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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.
History
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 was one of Zariel's prized soldiers.
Related characters
Related literature
A Guide to Avernus - One Hellish Holiday
Lessons for Sensible Living XII: Zariel's Fall
Sulphurous Note
Related quests
Gallery
Zariel on a painting depicting the Fall of Elturel
Zariel's promo from Neverwinter: Avernus
Notes
- 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.
References
- ↑ The Hells Unleashed
- ↑ Lessons for Sensible Living XII: Zariel's Fall — Harrington Nethalin
- ↑ Mastodonian Memoirs, Vol. 1, Investigator Valeria — Valeria
External links
- Zariel on the Forgotten Realms Wiki