Socothbenoth
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Socothbenoth is the demon lord
of Incest, Sexual Taboos, and Perversions, in the Dungeons & Dragons
roleplaying game.
Socothbenoth was mentioned briefly in Fraz-Urb'luu
's entry in "The Demonimicon of Iggwilv" series in Dragon
#333 (2005), and in Malcanthet's entry in Dragon #353. Socothbenoth received further details in third edition in Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss
(2006). His realm was described in Dragon #358 in F. Wesley Schneider's article "The River Styx" (2007).
is also his lover. He lusts after the power of Graz'zt
, and so has allied with Malcanthet
against him. However, he also longs to become the lover of Demogorgon
, a position currently held by Malcanthet.
Socothbenoth has almost managed to force Fraz-Urb'luu
from his home, and came close before Fraz-Urb'luu managed to repulse Socothbenoth's army from his realm.
. It's an infinite pleasure palace that includes a sculpture garden called the Saturnalia and Socothbenoth's personal abode, the Palace of Quivering Flesh. The River Styx impinges on this domain. Socothbenoth is served by advanced shadow demons known as the Shadows of Socothbenoth, who whisper and cajole those Socothbenoth favors into joining their master's service.
Demon lord (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, demon lords are demons who have gained great power and established a position of preeminence among demonkind. Each demon lord has a unique appearance and set of abilities. Most control at least one layer of the Abyss...
of Incest, Sexual Taboos, and Perversions, in the Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
roleplaying game.
Publication history
Socothbenoth was one of many demon lords that was mentioned only by name in a list in the original Monster Manual II (1983).Socothbenoth was mentioned briefly in Fraz-Urb'luu
Fraz-Urb'luu
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Fraz-Urb'luu is a demon lord, sometimes known as the "Prince of Deception." In Gary Gygax's Gord novels, Fraz-Urb'luu is alternately called Var-Az-Hloo.-Publication history:...
's entry in "The Demonimicon of Iggwilv" series in Dragon
Dragon (magazine)
Dragon is one of the two official magazines for source material for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game and associated products, the other being Dungeon. TSR, Inc. originally launched the monthly printed magazine in 1976 to succeed the company's earlier publication, The Strategic Review. The...
#333 (2005), and in Malcanthet's entry in Dragon #353. Socothbenoth received further details in third edition in Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss
Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss
Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss is an optional supplemental source book for the 3.5 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.-Chapter 1: Demonic Lore:...
(2006). His realm was described in Dragon #358 in F. Wesley Schneider's article "The River Styx" (2007).
Description
According to the apocryphal text Armies of the Abyss, Socothbenoth resembles a handsome human male with long brown hair and the long ears of an ass. He has a long, snakelike tongue and his chest is pierced by six large barbells.Relationships
Socothbenoth's sister NocticulaNocticula
Nocticula is the demon lord of the Night, in the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Her realm, Darklight, is catalogued as the 72nd layer of the Abyss...
is also his lover. He lusts after the power of Graz'zt
Graz'zt
Graz'zt is a demon lord in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, and one of the most powerful demons in the Abyss. Graz'zt, one of the earliest and most famous demons created for Dungeons and Dragons, was named as one of the greatest villains in D&D history by the final print issue of...
, and so has allied with Malcanthet
Malcanthet
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Malcanthet is a demon lord. She is also called Queen of Succubi.-Creative origins:...
against him. However, he also longs to become the lover of Demogorgon
Demogorgon (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Demogorgon is a powerful demon prince. He is known as the Prince of Demons, a self-proclaimed title he holds by virtue of his power and influence; which in turn, is a title acknowledged by both mortals and his fellow demons...
, a position currently held by Malcanthet.
Socothbenoth has almost managed to force Fraz-Urb'luu
Fraz-Urb'luu
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Fraz-Urb'luu is a demon lord, sometimes known as the "Prince of Deception." In Gary Gygax's Gord novels, Fraz-Urb'luu is alternately called Var-Az-Hloo.-Publication history:...
from his home, and came close before Fraz-Urb'luu managed to repulse Socothbenoth's army from his realm.
Realm
Socothbenoth's realm, Goranthis, is catalogued as the 597th layer of the AbyssAbyss (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the Abyss or more fully, the Infinite Layers of the Abyss, is a chaotic evil-aligned plane of existence. It is one of a number of alignment-based Outer Planes that form part of the standard Dungeons & Dragons cosmology, used in the Planescape...
. It's an infinite pleasure palace that includes a sculpture garden called the Saturnalia and Socothbenoth's personal abode, the Palace of Quivering Flesh. The River Styx impinges on this domain. Socothbenoth is served by advanced shadow demons known as the Shadows of Socothbenoth, who whisper and cajole those Socothbenoth favors into joining their master's service.
Additional reading
- Mona, Erik. Armies of the Abyss. Green Ronin Publishing, 2002.
- Schwalb, Robert J.Robert J. Schwalb-Career:His works for Dungeons & Dragons include: Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells , Drow of the Underdark -Career:His works for Dungeons & Dragons include: Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells (2006, with Robin Laws), Drow of the Underdark -Career:His works for Dungeons &...
"Into the Maw." DungeonDungeonA dungeon is a room or cell in which prisoners are held, especially underground. Dungeons are generally associated with medieval castles, though their association with torture probably belongs more to the Renaissance period...
#147. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.