The Abyss

Biodata

Nature and inhabitants

• The Abyss is described as an almost infinitely vast plane; 679 layers are known 351.
• It is the most chaotic and disorderly plane in Toril's multiverse, with hidden passages to other planes 302.
• Its demons seek to spread destruction and death beyond the plane 42. Malcanthet, Graz'zt, and Red Shroud are among its powerful figures 302 358.
• The Abyss's demon population vastly exceeds that of the Nine Hells, whose devils fight them in the Blood War 42 182.

Abyssal power

• Chaotic magic from the Abyss is a vital source of energy for demons 153.
• A Balor's Abyssal flames block Marvin's Magic Missile; Marvin identifies necrotic, radiant, thunder, and force damage as viable attacks against it 350.
• The plane's power can erode a dead Balor's former mortal memories and personality after its return to the Abyss 351.

Notable connections

• Waukeen attempted to travel through the Abyss to reach her divine realm, but Graz'zt captured and imprisoned her 302.
• Sammaster used chaotic energy drawn from the Abyss to activate the Dracorage Mythal; a priest of Lathander later severed the connection 238.
• Zariel used planar source power from the Abyss and six other planes to make Enlightenment Water 175.
• Malcanthet tells Marvin that Lathander plans to travel deep into the Abyss in search of the “source” 360.