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{{infobox DnD character class
| name              = Demon Lord
| image            = [[Image:Malcanthet3.jpg|200px|The Demon Lord Malcanthet, Queen of the Succubi]]
| caption          = The Demon Lord [[Malcanthet]], Queen of the Succubi
| role              = Demon which controls a layer of the Abyss
| secondaryrole    = Varies
| power            = Chaotic
| alignment        = Lawful Evil<br>Neutral Evil<br>Chaotic Evil<br>Others Possible
| editions          = All Editions
| standardeditions  = All Editions
| alternateeditions = All Editions
| source            = Monster Manual II<br> Faces of Evil: The Fiends<br>Book of Vile Darkness
| first            = Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition
| mythical          = Demonic Beings
| based            = Chaotic Beings of all kinds
| wizards_image_URL = <!-- URL for official class art on wizards.com -->
| OGL_stats_URL    = <!-- URL for the class' OGL stats -->
}}
In the ''Dungeons and Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game, '''demon lords''' (also known as '''Abyssal lords''' in second edition ''Advanced Dungeons and Dragons'') are demons who have gained great power and established a position of preeminence among demonkind.


Each demon lord has a unique appearance and set of abilities. Most control at least one layer of the Abyss. A demon lord, when slain in a plane other than the Abyss, is banished to the Abyss for 100 years, whereas "ordinary" demons, including the mightiest balors and mariliths, risk being reborn into a lesser form (or not all).


''This entry is in the SuccuWiki for the sake of completeness with the Dungeons and Dragons universe.''
The most powerful demon lords are '''demon princes'''. "Demon lord" and "demon prince" are self-proclaimed titles; unlike the [[Lords of the Nine Hells|archdevils]], the chaotic evil demon lords do not have a rigid hierarchy.  However, first edition ''AD&D'' did claim a demon can only be called a prince if he or she rules an entire plane of the Abyss, thus [[Orcus]] implied by his title to rule a least one plane of existence, while lesser lords did not.
 
 
 
 
 
In the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game, '''demon lords''' (also known as '''Abyssal lords''' in 2E ''AD&D'') are demons who have gained great power and established a position of preeminence among demonkind. Each demon lord has a unique appearance and set of abilities. Most control at least one layer of the Abyss. A demon lord, when slain in a plane other than the Abyss, is banished to the Abyss for 100 years, whereas "ordinary" demons, including the mightiest balors and mariliths, risk being reborn into a lesser form (or not all). The most powerful demon lords are '''demon princes'''. "Demon lord" and "demon prince" are self-proclaimed titles; unlike the [[Lords of the Nine Hells|archdevils]], the chaotic evil demon lords do not have a rigid hierarchy.  However, first edition ''AD&D'' did claim a demon can only be called a prince if he or she rules an entire plane of the Abyss, thus [[Orcus]] implied by his title to rule a least one plane of existence, while lesser lords did not.


Demon lords wage eternal war with each other, often seeking ways to expand their holdings into other layers and at the same time defend their personal domains from rival lords and scheming underlings. [[Demogorgon]] has for many years been the most powerful demon lord, and he proclaims himself Prince of Demons. [[Orcus]] and [[Graz'zt]] contest his title, as does the obyrith [[Obox-ob]], who once held that title.
Demon lords wage eternal war with each other, often seeking ways to expand their holdings into other layers and at the same time defend their personal domains from rival lords and scheming underlings. [[Demogorgon]] has for many years been the most powerful demon lord, and he proclaims himself Prince of Demons. [[Orcus]] and [[Graz'zt]] contest his title, as does the obyrith [[Obox-ob]], who once held that title.
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Most demon lords have secretive mortal cults who seek to elevate their lords to godhood through prayer and sacrifice. ''[[Book of Vile Darkness]]'' details a number of prestige classes for mortal disciples of demon lords, as does the "Demonomicon of Iggwilv" feature that ran in ''Dragon'' magazine.
Most demon lords have secretive mortal cults who seek to elevate their lords to godhood through prayer and sacrifice. ''[[Book of Vile Darkness]]'' details a number of prestige classes for mortal disciples of demon lords, as does the "Demonomicon of Iggwilv" feature that ran in ''Dragon'' magazine.


==Differences in editions of ''D&D''==
 
==Differences In Editions of ''Dungeons and Dragons''==
The distinctions between demon lords and demon princes vary between editions of ''Dungeons & Dragons''.
The distinctions between demon lords and demon princes vary between editions of ''Dungeons & Dragons''.
* In ''AD&D'', demon lords may not have complete sovereignty over a layer of the Abyss, whereas all demon princes rule one or more layers.<ref>Gary Gygax. Monster Manual II (TSR,1983)</ref>  However, both Lords and Princes were assigned the status of lesser gods.
* In ''AD&D'', demon lords may not have complete sovereignty over a layer of the Abyss, whereas all demon princes rule one or more layers.<ref>Gary Gygax. Monster Manual II (TSR,1983)</ref>  However, both Lords and Princes were assigned the status of lesser gods.
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*In ''3E D&D'', almost all demon lords control a layer of the Abyss, and many have a scattering of mortal worshippers, whereas all demon princes control at least one layer of the Abyss, and all have mortal worshippers.<ref>Monte Cook. [[Book of Vile Darkness]], (Wizards of the Coasr, 2001)</ref>
*In ''3E D&D'', almost all demon lords control a layer of the Abyss, and many have a scattering of mortal worshippers, whereas all demon princes control at least one layer of the Abyss, and all have mortal worshippers.<ref>Monte Cook. [[Book of Vile Darkness]], (Wizards of the Coasr, 2001)</ref>


==Known demon lords==
The most common and canonical demon lords in the latest 3.5 Edition (and generally most of the earlier editions) are [[Baphomet (Dungeons & Dragons)|Baphomet]], [[Dagon (Dungeons & Dragons)|Dagon]], [[Demogorgon]], [[Fraz-Urb'luu]], [[Graz'zt]], [[Juiblex]], [[Kostchtchie]], [[Lolth]], [[Malcanthet]], [[Obox-ob]], [[Orcus (Dungeons & Dragons)|Orcus]], [[Pale Night]], [[Pazuzu (Dungeons & Dragons)|Pazuzu]], [[Sess'Innek]], [[Yeenoghu]], and [[Zuggtmoy]]. However, in addition to these, countless other minor demons have appeared in earlier editions, supplement books and [[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon Magazine]], spinoffs from D&D, and other sources. Beneath is a large list detailing all known Demon Lords, both the major ones listed above and minor ones.


The majority of these below demon lords appear as listed in Appendix I in [[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]].  (f) indicates a female demon lord, (o) indicates an [[Demon (Dungeons & Dragons)#Obyrith|obyrith]], (l) indicates a loumara, and (d) indicates a lord that is presumed dead.
==Known Demon Lords==
The most common and canonical demon lords in the latest 3.5 Edition (and generally most of the earlier editions) are [[Baphomet]], [[Dagon]], [[Demogorgon]], [[Fraz-Urb'luu]], [[Graz'zt]], [[Juiblex]], [[Kostchtchie]], [[Lolth]], [[Malcanthet]], [[Obox-ob]], [[Orcus]], [[Pale Night]], [[Pazuzu]], Sess'Innek, [[Yeenoghu]], and [[Zuggtmoy]]. However, in addition to these, countless other minor demons have appeared in earlier editions, supplement books and Dragon Magazine, spinoffs from D&D, and other sources. Beneath is a large list detailing all known Demon Lords, both the major ones listed above and minor ones.
 
