Tanar'ri

Category for all creatures of the class tanar'ri, based on CLASS.ids (TANARI – 160).

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Tanar'ri in the Forgotten Realms represent the classical demons of human folklore. They are large, horned, bat-winged monsters cloaked in fire and shadow. All tanar'ri are Chaotic Evil and are native to the Abyss, an ashen plane that resembles some interpretations of Hell. Demons are rarely seen in the Prime Material Plane, but are sometimes encountered when gated in by powerful wizards, or summoned through use of vile rituals.

Tanar'ri have an ongoing feud with the Baatezu who are their rivals in the Nine Hells (also known as Baator). It is referred to as the Blood War. This hatred is so powerful that Tanar'ri and Baatezu will prioritize killing each other in battle. In Baldur's Gate, the nabassu are the lowest ranked tanar'ri encountered, while balor's are the strongest.

Killing any tanar'ri that has appeared in the Prime Material Plane sends their essence to another realm - usually, their home in the Abyss, to be freely gated in again. Because these demons cause headaches for deities, many gods encourage imprisoning them in objects or dungeons on the Prime Material Plane to keep them out of trouble, in spite of the risks for primes.