Yael

Yael () was a general in the Hellriders of Elturel who became trapped in Avernus following Zariel's failed invasion of the Nine Hells.
==History==
In the , the rogue angel Zariel enlisted the aid of the Hellriders to mount an assault on Avernus itself in an attempt to end the Blood War between demons and devils. Yael was one of the three Hellrider generals participating in the assault, along with Olanthius and Haruman.
When it became clear the Hellriders had lost the day in a most disastrous fashion, Zariel instead swore her fealty to Asmodeus in exchange for infernal legions she could use to prosecute the Blood War. Upon witnessing this betrayal, Yael and Lulu, Zariel's hollyphant companion, stole the Sword of Zariel and fled, hoping it could be used to redeem the fallen angel one day. Fleeing, Yael and Lulu fought through a horde of demons under the command of Yeenoghu, but were able to escape—barely. The demon lord sent his pet, the horrifying Crokek'toeck, to chase after the pair. Just as Yeenoghu's pet was about to devour them, Yael plunged the Sword of Zariel into a stone while Lulu channeled all the holy power she could muster into it. A mighty fortress sprang into existence around the sword, shielding it from all evil: the Bleeding Citadel. Exhausted from the effort, Lulu fled, leaving Yael behind.
As of the , Yael's ghost still guarded the Bleeding Citadel and the Sword of Zariel within.
==Relationships==
Yael was considered Zariel's most loyal general. She was well regarded by other Hellriders; Olanthius both respected and secretly adored her.
==Appendix==
===Notes===
===Appearances===
:;Adventures
::Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
===References===
Category:Generals
Category:Ghosts
Category:Members of the Hellriders
Category:Inhabitants of Elturel
Category:Inhabitants of the Fields of the Dead
Category:Inhabitants of the Western Heartlands
Category:Inhabitants of West Faerûn
Category:Inhabitants of Faerûn
Category:Inhabitants of Toril
Category:Inhabitants of the Bleeding Citadel
Category:Inhabitants of Avernus
Category:Inhabitants of the Nine Hells
Category:Inhabitants of the Lower Planes
Category:Inhabitants of the Outer Planes