The majority of these below demon lords appear as listed in Appendix I in [[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]].  (f) indicates a female demon lord, (o) indicates an obyrith, (l) indicates a loumara, and (d) indicates a lord that is presumed dead.


Note that any demon lord who was mentioned by name only in the ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), on page 35, is noted as "*MM2".
Note that any demon lord who was mentioned by name only in the ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), on page 35, is noted as "*MM2".


{| class="wikitable" cellpadding="4"
{| {{wikitable}}
!Name
!Name
!Title
!Title
!Concerns
!Concerns
!Layer of the [[Abyss (plane)|Abyss]]
!Layer of the Abyss
!Previous Appearances and Notes
!Previous Appearances and Notes
|-
|-
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|*MM2
|*MM2
|-
|-
|[[Adimarchus]]
|Adimarchus
|Prince of Madness
|Prince of Madness
|Insanity
|Insanity
|507: Occipitus
|507: Occipitus
|Antagonist of the ''[[Shackled City]] Adventure Path'' modules published in ''Dungeon''. Detailed in ''Dungeon'' #116, page 61. Was a fallen celestial.
|Antagonist of the ''Shackled City Adventure Path'' modules published in ''Dungeon''. Detailed in ''Dungeon'' #116, page 61. Was a fallen celestial.
|-
|-
|[[Ahazu]]
|Ahazu
|The Seizer
|The Seizer
|Night, abduction
|Night, abduction
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|*MM2
|*MM2
|-
|-
|[[Alvarez (Dungeons & Dragons)|Alvarez]]
|Alvarez
|The Purging Duke
|The Purging Duke
|Inquisition, torture
|Inquisition, torture
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|''Faces of Evil: the Fiends'', p60.
|''Faces of Evil: the Fiends'', p60.
|-
|-
|[[Alzrius]]
|Alzrius
|Lord of Infernal Light
|Lord of Infernal Light
|Fire, destruction
|Fire, destruction
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|*MM2, Dragon #357, page 67. Ansitif can be called by binders.
|*MM2, Dragon #357, page 67. Ansitif can be called by binders.
|-
|-
|[[Ardat]] (f)
|Ardat (f)
|The Unavowed
|The Unavowed
|Secret or failing marriages, [[Harpy (Dungeons & Dragons)|harpies]]
|Secret or failing marriages, harpies
|—
|—
|*MM2, ''Dragon'' #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 24.
|*MM2, ''Dragon'' #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 24.
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|*MM2
|*MM2
|-
|-
|[[Arlgolcheir]] (d)
|Arlgolcheir (d)
|
|
|
|
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|Mentioned in ''Dragon'' #116 "Rogue Stones and Gemjumping", page 55; ''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66.
|Mentioned in ''Dragon'' #116 "Rogue Stones and Gemjumping", page 55; ''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66.
|-
|-
|[[Arzial]]
|Arzial
|The Blooded Baron
|The Blooded Baron
|Subterfuge
|Subterfuge
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|*MM2. Was destroyed during the creation of The Grand Abyss.
|*MM2. Was destroyed during the creation of The Grand Abyss.
|-
|-
|[[Astaroth (Dungeons & Dragons)|Astaroth]] (d)
|Astaroth (d)
|Diabolus
|Diabolus
|Prophecy
|Prophecy
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|*MM2. Former ruler of the layer now dominated by Yeenoghu. Slain by the "Killer of the Gods" Ma Yuan. Was a fallen celestial.
|*MM2. Former ruler of the layer now dominated by Yeenoghu. Slain by the "Killer of the Gods" Ma Yuan. Was a fallen celestial.
|-
|-
|Azazel
|[[Azazel (D and D)|Azazel]]
|Prince of Scapegoats
|Prince of Scapegoats
|Blame, absolution
|Blame, absolution
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|*MM2
|*MM2
|-
|-
|[[Azuvidexus]] (d)
|Azuvidexus (d)
|The Ravenous Maw
|The Ravenous Maw
|Primeval beasts and scaled nightmares
|Primeval beasts and scaled nightmares
|N'gharl (formerly layer #230)
|N'gharl (formerly layer #230)
|[[Wizards of the Coast]] website: ''The Crawling Jungle''; ''Dragon'' #357 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 29. The current Azuvidexus is an awakened tyrannosaur who had abosrbed the original's evil and intellect.
|Wizards of the Coast website: ''The Crawling Jungle''; ''Dragon'' #357 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 29. The current Azuvidexus is an awakened tyrannosaur who had abosrbed the original's evil and intellect.
|-
|-
|[[Baltazo]]
|Baltazo
|The Seeping Sovereign
|The Seeping Sovereign
|Diplomacy, strategy
|Diplomacy, strategy
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|*MM2. He is a Blood War general guarding the gate leading to the layer of Fraz-urb'luu.
|*MM2. He is a Blood War general guarding the gate leading to the layer of Fraz-urb'luu.
|-
|-
|[[Baphomet (Dungeons & Dragons)|Baphomet]]
|[[Baphomet]]
|Prince of Beasts
|Prince of Beasts
|[[Minotaur (Dungeons & Dragons)|Minotaurs]], beasts
|Minotaurs, beasts
|600: The Endless Maze (Shubgottia)
|600: The Endless Maze (Shubgottia)
|''Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth''; ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), page 36; ''Dragon'' #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', page 58.
|''Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth''; ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), page 36; ''Dragon'' #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', page 58.
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|*MM2; said to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.
|*MM2; said to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.
|-
|-
|[[Bechard]] (o)
|Bechard (o)
|The Rotting Husk
|The Rotting Husk
|Decomposition, obsolescence
|Decomposition, obsolescence
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|Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
|Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
|-
|-
|[[Dagon (Dungeons & Dragons)|Dagon]] (o)
|[[Dagon]] (o)
|Prince of the Depths
|Prince of the Depths
|Creatures of the deep aquatic
|Creatures of the deep aquatic
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|Mentioned in ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), page 35, detailed in ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'' on pages 59-60. ''Dragon'' #349, "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 30-45.
|Mentioned in ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), page 35, detailed in ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'' on pages 59-60. ''Dragon'' #349, "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 30-45.
|-
|-
|[[Demogorgon  (Dungeons & Dragons)|Demogorgon]]
|[[Demogorgon]]
|The Prince of Demons, The Sibilant Beast
|The Prince of Demons, The Sibilant Beast
|Demonkind
|Demonkind
|88: The Gaping Maw
|88: The Gaping Maw
|''[[Eldritch Wizardry]]''; ''Monster Manual'' (1977) p16; ''Wrath of the Immortals'' boxed set; ''Monster Mythology'', page 88; ''Book of Vile Darkness'', page 125; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 61-62.
|''Eldritch Wizardry''; ''Monster Manual'' (1977) p16; ''Wrath of the Immortals'' boxed set; ''Monster Mythology'', page 88; ''Book of Vile Darkness'', page 125; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 61-62.
