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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]]

Revision as of 11:58, 9 October 2023

Archduchess of Avernus
Zariel
Zariel MTG.webp
Stats
Level 26
Creature Race Icon.png  Race Archdevil
Creature Type Icon.png  Type Fiend
Character information
Location Avernus
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.

Karlach was one of Zariels prized soldiers.

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 kiling a horde of Yeenoghu's Gnolls.[3],

Related Characters

Related Quests

Trivia

  • Zariel is the main antagonist of the game's prequel D&D Adventure 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."

References

External Links