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	The '''Abyss''' (later expanded into '''The Infinite Layers of the Abyss''') is the [[Alignment\|Chaotic Evil]] [[plane]] in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'s'' [[Great Wheel]] cosmology. It's home to an infinite number of [[demon]]s, the Chaotic Evil fiends. Expect [[METAL]].		The '''Abyss''' (later expanded into '''The Infinite Layers of the Abyss''') is the [[Alignment\|Chaotic Evil]] [[plane]] in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'s'' [[Great Wheel]] cosmology. It's home to an infinite number of [[demon]]s, the Chaotic Evil fiends. Expect [[METAL]].

	The plane is such a mess of chaos and upheaval that it doesn't even stay the same in basic state from time to time, which is another way of saying the writers can't keep it straight and [[retcon\|change it]] whenever it's convenient. It's an infinite plane, like the others, but actually has an infinite number of different layers as well, meaning that the aforementioned changes might just be an examination of a different subset of layers. According to one faction in the ''[[Planescape]]'' setting it also specifically has 666 layers, [[Derp\|because that's totally the same as infinite.]] Then again, it's one of the chaotic planes, so not making sense is probably [[Just As Planned\|the whole idea]] (ignoring the fact that [[Arborea]] is just as consistent as any of the Lawful planes).		The plane is such a mess of chaos and upheaval that it doesn't even stay the same in basic state from time to time, which is another way of saying the writers can't keep it straight and [[retcon\|change it]] whenever it's convenient. It's an infinite plane, like the others, but actually has an infinite number of different layers as well, meaning that the aforementioned changes might just be an examination of a different subset of layers. According to one faction in the ''[[Planescape]]'' setting it also specifically has 666 layers, [[Derp\|because that's totally the same as infinite.]] Then again, it's one of the chaotic planes, so not making sense is probably [[Just As Planned\|the whole idea]] (ignoring the fact that [[Arborea]] is just as consistent as any of the Lawful planes). Oddly enough though, none of the other outer planes even have ten layers. A clear in-universe reason for the abyss alone getting so many layers has never been provided, but a narrative-based reason might be to leave room for DMs to write [[Your Dudes\| their own BBEGs into the Cosmology]].

	It's also a plane in the [[World Axis]] cosmology of D&D too, but here is a more modestly sized "universe-swallowing" vortex of corruption and evil that lies in the [[Elemental Chaos]], created when [[Tharizdun]] planted a crystallized shard of pure evil from the dying universe of the [[obyrith]]s in the Elemental Chaos.		It's also a plane in the [[World Axis]] cosmology of D&D too, but here is a more modestly sized "universe-swallowing" vortex of corruption and evil that lies in the [[Elemental Chaos]], created when [[Tharizdun]] planted a crystallized shard of pure evil from the dying universe of the [[obyrith]]s in the Elemental Chaos.

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	In the [[World of Darkness]] games, the Abyss is a realm of cold blackness from which [[shade]]s and [[Demon#In_the_World_of_Darkness\|demons]] and the [[Wyrm\|god of Oblivion]] hail, and from which [[vampires]] wielding [[Obtenebration]] summon either a black ectoplasmic substance for various effects, such as the creation of tentacles, or a raw [[Entropy\|Oblivionic]] energy for disintegrating targets. Thematically it is closer to [[D&D]]'s [[Negative Energy Plane]] or [[Shadowfell]] plane.		In the [[World of Darkness]] games, the Abyss is a realm of cold blackness from which [[shade]]s and [[Demon#In_the_World_of_Darkness\|demons]] and the [[Wyrm\|god of Oblivion]] hail, and from which [[vampires]] wielding [[Obtenebration]] summon either a black ectoplasmic substance for various effects, such as the creation of tentacles, or a raw [[Entropy\|Oblivionic]] energy for disintegrating targets. Thematically it is closer to [[D&D]]'s [[Negative Energy Plane]] or [[Shadowfell]] plane.