|-
|-
|Dwiergus
|Dwiergus
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|''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss''. Former general of Graz'zt.
|''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss''. Former general of Graz'zt.
|-
|-
|[[Eldanoth]]
|Eldanoth
|The Bloodless Scion
|The Bloodless Scion
|Crime, Murder
|Crime, Murder
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|''Dragon'' #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 47.
|''Dragon'' #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 47.
|-
|-
|[[Ilsidahur]]
|Ilsidahur
|The Howling King
|The Howling King
|Bar-lgura
|Bar-lgura
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|''Monster Manual'' (1977), page 17; ''Monster Mythology'', page 67; ''Book of Vile Darkness'', page 134; ''Dragon'' #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 47; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 66-67.
|''Monster Manual'' (1977), page 17; ''Monster Mythology'', page 67; ''Book of Vile Darkness'', page 134; ''Dragon'' #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 47; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 66-67.
|-
|-
|[[J'zzalshrak]] (f)
|J'zzalshrak (f)
|The Errant General
|The Errant General
|[[Blood War]] campaigns
|Blood War campaigns
|—
|—
|''Dungeon'' #64, "Bzallin's Blacksphere," page 29.
|''Dungeon'' #64, "Bzallin's Blacksphere," page 29.
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|Was introduced in ''Fiendish Codex I''; based on Marduk by Gary Gygax (see '''Non-Canonical Demon Lords''' below).
|Was introduced in ''Fiendish Codex I''; based on Marduk by Gary Gygax (see '''Non-Canonical Demon Lords''' below).
|-
|-
|[[Kerzit]]
|Kerzit
|Guardian of the Tome
|Guardian of the Tome
|The Tome of the Black Heart
|The Tome of the Black Heart
|—
|—
|''[[Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure]]''; ''Dungeon'' #112, pages 13, 52, 96.
|''Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure''; ''Dungeon'' #112, pages 13, 52, 96.
|-
|-
|[[Kizarvidexus]] (o,d)
|Kizarvidexus (o,d)
|The Horned Duke
|The Horned Duke
|
|
|Corpse located in 73: The Wells of Darkness
|Corpse located in 73: The Wells of Darkness
|''Dungeon'' #124, page 35; ''Dungeon #128'', page 33; ''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66. Slain by the [[Wind Duke]] general [[Icosiol]].
|''Dungeon'' #124, page 35; ''Dungeon #128'', page 33; ''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66. Slain by the Wind Duke general Icosiol.
|-
|-
|[[Kostchtchie]]
|[[Kostchtchie]]
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|Frost giants, wrath, rage
|Frost giants, wrath, rage
|23: The Iron Wastes
|23: The Iron Wastes
|''[[Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth]]''; ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), page 40; ''Monster Mythology'', page 82; ''[[Fiendish Codex I]]: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 68-69.
|''Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth''; ''Monster Manual II'' (1983), page 40; ''Monster Mythology'', page 82; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 68-69.
|-
|-
|Lamashtu (f)
|Lamashtu (f)
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|Mentioned in ''The Deva Spark''.
|Mentioned in ''The Deva Spark''.
|-
|-
|[[Lissa'aere]] (f)
|Lissa'aere (f)
|The Noxious
|The Noxious
|Poison gas
|Poison gas
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|[[Lolth]] (f)
|[[Lolth]] (f)
|Demon Queen of Spiders
|Demon Queen of Spiders
|[[Drow (Dungeons & Dragons)|Drow]], spiders
|Drow, spiders
|66: The Demonweb Pits
|66: The Demonweb Pits
|First debut in module ''D3: Vault of the Drow'' and more prominently, in ''Q1: Queen of the Demonweb Pits''. Went on to appear in many other supplements such as first edition ''Fiend Folio'' and ''Deities and Demigods'' (all three editions).
|First debut in module ''D3: Vault of the Drow'' and more prominently, in ''Q1: Queen of the Demonweb Pits''. Went on to appear in many other supplements such as first edition ''Fiend Folio'' and ''Deities and Demigods'' (all three editions).
|-
|-
|[[Lupercio (Dungeons & Dragons)|Lupercio]]
|[[Lupercio]]
|The Baron of Sloth
|The Baron of Sloth
|Sloth, darkness
|Sloth, darkness
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|
|
|
|featured in Rose Estes' [[Rose Estes#Greyhawk Adventures|Greyhawk novels]].
|featured in Rose Estes' Greyhawk novels.
|-
|-
|[[Malcanthet]] (f)
|[[Malcanthet]] (f)
|Queen of the Succubi
|Queen of the Succubi
|[[Succubus (Dungeons & Dragons)|Succubi]], hedonists
|[[Succubus (Dungeons and Dragons)|Succubi]], hedonists
|570: Shendilavri
|570: Shendilavri
|''Dungeon'' #112, page 48, and #124, page 95; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 69-70; ''Dragon'' #353, ''The Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Malcanthet''.
|''Dungeon'' #112, page 48, and #124, page 95; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 69-70; ''Dragon'' #353, ''The Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Malcanthet''.
|-
|-
|[[Malgarius]]
|Malgarius
|The Demon Tree
|The Demon Tree
|Evil sylvan creatures
|Evil sylvan creatures
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|''Dungeon'' #117: Touch of the Abyss; FC1 p 125. Was destroyed by an alliance of demon lords including Ansitif and Ixinix. Now exists as a disembodied intelligence.
|''Dungeon'' #117: Touch of the Abyss; FC1 p 125. Was destroyed by an alliance of demon lords including Ansitif and Ixinix. Now exists as a disembodied intelligence.
|-
|-
|[[Mastiphal]]
|Mastiphal
|The Hunting Sovereign
|The Hunting Sovereign
|Pursuit of prey
|Pursuit of prey
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|*MM2; in Gary Gygax's Gord novels, Nergel is a prince of "unlife".
|*MM2; in Gary Gygax's Gord novels, Nergel is a prince of "unlife".
|-
|-
|Nocticula (f)
|[[Nocticula]] (f)
|The Undeniable
|The Undeniable
|Night
|Night
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|
|
|
|Mentioned in ''[[Eldritch Wizardry]]'', in the "[[Codex of the Infinite Planes]]" entry. Possibly a name fragment.
|Mentioned in ''Eldritch Wizardry'', in the "Codex of the Infinite Planes" entry. Possibly a name fragment.
|-
|-
|[[Obox-ob]] (o)
|[[Obox-ob]] (o)
|Prince of Vermin
|Prince of Vermin
|[[Vermin (Dungeons & Dragons)|Vermin]]
|Vermin
|663: Zionyn
|663: Zionyn
|*MM2; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 71-72. Formerly held the title of Prince of Demons.
|*MM2; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 71-72. Formerly held the title of Prince of Demons.
|-
|-
|[[Orcus (Dungeons & Dragons)|Orcus]]
|[[Orcus]]
|Prince of the Undead
|Prince of the Undead
|[[Undead (Dungeons & Dragons)|Undead]], Abyssal ascension, escape from death
|Undead, Abyssal ascension, escape from death
|113: Thanatos
|113: Thanatos
|''[[Eldritch Wizardry]]''; ''Monster Manual'' (1977), page 17; Dead Gods; ''Dungeon'' #89; ''Book of Vile Darkness'', page 136; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 73-74.  Was the prominent villain of the Bloodstone series.
