Baphomet (Infernal)

Baphomet is a demon in rebellion, as oxymoronic as that may seem. He is the Duke of Treason, and as such he must be treasonous against all those kin to him, including the other Dukes and even Lucifer himself. 
AKA: The Traitor Prince, Goat of Many Horns. 
== Facts: ==
-The name Baphomet is either a mistranslation of a Holy Name or the name of a powerful Infernal. Whether the demon in question always had the name Baphomet or that it took up the name after mortals began worshiping it is an open question. 
-Baphomet represents the self-destructiveness of Evil. Evil, being the opposite of good, must reject all good things - and things like life, existence and the bonds of loyalty are all good things. Therefore pure Evil can never truly exist - it would instantly destroy itself. Baphomet's position and power comes from that fact and he is hated by many other Infernals for it. 
-However, many other Infernals have also flocked to Baphomet because of his treasonous ways. They see an opportunity to shake up the status quo, and maybe raise their own lot in Hell, Or at the very least, get revenge on other Infernals who wronged them. 
-Baphomet took these wayward creatures of perdition and organized them into the Fifth Column, an on-going rebellion within the ranks of Hell which routinely saps Lucifer's forces of much-needed power and resources. 
== Dealings With The Templars: ==
One major ally that Baphomet managed to acquire has been the Knights Templar. Although famous for their piety and loyalty, the Templars were also known as seekers of knowledge who questioned authority and the status quo. Such an attitude meant that, when Baphomet began making overtures to them for parlay, they were actually willing to listen. 
It should be made crystal clear that the Templars do not fully trust Baphomet, let alone worship or revere him. However, the Knights of the Temple are pragmatists, and they believe in befriending the enemy of their enemies. If making a temporary alliance with Baphomet helps them to defeat the forces of Darkness, all the better. 
Category:Templar
Category:Infernal