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.
| Archduchess of Avernus | |
| Zariel | |
|---|---|
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| Stats | |
| Level 26 | |
 Race
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Archdevil |
 Type
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Fiend |
| Character information | |
| Location | Avernus |
Karlach was one of Zariel's 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]
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Trivia
- 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. - A loading screen tooltip says "Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells, is ruled by Zariel - a fallen angel turned archdevil."
Gallery
Zariel on a painting depicting the Fall of Elturel
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