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Bel was an archdevil of the Nine Hells and the Archduke of Avernus. In the rigid hierarchy of the Nine Hells, few tales were as inspirational as Bel's own wretch-to-warlord journey. Starting his career as a lowly lemure, Bel battled, bullied, and betrayed his way to the very top. As the Archduke of Avernus, Bel fought on the front lines of the Blood War, and was renowned for his keen military mind and for his unswerving loyalty to Asmodeus.

Despite his many successes fighting the demons of the Abyss, Bel eventually fell out of favor with Asmodeus. He was supplanted as the ruler of Avernus by Zariel, who favored a less careful approach to warfare. Although obviously deeply dismayed by his demotion, Bel played the part of the obedient servant while secretly plotting Zariel's permanent downfall. (Archive | Read more...)