Chapter 12: Nessus, the Bastion of Asmodeus - Chains of Asmodeus

Chapter 12: Nessus, the Bastion of Asmodeus. Nessus, a rocky wasteland. The final layer of the Nine Hells, bastion of Asmodeus and heavily guarded by his legions, is the cracked wasteland of Nessus. It floats within an infinite, bloodred void, which extends in all directions. Very few are given entrance into Nessus, with the patrolling legions of devils ordered to kill trespassers on sight, including other devils. Running This Chapter Before running this chapter read the "Nessus Overview" section. As this is the final stage of the characters' journey into the Nine Hells, they need to find a way out of their contracts. Make sure the players get the chance to complete their quest objectives before triggering the final stage. The individual character's score on the Corruption Tracker (combined with their choices in this chapter) determines the possible outcomes available to them. The information in the "Final Stage" section helps you prepare for the final encounters in this chapter. Encounters The characters have entered the domain of Asmodeus. Even if they manage to travel the layer without setting off his defenses, they're likely to encounter complications while they're here. Before the characters enter either the Oasis of the Lethe or Malsheem, roll at least once on the Random Encounters in Nessus table. 1 A singular amnizu (see Monsters of the Multiverse) approaches the characters with a smile on their face. It offers a quick passage out of Nessus in exchange for 2 Soul Coin per character. To each paying character it gives a wishbone, that when snapped, transports the character back to the Falls of the Frozen Titan in Cania. 2 Two pit fiend spar with each other, testing their strength. They invite any travelers to spar with them. If they find their sparring partner to be lacking in strength, they quickly change their tune to harvest a wayward soul. 3 A group of four horned devil patrol the skies of Nessus, looking for any potential intruders. If they spot any, t...