Ten Levels Lore
Level 5
General
Overview: Eerily, dark woods filled with eyes make up the 5th layer of Hell
Level Lord: Nybbas
Geography
Landscape: Dense trees block out sight of the caves open mouth, the strange trunks long and gnarled, encasing the whole area. The ground is soft, sporting many unique plants and animals that can’t be found anywhere else. The river runs through slowly, the fires dim as if it’s always dusk.
Climate: The air is thick here, warm but full of raw magical energy
Inhabitants
Demographics: The Magus
Appearance: Many Magus spend their whole lives in the woods, their appearances altered by the strange magics within. They can appear large or small, with any variety of unique traits naturally embedded within them. They tend to have orange eyes.
Clothing: Clothes vary among Magus, but typically are layered in cloaks with pouches and bags for gathering items. Loose, flowing materials are often used to create whimsical wraps that hang from their unique bodies.
Architecture
Building Style: Homes here are built from old brick and stone, often overgrown with the vines of dangerous plants. They’re secluded, and often seen standing alone. Very few communities exist in these areas above ground, but larger groups have private structures dug under the ground.
Notable Structures:
The Castle: A remnant of ages past, this is one of the old castles from royalty long gone. Rumor states it used to be home to an old prince, but it now houses the level lord, Nybbas
The Library: Near the castle resides the royal library, sorted and tended to by Nybbas and her many magus assistants. Within lies a disjointed collection of texts, many histories lost during Lucius' rise to power.
Culture
Traditions and Customs: Magus demons are intelligent and ornery by nature, with a need to learn and cause problems; be it for themselves or for others. They love to be on earth and have many names up there, from goblins to fairies to sprites. They're considered mid level demons and are typically the kind to cause small problems with humans as opposed to the contract pacts that others make. When one does make a contract, it's up to the individual and their goals. They're extremely curious in nature and are not immediately drawn to causing misery and mischief, such as Insania demons. In fact, human people used to try and coax Magus in the past into their homes to help with smaller tasks. But they become easily slighted and can turn on someone quickly if they feel they've been wronged in any way.
Conflict and Challenges
Current Issues: Despite being seen as mid level demons, most others tend to leave these groups alone. They can be fine one on one, but often a cluster of Magus will rally around a central Insania demon and follow their lead of chaos.
Unique Elements
The Crematori: Covered in ash and armed with sharp eyes, the Magus often employ many of the kingdom's Crematori; the collectors of the dead. These foreboding members of society can be seen wandering the edges of the waters, listening to them to find where they need to go next.
The mother of the witches: Rumor has it when Prince Sabathiel began to influence his followers to study magic and connect with humans, one follower in particular stood out. Maerothis was fascinated by the magics of hell, and by the women of earth who wanted them. She’s claimed to have given the witches of earth their powers, yet many question this as she was also one of Lucius royal advisors. No one knows how old she truly is, and it’s believed she is still out in those woods to this day.











