Avernus

Avernus is the first layer of the Nine Hells. It is ruled by Archduke Zariel. Avernus has been the primary battleground of the Blood War, the war between the Demons of the Abyss, and the Devils of the Nine Hells.

“	Trundling, mashing, mincing, crushing, grinding, blasting, biting! Hear their peeling thunder, their roaring flames, their clicking, whirring, metallic melody, and know that the hellfire engines of Avernus are on the move!	„
	— Edict in Elturel

Related Quests

• Escape the Nautiloid

Notable Characters

• Zariel
• Mizora
• Carixim

Items Related to Avernus

• Soul Coin
• Hellfire Hand Crossbow
• Hellfire Engine Crossbow
• Helldusk Armour

Books Related to Avernus

• A Guide to Avernus - One Hellish Holiday
• Avernus Survival Guide
• Fiendish Alchemy
• Fiendish Bestiary

External Links

• Avernus on the Forgotten Realms Wiki