|''Eldritch Wizardry''; ''Monster Manual'' (1977), page 17; Dead Gods; ''Dungeon'' #89; ''Book of Vile Darkness'', page 136; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 73-74.  Was the prominent villain of the Bloodstone series.
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|-
|[[Pale Night]] (o, f)
|[[Pale Night]] (o, f)
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|''Faces of Evil: the Fiends'', page 61; Dragon #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"; ''Manual of the Planes'' (3rd edition), page 100; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 74-75. Purported to be the mother of Grazzt, Lupercio, and Vucarik. Consort of Baphomet.
|''Faces of Evil: the Fiends'', page 61; Dragon #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"; ''Manual of the Planes'' (3rd edition), page 100; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 74-75. Purported to be the mother of Grazzt, Lupercio, and Vucarik. Consort of Baphomet.
|-
|-
|[[Pazuzu (Dungeons & Dragons)|Pazuzu]] (o)
|[[Pazuzu]] (o)
|Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms
|Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms
|Flying creatures, corruption
|Flying creatures, corruption
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|''Monster Manual II'' (1983), page 41; ''Dragon'' #329 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 56; ''Book of Vile Darkness'' web enhancement; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 76-77. Also known as Pazrael.
|''Monster Manual II'' (1983), page 41; ''Dragon'' #329 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 56; ''Book of Vile Darkness'' web enhancement; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 76-77. Also known as Pazrael.
|-
|-
|[[Queen of Chaos]] (o, f)
|Queen of Chaos (o, f)
|
|
|Chaos, obyriths
|Chaos, obyriths
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|''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66.
|''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66.
|-
|-
|[[Sch'theraqpasstt]]
|Sch'theraqpasstt
|The Serpent Reborn
|The Serpent Reborn
|Yuan-ti
|Yuan-ti
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|''Elder Evils'', page 112
|''Elder Evils'', page 112
|-
|-
|[[Sess'Innek]]
|Sess'Innek
|The Emperor Lizard
|The Emperor Lizard
|Lizardfolk, civilization
|Lizardfolk, civilization
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|''Monster Mythology'', page 102; ''Serpent Kingdoms''. Demon lord of the Lizard Kings.
|''Monster Mythology'', page 102; ''Serpent Kingdoms''. Demon lord of the Lizard Kings.
|-
|-
|[[Shaktari]] (f)
|Shaktari (f)
|Queen of Poison
|Queen of Poison
|[[Marilith (Dungeons & Dragons)|Mariliths]]
|Mariliths
|531: Vudra
|531: Vudra
|''Dungeon'' #60, "Nemesis", page 32. Revealed to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.
|''Dungeon'' #60, "Nemesis", page 32. Revealed to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.
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|Loumaras
|Loumaras
|230: The Dreaming Gulf
|230: The Dreaming Gulf
|[[Dragon]] #355; currently bonded by Malcanthet.
|Dragon #355; currently bonded by Malcanthet.
|-
|-
|[[Shami-Amourae]] (f)
|[[Shami-Amourae]] (f)
|The Lady of Delights
|The Lady of Delights
|[[Succubus (Dungeons & Dragons)|Succubi]]
|[[Succubus (Dungeons and Dragons)|Succubi]]
|73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned)
|73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned)
|''Dungeon'' #5, "The Stolen Power", page 27; freeing her is the goal of ''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness".
|''Dungeon'' #5, "The Stolen Power", page 27; freeing her is the goal of ''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness".
|-
|-
|[[Siragle]]
|Siragle
|The Ineffable
|The Ineffable
|Secret oaths
|Secret oaths
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|''Dungeon'' #123: Salvage Operation.
|''Dungeon'' #123: Salvage Operation.
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|-
|[[Thralhavoc]]
|Thralhavoc
| Shadowmaster
| Shadowmaster
|Undead [[Shadow (Dungeons & Dragons)|shadows]], subterfuge
|Undead shadows, subterfuge
|348: Name unknown, and Thralhavoc had abandoned it.
|348: Name unknown, and Thralhavoc had abandoned it.
|''Hellbound: The Blood War'', "War Games", page 56.  
|''Hellbound: The Blood War'', "War Games", page 56.  
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|''Dragon'' #349 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 31. [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/oa/20041225a The Thunder Below] by James Jacobs.
|''Dragon'' #349 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 31. [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/oa/20041225a The Thunder Below] by James Jacobs.
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|-
|[[Ugudenk]] (o)
|Ugudenk (o)
|The Squirming King
|The Squirming King
|Worms and hungry parasites
|Worms and hungry parasites
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|''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66; said to be the first prisoner to be imprisoned, after Ahazu.
|''Dungeon'' #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66; said to be the first prisoner to be imprisoned, after Ahazu.
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|-
|[[Verin (Dungeons & Dragons)|Verin]]
|Verin
|Voice of Graz'zt
|Voice of Graz'zt
|Diplomacy
|Diplomacy
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|''Dragon'' #349 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 31.
|''Dragon'' #349 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 31.
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|-
|[[Vucarik]]
|[[Vucarik in Chains|Vucarik]]
|Consort of Chains
|Consort of Chains
|Chains, torture
|Chains, torture
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|''From the Ashes''.  Not to be confused with the god, Raxivort. Is able to possess living beings.
|''From the Ashes''.  Not to be confused with the god, Raxivort. Is able to possess living beings.
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|-
|Xinivrae (f)
|[[Xinivrae]] (f)
|(Would Be) Queen of Succubi
|(Would Be) Queen of Succubi
|Succubi, Seduction (of women)
|Succubi, Seduction (of women)
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|[[Yeenoghu]]
|[[Yeenoghu]]
|Prince of Gnolls
|Prince of Gnolls
|[[Gnoll]]s
|Gnolls
|422: Yeenoghu's Realm
|422: Yeenoghu's Realm
|''Monster Manual'' (1977), page 19; ''Monster Mythology'', page 83; ''Book of Vile Darkness'', page 140; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 78-79.
|''Monster Manual'' (1977), page 19; ''Monster Mythology'', page 83; ''Book of Vile Darkness'', page 140; ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'', pages 78-79.
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|''Dragon'' #277.
|''Dragon'' #277.
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|-
|[[Zanassu]] (d)
|Zanassu (d)
|The Spider Demon
|The Spider Demon
|Spiders, arachnids
|Spiders, arachnids
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==Non-canonical demon lords==
 
