Barbed devils are lesser devils found in the Nine Hells.
Description[]
Typical barbed devils are like long-limbed, gangly humanoids in shape, about a foot taller than a typical half-elf or human. They have dull green skin and thin, jagged spines extending from the back, shoulders, arms, and the back of the head. They have crooked, overlapping teeth that gnash when they talk, and a long, jagged chin.[3] They have long, knifelike ears. One barbed devil of rank was relatively small and thicker than usual; he wore a sash.[4]
Abilities[]
The following is taken from the Monster Manual, 5th Edition (2014), page 70; none of their abilities have yet been demonstrated in-game:
- Saving throw proficiencies: STR, CON, WIS, CHA
- Skill proficiencies: Deception, Insight, Perception (expertise)
- Damage resistances: cold, bludgeoning/piercing/slashing from nonmagical weapons that aren't silvered
- Damage immunities: fire, poison
- Condition immunity: poisoned
- Devil's Sight: Magical darkness doesn't impede its darkvision.
- Magic Resistance: Has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
- Barbed Hide: At the start of its turn, deals piercing damage to each creature grappling it.
- Actions
- Claw: Deals piercing damage
- Tail: Deals more piercing damage
- Hurl Flame: Ranged spell attack dealing fire damage; can also light unattended objects on fire
- Multiattack: Can make two Claw attacks and a Tail attack, or make two Hurl Flame attacks.
History[]
The Calamity[]
At the beginning of the Calamity, the Lord of the Hells created the Mace of the Black Crown, one of the Arms of the Betrayers.[5] This weapon, in its Exalted State, can summon a barbed devil once per day.[6]
Campaign One: Vox Machina[]
When Percival de Rolo researched devils to prepare Vox Machina for a mission to the Nine Hells to slay Hotis permanently, he learned about barbed devils, among others, and their place in the infernal hierarchy.[7][8]
When Vox Machina went on that mission to the City of Dis, they encountered a barbed devil merchant selling geode-like crystals of condensed soul energy. Keyleth made herself appear to be an erinyes to intimidate this merchant into telling her what little he knew about Mentiri, the prison beneath the City of Dis; he was terrified of what seemed like an imminent, unearned demotion. However, by the end of their interaction, this "erinyes" had seemed to strike a deal with him, and he was pleased to have formed a bond subordinate to her.[9]
After Vox Machina allowed themselves to be arrested so that they could infiltrate Mentiri, a barbed devil participated in the plot (arranged by Ipkesh) to help Vox Machina escape, starting by interrupting a chain devil who had been relieving Vox Machina of their equipment.[10] During the escape, the party (in the form of bats) encountered another chain devil accompanied by barbed devils; the barbed devils didn't notice the bats, but the chain devil did, and the bats fled past some bars to escape.[11]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 See D&D: Monster Manual (2014), 5th ed., p. 70.
- ↑ A barbed devil, when standing, is about a foot taller than most of Vox Machina. See "Deals in the Dark" (1x92) at 1:06:39.
- ↑ See "Deals in the Dark" (1x92) from 1:01:46} through 1:11:35.
- ↑ See "Bats Out of Hell" (1x93) at 2:55:10.
- ↑ See "Fire and Ruin" (E3x04) at 1:10:47.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, pp. 276–277.
- ↑ See "Voice of the Tempest" (1x90) at 1:59:02.
- ↑ See "Vox Machina Go to Hell" (1x91) at 0:26:47.
- ↑ See "Deals in the Dark" (1x92) from 1:01:27 through 1:13:58.
- ↑ See "Bats Out of Hell" (1x93) at 2:53:07.
- ↑ See "Bats Out of Hell" (1x93) at 3:11:39.
Art:
- ↑ Depiction of a barbed devil, by Sam Wood from D&D: Monster Manual, 5th edition, p. 70. This page contains unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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