Zariel - chapter 6 - bestiary

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Zariel rules Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells, where infernal armies gather and anyone seeking to go lower must endure its darkness and threats. Once an angel devoted to the Blood War, she fell under the plane’s corruption and now holds authority over who enters and leaves. She bargains for souls, demands loyalty, and empowers disciplined servants for future debt. Her profile includes exceptional defenses, regeneration, potent spells, fiendish weapons, and legendary actions such as Immolating Gaze and teleportation.

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Zariel

Background and role in Avernus

Combat profile and traits

Actions and legendary actions

D 180 Zariel Zariel rules Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. Once a mighty angel charged with watching the tides of the Blood War, she succumbed to the plane’s corrupting influence and fell from grace. She recently reclaimed her position as archdevil of Avernus after the cautious Bel proved inadequate at marshaling his forces to launch offensives against the encroaching demons. Now Bel advises her and helps her manage the war, though many whisper that her true agenda is vengeance against Asmodeus, and her true plan is to drive him from the Nine Hells. All who enter and exit the Nine Hells must pass through Avernus, so the infernal armies muster on this layer. Here, the amnizus guard the citadels overlooking the River Styx, much of the fighting of the Blood War takes place, and devils gather to invade the Abyss. Anyone hoping to reach the lower layers must first contend with the darkness of this layer and the myriad threats it houses. Zariel manages it all and has the ultimate say over who comes and goes. Given her role in the Blood War, Zariel is keenly interested in collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane and securing their loyalty. She bargains hard, and mortals end up worse for dealing with her, because she holds all the cards. A bargain with Zariel is eternal; there is little hope of wriggling out of it. However, she does expect the best from her servants, and so she allows her mortal followers to live out their lives, ever honing their talents, so she can put them to the best use when she finally calls in their debts. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and dangerous. Zariel Large fiend (devil), lawful evil Armor Class 21 (natural armor) Hit Points 580 (40d10 + 360) Speed 50 ft., fly 150 ft. STR 27 (+8) DEX 24 (+7) CON 28 (+9) INT 26 (+8) WIS 27 (+8) CHA 30 (+10) Saving Throws Int +16, Wis +16, Cha +18 Skills Intimidation +18, Perception +16 Damage Resistances cold, fire, radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered Damage Immunities necrotic, poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft. , passive Perception 26 Languages all, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 26 (90,000 XP) Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede Zariel’s darkvision. Fiery Weapons. Zariel’s weapon attacks are magical. When she hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 36 (8d8) fire damage (included in the weapon attacks below). Innate Spellcasting. Zariel’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 26). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: alter self(can become Medium when changing her appearance), detect evil and good, fireball, invisibility (self only), wall offire 3/day each: blade barrier, dispel evil and good, finger of death Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zariel fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Zariel has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Regeneration. Zariel regains 20 hit points at the start of her turn. If she takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function atthe start of her next turn. Zariel dies only if she starts her turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate. Actions Multiattack. Zariel attacks twice with her longsword or with her javelins. She can substitute Horrid Touch for one of these attacks. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft. , one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) slashing damage, or 19 (2d10 + 8) slashing damage if used with two hands, plus 36 (8d8) fire damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, range 30/120 ft. , one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) piercing damage plus 36 (8d8) fire damage. Horrid Touch (Recharge 5–6). Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft. , one target. Hit: 44 (8d10) necrotic damage, and

FAQs

Who is Zariel and what realm does she rule?

Zariel rules Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells, where most Blood War fighting and infernal mustering occurs.

What is Zariel’s general attitude toward mortals and service?

Zariel bargains for souls and loyalty, and bargains are eternal with little escape, while she keeps mortal followers alive to hone their talents before calling in debts.

What are Zariel’s notable combat capabilities?

She has high defenses, regeneration, strong spellcasting, fiery weapon effects, and legendary actions including Immolating Gaze and teleportation.

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