Overview
Asmodeus is an Eidolon associated with devil imagery who appears at the Ouroboros casino. Known for deal-making and gambling activities, Asmodeus manifests in two distinct forms: an immense demonic figure and a red-skinned boy. The Eidolon is associated with phrases like “give the devil his due” and engages in conspiratorial bargaining with those who cheat at gambling.
Physical Manifestations
Immense Demonic Form
When appearing in full manifestation, Asmodeus presents as immense figure with:
- Wings spread to ceiling
- Horns gigantic as elephant tusks
- Flaming crown floating above head with two sparkling blood-red rubies
- Macabre laughter echoing throughout casino
- Blood-red mist welling up like cotton wool preceding appearance
- Ominous conflagration accompanying manifestation
Red-Skinned Boy Form
Asmodeus also appears as red-skinned boy who:
- Waves to get attention
- Displays inquiring and somewhat bored expression
- Examines evidence of cheating
- Bursts into laughter when confronted with loaded dice
- Clasps hands together conspiratorially for bargaining
Card Lore Timeline
391 AC - Nevenka’s Cheating Incident
Two large brutes dragged Nevenka by armpits toward empty blackjack table. Threw her onto chair with great savagery and placed hands size of bicycle wheels on shoulders. One grimaced revealing teeth and canines while nostrils snorted threateningly.
Blood-red mist welled up in air like cotton wool. Smelled of iron. In ominous conflagration Asmodeus appeared immense with wings spread to ceiling, horns gigantic as elephant tusks, macabre laughter echoing throughout casino. Flaming crown floated above head with two sparkling blood-red rubies shining.
Red-skinned boy waved at Nevenka trying to get attention. Gave look both inquiring and bit bored. One of brutes handed him loaded dice Nevenka was using. Examined them then burst into laughter. Nevenka started to laugh with him while brutes looked on stone-faced.
Once stopped laughing clasped hands together conspiratorially. Part where bargain struck and deal made. Phrase referenced: “give the devil his due.”
392 AC - Musical Performance Manifestation
During Fen and Crowbar’s musical transformation performance, laugh of Asmodeus echoed in night. Ground broke apart and started to boil all around. Molten lava flowed from cracks lighting up darkness with hellish glow.
Tale Events
At the Ouroboros Casino (392 AC)
Asmodeus was present at casino aboard Ouroboros during preparations for Rediscovery Endeavor departure. Eidolon observed gambling at tables, letting out booming laughter, and sweeping table.
Waru Toowoom noted Asmodeus’s presence and distinctive laughter while making way through casino to secret meeting.
Deal-Making and Bargaining
Asmodeus engages in conspiratorial bargaining with individuals who attempt to cheat at gambling. When caught with loaded dice, Nevenka noted this was “part where we bargain and strike a deal” suggesting established pattern of Eidolon making deals with cheaters rather than simply punishing them.
Reference to “give the devil his due” indicates cultural association between Asmodeus and devil archetype from pre-Confluence mythology.
Relationships
- Nevenka: Caught cheating with loaded dice, bargained with Asmodeus (391 AC)
- Fen: Asmodeus’s laugh echoed during musical performance (392 AC)
- Crowbar: Present during musical transformation performance (392 AC)
- The Ouroboros: Primary location where Asmodeus manifests for gambling activities