==Non-Canonical Demon Lords==
Green Ronin Publishing published a ''D&D'' d20 supplement entitled ''Armies of the Abyss'' (2002, reprinted in 2003 as part of the ''Book of Fiends'' compilation) that provides information on 21 demon lords. The similarity in names between Green Ronin and ''D&D'' demon lords is coincidental: like many ''D&D'' demon lords, Green Ronin demon lords draw their names from real world mythology. Demon lords that share their names with ''D&D'' demon lords are listed in bold.
Green Ronin Publishing published a ''D&D'' d20 supplement entitled ''Armies of the Abyss'' (2002, reprinted in 2003 as part of the ''Book of Fiends'' compilation) that provides information on 21 demon lords. The similarity in names between Green Ronin and ''D&D'' demon lords is coincidental: like many ''D&D'' demon lords, Green Ronin demon lords draw their names from real world mythology. Demon lords that share their names with ''D&D'' demon lords are listed in bold.


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Malhavoc Press's module Demon God's Fane introduces a new demon lord
Malhavoc Press's module Demon God's Fane introduces a new demon lord
* Ochremeshk the Demon Prince
* Ochremeshk the Demon Prince


==Notes==
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
*Baur, Wolfgang, and Lester W Smith. ''Planes of Chaos'' (TSR, 1994).
*Baur, Wolfgang, and Lester W Smith. ''Planes of Chaos'' (TSR, 1994).
*Cook, Monte. ''[[Book of Vile Darkness]]'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2001).
*Cook, Monte. ''[[Book of Vile Darkness]]'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2001).
**Cook, Monte. ''Book of Vile Darkness'' web enhancement. (Wizards of the Coast, 2002). Available online: [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/we/20030117a]
**Cook, Monte. ''Book of Vile Darkness'' web enhancement. (Wizards of the Coast, 2002). Available online: [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/we/20030117a]
*Grubb, Jeff. ''Manual of the Planes'' (TSR, 1987).
*Grubb, Jeff. ''Manual of the Planes'' (TSR, 1987).
*Grubb, Jeff, Bruce R Cordell, and David Noonan. ''Manual of the Planes'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2001).
*Grubb, Jeff, Bruce R Cordell, and David Noonan. ''Manual of the Planes'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2001).
*Gygax, Gary. ''Monster Manual'' (TSR, 1977).
*Gygax, Gary. ''Monster Manual'' (TSR, 1977).
**Gygax, Gary. ''Monster Manual II'' (TSR, 1983).
**Gygax, Gary. ''Monster Manual II'' (TSR, 1983).
*Jacobs, James, Erik Mona, and Ed Stark.  ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2006).
*Jacobs, James, Erik Mona, and Ed Stark.  ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2006).
*Kuntz, Robert J. and Gary Gygax. ''Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure'' (TSR, 1984).
*Kuntz, Robert J. and Gary Gygax. ''Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure'' (TSR, 1984).
*Kuntz, Robert J, Erik Mona, James Jacobs & Gary Gygax. "Maure Castle."  ''Dungeon'' #112 (Paizo Publishing, 2004).
*Kuntz, Robert J, Erik Mona, James Jacobs & Gary Gygax. "Maure Castle."  ''Dungeon'' #112 (Paizo Publishing, 2004).
*McComb, Colin. ''Faces of Evil: The Fiends''. (TSR, 1997).
*McComb, Colin. ''Faces of Evil: The Fiends''. (TSR, 1997).
**McComb, Colin. ''Hellbound: The Blood War'' (TSR, 1996).
**McComb, Colin. ''Hellbound: The Blood War'' (TSR, 1996).
**McComb, Colin. ''On Hallowed Ground''. (TSR, 1996).
**McComb, Colin. ''On Hallowed Ground''. (TSR, 1996).
*Mona, Erik. ''Armies of the Abyss''. (Green Ronin Publishing, 2002).
*Mona, Erik. ''Armies of the Abyss''. (Green Ronin Publishing, 2002).




== External Links ==
== External Links ==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_lord_(Dungeons_&_Dragons) The original source of this page at Wikipedia]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_lord_(Dungeons_&_Dragons) The original source of this page at Wikipedia]

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Demon Lord
The Demon Lord Malcanthet, Queen of the Succubi
The Demon Lord Malcanthet, Queen of the Succubi
Characteristics
Primary role Demon which controls a layer of the Abyss
Secondary role Varies
Power source Chaotic
Alignment Lawful Evil
Neutral Evil
Chaotic Evil
Others Possible
Publication history
Editions All Editions
(as a standard class) All Editions
(as an alternate class) All Editions
Source books Monster Manual II
Faces of Evil: The Fiends
Book of Vile Darkness
First appearance Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition
Mythological origins Demonic Beings
Based on Chaotic Beings of all kinds

In the Dungeons and Dragons fantasy role-playing game, demon lords (also known as Abyssal lords in second edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons) are demons who have gained great power and established a position of preeminence among demonkind.

Each demon lord has a unique appearance and set of abilities. Most control at least one layer of the Abyss. A demon lord, when slain in a plane other than the Abyss, is banished to the Abyss for 100 years, whereas "ordinary" demons, including the mightiest balors and mariliths, risk being reborn into a lesser form (or not all).

The most powerful demon lords are demon princes. "Demon lord" and "demon prince" are self-proclaimed titles; unlike the archdevils, the chaotic evil demon lords do not have a rigid hierarchy. However, first edition AD&D did claim a demon can only be called a prince if he or she rules an entire plane of the Abyss, thus Orcus implied by his title to rule a least one plane of existence, while lesser lords did not.

Demon lords wage eternal war with each other, often seeking ways to expand their holdings into other layers and at the same time defend their personal domains from rival lords and scheming underlings. Demogorgon has for many years been the most powerful demon lord, and he proclaims himself Prince of Demons. Orcus and Graz'zt contest his title, as does the obyrith Obox-ob, who once held that title.

Most demon lords have secretive mortal cults who seek to elevate their lords to godhood through prayer and sacrifice. Book of Vile Darkness details a number of prestige classes for mortal disciples of demon lords, as does the "Demonomicon of Iggwilv" feature that ran in Dragon magazine.


Differences In Editions of Dungeons and Dragons

The distinctions between demon lords and demon princes vary between editions of Dungeons & Dragons.

  • In AD&D, demon lords may not have complete sovereignty over a layer of the Abyss, whereas all demon princes rule one or more layers.[1] However, both Lords and Princes were assigned the status of lesser gods.
  • In 2E AD&D, both demon lords and demon princes are known as Abyssal lords.[2]
  • In 3E D&D, almost all demon lords control a layer of the Abyss, and many have a scattering of mortal worshippers, whereas all demon princes control at least one layer of the Abyss, and all have mortal worshippers.[3]


Known Demon Lords

The most common and canonical demon lords in the latest 3.5 Edition (and generally most of the earlier editions) are Baphomet, Dagon, Demogorgon, Fraz-Urb'luu, Graz'zt, Juiblex, Kostchtchie, Lolth, Malcanthet, Obox-ob, Orcus, Pale Night, Pazuzu, Sess'Innek, Yeenoghu, and Zuggtmoy. However, in addition to these, countless other minor demons have appeared in earlier editions, supplement books and Dragon Magazine, spinoffs from D&D, and other sources. Beneath is a large list detailing all known Demon Lords, both the major ones listed above and minor ones.

The majority of these below demon lords appear as listed in Appendix I in Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss. (f) indicates a female demon lord, (o) indicates an obyrith, (l) indicates a loumara, and (d) indicates a lord that is presumed dead.