	The political structure of the Abyss actually greatly resembles that of the (not)Holy (not)Roman (not)Empire in its latter years: In Theory there's one Demon Prince, Demogorgon, who rules over the others, but in practice it's a complete Hot Mess each Demon Prince operates entirely independently, warring with eachother or even Demogorgon himself just as often as they do entities from other planes. At least planar layers have neatly-arranged borders.		The political structure of the Abyss actually greatly resembles that of the (not)Holy (not)Roman (not)Empire in its latter years: In Theory there's one Demon Prince, Demogorgon, who rules over the others, but in practice it's a complete Hot Mess where each Demon Prince operates entirely independently, warring with eachother or even Demogorgon himself just as often as they do entities from other planes. At least planar layers have neatly-arranged borders.

	==Notable Layers==		==Notable Layers==

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	In the [[World of Darkness]] games, the Abyss is a realm of cold blackness from which [[shade]]s and [[Demon#In_the_World_of_Darkness\|demons]] and the [[Wyrm\|god of Oblivion]] hail, and from which [[vampires]] wielding [[Obtenebration]] summon either a black ectoplasmic substance for various effects, such as the creation of tentacles, or a raw [[Entropy\|Oblivionic]] energy for disintegrating targets. Thematically it is closer to [[D&D]]'s [[Negative Energy Plane]] or [[Shadowfell]] plane.		In the [[World of Darkness]] games, the Abyss is a realm of cold blackness from which [[shade]]s and [[Demon#In_the_World_of_Darkness\|demons]] and the [[Wyrm\|god of Oblivion]] hail, and from which [[vampires]] wielding [[Obtenebration]] summon either a black ectoplasmic substance for various effects, such as the creation of tentacles, or a raw [[Entropy\|Oblivionic]] energy for disintegrating targets. Thematically it is closer to [[D&D]]'s [[Negative Energy Plane]] or [[Shadowfell]] plane.

			The political structure of the Abyss actually greatly resembles that of the (not)Holy (not)Roman (not)Empire in its latter years: In Theory there's one Demon Prince, Demogorgon, who rules over the others, but in practice it's a complete Hot Mess each Demon Prince operates entirely independently, warring with eachother or even Demogorgon himself just as often as they do entities from other planes. At least planar layers have neatly-arranged borders.

	==Notable Layers==		==Notable Layers==

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	'''[[Wells of Darkness]]:''' 73rd layer		'''[[Wells of Darkness]]:''' 73rd layer

	A spa-cum-prison for some of the worst ~~prisoners~~ the plane could play host to. Jacuzzi tubs of black ink keep unspeakably powerful beings trapped beneath the surface, unable to get out, but perfectly conscious and able to communicate. The demons don't visit. It's amusing because the idea of an unbreakable prison on a chaotic plane constantly attracts ''break-in'' attempts by those who just want to prove otherwise.		A spa-cum-prison/graveyard for some of the worst individuals the plane could play host to. Jacuzzi tubs of black ink keep unspeakably powerful beings trapped beneath the surface, unable to get out, but perfectly conscious and able to communicate. The demons don't visit. It's amusing because the idea of an unbreakable prison on a chaotic plane constantly attracts ''break-in'' attempts by those who just want to prove otherwise. Notable prisoners include Shami-Amourae and the layer's own ruler Ahazu. Ahazu in fact imprisoned himself and there's various reasons given as to why he did this from simple madness to a ritual to obtain true godhood. Never the less he's still in full control of the plane and is the only reliable way to release a prisoner.

	'''Smaragd:''' 74th layer		'''Smaragd:''' 74th layer

	[[Merrshaulk]] rules here, he's the deity of the [[Yuan-ti]] snake men. Basically a nightmarish, evil, rainforest full of poison and acid(one of several in the Abyss). Despite that it is ~~relativly~~ safe compared to the the other layers of The Abyss, the only real danger is the acid rain and ~~poisonious~~ animals. Also for some weird reason [[Ramenos]] was also lying around here and was considered a co-ruler as well, which makes no sense since they were usually asleep til they died.		[[Merrshaulk]] rules here, he's the deity of the [[Yuan-ti]] snake men. Basically a nightmarish, evil, rainforest full of poison and acid(one of several in the Abyss). Despite that it is relatively safe compared to the the other layers of The Abyss, the only real danger is the acid rain and poisonous animals. Also for some weird reason [[Ramenos]] was also lying around here and was considered a co-ruler as well, which makes no sense since they were usually asleep til they died. Still while they were alive his followers would chuck offerings and any unlucky adventures into his perpetually open mouth.

