Mephistopheles
| Mephistopheles | |
|---|---|
| (Deity) | |
| Titles | Crimson Son Devil King Lord of the Eighth Merchant of Souls Seneschal of Hell |
| Adjective | Mephistophelean |
| Home | Hellfire Testament, Caina, Hell |
| Alignment | Lawful evil |
| Areas of Concern | Contracts Devils Secrets |
| Cleric Alignments | |
| Domains | Evil, Knowledge, Law, Rune |
| Subdomains | Devil, Language, Memory, Thought |
| Favored Weapon | Trident |
| Symbol | Trident and ring |
| Sacred Animal | Mockingbird |
| Sacred Colors | Red, yellow |
| Images of Mephistopheles | |
| Source: Breaking the Bones of Hell, pg(s). 70ff. | |
| Mephistopheles | |
|---|---|
| (Creature) | |
| Type | Outsider (devil, evil, extraplanar, lawful) |
| CR | 30 |
| Environment | Any (Hell) |
| Alignment | |
| Images of Mephistopheles | |
| Source: Bestiary 6, pg(s). 28-29 | |
The archdevil Mephistopheles (pronounced mef-uh-STOF-uh-leez)[1] is the ruler of Caina, the Eighth Layer of Hell,[2][3] where he keeps many of Hell's greatest secrets and contracts.[4]
Unholy symbol
Mephistopheles' official and true unholy symbol is, in essence, a crimson trident piercing a golden ring, with the three prongs of the trident alluding to the spires of Caina.[5] His symbols are rarely seen, however, as owing one's allegiance to Mephistopheles is most often kept secret. Simpler, alternative versions of his unholy symbol exist, including a red sun eclipsed by three mountains; a tongue pierced with three studs; and a scale surmounted with a feather, topped by a bone. The latter evokes Mephistopheles' three sets of wings.[6]
History
The Book of the Damned tells a story of Asmodeus creating Mephistopheles from the quintessence of Caina.[7]
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References
Paizo published a major article entitled "Mephistopheles, the Crimson Son" in Breaking the Bones of Hell.
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 247. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 186. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ F. Wesley Schneider. (2009). Princes of Darkness, p. 20-21. 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. front inside cover. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-189-3
- ↑ F. Wesley Schneider. (2016). "Mephistopheles, the Crimson Son". Breaking the Bones of Hell, p. 71. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-808-3
- ↑ Crystal Frasier. (2015). In Hell's Bright Shadow. In Hell's Bright Shadow, p. 5. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-768-0
External Links
- Wikipedia:Mephistopheles (real-world demon)
- Wikipedia:Mephistopheles (Dungeons & Dragons) (D&D character)
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