Note that any demon lord who was mentioned by name only in the Monster Manual II (1983), on page 35, is noted as "*MM2".

Name Title Concerns Layer of the Abyss Previous Appearances and Notes
Abraxas The Unfathomable Magic words, arcane secrets, talismans 17: Death's Reward *MM2
Adimarchus Prince of Madness Insanity 507: Occipitus Antagonist of the Shackled City Adventure Path modules published in Dungeon. Detailed in Dungeon #116, page 61. Was a fallen celestial.
Ahazu The Seizer Night, abduction 73: Wells of Dakness (Self-imposed imprisonment) *MM2, Dungeon #148, page 82. Rules the void beyond the Wells of Darkness known as Starless Night. Functions as a vestige.
Ahrimanes Chief of the Cacodaemons Exiles, wanderers 452:Ahriman-abad *MM2
Aldinach (f) Lady of Change Transformation 1: Pazunia (from the fortress of Aldinach's Egg by the edge of the Grand Abyss) *MM2
Alrunes (f) The Soothing Spirit Protection, sisterhood *MM2
Alvarez The Purging Duke Inquisition, torture 57: Torturous Truth Faces of Evil: the Fiends, p60.
Alzrius Lord of Infernal Light Fire, destruction 601: Conflagratum Hellbound: The Blood War, "The Dark of the War", p25.
Anarazel The Daring Darkness Adventurers 79: The Emessu Tunnels *MM2
Ansitif The Befouler Corruption of religious sites and relics 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned); former rule of layer 21: The Sixth Pyre *MM2, Dragon #357, page 67. Ansitif can be called by binders.
Ardat (f) The Unavowed Secret or failing marriages, harpies — *MM2, Dragon #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 24.
Areex (o) The Forgotten Prince Unknown 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) *MM2
Arlgolcheir (d) Corpse located in layer 73: The Wells of Darkness Mentioned in Dragon #116 "Rogue Stones and Gemjumping", page 55; Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66.
Arzial The Blooded Baron Subterfuge 45, 46, 47: Azzagrat (serves Graz'zt) Mentioned in Dungeon #13, "The Ruins of Nol-Daer".
Aseroth The Winter Warlock Cold, ice, corruption, magic 566: Soulfreeze *MM2
Asima (o, d) The Unanticipated Ill surprises 4: The Grand Abyss *MM2. Was destroyed during the creation of The Grand Abyss.
Astaroth (d) Diabolus Prophecy Corpse located in layer 73: The Wells of Darkness *MM2, Lost Empires of Faerûn, page 21, Dungeon #148, page 66, Dragon #357 page 68. Slain by the arch-devil Gargauth, now functions as a vestige as his corpse is continually regenerated and destroyed in the Wells of Darkness.
Azael (d) The Ensnared Rebellion, war 422: Savage Searing (now Yeenoghu's Realm) *MM2. Former ruler of the layer now dominated by Yeenoghu. Slain by the "Killer of the Gods" Ma Yuan. Was a fallen celestial.
Azazel Prince of Scapegoats Blame, absolution 137: Outcasts' End *MM2
Azuvidexus (d) The Ravenous Maw Primeval beasts and scaled nightmares N'gharl (formerly layer #230) Wizards of the Coast website: The Crawling Jungle; Dragon #357 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 29. The current Azuvidexus is an awakened tyrannosaur who had abosrbed the original's evil and intellect.
Baltazo The Seeping Sovereign Diplomacy, strategy 1: Pazunia (from the fortress of Sullen-Ghat) *MM2. He is a Blood War general guarding the gate leading to the layer of Fraz-urb'luu.
Baphomet Prince of Beasts Minotaurs, beasts 600: The Endless Maze (Shubgottia) Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth; Monster Manual II (1983), page 36; Dragon #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, page 58.
Barbu (f) The Unwelcome Discord, ruined peace — *MM2
Bayemon Of the Unhealing Wound The afflicted — *MM2; said to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.
Bechard (o) The Rotting Husk Decomposition, obsolescence 422: Yeenoghu's Realm (former ruler) *MM2. Former Demon lord of Tempests who ruled the 422nd layer before Azael and Yeenoghu.
Cabiri (o) The Watching Master Observation 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) *MM2, Dragon #357, page 69. Cabiri can be called by binders.
Charun The Hammerer Massacres — *MM2
Chernovog The Green God Evil Druids, Vengeful Nature, Warlocks, evil fey The Verdant Chasm; layer number unknown Expedition to Castle Ravenloft
Cyndshyra (d) Of the Seven Torments Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Dagon (o) Prince of the Depths Creatures of the deep aquatic 89: The Shadowsea Mentioned in Monster Manual II (1983), page 35, detailed in Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss on pages 59-60. Dragon #349, "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 30-45.
Demogorgon The Prince of Demons, The Sibilant Beast Demonkind 88: The Gaping Maw Eldritch Wizardry; Monster Manual (1977) p16; Wrath of the Immortals boxed set; Monster Mythology, page 88; Book of Vile Darkness, page 125; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 61-62.
Dwiergus The Chrysalis Prince The shaping of demonic races 558: Fleshforges Dragon #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv".
Eblis Of the Unbended Knee Refusal to surrender 1: Pazunia *MM2
Ebulon 73: Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss. Former general of Graz'zt.
Eldanoth The Bloodless Scion Crime, Murder 359: The Arc of Eternity Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 60. Former slave to Orcus.
Eltab Lord of the Hidden Layer Hatred, retribution 248: The Hidden Layer Dreams of the Red Wizards; Spellbound; Champions of Ruin, page 130.
Ereshkigal (f) *MM2
Felex'ja (d) The Tiger King Tigers, felines, stalking predators Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Fraz-Urb'luu Prince of Deception Lies, subterfuge, illusion 176: Hollow's Heart Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth; Monster Manual II (1983), page 39; Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 60; Dragon #333 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 21; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 63-64.
Gorion Mentioned in "Dragon" #139.
Graz'zt The Dark Prince Tyrants, despots, guile, debauchery 45, 46, 47: Azzagrat Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth; Monster Manual II (1983), page 39; For Duty and Deity (1998); Book of Vile Darkness, page 130; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, page 65.
Gresil Custodian of Records Abyssal lore — *MM2, Living Greyhawk Journal 10; Dragon #294.
Haagenti Lord of Alchemy Alchemy 548: Garavond Dragon #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 47.
Ilsidahur The Howling King Bar-lgura 90: The Guttering Grove Dungeon #10 "The Shrine of Ilsidahur".
Ixinix (d) Lord of Blackwater Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Juiblex The Faceless Lord Oozes, slimes, and jellies 222: Shedaklah Monster Manual (1977), page 17; Monster Mythology, page 67; Book of Vile Darkness, page 134; Dragon #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 47; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 66-67.
J'zzalshrak (f) The Errant General Blood War campaigns — Dungeon #64, "Bzallin's Blacksphere," page 29.
Kalphazor "A bitter old balor" Phurnis, layer number unknown Dungeon #55, "Umbra," page 19.
Kardum Lord of the Balors Balors, fire 21: The Sixth Pyre Was introduced in Fiendish Codex I; based on Marduk by Gary Gygax (see Non-Canonical Demon Lords below).
Kerzit Guardian of the Tome The Tome of the Black Heart — Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure; Dungeon #112, pages 13, 52, 96.
Kizarvidexus (o,d) The Horned Duke Corpse located in 73: The Wells of Darkness Dungeon #124, page 35; Dungeon #128, page 33; Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66. Slain by the Wind Duke general Icosiol.
Kostchtchie Prince of Wrath Frost giants, wrath, rage 23: The Iron Wastes Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth; Monster Manual II (1983), page 40; Monster Mythology, page 82; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 68-69.
Lamashtu (f) She Who Erases Monstrous births, deformity 503: Torremor (imprisoned) Dragon #329 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 67. Former consort to Pazuzu.
Laraie The Stalking Terror Pursuit — *MM2
Lascer Lord of the Shadow Shoal Assassination, Murder Dragon #349 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 35. Dragon #297
Lazbral'thull The Butcher Torture, bloodletting 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) Dungeon #122: Root of Evil.
Lindyrm Mentioned in The Deva Spark.
