath (100 points damage no save). The rod has an earthly value of 1,000,000 gold pieces aside from its magical properties, and Asmodeus has been known to give lesser versions of his rod to followers of exceptional ability in getting souls/spirits.

                Duties of the priesthood; Priests are required to get souls or spirits for their master. Those living in underpopulated areas have a low quota per annum, those living in highly populated areas need to get more souls/spirits. The quotas are set on an individual basis, but it is normal that a priest living in a major city will need to get at least 1 soul/spirit per week. The souls are usualy gotten by having the victim sign a contract in their own blood although other methods are acceptable

                Requirements: AB Cha 16, Str 15; AL le; Wp Staff or rod; Armor a; SP all,healing, animal* elemental (fire only)  ,Guardian,Necromantic,Protection,Summoning; Pw 1) Produce contract written in blood and plume/pen at will 2/day  6) gain Imp for familiar 10) Immune to all fire damage 15) teleport 1/round as a devil.