![[Sess'InnekPic.png]] # Sess'Innek _Tanar'ri Demon Lord | Emperor Lizard | [[Phantom Plane]]_ ## Summary Reclusive demon lord ruling the completely sealed [[Phantom Plane]]. Claims to offer "civilization" to lizardfolk while actually seeking to dominate them, creating half-demonic [[Lizard Kings]] and converting tribes away from their traditional deity [[Semuanya]]. Commands legions of Khaasta (demonic lizardfolk). Despite his isolationist nature, he was forced to join [[Demogorgon]]'s coalition when the Prince of Demons' bid for dominance threatened his independence. His paranoid, calculating nature and reptilian armies make him a valuable but unreliable ally. %% ## At a Glance Massive six-armed lizard king standing over 8 feet tall. Greenish-brown vestigial wings and scales gleaming with oily sheen. Each of his six hands grips a magical longsword. Reptilian eyes burn with cold intelligence and paranoid calculation. Speaks in measured, sibilant tones with careful precision. Every word calculated for maximum effect. Constantly assesses threats—never fully trusting anyone. Paranoid, isolationist, supremely arrogant about reptilian superiority. ## Personality Deeply distrustful of outsiders and other demon lords. His realm's mystical seals prevent intrusion—though [[Mordenkainen]] once breached these defenses, increasing his paranoia. Demands the "Rule of Tenths"—one in every ten prisoners sacrificed to him. Orders followers to kill [[Semuanya]]'s clerics on sight. ## Quote _"I offer true civilizssation to the lizardfolk—order, dominion, and purpossse. What doesss your chaosss offer but endlesss conflict?"_ ## Background 35,000 years ago, he led an invasion of Faerûn with Khaasta legions against the dominant sarrukh empire. Spread his influence across the Material Plane, leaving behind Lizard Ki