![[SessInnekPathfinder-v1.webp]] # 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. %% ## Now _Ruling his sealed [[Phantom Plane]] while grudgingly fighting for [[Demogorgon]]'s coalition, trusting no one._ ## Appearance 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, constantly assessing threats. ## 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 Kings]] to rule scattered tribes in his name before his realm was sealed away. %%