Rumblings and Rumors from the Lower Planes

[*LiquidDreamer]

///As the story progresses, i'll post updates here for everyone to follow.


Those with actual infernal and abyssal ties are privy to rumors and speculations that are coming from the lower planes. What makes these different from others is that the higher ups are the ones talking, with their underlings hearing what they say.

What is being said is as follows

*An infamous but mostly unknown erinyes general has been spotted offering contracts for mercenaries in Sigil, contracts for Ta'nari. This has more than one demon lord highly upset but this erinyes general has ties with Asmodeous, so that retributive hand hasn't been played... yet.

*In different layers in the Abyss and Baator, demons and devils and been sighted working together to kill various other powers.

*Malcanthet and Demogorgon has learned that Shami-Amourae has been freed from her prison. Both lords have dispensed some of their finest agents to kill the party responsible for rescuing her.

*Shami-Amourae is now in hiding, collecting her strength. Where she is is unknown.

*Graz'zt is gearing up. For what nobody knows. Not only is he but his known allies are suddenly distracted by something. There is a greater than normal tension in the abyss. Envoys from Graz'zt have visited nearly all the demon lords in the abyss, for what no one is telling. But some are seen leaving while others are devoured on the spot.

*Enemies of Graz'zt are increasing their own forces, out of paranoia, for increased security who knows. This is especially true of Demogorgon. But this ramp up in minions always comes after a visit from a Graz'zt envoy.

*Something is off with the Bloodwar. As of lately, it all seems.. routine. As if both demons and devils are merely keeping up appearances. For the last few months no significant pushes by either side has been made. Even the Yugloth's find this suspicious and they have littered agents through both Baatezu and Ta'nari ranks to get to the bottom of this.

[*LiquidDreamer]

Word has finally gotten out that during the past few weeks, Zuggtmoy domain was invaded and raided by a collection of allied Demon Lords.

The battle was long and bloody and left her significantly drained and her forces depleted. Whatever plans Zuggtmoy had they are obviously over as she will spend the next few decades rebuilding her forces and piecing together her realm.

[*LiquidDreamer]

News quickly circulates throughout the abyss that a gamble by Graz'zt not only back fired, but left him temporarily weakend as one of his manifestations have been destroyed. Already, the Dark Prince's forces have withdrawn from various conflicts throughtout the multiverse as they hunker down and take defensive positions in his seats of power while his enemies gain the upper hand and he loses precious ground that it took him centuries to gain.

Demogorgon laughs mockingly in his tower as does Malchantet. Asmodeous even chuckles when he learns of the failed attempt.

He gnashes his teeth. And he seethes. His erinyes retainer stand at the ready, but avoiding him as they know fully what is capable off.

The Dark Prince Graz'zt is most unsatisfied at this moment. His moment of triumph was taken from him by a band of adventurers, by a group lead by none other than Hildmor DÂ’Kridis. However his real scorn and rage is directed at a certain erinyes that singlehandedly cost him his only real chance.. Annavkah.

And rages even more when the General tells him that this Erinyes can be useful. He resists, insisting that this lowly "devil" must be taught a lesson. A statement that causes Ir'lasiu to sigh in both frustration and resignation.

A mere week... General Ir'lasiu has bought the unknowing Annavkah a week of reprieve.

Time to work fast.