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Though the [[Abyss]] is commonly believed to have 666 layers, many sages believe the true number to be infinite; of course, as there is no rhyme and reason to their interconnections, keeping track of these layers and determining a solid count at first seems as though it may be impossible. Fighting this belief is a millennium-old project founded by Factol [[Clarille]] herself, founder of the [[Fraternity of Order]], in the fourth year of the formation of her faction. | Though the [[Abyss]] is commonly believed to have 666 layers, many sages believe the true number to be infinite; of course, as there is no rhyme and reason to their interconnections, keeping track of these layers and determining a solid count at first seems as though it may be impossible. Fighting this belief is a millennium-old project founded by Factol [[Clarille]] herself, founder of the [[Fraternity of Order]], in the fourth year of the formation of her faction. After the discovery of the once-lost keep of [[Cabiri]], an obyrith with scrying portals reaching throughout the Abyss, by agents of the Fraternity of Order exploring [[Pazunia]]<ref>{{cite|Dragon #357 - Savage Tidings: Gazing Into the Abyss||pg.69}}</ref>, they realized the need to categorize the many-varied and supposedly infinite layers of that plane. Thus, Factol Clarille instituted a project that would enumerate and describe every layer of the Abyss as it was reported to them, a project that would result in a single definitive listing. This listing, known today as the '''Lexicon of the Abyss''', has now become the standard reference for Abyssal layers even upon the [[Material Plane]], the central source for both name and number, number assigned according to order of confirmation. | ||
Presently, 679 distinct layers have been recorded, with 141 known to be both survivable and habitable in the long term by planars<ref>{{cite|Planes of Chaos: The Book of Chaos|pg. 20}}</ref>. Here then is a portion of the | Names for layers are based on names used by any locals or, if such names are unknown or cannot be spoken in Common, by those issuing the report to the Fraternity. By convention, while a layer may be informally listed based only on basic reports, it is only to be assigned a number when the faction has confirmed those reports and verified that the traveler has not simply arrived in a previously-unknown location within an already-recorded layer, to prevent confusion and unnecessary duplication. Past errors have led their standards to become increasingly tightened over the years, and as a result, many are surprised to see the high layer number given to commonly-known layers; the Guvners prefer to be certain. | ||
Presently, 679 distinct layers have been officially recorded, with 141 known to be both survivable and habitable in the long term by planars<ref>{{cite|Planes of Chaos: The Book of Chaos|pg. 20}}</ref>. Here then is a portion of the Lexicon of the Abyss as of now, a list of all recorded layers of the Abyss alongside their layer number and the demon prince, deity, or other entity that rules each layer. | |||
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| 79 || [[Emessu Tunnels]] || [[Anarazel]] | | 79 || [[Emessu Tunnels]] || [[Anarazel]] | ||
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| 81 || The [[Blood Shallows]] || None | |||
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| 88 || [[Gaping Maw]] || [[Demogorgon]] || Hashkar -735 | | 88 || [[Gaping Maw]] || [[Demogorgon]] || Hashkar -735 | ||
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| 111 || [[Mind of Evil]] || [[Sch’theraqpasstt]] | | 111 || [[Mind of Evil]] || [[Sch’theraqpasstt]] | ||
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| 113 || [[Thanatos]] || [[Kiaransalee]] || Hashkar - | | 113 || [[Thanatos]] || [[Kiaransalee]] || Hashkar -685 | ||
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| 128 || [[Slugbed]] || [[Lupercio]] | | 128 || [[Slugbed]] || [[Lupercio]] | ||
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| 177 || [[Writhing Realm]] || [[Ugudenk]] | | 177 || [[Writhing Realm]] || [[Ugudenk]] | ||
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| 181 || [[Rotting Plain]] || [[Laogzed]] || Hashkar - | | 181 || [[Rotting Plain]] || [[Laogzed]] || Hashkar -599 | ||
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| 193 || [[Vulgarea]] || [[Eshebala]] | | 193 || [[Vulgarea]] || [[Eshebala]] | ||
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| 222 || [[Slime Pits]] || [[Juiblex]] and [[Zuggtmoy]] || Hashkar - | | 222 || [[Slime Pits]] || [[Juiblex]] and [[Zuggtmoy]] || Hashkar -539 | ||
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| 223 || [[Offalmound]] || Contested (Formerly [[Moander]]) | | 223 || [[Offalmound]] || Contested (Formerly [[Moander]]) | ||
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| 248 || [[Hidden Layer]] || [[Eltab]] (imprisoned on the Prime) | | 248 || [[Hidden Layer]] || [[Eltab]] (imprisoned on the Prime) | ||
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| 274 || [[Durao]] || None || Hashkar - | | 274 || [[Durao]] || None || Hashkar -455 | ||
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| 297 || [[Sighing Cliffs]] || [[Lynkhab]] | | 297 || [[Sighing Cliffs]] || [[Lynkhab]] | ||