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	'''Abysm/The Gaping Maw:''' 88th layer		'''Abysm/The Gaping Maw:''' 88th layer

	The realm of [[Demogorgon]]. Also known as "The Upside Down" thanks to ''Stranger Things''. Pretty much a tropical nightmare, with ~~demon- and~~ demonic-disease-infested jungles and a roiling ocean. [[Dagon]], his special friend and mentor, lives in his basement.		The realm of [[Demogorgon]]. Also known as "The Upside Down" thanks to ''Stranger Things''. Pretty much a tropical nightmare, with demonic-disease-infested jungles and a roiling ocean full of rocky islands that host flying demons and [[Kraken\|krakens]]. [[Dagon]], his special friend and mentor, lives in his basement.
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	Abysm.jpg\|The brine flats		Abysm.jpg\|The brine flats
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	'''Thanatos:''' 113th layer		'''Thanatos:''' 113th layer

	It's as much ~~undead as demonic~~. [[Orcus\|Orcus's]] crib~~. He~~ spends most of his time chilling here not doing things. When Orcus kicked the bucket in 2e, the minor drow goddess [[Kiaransalee]] took over the realm and kept his seat warm until he got back.		Also called "The Belly of Death", it is as full of undead as demons. Cold, black, nearly airless, it's very much not a pleasant place to spend a vaction. [[Orcus\|Orcus's]] crib where he spends most of his time chilling here not doing things. When Orcus kicked the bucket in 2e, the minor drow goddess [[Kiaransalee]] took over the realm and kept his seat warm until he got back.
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	'''The Rotting Plain:''' 181st layer		'''The Rotting Plain:''' 181st layer

	Ruled by [[Laogzed]] the god of the [[troglodyte]]. Here they archive everyone's browsing history, purchases, and other personal information forever.		Ruled by [[Laogzed]] the god of the [[troglodyte]]. It's a massive expanse of baked savannah and shallow swamps, and much like it's ruler it's seriously smelly. Here they archive everyone's browsing history, purchases, and other personal information forever.

	'''Vulgarea:''' 193th layer		'''Vulgarea:''' 193th layer
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	'''The Plains of Gallenshu:''' 377th layer		'''The Plains of Gallenshu:''' 377th layer

	~~Dirt~~-storms, and "bat-winged creatures" forever fighting the tanar'ri slavers here.		A layer constantly suffering from dirt-storms, and "bat-winged creatures" forever fighting the skull helmed tanar'ri slavers here, they may possiblly be called Armanites.
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	'''The Worm Realm:''' 399th layer		'''The Worm Realm:''' 399th layer

	[[Urdlen\|Urdlen's]] home, another plane of tunnels. ~~Very diseased~~ - possibly from a clash with Zuggtmoy.		[[Urdlen\|Urdlen's]] home, another plane of tunnels, specifically a series of constanlly collasping tunnels through dirt, clay, and stone. Everything that stays here for too long gets either cancer or a fungal infection - possibly from a clash with Zuggtmoy.

	'''The Woeful Escarand:''' 400th layer		'''The Woeful Escarand:''' 400th layer
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	'''Torremor:''' 503rd layer		'''Torremor:''' 503rd layer

	An aerie, built out of bridges, buildings and junk, floating in a void, and inhabited by vrock, chasme and other flying demons. Officially ruled by [[Pazuzu]], though, he has, more or less, abandoned it to his ex-girlfriend, [[Lamashtu]]. For a while they were a disgustingly close couple, then Lamashtu betrayed him, and then they broke up when he ate out her eyes and impaled her on top of a tower at the very top of Torremor, where ever that is. He's more or less forgiven her, but still can not be assed to un-impale her.		Also called "The Layer of Flies" it's an aerie, built out of bridges, buildings and junk, floating in a void of filthy air, and inhabited by vrock, chasme and other flying demons. Officially ruled by [[Pazuzu]], though, he has, more or less, abandoned it to his ex-girlfriend, [[Lamashtu]]. For a while they were a disgustingly close couple, then Lamashtu betrayed him, and then they broke up when he ate out her eyes and impaled her on top of a tower at the very top of Torremor, where ever that is. He's more or less forgiven her, but still can not be assed to un-impale her.
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	'''Prison of the Mad God:''' 586th layer		'''Prison of the Mad God:''' 586th layer

	A maelstorm of various gasses and orbiting rock. ~~Imprisons~~ [[Diinkarazan]], one of the two gods of the [[derro]]. Space itself ~~is warped~~.		A maelstorm of various gasses and orbiting rock centered around a stone throne. [[Diinkarazan]], one of the two gods of the [[derro]], is trapped on this throne. Space itself warps from minute to minute.

