![[Pazuzu.png|500]] **The Dark Angel of the Four Winds, Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms** **Alignment**: Chaotic Evil --- ### Overview **Pazuzu** is one of the **oldest and most reprehensible demon lords** of the Abyss. He is an ancient **obyrith** who survived the fall of the obyrith dominion because he did **not** side with the **Queen of Chaos** during the ancient obyrith wars. Pazuzu is described as tall and well-proportioned, with **four wings that gleam with oily smoke**, **avian talons for feet**, and a **feral bird’s beak on an otherwise handsome face**. He is infamous for **relishing** the corruption of the **innocent, honest, and virtuous**. His corruption always begins with genuine aid, offered freely, which later twists into moral decay and spiritual ruin. A defining trait of Pazuzu is that **any creature who speaks his name three times** — or one of his aliases **Imdugud**, **Pazrael**, or **Typhon** — draws his attention. Pazuzu can then **read the thoughts** of the speaker, communicate with them, and **appear beside them at will**. --- ### Domain and Influence Pazuzu’s realm is **Pazunia**, the **1st layer of the Abyss**, also known as the **Plain of Infinite Portals** and the **Palace of 1,001 Closets**. This is a blasted wasteland filled with pits and portals that descend into deeper Abyssal layers. Pazuzu claims dominion over **the skies above all layers of the Abyss**, symbolising his authority over evil aerial creatures throughout the plane. --- ### Symbols and Icons ![[PazazuSymbol.png|300]] No single formal holy symbol is consistently recorded. Imagery associated with Pazuzu reflects wings, avian forms, and the winds. --- ### Worship and Tributes Pazuzu is worshipped by creatures associated with evil flight, including: - Kenku - Harpies - Gargoyles - Manticores - Wyverns His temples and shrines are located in places **accessible only to those capable of flight**, such as mountain peaks and cliff faces. --- ### Clergy and Cults Pazuzu’s cults are informal and often arise from individuals who believe he has helped them. These cults form around personal devotion rather than organised hierarchy. --- ### Powers and Abilities Pazuzu’s abilities include: - Breathing swarms of locusts - Breathing poisonous, acidic clouds - Low-light vision - Blindsight - Limited telepathy - Wielding a greatsword that grants him great speed --- ### Treatment of the Faithful Pazuzu’s aid is genuine at first. Those who call upon him receive the help they seek. Over time, this assistance leads to dependence, moral compromise, and eventual corruption. --- ### Myths and Legends Pazuzu survived the fall of the obyriths because he did not side with the Queen of Chaos. After the tanar’ri rose to dominance, he adapted quickly to the new order of the Abyss. He is recorded as having **overthrown Obox-ob**, contributing to the fall of the former Prince of Demons. Pazuzu once ruled the **503rd layer of the Abyss**, which was later seized by his consort **Lamashtu**. After her betrayal, Pazuzu **blinded her** and **imprisoned her** there. Tension is noted between Pazuzu and **Graz'zt** over claims of dominion in the Abyssal skies. --- ### Encounters with Pazuzu Signs of Pazuzu’s influence include: - Evil flying creatures acting in coordinated patterns - Individuals who received miraculous aid that later leads to ruin - Desperate mortals invoking his name for help --- ### Conclusion Pazuzu is the Dark Angel of the Four Winds and Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms, an ancient obyrith demon lord whose dominion over the Abyssal skies and method of corrupting through benevolence define his place in demon lore.