Pazuzu

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Pazuzu was a powerful demon lord and one of the eldest and most reprehensible of them. He was also called the Dark Angel of the Four Winds and the Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms. He held sway over all evil flying creatures, even among the different layers of the Abyss.

Description
Pazuzu was described as being tall and well-proportioned with unmistakably demonic features, such as avian feet, four wings that both smoked and gleamed with oil, and most notably, a feral bird's beak on an otherwise handsome face.

Personality
He was fond of corrupting mortals, especially the innocent and honest. He enjoyed offering aid that at first appeared beneficial, but which ultimately spelled doom on the victim in the long run. His favorite prizes were the most pure and Pazuzu believed the living world provided the best opportunity for such prey.

Realm
Pazuzu's home was the 1st layer of the Abyss, called Pazunia, known as the Plain of Infinite Portals or the Palace of 1,001 Closets. It was a place of harsh terrain with portal access through the many pits on its surface.

Relations
Pazuzu had a personal guard called the Six Wings of Pazrael at his command, and almost always by his side. They comprised six vrocks led by a balor, and were well-versed in reconnaissance and assassination.

His constant search for naive targets outside the Abyss caused him to have few true enemies among the other demon lords. However, one such lord, Lamashtu, Pazuzu's one-time lover, was his only real foe, though he thought little of her. Lamashtu once betrayed Pazuzu, so he blinded her and imprisoned her on the 503rd layer of the Abyss, called Torremor. Torremor was once Pazuzu's realm before Lamashtu seized control. The Winged Prince watched as Lamashtu ruled, begging for influence wherever she might find it.

Possessions
He wielded a powerful magic greatsword that granted him great speed.

Powers
He could breathe swarms of locusts and acidic, poisonous clouds. He also had low-light vision and blindsight.

Pazuzu spoke Abyssal, Auran, and Common, and his communication skills also extended to a weaker form of telepathy.

History
Pazuzu is among the oldest of beings, predating the Abyss itself. He is a primordial, called an obyrith. As such, Pazuzu manipulated the god, Tharizdun, causing the interloping god to create the Abyss. The Winged One was also responsible for the corruption of the angel, Asmodeus. Seen as his ultimate prize, Pazuzu corrupted the one time servant of the lawful gods and convinced the angel to turn on those he served. This corruption and Pazuzu's further aid led to victory, though only Asmodeus and the other obyrith knows of the demon lord's help. This costly aid is as yet unpaid by the fallen angel.

The Lord of Corruption was also instrumental in bringing the Blood War to fruition. Playing both sides through his connection to Asmodeus, Pazuzu maintained a balance of strength between the devils & demons, prolonging the endless war. Both Asmodeus, and a group called the Queen's Conclave, used the Blood War for their own means,

Throughout his thousands of years of existence, Pazuzu has perfected his craft of seduction through benevolent means. Under the guise of Imdugud, Pazrael, and Typhon, the Corrupter would answer the hard sought prayers of mortals, granting them blessings and salvation, all the while leading them further and further down the path to hell---or rather, his abyssal plain. The victims remained as unwitting accomplices to the spreading of Pazuzu's cults and worship. Otherwise, his worshipers include any evil flyer, usually an individual among the Kenku (winged), Manticore, Harpies, or some other evil winged race. The wings are necessary, as his temples are found in areas that are otherwise unreachable.

Pazuzu might also answer anyone who uttered his name, or his alias, three times in succession. This type of summons forms a link between the Demon Lord and the victim, across any distance or planes. This link provides Pazuzu with the ability to read the thoughts of the summoner, determine their intentions, and appear directly beside them at will. Pazuzu typically grants aid at much cost to the victim, and will grant this aid repeatedly, establishing a dependence on Pazuzu's services. Through one victim, the Corrupter can reach others. Once this new cult comes fully under his wing, the Demon Lord will leave it drifting in the wind while he searches for other victims.

In the Monster Manual II, he is said to be on good terms with daemons (now known as yugoloths) and the dukes of Hell.

In the "Demonomicon of Iggwilv" and "Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss," Graz'zt is listed as Pazuzu's most notable enemy. Graz'zt alone takes umbrage at Pazuzu's claim to dominion over the skies of the Abyss, though the Prince of Tyrants has never taken action against him beyond the occasional insult.

Background
Pazuzu is based on the Mesopotamian god of the same name.