Hell

The Fourth Level of Hell

## General Overview

Hell is the large underground series of caves and tunnels the Demon race was imprisoned in as punishment for their actions during the Angel-Demon War (Ch 151) Since their imprisonment the Demons had worked hard to make Hell into a livable civilization, complete with parks, cities, etc... Reide notes that while designing their underground home the Demons always kept their eventual escape in mind and worked that into their designs. For example, the Demons created a lighting system in Hell that would mimic the movements of the sun on the Surface since, as a shapeshifting race, if the Demons didn't have any source of light in their environment then they would simply adapt to not having eyes and the species would become blind as they simply forgot what eyes were for. The lighting in Hell is thus maintained mainly by sundials and any other sources of light they could set up in the caves (Ch 242) All food grown in Hell is dependent on either magic like those lights or the natural magma found there. The only sources of meat available are bugs, snakes, mole people, and beastly demons (Ch 97). They have also traded food with the Surface in the past but this is unreliable due to the general hatred many on the Surface feel towards the Demons (Ch 149).

The daily light cycle in Hell is comprised of 4 stages- 2 lighter ones and 2 darker ones. The first, daybreak, is the softer "morning" light. Daybreak then transitions into the brightest part of the day, afternoon. Past afternoon is nightbreak, which is when the light begins to dark until it becomes midnight which is the darkest part of the light cycle (Ch 242).

Also scattered across Hell are giant, metal magma mills. These function the same way as a mill with a water wheel would and generate power for the main city of Hell as well as other communities. There are groups of Demon engineers charged with keeping them in working order (Ch 313).

### Land

Despite the Demon's best efforts, Hell is still a very overpopulated place that continues to struggle with many environmental issues and limited resources to this day. This also means that in Hell land is the most valuable resource a Demon can possibly have (Ch 97). Land is a very limited resource in Hell since, even though they dig out tunnels for more space and try to utilize every inch they can, they only have so much space suitable for habitation. If they go down too far they can lose the land they use to grow food and create power. Plus, the further down they go the more dangerous the environment becomes until it just becomes impossible to survive for any Demon. However, if they move up closer to the Surface they risk attack from any heroes or Angels that descend into Hell. They would also have to constantly resist the temptation to illegally crawl up to the Surface. The forced close quarters cause a lot of tension, anger and desperation amongst the Demon population which is what leads to many of the terrible acts life in Hell is characterized by (Ch 149). The close quarters also make any sickness or disease a very large concern for Demons (Ch 256).

Usually, it is higher-level Demons who are able to own land in Hell. Any land owned by a Demon operates depending on the land owner's rules, though this has its limitations since every higher demon has someone over them that could overrule a ridiculous rule if necessary. Other Demons can live on this land but have to work for the Demon who owns the land in whatever business that Demon runs (Ch 151). These businesses can range from resorts (Ch 115) to farms (Ch 151) or any other number of things.

### Location

Despite all the work to make it more comfortable and habitable Hell is, ultimately, a magical prison for the entire Demon race. Black Hat theorizes that part of the magic keeping them trapped actually causes Hell to move around underground. Hell's actual physical location, besides being a series of underground caverns/tunnels, is unknown and seemingly ever changing. Tunnels that once connected to various Surface locations suddenly change to different paths without any physical signs of change like a collapse and Hat describes Hell as almost a living creature that one should be wary of (Ch 309).

## The Seven Levels of Hell

Hell is divided up into seven different levels. These levels are further divided into districts and streets. Larger communities, like the city, can actually stretch across multiple levels while smaller ones would be more confined (Ch 309)

### The First Level of Hell

The first level of Hell belongs to the Devil. He is there so that if any Demon tries to illegally sneak onto the Surface they must pass through him and his forces. However, the opposite is also true as he prevents attacking heroes and Angels from going further down into Hell where the rest of the Demons live (Ch 149). The area is also filled with magma-spitting volcanoes (Ch 115) and is incredibly spacious and barren compared to other sections of Hell. All the decor on the various structures is made of marble and gold. The whole place has a very clean and wealthy atmosphere. There is also a staircase leading directly up to the Surface on this level that is regularly used by the Devil's debtors/employees. Despite all the magma nearby, this level is not hot due to the Devil's powerful aura cooling the whole area (Inky Extras Series Part 8, Ch 3).

#### The Devil's Throne Room

The throne room is a huge, beautiful room made of marble. It sits suspended in space close to the ceiling of the cave it is in and far above the lava flows below. Tall marble pillars frame the space. The throne itself is well cushioned and ornate, covered in gold and other decorations (Ch 239).

