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}}'''Zariel''' is a fallen angel and the archdevil ruler of [[Avernus]], the first layer of the Nine Hells. She is yet to make a direct appearance in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]<ref>As far as players have reported to this wiki, as of Patch 6.</ref>, but has innumerable impacts on the broader story of the world, and the history of many in-game characters.
}}'''Zariel''' is the archdevil ruler of [[Avernus]]<ref>''[[The Hells Unleashed]]''</ref>, the first layer of the Nine Hells. [[Tiefling]]s of her bloodline, the [[Tiefling#Zariel Tieflings|Zariel Tieflings]], are empowered with martial strength and can channel searing flames.


==Significance==
[[Karlach]] was one of Zariels prized soldiers.
* Zariel is the ruler of [[Avernus]], the first layer of the Nine Hells.
 
* Zariel is a key player in the so-called Blood War.
== History ==  
* [[Tiefling#Zariel Tieflings|Zariel Tieflings]] descend from bloodlines affected by Zariel.
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.  
* [[Karlach]] (an [[Origin]] character and companion) has freshly escaped her grasp.
<ref>''[[Lessons for Sensible Living XII: Zariel's Fall]]'' — Harrington Nethalin</ref>
 
She is credited with kiling a horde of [[Yeenoghu]]'s [[Gnolls]].<ref>''[[Mastodonian Memoirs, Vol. 1, Investigator Valeria]]'' — Valeria</ref>,


==Related Characters==
==Related Characters==
* [[Karlach]]
* [[Karlach]]
* [[Mizora]]
* [[Verillius Receptor]]
* [[Commander Zhalk]]
* [[Commander Zhalk]]
* [[Anders]]
* [[Anders]]
* [[Mizora]]


== Related Quests ==
== Related Quests ==
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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 10 years prior to the beginning of Baldur's Gate 3.
* Zariel is the main antagonist of the game's prequel D&D Adventure {{FRWiki|Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus}}. The adventure takes place 10 years prior to the beginning of Baldur's Gate 3.
* A loading screen tooltip says ''"Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells, is ruled by Zariel - a fallen angel turned archdevil."''
* A loading screen tooltip says ''"Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells, is ruled by Zariel - a fallen angel turned archdevil."''
== References ==
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* {{FRWiki|Zariel|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Zariel|long}}


[[Category: Fiends]]
[[Category:Fiends]]
[[Category:Mentioned Characters]]
[[Category:Mentioned Characters]]
[[Category:Archdevils]]