Lissa'aere (f) The Noxious Poison gas 27: Malignebula Hellbound: The Blood War, page 25.
Lolth (f) Demon Queen of Spiders Drow, spiders 66: The Demonweb Pits First debut in module D3: Vault of the Drow and more prominently, in Q1: Queen of the Demonweb Pits. Went on to appear in many other supplements such as first edition Fiend Folio and Deities and Demigods (all three editions).
Lupercio The Baron of Sloth Sloth, darkness 128: Slugbed Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 60.
Lynkhab (f) Lady of Regret Depression, desire 297: The Sighing Cliffs Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 61.
Maelfesh featured in Rose Estes' Greyhawk novels.
Malcanthet (f) Queen of the Succubi Succubi, hedonists 570: Shendilavri Dungeon #112, page 48, and #124, page 95; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 69-70; Dragon #353, The Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Malcanthet.
Malgarius The Demon Tree Evil sylvan creatures — A demonic plant that once controlled a layer of the Abyss, but which was defeated by the demon lord Lazbral'thull. (Dungeon #122: Root of Evil).
Malgoth, the (o) Dungeon #117: Touch of the Abyss; FC1 p 125. Was destroyed by an alliance of demon lords including Ansitif and Ixinix. Now exists as a disembodied intelligence.
Mastiphal The Hunting Sovereign Pursuit of prey 1: Pazunia (in the fortress of Vanelon) *MM2. Current consort to Malcanthet.
Miska The Wolf-Spider Spyder-fiends, war Imprisoned in Pandemonium. Dungeon #124, page 17. Detailed in 2e adventure Rod of Seven Parts. Former Prince of Demons after Obox-ob. Was consort to the Queen of Chaos.
Munkir The White Guardian Afterlife, the back door to Paradise 77: The Gates of Heaven *MM2
Nekir The Black Guardian Afterlife, the back door to Paradise 77: The Gates of Heaven *MM2
Nergel *MM2; in Gary Gygax's Gord novels, Nergel is a prince of "unlife".
Nocticula (f) The Undeniable Night 72: Darklight *MM2
Nql Mentioned in Eldritch Wizardry, in the "Codex of the Infinite Planes" entry. Possibly a name fragment.
Obox-ob (o) Prince of Vermin Vermin 663: Zionyn *MM2; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 71-72. Formerly held the title of Prince of Demons.
Orcus Prince of the Undead Undead, Abyssal ascension, escape from death 113: Thanatos Eldritch Wizardry; Monster Manual (1977), page 17; Dead Gods; Dungeon #89; Book of Vile Darkness, page 136; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 73-74. Was the prominent villain of the Bloodstone series.
Pale Night (o, f) The Mother of Demons Motherhood 600: The Endless Maze, 471: Androlynne Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 61; Dragon #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"; Manual of the Planes (3rd edition), page 100; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 74-75. Purported to be the mother of Grazzt, Lupercio, and Vucarik. Consort of Baphomet.
Pazuzu (o) Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms Flying creatures, corruption 1: Pazunia, 503: Torremor Monster Manual II (1983), page 41; Dragon #329 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 56; Book of Vile Darkness web enhancement; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 76-77. Also known as Pazrael.
Queen of Chaos (o, f) Chaos, obyriths 14: The Steaming Fen First appeared in the "Rods of Seven Parts" second edition module, said to be a native of Limbo. In Fiendish Codex I, she is now an obyrith lord.
Qij-na (d) The Shattered Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Rhindorz'zt (d) The Black Prince Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Rhyxali (f) Queen of the Shadow Demons Shadow demons, secrets 49: Shaddonon Book of Vile Darkness web enhancement.
Rr'ikin'aka King of Scorpions Scorpions, vermins 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66.
Sch'theraqpasstt The Serpent Reborn Yuan-ti 111: The Mind of Evil Dragon #151
Sertrous (o, d) Prince of Heretics parasites, crawling things, serpents Elder Evils, page 112
Sess'Innek The Emperor Lizard Lizardfolk, civilization 7: The Phantom Plane (aka Kearackinin) Monster Mythology, page 102; Serpent Kingdoms. Demon lord of the Lizard Kings.
Shaktari (f) Queen of Poison Mariliths 531: Vudra Dungeon #60, "Nemesis", page 32. Revealed to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.
Sifkhu (l) Loumaras 230: The Dreaming Gulf Dragon #355; currently bonded by Malcanthet.
Shami-Amourae (f) The Lady of Delights Succubi 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) Dungeon #5, "The Stolen Power", page 27; freeing her is the goal of Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness".
Siragle The Ineffable Secret oaths 493: The Steeping Isle Dungeon #28, "Sleepless". Reported to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.
Socothbenoth The Persuader Perversion, sexual taboos 597: Goranthis *MM2, Mentioned in Dragon #333,"Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 29.
Soneillon (f) The Youthful Crone Rejuvenation 71: Spirac *MM2. Not to be confused with the succubus who uses her name as detailed in "Lost Empires of Faerun".
Tharzax The Chattering Prince Poisonous vermins 2: Driller's Hives Dungeon #123: Salvage Operation.
Thralhavoc Shadowmaster Undead shadows, subterfuge 348: Name unknown, and Thralhavoc had abandoned it. Hellbound: The Blood War, "War Games", page 56.
Turaglas The Ebon Maw Hunger, consumption 32: Sholo-Tovoth Dragon #312.
Ubothar (o) The Thunder Below None; currently exiled and imprisoned from the Abyss. Dragon #349 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 31. The Thunder Below by James Jacobs.
Ugudenk (o) The Squirming King Worms and hungry parasites 177: The Writhing Realm Dragon #333 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 39.
Ungulex 73: The Wells of Darkness (imprisoned) Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 66; said to be the first prisoner to be imprisoned, after Ahazu.
Verin Voice of Graz'zt Diplomacy 45, 46, 47: Azzagrat (serves Graz'zt) Monster Manual II (1983), page 35; Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 62. Also known as Vuron or Ztefano. Appeared in "For Duty and Deity" as a male marilith.
Veshvoriak (o, d) Obyrith lord whose body was dumped in Layer 23: the Iron Wastes. Dragon #345, "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 31.
Volisupula The Flensed Marquesse Finery, ostentatious ceremony 8: The Skin-shedder Planes of Chaos, in the "Chaos Adventures" booklet.
Voroxid Poisonous bones and teeth Dungeon #148, "Wells of Darkness", page 81.
Vroth-Khun (o) None; currently banished from the Abyss. Dragon #349 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 31.
Vucarik Consort of Chains Chains, torture 651: Nethuria Hellbound: The Blood War, page 26.
Wejinhastala (d) The Tempest Storms, winds, tempests Dragon #357, page 67. Allied with Ansitif to destroy the Malgoth.
Xazivort From the Ashes. Not to be confused with the god, Raxivort. Is able to possess living beings.
Xinivrae (f) (Would Be) Queen of Succubi Succubi, Seduction (of women) 230: The Dreaming Gulf (exiled) Dragon #353 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv"
Yeenoghu Prince of Gnolls Gnolls 422: Yeenoghu's Realm Monster Manual (1977), page 19; Monster Mythology, page 83; Book of Vile Darkness, page 140; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 78-79.
Yibyiru (f) The Rancid Lady of Bitter Bile Poison 222: Shedaklah (serves Zuggtmoy) Dragon #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 48.
Yrsillar Lord of the Nothing Greater & Lesser Dreads Belistor; layer number unknown Dragon #277.
Zanassu (d) The Spider Demon Spiders, arachnids Empires of the Sands, reported dead in Demihuman Deities; slain by Selvetarm.
Zivorgian (f) Lady of Ripe Carrion Vultures, Rot, Ghouls, Corpses Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Graz'zt; said to be daughter of Pale Night.
Zuggtmoy (f) Demoness Lady of Fungi Fungi, Rot, Decay 222: Shedaklah (or Mycorji) Module T1-4: The Temple of Elemental Evil; Dragon #337 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 37; Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss, pages 79-80.
Zuregurex Lord of the Drowned Dead Storms and the drowned dead 480: Guttlevetch; currently abandoned Dragon #357 "Demonomicon of Iggwilv", page 24.
Zzyczesiya The Ungrasped Confused and malevolent ignorance 3: The Forgotten Land Faces of Evil: the Fiends, page 60. Said to have escaped from the Wells of Darkness.