#### The Devil's Office

The Devil's office is filled with bookshelves. In between the shelves are ancient art pieces, maps, and artifacts from a variety of cultures. The far wall has a giant fireplace that is almost seven feet tall. Another contains an ornate window that looks out over one of Hell's cavernous wastelands of lava and rock. A large, dark, wooden desk sits as the centerpiece of the room with a richly upholstered high-backed chair sitting behind it. The whole office smells of sulfur, old paper and some other unknown scent (Ch 239).

### The Second Level of Hell

This level is used to trap and torture criminals or trespassers in Hell. The second level is usually as far as any being not invited into Hell ever gets. It is hot, dark and generally awful for those trapped there (Ch 115).

### The Third Level of Hell

The third level is the start of the "community levels" where most Demons live. This is where the crowded cities most demons are familiar with are built (Ch 115). It seems that this level is where more of the well of high and mid-class Demons live meaning that, while still crowded, there is more space here than the level below (Ch 149). Still, the city is incredibly dense, with almost every possible bit of space utilized in some way. The streets crossing through it can vary in size to accommodate both the incredibly small Demons and the largest of their kind. This means that, depending on size, only certain Demons can use certain streets. Depending on the district one is heading to these streets can also quickly become stairs as Demon's climb up the cavern walls to reach their destination (Ch 309). The third level is connected to the fourth level via a tunnel of stairs that Demons can use at any time (Ch 149).

### The Fourth Level of Hell

This is yet another community level mainly filled with Demonic cities (Ch 115). This is the level where the less well of low and mid-class Demons live. It is notably dirtier and darker here (Ch 149). Bendy also states that the atmosphere here is more tense and violent, with terrible acts being regularly committed in broad daylight without anyone batting an eye at it (Ch 149)

### The Fifth Level of Hell

The fifth level is the beginning of the "farming levels" where the majority of the food the Demons eat are grown since the rivers of lava that flow through them enrich the soil (Ch 115). Sundials provide the light needed to grow crops while magic is used to create artificial storm clouds with which to water them (Ch 313). There is also food storage but, as this level is more wild then the levels above it, it is difficult to store the found thanks to the various dangers such as mole people and beastly Demon attacks. There are some lower-level Demon's that live here thanks to not being able to afford to live in the upper levels for various reasons (Ch 115).

The fifth level is also home to the magma fields, a large wasteland filled with rivers of magma pouring the walls and floors. The light of the magma flows illuminates the area but it has a high enough ceiling that it is still dark above them. While there are paths in between the magma flows these paths are known to change as the magma shifts. This is a very popular spot for Demons looking to do some magma surfing and usually has a good amount of foot traffic (Ch 311).

### The Sixth Level of Hell

The sixth level of Hell is located right over the giant pit at the bottom of hell and is yet another farming level (Ch 115). It is a very dangerous area with many beastly Demons, mole people, tunnels and generally wild areas. Due to these dangers the sixth level is sparsely populated, nothing like the tightly packed cities of the upper levels. Of the Demon's that do live here a high percentage of them are new-age Demons, who choose to live together and help one another instead of the constant fighting that characterizes the cities. These communities are very small and generally have limited resources as it is hard to farm food, they have a limited population, there is a constant danger and they can easily be pushed around by Demon's from the upper levels (Inky Extra's Series Part 8, Ch 1).

### The Seventh Level of Hell

The Seventh level is the most mysterious and dangerous of all the levels of Hell. It's a dark place where those who venture inside are never seen again. Traitors and criminals are sometimes thrown here to be rid of them for good (Ch 115).

## Ava's Mansion

Ava's mansion is a giant three-story building with a stone garden and a seven-foot stone fence around it located on the third level of Hell. It has high ceilings and its interior is decorated tastefully with landscape paintings and large dark wood furniture. There are also various pieces of armour and weaponry on display around the house. The house also has a large spiral staircase connecting the levels, though it is unclear what any of the rooms besides those on the first floor are. As a high-level Demon lord, Ava also had imp servants around the house (Ch 149)

## The Silhouette

The Silhouette is a high-end clothing store on the third level of Hell run by Murklin's Mama. It is located several meters up a cavern wall and has a sleek, tasteful exterior. Over the door is a decently sized sign showing the silhouette of a female figure with the Demon script name for the shop following along the image vertically and lights lining the whole sign. There is also a display window showcasing mannequins dressed in fine suits, dresses and other clothing. Inside the store has pale walls and a gentle, slightly floral scent. Various carefully placed displays of differing clothing items are spread around the store. A door at the back of the store leads to an employee's only work area that has a counter, bolts of fabric, thread, sewing patterns and various other tools for sewing, tailoring and embroidery. The counter is large and set away from the walls. It has drawers on one side of it while the other side is open space. There is also a changing screen set up in one corner of the room (Ch 309).

