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Zariel

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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.

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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 Karlach was one of Zariel's prized soldiers.

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  • 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.

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