Non-Canonical Demon Lords

Green Ronin Publishing published a D&D d20 supplement entitled Armies of the Abyss (2002, reprinted in 2003 as part of the Book of Fiends compilation) that provides information on 21 demon lords. The similarity in names between Green Ronin and D&D demon lords is coincidental: like many D&D demon lords, Green Ronin demon lords draw their names from real world mythology. Demon lords that share their names with D&D demon lords are listed in bold.

  • Abaddon
  • Abraxas
  • Anarazel
  • Astaroth
  • Azazel
  • Azidahaka
  • Behemoth
  • Decarabia
  • Eligor
  • Flauros
  • Gamigin
  • Haagenti
  • Ipos
  • Marbas

A number of minor lords were also detailed in Armies of the Abyss:

  • Cresil the Impure (may or may not be equated with Gresil).
  • Eurynomous the Corpse Eater
  • Malohin the Strangler
  • Merihim
  • Philotanus the Seducer
  • Rahu the Tormentor
  • Shiggarebb, Lady of the Qlippoths

Gary Gygax, in his Gord novels: "The Sea of Death", "Come Endless Darkness" and "Dance of Demons", mentioned many other demon lords. These include:

  • Agadin.
  • Apepi, a snake-like lord.
  • Ariax, a prince defeated by Graz'zt.
  • Arioch
  • Bulumuz
  • Cagrino, possibly a lord of the chargin demons.
  • Chidun, said to be allied with Var-Az-Hloo (Fraz-Urb'luu).
  • Elazalag, Princess of the Abat-Dolors; former consort to Graz'zt.
  • Levithan (perhaps Leviathan)
  • Lugush
  • Ogrijek, lord of the cowardly four-winged man-hawks zabassus.
  • Mandrillagon, kin to Demogorgon, ruler of two layers of the Abyss.
  • Marduk, King of the Fire Demons and a Monarch of Demonium.
  • Nexroth
  • Palvlag, an ancient proto-demon of fire
  • Shabriri, a proto-demon
  • Trobbo-gotath, a "greatest demon of earth".
  • Ushablator the Chaos Horror
  • Vloorm
  • Yuibiri, allied with Var-Az-Hloo.
  • Zerkaar
  • Zomar, allied with Var-Az-Hloo.
  • Zortolagon, said to be one of the greatest demons of the Abyss.

Necromancer Games, in their Tome of Horrors I and II listed alternate statistics of official demon lords Baphomet, Dagon, Fraz-Urb'luu, The Faceless Lord (aka Juiblex), Kostchtchie, Orcus, and Pazuzu. They also include:

  • Beluiri, a demoness consort of Baphomet.
  • Maphistal (not to be confused with Mastiphal), a lieutenant of Orcus.
  • Sonechard, a general of Orcus.
  • Tsathogga, the "Demon Frog God".
  • Caizel the Seductress.
  • Vepar, a vassal of Dagon.

Mongoose Publishing's "The Slayer's Guide to Demons" include the following:

  • Iyaviht the Dark Whisper, Patroness of the Jartaska.
  • The Gatekeeper, an exiled prince on the first layer of the Abyss

The book also introduced several so-called "Nameless Ones", ancient and powerful demon lords said to be the first demons:

  • The Dancer in Darkness
  • He Who Dreams
  • The Demon Mother
  • The Foundation
  • The Silence at the end of Eternity

Malhavoc Press's module Demon God's Fane introduces a new demon lord

  • Ochremeshk the Demon Prince


Notes

  1. ↑ Gary Gygax. Monster Manual II (TSR,1983)
  2. ↑ Colin McComb. Faces of Evil: The Fiends, (Wizards of the Coast, 1997)
  3. ↑ Monte Cook. Book of Vile Darkness, (Wizards of the Coasr, 2001)


References

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  • Cook, Monte. Book of Vile Darkness (Wizards of the Coast, 2001).
    • Cook, Monte. Book of Vile Darkness web enhancement. (Wizards of the Coast, 2002). Available online: [1]
  • Grubb, Jeff. Manual of the Planes (TSR, 1987).
  • Grubb, Jeff, Bruce R Cordell, and David Noonan. Manual of the Planes (Wizards of the Coast, 2001).
  • Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual (TSR, 1977).
    • Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II (TSR, 1983).
  • Jacobs, James, Erik Mona, and Ed Stark. Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (Wizards of the Coast, 2006).
  • Kuntz, Robert J. and Gary Gygax. Mordenkainen's Fantastic Adventure (TSR, 1984).
  • Kuntz, Robert J, Erik Mona, James Jacobs & Gary Gygax. "Maure Castle." Dungeon #112 (Paizo Publishing, 2004).
  • McComb, Colin. Faces of Evil: The Fiends. (TSR, 1997).
    • McComb, Colin. Hellbound: The Blood War (TSR, 1996).
    • McComb, Colin. On Hallowed Ground. (TSR, 1996).
  • Mona, Erik. Armies of the Abyss. (Green Ronin Publishing, 2002).


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