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A realm of [[Devil|devils]] proud of their civilization, the Seven Cities were each ruled by an [[Archdevil|archduke]] who schemes to ascend to the Throne of Hell. Living in a world of bureaucratic law, the devil denizens of Hell have little interest in other planes. Life is so much more interesting down here. {{Cite web/dsjuly2024|10, 11}} | A realm of [[Devil|devils]] proud of their civilization, the Seven Cities were each ruled by an [[Archdevil|archduke]] who schemes to ascend to the Throne of Hell. Living in a world of bureaucratic law, the devil denizens of Hell have little interest in other planes. Life is so much more interesting down here. {{Cite web/dsjuly2024|10, 11}} | ||
The seven dukes of hell conspired together once, agreeing to create the [[Order of Desolation]], also known as the Illriggers. Doing so was meant to extend their power into the [[Timescape]], and to defend the Seven Cities from the demon hordes below.{{Cite web/dsjuly2024|10, 11}} | The seven dukes of hell conspired together once, agreeing to create the [[Order of Desolation]], also known as the Illriggers. An order created with the purpose of serving Hell first and their patron archdevil second {{Cite book|title=The Illrigger|url=https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/front-page-feature/products/illrigger-class|publisher=MCDM Productions}}. Doing so was meant to extend their power into the [[Timescape]], and to defend the Seven Cities from the demon hordes below.{{Cite web/dsjuly2024|10, 11}} | ||
== Bureaucracy == | == Bureaucracy == | ||
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=== Exchange === | === Exchange === | ||
Mortals in the Mundane World who performed the right rituals could summon a devil (who signed up for the service ahead of time), who bargained with the supplicant on behalf of their [[archdevil]]. Archdevils could grant temporary worldly power in exchange for a supplicant's soul, with the summoned devil acting as a broker.{{Cite web/dsjuly2024|15, 16}} | Mortals in the Mundane World who performed the right rituals could summon a devil (who signed up for the service ahead of time), who bargained with the supplicant on behalf of their [[archdevil]]. Archdevils could grant temporary worldly power in exchange for a supplicant's soul, with the summoned devil acting as a broker.{{Cite web/dsjuly2024|15, 16}} | ||
== Seven Cities == | == Seven Cities == | ||
* [[Gehennom]], City of Darkness. Ruled by [[Belial]]. Origin of the [[Wheel of Gehennom]]. {{ | * [[Gehennom]], City of Darkness. Ruled by [[Belial]]. Origin of the [[Wheel of Gehennom]]. {{Cite book|title=The Illrigger|url=https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/front-page-feature/products/illrigger-class|publisher=MCDM Productions}} | ||
* [[Naraka]], City of | * [[Naraka]], City of Blood. Ruled by [[Astaroth]]. Origin of the [[Gate of Naraka]]. {{Cite book|title=The Illrigger|url=https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/front-page-feature/products/illrigger-class|publisher=MCDM Productions}} | ||
* [[Sheol]], City of Death. Ruled by [[Moloch]]. Origin of the [[Chariot of Sheol]]. {{Fact}} | * [[Sheol]], City of Death. Ruled by [[Moloch]]. Origin of the [[Chariot of Sheol]]. {{Fact}} | ||
* [[Kasyrgan]], City of Pain. Ruled by [[Baal]]. Origin of the [[Wall of Kasyrgan]]. {{Fact}} | * [[Kasyrgan]], City of Pain. Ruled by [[Baal]]. Origin of the [[Wall of Kasyrgan]]. {{Fact}} | ||
* [[Styx]], City of | * [[Styx]], City of Lies. Ruled by [[Moloch]]. Origin of the [[River of Styx]]. {{Cite book|title=The Illrigger|url=https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/front-page-feature/products/illrigger-class|publisher=MCDM Productions}} | ||
* [[Acheron]], City of Fear. Ruled by [[Asmodeus]]. Origin of the [[Chain of Acheron]]. {{ | * [[Acheron]], City of Fear. Ruled by [[Asmodeus]]. Origin of the [[Chain of Acheron]]. {{Cite book|title=The Illrigger|url=https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/front-page-feature/products/illrigger-class|publisher=MCDM Productions}} | ||
* [[Dis]], City of War. Ruled by [[Dispater]]. Origin of the [[Tower of Dis]]. {{ | * [[Dis]], City of War. Ruled by [[Dispater]]. Origin of the [[Tower of Dis]]. {{Cite book|title=The Illrigger|url=https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/front-page-feature/products/illrigger-class|publisher=MCDM Productions}} | ||
=== Other Places === | === Other Places === | ||
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There were also many entrances that could be found all over the Seven Cities of Hell. Simply opening a door lead to the foyer. {{Cite book/wel|193-207}} | There were also many entrances that could be found all over the Seven Cities of Hell. Simply opening a door lead to the foyer. {{Cite book/wel|193-207}} | ||
== People == | |||
The native ancestry to the Seven Cities of Hell are [[Devil|devils]]. {{Cite web/dsjuly2024|15, 16}} | |||
=== Notable People from the Seven Cities of Hell === | |||
* [[Lazivos|Infernal Chancellor Lazivos]]{{Cite book/fm|64}} | |||
* [[Riyalkin]]{{Cite web/dsjuly2024|15, 16}} | |||
* [[Dazran|Lady Dazran]]{{Cite book|title=The Illrigger|url=https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/front-page-feature/products/illrigger-class|publisher=MCDM Productions}} | |||
== References == | == References == | ||