Zariel

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

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.

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Related Literature

Related quests

Gallery

Zariel on a painting depicting the Fall of Elturel
Zariel's promo from Neverwinter: Avernus

Notes

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

↑ The Hells Unleashed
↑ Lessons for Sensible Living XII: Zariel's Fall — Harrington Nethalin
↑ Mastodonian Memoirs, Vol. 1, Investigator Valeria — Valeria

External links

Zariel on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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[1] The Hells Unleashed

[2] Lessons for Sensible Living XII: Zariel's Fall — Harrington Nethalin

[3] Mastodonian Memoirs, Vol. 1, Investigator Valeria — Valeria

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