Belial
| Belial | |
|---|---|
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| (Deity) | |
| Titles | The Pale Kiss Thorned Caress Father of Whores Duke of Many Forms Lord of the Fourth |
| Realm | Idolisque, Phlegethon, Hell |
| Alignment | Lawful evil |
| Areas of Concern | Adultery Deception Desire |
| Worshipers | Cravers of forbidden pleasures who hide behind masks of respectability |
| Edicts | Indulge your basest desires, create deadly weapons |
| Anathema | Impede an act of high hedonism, become too attached to a lover or project |
| Cleric Alignments (1E) | |
| Domains (1E) | Charm, Destruction, Evil, Law |
| Subdomains (1E) | Catastrophe, Devil, Lust, Rage |
| Cleric Alignments (2E) | |
| Domains (2E) | Change, passion, trickery, zeal |
| Favored Weapon | Ranseur |
| Symbol | Two-toned devil mask |
| Sacred Animal | Goat |
| Sacred Colors | Red, white |
| Images of Belial | |
Source: Book of the Damned, pg(s). 34-35 (1E) Gods & Magic, pg(s). 74, 124-125 (2E) | |
| Belial | |
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| (Creature) | |
| Type | Outsider (devil, evil, extraplanar, lawful, shapechanger) |
| CR | 28 |
| Environment | Any (Hell) |
| Alignment | |
| Images of Belial | |
Source: Bestiary 6, pg(s). 20–21 | |
The archdevil Belial (pronounced bee-LIE-uhl)[1], also sometimes going by the aliases Belhor, Jouvart, and Mechembuchus,[2] rules over their[3] layer of Hell: the burning forges of Phlegethon.[4] Their[5] unholy symbol is a horned, red-and-white-split mask of comedy and tragedy.[6] Their areas of interest include adultery and desire.[7]
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Appearance
Asmodeus granted Belial an unlimited malleability of form, their true natural form unknown to all but Asmodeus. They freely shift form, species, and gender when engaging with mortal and immortal lovers across the universe, enabling them to become whatever and whomever might be most alluring to their lovers, leaving innumerable half-fiends of every description in their wake.[5]
Among the other archdevils, Belial typically appears as a delicately built humanoid between five and six feet tall with pale skin and hair but burning eyes, with one half of their body shining and angelic and the other as scarred, misshapen, and grotesque as the most hideous malebranche.[5]
History
Before the Exodus, Asmodeus desired to create the most beautiful and perfect being in existence. Knowing that no individual could be everything to all creatures, he gave his creation complete malleability of form and a body that shifted in response to the deepest desires of anyone who looked upon it. The result was horrifying and insane, a monstrous thing of heaving flesh, golden hair, and luminous eruptions, which Asmodeus has kept locked away ever since. He tried again, and instead of subjective transformation, he gave his creation control over its own shape. Asmodeus also bestowed upon it eloquent and persuasive speech, so that his creation might garner what those around it found most appealing and then become what they desired most. Asmodeus was content with this iteration and bestowed upon it the name Belial.[8]
Religion
Scorned lovers, the forlorn, and both the unattractive and the alluring worship Belial. The disfigured beseech them for the comforts of the flesh, while aging beauties offer the youth of others to restore or maintain their own. The Pale Kiss is greatly pleased with offerings given during carnal acts and of bodily fluid stolen from unwilling lovers.[9]
References
For additional resources, see the Meta page.
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 246. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ F. Wesley Schneider. (2009). Princes of Darkness, p. 13. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-189-3
- ↑ Belial was originally referred to as male, but this has been changed to gender neutral
- ↑ Amber Stewart. (2009). The Great Beyond: A Guide to the Multiverse, p. 43. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-167-1
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Robert Brookes et al. (2017). Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 6, p. 21. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-931-8
- ↑ F. Wesley Schneider. (2009). Princes of Darkness, p. front inside cover. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-189-3
- ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 231. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
- ↑ F. Wesley Schneider. (2009). Princes of Darkness, p. 13. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-189-3
- ↑ F. Wesley Schneider. (2009). Princes of Darkness, p. 13. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-189-3
External links
- Belial (real-world demon) on Wikipedia
- Belial (Dungeons & Dragons) (D&D character) on Wikipedia
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