Infernal bargaining and Abyssal allies [Archive] - Wizards Community

Infernal bargaining and Abyssal allies [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Suin Bahhar
08-13-07, 01:15 PM What are typical components of making a deal with devils or demons? What can guarentee they will work with you? Is mind control an option or does that make one mad (even if you protect yourself from evil)? I know souls are the currency on the outerplains, but what else can pique a devil or demons interest.
Do you have to show respect and address it diplomatically or are spells like protection vs evil so handy you can cajole them and demand their service?
Do they even bother with requests in common?
I know drawing certain symbols help protect against a gated outsider. Are there symbols to automatically control the summoned monsters?
Alleran
08-13-07, 11:12 PM An example of a deal struck with a Demon is given in Best of the Realms vol. III, one of Elaine Cunningham's stories.

Generally, you strike a bargain, exchanging a soul (yours or that of somebody else) for power. However, you need to be very careful, because a Demon will stick right to the letter of the agreement. The letter, not the spirit. And if they find any loophole, they'll use it. One way or the other, they get what they want in the end.
Red_Wizard
08-14-07, 11:51 AM A Devil will stick to the agreement working via loopholes to overcome the contract.

Demons make bargains with words alone, betraying the the deal on a moments notice.

Devils offer a better chance for getting what you want, but usually at the cost of you soul. Demons will accept a lot, but often will not make good on their end of the deal.

It boils down to what you are willing to gamble, and how sure you are of your position in the equation.

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Suin Bahhar 08-13-07, 01:15 PM	What are typical components of making a deal with devils or demons? What can guarentee they will work with you? Is mind control an option or does that make one mad (even if you protect yourself from evil)? I know souls are the currency on the outerplains, but what else can pique a devil or demons interest. Do you have to show respect and address it diplomatically or are spells like protection vs evil so handy you can cajole them and demand their service? Do they even bother with requests in common? I know drawing certain symbols help protect against a gated outsider. Are there symbols to automatically control the summoned monsters?
Alleran 08-13-07, 11:12 PM	An example of a deal struck with a Demon is given in Best of the Realms vol. III, one of Elaine Cunningham's stories. Generally, you strike a bargain, exchanging a soul (yours or that of somebody else) for power. However, you need to be very careful, because a Demon will stick right to the letter of the agreement. The letter, not the spirit. And if they find any loophole, they'll use it. One way or the other, they get what they want in the end.
Red_Wizard 08-14-07, 11:51 AM	A Devil will stick to the agreement working via loopholes to overcome the contract. Demons make bargains with words alone, betraying the the deal on a moments notice. Devils offer a better chance for getting what you want, but usually at the cost of you soul. Demons will accept a lot, but often will not make good on their end of the deal. It boils down to what you are willing to gamble, and how sure you are of your position in the equation.