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==Dungeons & Dragons==
In [[Dungeons & Dragons]], asuras are actually a kind of [[angel]] of [[Chaotic Good]]. First appearing in the Monstrous Compendium Appendix for [[Al-Qadim]], they are described as messengers and heralds of the gods. They appear as marble-white-skinned humanoids with birdlike talons for feet, fingers tipped with ruby-colored claws, fiery eyes, red, golden or copper-colored hair, and wings of brightly burning flame. They are loosely organized into groupings known as Hosts, each of which reports to a single "commander" of superior [[wisdom]] and greater potency. All asuras together, calling themselves the Grand Celestial Host, recognize a supreme general called Absalom as their leader - this individual is the most powerful of all the asuras, but isn't a fully-fledged god, and nor does he aspire to such a rank.

Occasionally, asuras "lose their way" and choose to take up the calling of good on their own, rather than in service to a god. These are known as Rogue Asuras, and can be somewhat...erratic.

Asuras are known to dislike the [[aasimon]]; the two races don't fight it out, they're not fiends after all, but they do regard each other with open contempt.

Asuras are also detailed in the "Warriors of Heaven" and "Planes of Conflict" sourcebooks.
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