![[DemogorgonPic.png]] # Demogorgon _Demon Lord Prince of Demons | [[Abyss]] | [[Gaping Maw]]_ ## Summary The two-headed Prince of Demons who overthrew [[Obox-Ob]] during the ancient tanar'ri rebellion. A primordial transformed by the [[Shard of Evil]] during the Dawn War. His dual nature—Aameul (calculating) and Hethradiah (savage)—made him uniquely resistant to [[Graz'zt]]'s control through the Shard. At the Battle of Waterdeep, he shocked both sides by attacking Graz'zt and the controlled demon lords rather than the city's defenders. After [[Willow]] knocked him unconscious, interrogation revealed his desire to destroy Graz'zt and close the [[Living Gate]]. An uneasy alliance formed. He escorted the party through [[Zelatar]] via rampage, destroyed [[Juiblex]] (transformed into a Demon Gate), casually killed [[Verin]], freed his lover [[Malcanthet]], and commanded Graz'zt's Mariliths to surrender before handing over the Living Gate and departing. With Graz'zt fled and [[Orcus]] permanently destroyed, Demogorgon launched an unprecedented campaign of conquest. For the first time in their eternal existence, his two heads achieved rare cooperation. His coalition now includes [[Malcanthet]] (ruling Azzagrat as reward), [[Dagon]], [[Kostchtchie]], [[Yeenoghu]], and others. The Great Abyssal Civil War represents his closest approach to absolute victory. %% ## At a Glance Towering 18 feet tall with a sinuous, serpentine torso. Two baboon-like heads crown long necks—Aameul (left, calculating) and Hethradiah (right, savage). Tentacles replace arms. Reptilian lower body with clawed, webbed feet and a massive forked tail. Aameul speaks with cold intelligence; Hethradiah roars with primal fury. The heads often argue mid-conversation, creating moments of terrifying indecision followed by explosive action. Supremely arrogant, utterly chaotic, driven by insatiable hunger for domination. ## Personality The two heads' conflicting personalities create tactical opportunities—clever negotiation can exploit their disagreements. Can plane shift (unlike most demons) and has multiple gaze attacks. His Abysm palace consists of twin serpentine towers with skull-shaped minarets, mostly underwater. Views [[Asmodeus]]'s manipulations with suspicion but currently benefits from the Blood War's cooling. ## Quote _"I am the Prince of Demons! All shall bow before the might of Aameul and Hethradiah, or be torn asunder in the depths of madness!"_ ## Background **The Title:** Ruled as self-proclaimed Prince of Demons for millennia, his authority challenged only by [[Orcus]] and [[Graz'zt]]. When the Shard of Evil began corrupting demon lords, his dual nature made him uniquely resistant. **The Alliance:** His dramatic appearance at Waterdeep was born of necessity—Demogorgon genuinely wanted Graz'zt destroyed and the Living Gate closed. His rampage through Zelatar served multiple purposes: transportation, devastation, and demonstration of overwhelming might. In Graz'zt's throne room, he efficiently eliminated threats, freed [[Malcanthet]], and secured Marilith loyalty. **The War:** With major rivals eliminated, he launched the Great Abyssal Civil War. His coalition commands the largest demonic army ever assembled. The Blood War has cooled significantly, allowing [[Asmodeus]] to expand unopposed—though Demogorgon remains largely unaware this entire conflict serves infernal interests more than his own. ## Stats **Demogorgon** (Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse). %%