	'''Goranthis:''' 597th layer		'''Goranthis:''' 597th layer
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	'''Caverns of the Skull:''' 643rd layer		'''Caverns of the Skull:''' 643rd layer

	[[Kali]] again, ''Planescape'' edition. The authors decided that reading Sanskrit would be too hard so just watched ''Temple Of Doom'' for this one.		[[Kali]] again, ''Planescape'' edition. The authors decided that reading Sanskrit would be too hard so just watched ''Temple Of Doom'' for this one. It's full to the brim with her bloodthirsty followers, weird four-armed Xorn, and a variety of demons including Eyewings, Fetch, and Fireshadows. All of which are constantly killing each other and being reborn to fight again. The caverns constantly shift due to Kali's whim and the only portals out can only be opened by killing Kali's proxies.

	'''Nethuria:''' 651st layer		'''Nethuria:''' 651st layer

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	'''The Heaving Hills:''' 67th layer		'''The Heaving Hills:''' 67th layer

	Swamps, hills, ~~and~~ [[Varrangoin]] ruins.~~, which~~ swap places after frequent earthquakes. ~~Is ruled by [[Verrangoin]] who's name is so similar to~~ Varrangoin ~~it might be a typo~~.		Swamps and hills, with [[Varrangoin]] ruins. Those swamps and hills swap places after frequent earthquakes. The Varrangoin survive because they can fly; how their ruins are still recognisable after all this tumult, we dunno.

	'''Morgenta's Layer:''' 68th layer		'''Morgenta's Layer:''' 68th layer

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	{{OuterPlanes}}		{{OuterPlanes}}

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Notable Layers

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	Ruled by [[Graz'zt]], demon lord of depending on your source, A) tyrants, manipulation, and, unofficially, blatant nepotism, or B) [[Slaanesh\| lust, hedonism, and incubi]]. There's a salt river that connects all three layers. [[Zelatar]] is a big, shiny, evil pastiche of the Emerald City of Oz that stretches across the three layers. This city is populated by relatively well-behaved demons, not that that's saying much, as all of Graz'zt's minions know that Graz'zt torturing them to death for a minor screw up is the least he can do to them. Not a terrible place for a party, assuming it's [[Slaanesh\|the right kind of party]].		Ruled by [[Graz'zt]], demon lord of depending on your source, A) tyrants, manipulation, and, unofficially, blatant nepotism, or B) [[Slaanesh\| lust, hedonism, and incubi]]. There's a salt river that connects all three layers. [[Zelatar]] is a big, shiny, evil pastiche of the Emerald City of Oz that stretches across the three layers. This city is populated by relatively well-behaved demons, not that that's saying much, as all of Graz'zt's minions know that Graz'zt torturing them to death for a minor screw up is the least he can do to them. Not a terrible place for a party, assuming it's [[Slaanesh\|the right kind of party]].
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	Zrintor ~~PoC~~.~~jpg~~\|Zrintor, the Viper Forest		Samora fDaD.png\|Samora
	Forest of vipers 3e.jpg~~\|also Zrintor~~		Zelatar fDaD.png\|Zelatar
			Zrintor fDaD.png\|Zrintor, the Viper Forest
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	[[File:Abyss layers 3e.webp\|thumb\|right\|300px\|It's <s>turtles</s> demons all the way down.]]		[[File:Abyss layers 3e.webp\|thumb\|right\|300px\|It's <s>turtles</s> demons all the way down.]]
	{{Topquote\|1=During the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that conditions called warre; and such a warre, as if of every man, against every man.\|2= Thomas Hobbes}}		{{Topquote\|1=During the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that conditions called warre; and such a warre, as if of every man, against every man.\|2= Thomas Hobbes}}
	'''The Infinite Layers of the Abyss''' is the [[Alignment\|Chaotic Evil]] [[plane]] in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'s'' [[Great Wheel]] cosmology. It's home to an infinite number of [[demon]]s, the Chaotic Evil fiends. Expect [[METAL]].		The '''Abyss''' (later expanded into '''The Infinite Layers of the Abyss''') is the [[Alignment\|Chaotic Evil]] [[plane]] in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'s'' [[Great Wheel]] cosmology. It's home to an infinite number of [[demon]]s, the Chaotic Evil fiends. Expect [[METAL]].

