Seven Cities of Hell
The last plane of law, the Seven Cities of Hell was among the lowest of the lower planes. [1]
A realm of devils proud of their civilization, the Seven Cities were each ruled by an 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. [1]
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.[1]
Bureaucracy
Workers of hell's civil service, or, as it was better known "the trade", spend their days hoping or scheming for promotion[2]. Draconian chains of command placed each devil in service to a higher authority - typically a more powerful devil.
While lawful, they were always looking for another way up the ladder, being able to twist every rule and take advantage of any loophole in order to gain power [3]. A quick path up was through the 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.[2]
Devil
The native ancestry to the Seven Cities of Hell. [2]
Notable Devils
Seven Cities
- Gehennom, City of Darkness. Ruled by Belial. Origin of the Wheel of Gehennom. [citation needed]
- Naraka, City of Secrets. Ruled by Astaroth. Origin of the Gate of Naraka. [citation needed]
- Sheol, City of Death. Ruled by Moloch. Origin of the Chariot of Sheol. [citation needed]
- Kasyrgan, City of Pain. Ruled by Baal. Origin of the Wall of Kasyrgan. [citation needed]
- Styx, City of Blood. Ruled by Moloch. Origin of the River of Styx. [citation needed]
- Acheron, City of Fear. Ruled by Asmodeus. Origin of the Chain of Acheron. [citation needed]
- Dis, City of War. Ruled by Dispater. Origin of the Tower of Dis. [citation needed]
Other Places
Eighth City Advocacy Services (ECAS)
A demiplane within the Seven Cities of Hell. A place of business where devils offered contractual, legal, and advocacy services to desperate creatures in need of deal. [4]
Here ruled and dwelt Infernal Chancellor Lazivos. [4]
Lazivos had many contacts and deals with solicitors, banks and other businesses across the Timescape. These then had a private consulting room with a silver-framed painting of a handsome human (Lazivos depicted as if he were a human). If one of their client needed the very best service, a simple ritual can be performed to turn the painting into a portal. [4]
There were also many entrances that could be found all over the Seven Cities of Hell. Simply opening a door lead to the foyer. [4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules for Patreon Packet July 2024 (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 10, 11. Retrieved on 2024-07-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules for Patreon Packet July 2024 (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 15, 16. Retrieved on 2024-07-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Matthew Colville, et al. Flee, Mortals!. (MCDM Productions), pp. 64.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Matthew Colville, et al. Where Evil Lives. (MCDM Productions), pp. 193-207.