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| 357 || [[Arc of Eternity]] || [[Eldanoth]] | | 357 || [[Arc of Eternity]] || [[Eldanoth]] | ||
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| 377 || [[Plains of Gallenshu]] || [[Amanite]] || Hashkar - | | 377 || [[Plains of Gallenshu]] || [[Amanite]] || Hashkar -300 | ||
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| 399 || [[Worm Realm]] || [[Urdlen]] || Hashkar -276 | | 399 || [[Worm Realm]] || [[Urdlen]] || Hashkar -276 | ||
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| 421 || [[White Kingdom]] || [[Doresain]] | | 421 || [[White Kingdom]] || [[Doresain]] | ||
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| 422 || [[Yeenoghu's Realm]] || [[Yeenoghu]] || Hashkar - | | 422 || [[Yeenoghu's Realm]] || [[Yeenoghu]] || Hashkar -257 | ||
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| 423 || [[Galun-Khur]] || Unknown | | 423 || [[Galun-Khur]] || Unknown | ||
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| 444 || Unknown || The [[Adaru]] | |||
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| 452 || [[Ahriman-abad]] || [[Ahrimanes]] | | 452 || [[Ahriman-abad]] || [[Ahrimanes]] | ||
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| 471 || [[Androlynne]] || [[Pale Night]] | | 471 || [[Androlynne]] || [[Pale Night]] | ||
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| 480 || [[Guttlevetch]] || Abandoned | |||
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| 487 || [[Lair of the Beast]] || [[Kanchelsis]] | | 487 || [[Lair of the Beast]] || [[Kanchelsis]] | ||
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| 499 || [[Carroristo]] || None | | 499 || [[Carroristo]] || None | ||
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| 503 || [[Torremor]] || [[Pazuzu]] || Hashkar - | | 503 || [[Torremor]] || [[Pazuzu]] || Hashkar -128 | ||
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| 507 || [[Occipitus]] || [[Adimarchus]] | | 507 || [[Occipitus]] || [[Adimarchus]] | ||
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| 570 || [[Shendilavri]] || [[Malcanthet]] | | 570 || [[Shendilavri]] || [[Malcanthet]] | ||
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| 586 || [[Prison of the Mad God]] || [[Diinkarazan]] || Hashkar - | | 586 || [[Prison of the Mad God]] || [[Diinkarazan]] || Hashkar -2 | ||
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| 591 || [[Goranthis]] || [[Socothbenoth]] | | 591 || [[Goranthis]] || [[Socothbenoth]] | ||
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| 628 || [[Vallashan]] || None | | 628 || [[Vallashan]] || None | ||
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| 643 || [[Caverns of the Skull Goddess]] || [[Kali]] || Hashkar | | 643 || [[Caverns of the Skull Goddess]] || [[Kali]] || Hashkar 90 | ||
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| 651 || [[Nethuria]] || [[Vucarik]] | | 651 || [[Nethuria]] || [[Vucarik]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:37, 31 May 2016
Though the Abyss is commonly believed to have 666 layers, many sages believe the true number to be infinite; of course, as there is no rhyme and reason to their interconnections, keeping track of these layers and determining a solid count at first seems as though it may be impossible. Fighting this belief is a millennium-old project founded by Factol Clarille herself, founder of the Fraternity of Order, in the fourth year of the formation of her faction. After the discovery of the once-lost keep of Cabiri, an obyrith with scrying portals reaching throughout the Abyss, by agents of the Fraternity of Order exploring Pazunia[1], they realized the need to categorize the many-varied and supposedly infinite layers of that plane. Thus, Factol Clarille instituted a project that would enumerate and describe every layer of the Abyss as it was reported to them, a project that would result in a single definitive listing. This listing, known today as the Lexicon of the Abyss, has now become the standard reference for Abyssal layers even upon the Material Plane, the central source for both name and number, number assigned according to order of confirmation.
Names for layers are based on names used by any locals or, if such names are unknown or cannot be spoken in Common, by those issuing the report to the Fraternity. By convention, while a layer may be informally listed based only on basic reports, it is only to be assigned a number when the faction has confirmed those reports and verified that the traveler has not simply arrived in a previously-unknown location within an already-recorded layer, to prevent confusion and unnecessary duplication. Past errors have led their standards to become increasingly tightened over the years, and as a result, many are surprised to see the high layer number given to commonly-known layers; the Guvners prefer to be certain.
Presently, 679 distinct layers have been officially recorded, with 141 known to be both survivable and habitable in the long term by planars[2]. Here then is a portion of the Lexicon of the Abyss as of now, a list of all recorded layers of the Abyss alongside their layer number and the demon prince, deity, or other entity that rules each layer.
Notes and References
- ↑ Dragon #357 - Savage Tidings: Gazing Into the Abyss
- ↑ Planes of Chaos: The Book of Chaos, pg. 20
- ↑ Determined by order of discovery or recording by the Fraternity of Order
