Violence

**Violence** is a layer of Hell located within the Inner Layers. It is the stronger sin of Wrath, where those who gave in to their violent tendencies are eternally punished.

## Geography

At face value, Violence looks like the nicest layer of Hell. It has large open fields of rolling hills coated in grass, a clear blue sky, and even rainbows. Of course, the deeper into the layer one goes, the more the landscape starts to fall apart. The main landmark is the river Phlegethon which runs through the entire layer. This river is miles wide and its banks are made up of steep cliffs. The red liquid that makes up the Phlegethon is blood, being constantly boiled through unknown means. The total depth of the river depends on how much fighting has recently occurred.

Crossing the river is extremely difficult. The steep cliffs and boiling blood make swimming across impossible. Conversely, boats are capable of traversing its waves, although only boats made to withstand high temperatures and grabbing hands can make it across. As such, the main way to cross is through the use of bridges, either natural or artificial. Once across, the landscape starts to change. The grass becomes soaked in blood, while the sky gets covered in smoke and ash.

To the Northwest is Wrath, while to the Northeast is Suicide. Pride is to the West while Fraud is to the East. The entire Southern border is shared with Treachery.

## Souls

The violent are spawned inside the Phlegethon, with the most violent being spawned closer to the floor. Inside this river of constant agony, any who escape will find themselves surprisingly inept for the rest of the layer. As punishment for being blood thirsty in life, the violent now feel increased pain from any injury they take. The more violent one was, the worse this pain can feel. Even the most tame of them can still be knocked down by a simple bruise or scrape. This makes the violent very incapable of actually participating in the endless wars that are held here, forcing them to flee to other layers where they are easily susceptible to death.

## Demons

The only Demons native to Violence are the Centaurs. They mainly serve as cavalry for the Demon armies, but can also make good archers in a pinch. The rest of the Demons in Violence come from outside layers to participate in the wars. Many common Demons include Minotaurs, Satyrs, Furies, and Fallen Angels (usually Powers). Some less commonly seen Demons include Imps, Djinn, trained Hellhounds, and Gorgons.

The Demon Prince of Violence is Belial. The Ars Goetia consists of President Alastor.

## Outside Connections

Despite how dangerous this layer is, it is actually the most popular of the Inner Layers for travelers to pass through. Compared to Fraud and especially Pride, the presence of the Dis army is very well established. Most members are actually travelers who have been given training and sent to the front lines. The success rate for getting across the Phlegethon is low, and the success rate for getting to Treachery is even lower. Nonetheless, an eternity of trying combined with infinite respawns means that the supply of solders never waver.

The actually war situation has changed drastically over the years. There are long stretches of recorded history where Demons have held the bridges, allowing for raids across the surrounding layers. Conversely, there have been a few instances of Dis holding the bridges, allowing for many souls to escape into Treachery. Nonetheless, most of the recorded history resembles the current day situation: a stalemate.