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== History == | == History == | ||
Zariel is a fallen angel. When she was still a [[Celestial]], she was tasked with monitoring the | Zariel is a fallen angel. When she was still a [[Celestial]], she was tasked with monitoring the {{FRWiki|Blood War}}. She took it upon herself to take action, and led an unsuccessful invasion of Avernus. She was defeated.<ref>''[[Lessons for Sensible Living XII: Zariel's Fall]]'' — Harrington Nethalin</ref> | ||
She is credited with killing a horde of [[Yeenoghu]]'s [[Gnoll]]s.<ref>''[[Mastodonian Memoirs, Vol. 1, Investigator Valeria]]'' — Valeria</ref> | She is credited with killing a horde of [[Yeenoghu]]'s [[Gnoll]]s.<ref>''[[Mastodonian Memoirs, Vol. 1, Investigator Valeria]]'' — Valeria</ref> | ||
{{CharLink|Karlach}} was one of Zariel's prized soldiers. | {{CharLink|Karlach}} was one of Zariel's prized soldiers. | ||
==Related characters== | ==Related characters== | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Anders}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Cirrus}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Feena}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Karlach}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Mizora}} | ||
* {{MdCharLink|Zhalk}} | |||
== Related Literature == | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|A Guide to Avernus - One Hellish Holiday}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Lessons for Sensible Living XII: Zariel's Fall}} | |||
== Related quests == | == Related quests == | ||
* {{Quest|Hunt the Devil}} | * {{Quest|Hunt the Devil}} | ||
* {{Quest|Servant of None}} | * {{Quest|Servant of None}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Zariel_Neverwinter_Avernus.webp|Zariel's promo from [https://www.playneverwinter.com/en/news-details/11464193 Neverwinter: Avernus] | Zariel_Neverwinter_Avernus.webp|Zariel's promo from [https://www.playneverwinter.com/en/news-details/11464193 Neverwinter: Avernus] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Notes== | |||
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* Zariel is the main antagonist of the game's prequel D&D adventure {{FRWiki|Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus}}. The adventure takes place a short time prior to the beginning of Baldur's Gate 3. | |||
* The pronunciation guide provided with ''Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus'' gives two pronunciations for Zariel's name, "ZAR-ee-el" and "ZAIR-ee-el". The former is used throughout ''Baldur's Gate 3''. | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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{{noteend}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{FRWiki|Zariel|long}} | * {{FRWiki|Zariel|long}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:33, 27 September 2024
Zariel is the archdevil ruler of Avernus[1], the first layer of the Nine Hells. Tieflings of her bloodline, the Zariel Tieflings, are empowered with martial strength and can channel searing flames.
History[edit | edit source]
Zariel is a fallen angel. When she was still a Celestial, she was tasked with monitoring the 
Blood War. She took it upon herself to take action, and led an unsuccessful invasion of Avernus. She was defeated.[2]
She is credited with killing a horde of Yeenoghu's Gnolls.[3]
Karlach was one of Zariel's prized soldiers.
Related characters[edit | edit source]
Related Literature[edit | edit source]
Related quests[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Zariel on a painting depicting the Fall of Elturel
Zariel's promo from Neverwinter: Avernus
Notes[edit | edit source]
- Zariel is the main antagonist of the game's prequel D&D adventure Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. The adventure takes place a short time prior to the beginning of Baldur's Gate 3.
- The pronunciation guide provided with Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus gives two pronunciations for Zariel's name, "ZAR-ee-el" and "ZAIR-ee-el". The former is used throughout Baldur's Gate 3.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The Hells Unleashed
- ↑ Lessons for Sensible Living XII: Zariel's Fall — Harrington Nethalin
- ↑ Mastodonian Memoirs, Vol. 1, Investigator Valeria — Valeria
External links[edit | edit source]
- Zariel on the Forgotten Realms Wiki