Demonomicon book of demons
Īny volume of the book was capable of increasing the strength of conjuration spells such as planar binding against demons and other evil creatures. However, over the book's history, no wizard succeeded in obtaining all volumes. Possession of the complete Demonomicon was believed to grant the reader with power to dominate all the demon lords described in its pages, paralleling the power Iggwilv herself had over those entities. Įvery volume of the Demonomicon contained information on the same spells, all created by Iggwilv: dolor, ensnarement, exaction, imbrue, implore, minimus containment, and torment. When discussing the obyrith Pale Night, the book argued that she also spawned other races that inhabited the Prime Material plane, such as lamias and harpies. Information on other creatures was also available in the Demonomicon. It stated that the plane could regenerate a previously destroyed demon lord. The Demonomicon also contained information on the Abyss itself.
Each volume of the Demonomicon contained the true names of multiple different demons. It specified what kinds of demons certain evil individuals became after death. The book contained not only information about the demon lords, but also abundant demonic lore in general. The book also contained treatises on Fraz-Urb'luu, Juiblex, Pazuzu, and Zuggtmoy. Īmong some historical information on demon lords, the book detailed the ascension of Orcus to demon lord status, specifying that he spent some time as a nalfeshnee inhabiting the 400 th layer of the Abyss at the same time that the gith race revolted against the mind flayers. It was held shut by a clasp in the shape of a three-fingered demonic hand. All volumes of the Demonomicon were brassbound pages of parchment with dark purple covers made of demon leather.