	The plane is such a mess of chaos and upheaval that it doesn't even stay the same in basic state from time to time, which is another way of saying the writers can't keep it straight and [[retcon\|change it]] whenever it's convenient. It's an infinite plane, like the others, but actually has an infinite number of different layers as well, meaning that the aforementioned changes might just be an examination of a different subset of layers. According to one faction in the ''[[Planescape]]'' setting it also specifically has 666 layers, [[Derp\|because that's totally the same as infinite.]] Then again, it's one of the chaotic planes, so not making sense is probably [[Just As Planned\|the whole idea]] (ignoring the fact that [[Arborea]] is just as consistent as any of the Lawful planes).		The plane is such a mess of chaos and upheaval that it doesn't even stay the same in basic state from time to time, which is another way of saying the writers can't keep it straight and [[retcon\|change it]] whenever it's convenient. It's an infinite plane, like the others, but actually has an infinite number of different layers as well, meaning that the aforementioned changes might just be an examination of a different subset of layers. According to one faction in the ''[[Planescape]]'' setting it also specifically has 666 layers, [[Derp\|because that's totally the same as infinite.]] Then again, it's one of the chaotic planes, so not making sense is probably [[Just As Planned\|the whole idea]] (ignoring the fact that [[Arborea]] is just as consistent as any of the Lawful planes).

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	[[File:Abyss layers 3e.webp\|thumb\|right\|300px\|It's <s>turtles</s> demons all the way down.]]		[[File:Abyss layers 3e.webp\|thumb\|right\|300px\|It's <s>turtles</s> demons all the way down.]]
	{{Topquote\|1=During the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that conditions called warre; and such a warre, as if of every man, against every man.\|2= Thomas Hobbes}}		{{Topquote\|1=During the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that conditions called warre; and such a warre, as if of every man, against every man.\|2= Thomas Hobbes}}
	'''The Infinite Layers of the Abyss''' is the [[Alignment\|Chaotic Evil]] [[plane]] in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'s'' [[Great Wheel]] cosmology. It's home to an infinite number of [[demon]]s, the Chaotic Evil fiends. Expect [[METAL]].		The '''Abyss''' (later expanded into '''The Infinite Layers of the Abyss''') is the [[Alignment\|Chaotic Evil]] [[plane]] in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'s'' [[Great Wheel]] cosmology. It's home to an infinite number of [[demon]]s, the Chaotic Evil fiends. Expect [[METAL]].

	The plane is such a mess of chaos and upheaval that it doesn't even stay the same in basic state from time to time, which is another way of saying the writers can't keep it straight and [[retcon\|change it]] whenever it's convenient. It's an infinite plane, like the others, but actually has an infinite number of different layers as well, meaning that the aforementioned changes might just be an examination of a different subset of layers. According to one faction in the ''[[Planescape]]'' setting it also specifically has 666 layers, [[Derp\|because that's totally the same as infinite.]] Then again, it's one of the chaotic planes, so not making sense is probably [[Just As Planned\|the whole idea]] (ignoring the fact that [[Arborea]] is just as consistent as any of the Lawful planes).		The plane is such a mess of chaos and upheaval that it doesn't even stay the same in basic state from time to time, which is another way of saying the writers can't keep it straight and [[retcon\|change it]] whenever it's convenient. It's an infinite plane, like the others, but actually has an infinite number of different layers as well, meaning that the aforementioned changes might just be an examination of a different subset of layers. According to one faction in the ''[[Planescape]]'' setting it also specifically has 666 layers, [[Derp\|because that's totally the same as infinite.]] Then again, it's one of the chaotic planes, so not making sense is probably [[Just As Planned\|the whole idea]] (ignoring the fact that [[Arborea]] is just as consistent as any of the Lawful planes).