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'''Chaotic evil''' is the [[alignment]] associated with unpredictable [[evil]], creatures ruled by their basest, vilest instincts with little self-restraint.{{Source}}

== Characters ==
[[File:Demonic assassination.jpg|250px|right|thumb|The [[demon]] [[Nocticula]] stands on the head of a brutally defeated rival, epitomizing both [[evil]] and [[chaos]].]]

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[[Chaos|Chaotic]] evil characters are typically out to get whatever they want at that moment, with no consideration of their acts' effects on others. However, some devote themselves to the spread of more insidious evil. Chaotic evil can be charming and urbane but brooks no resistance to its goals except those imposed by a stronger force. Even then, it schemes to remove the obstruction without any personal sacrifice. Typically, chaotic evil entities can only be kept in line by a stronger force above them. Thus, societies of chaotic evil creatures like [[drow]] and [[gnoll]]s tend to be brutal, ruled by the most powerful individual. Religion is often a uniting factor with this alignment; what force is more powerful than a [[god]]?{{Source}}

== Gods ==
[[Rovagug]] is typical of chaotic evil deities. The Rough Beast is a force of utter destruction, his only whim being one of constant annihilation.<ref>{{Cite book/Gods and Magic|32}}</ref> The other major chaotic evil deity is [[Lamashtu]], the Mother of Monsters, who is also utterly fickle in her evil.<ref>{{Cite book/Gods and Magic|24}}</ref> 

== Outsiders ==
[[Demon]]s are one of the [[Great Beyond|extra-planar]] incarnations of chaotic evil. They derive sadistic joy from acts of cruel destruction, reveling in mortal pain and misery. Before the demons, the ancient and utterly alien [[qlippoth]] dwelt in the [[Abyss]] long before the existence of mortal life.<ref>{{Cite book/The Great Beyond|27}}</ref>  

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