## The Central Park

Located on the third level of Hell, the central park is a large, open park open to the public. It is surrounded by a number of buildings, one of which is the museum, connected together by walking paths. All around the park is an incredible collection of rare or exotic plants that Demons have managed to bring down from the Surface over the years. This collection ranges from normal rose bushes and oak trees to a tree that appears to be made of metal and a fern with feathers. The park also has snack carts scattered around and a playground for children that includes swings, a sandbox and a jungle gym (Ch 151).

The park is a popular spot and is usually full of Demons enjoying the various amenities there. During his visit, Bendy saw Demons walking, jogging, buying snacks or even having picnics (Ch 151).

## Hell's Museum

The museum is located on the third level of Hell right next to the park. It is a large marble building with a grand staircase and pillars leading up to its main entrance. On either side of the staircase are living stone Demons that look similar to griffins that stay there seemingly as a form of living decoration. The front entrance is tall, wide and sparsely decorated with a worker by the door to take patrons' money before they go in. The museum itself has a number of halls that are filled with paintings and items in glass cases, walls with accompanying explaining what they are. These displays range from descriptions of what mountains are to old war memorabilia from the Angel-Demon War. The museum contains the oldest items of Demon culture, with items dating back to before the Demons were cast into Hell as well as a number of artists' renditions of what Demon society before the war may have looked like based on descriptions from the old Devil's half-destroyed journals (Ch 151).

## The Colosseum

The colosseum is a place for sports and entertainment in Hell located on the fourth level and a generally popular place (Ch 149). The colosseum itself is a larger stone arena, with a heavy metal gate acting as the entrance for the general public. Inside the colosseum are stone benches sat in an oval, staring down at the stone field separated by dirt walls. Halfway up the stands is a stone box with speakers on the top where the announcers narrate the action (Ch 257). Built into the dirt walls are luxury spectator boxes for the high-class Demons. The inside of these boxes are cool and imp servants walk around the room offering the spectators food and drinks (Ch 149). The benches for general seating sit up behind the private boxes. Also built into the dirt walls are metal gates, which can be lifted during the events to allow other challenges or monsters into the arena. These stands are capable of holding a large number of Demons and during events there are vendors wandering through the seating selling items such as snacks to the audience. Going to the colosseum is a common activity for lower-class Demons to do for fun (Ch 257), though plenty of high-level Demons are also known to attend to bet on the events (Ch 149).

The colosseum holds a number of events such as races, competitions, magical contests and fights. It's also the location where middle class Demons earn their titles from the Devil during Gradus. Seemingly, the most common event at the colosseum is "the games". The games can operate in one of two ways- they either have a set amount of challenges and whoever survives get to go free or it goes until the last demon standing. Before the games each of the Demon's is given a nickname to be referred by during the games. Using these false names bets are made on the outcome of the games. Once the games actually begin each of the participants are introduced and it is told why they are there. While it is possible to volunteer for the games many Demons are actually there as punishment's for committing a crime. If they survive the game, their crime will be forgiven and they will be free to go. These games are incredibly deadly, not only due to the Demons attacking each other but also because of the challenges aka the Terrain Terrors in the games themselves. Some of these Terrain Terrors are: fighting a beastly Demon to the death, pits, lava, water, monsters, acid rain, random spikes, and raining boulders. Of course, like any game, these events have rules that are lethally enforced by the many guards around the arena. Some of the rules are things to prevent escapes from the participants, such as now flying for too long or spending too much time underground out of sight of the patrons (Ch 257).

It is currently run by Duke Calister, though he usually leaves one of the Demon's under him to watch it instead of constantly being there himself (Ch 257).

## The Dark River

The Dark River is a mythical river said to run through the seventh level of Hell. This magical river has the ability to show one a variety of things by those lucky enough to find it. his can range from secrets to information about one's self and even the past or the future. But the stream is not without its dangers. Not only is it supposedly located in the most dangerous section of Hell but legends claim that monsters appear from the Dark River once in a while. Powerful Demons have searched for this river and lost their lives in the process so it remains currently unknown if it actually exists (Inky Extras Series Part 8, Ch 5).

## The Narrows

The narrows are a general term for the uncultivated corners of Hell that are mostly made up of narrow tunnels/natural crevices. Small Demons can use them as homes but, due to it's separation from the rest of Demon society and lack of infrastructure, it is not considered a good living choice by most (Ch 151).

## The Pit

The pit is the absolute lowest level of Hell, located under the seventh level (Ch 149), and the place the Demons were originally dropped into after losing the Angel-Demon War (Ch 151). It is unknown what exactly is down here since no one has ever returned after entering the pit. Demons avoid the pit as much as possible, believing it to be impossible for anyone to survive in it (Ch 149).

## Trivia and Notes

### Trivia

* The first settlements in Hell were located on the fourth level, with the other levels being created later as the Demons expanded (Ch 151)