The Nine Emperors

The throne of one of the Emperors, the goal for many devils strive towards.

### Domain

The Nine Hells (Avernus, Dis, Nessus, Maladomini, Cania, Stygia, Phlegethos, Malbolge, Minauros

### Significant Events

- Formation of the Emperors by Ax Mystia. - Ascension of each Emperor to their throne and domain.

## Membership

### Members

Asmodeus, Zariel, Belial, Mammon, Dispater, Lucifero, Mephistoran, Satanicus, Beelzebub

### Enemies

Edwardius, Shog-Ammonoth, Octavius, Themistrea

The Nine Emperors are a group of powerful Íshnubar that serve Ax Mystia, the ruler of Ax Maboloth and lord of Schemes. The Nine Emperors each gained their throne and ascension to divinity through their scheming and machinations, with Ax Mystia taking a liking to them and elevating them to a higher level of power. They now rule The Nine Hells, a collection of key and pivotal sub-realms within Ax Maboloth.

## History

The beginnings of The Nine Emperors were formed when Asmodeus, a powerful and prodigious spawn of Ax Mystia, was elevated to godhood and given a domain to rule. Following this, the denizens of the realm of fire all sought to likewise earn their elevation to godhood. The many fiends of Ax Mystia had never seen another member of their kind rise to godhood, and by doing so Ax Mystia had injected an element of desperation and pressure into the many games and politics of Ax Maboloth.

Following the initial rise of Asmodeus, more devils became Gods and joined the ranks of The Nine Emperors. While their were other Íshnubar from Ax Maboloth, very few received the acclaim and power that the Emperors did. The nine home realms of these would come to be called The Nine Hells, and are considered to be amongst the most powerful and politically complex sub-realms within Ax Maboloth.

The Emperors themselves, while considered to be a collective, are not all cooperative with one another. Instead, they could often be found going into conflict with their peers, sabotaging the many schemes and plots of their rivals. Each Emperor had a seat in The Grand Parliament, home citadel of Ax Mystia himself, and would be represented by one of their chief vassals if not by themselves.

## Members

The exact members of the Nine Emperors have changed over time, with some lasting from the very beginning of the group while others only recently ascended to divinity. The current nine devils that make up The Nine Emperors are as follows:

* Asmodeus: Ruler of Nessus, God of Betrayal and unofficial leader of The Nine Emperors. Considered to be their most powerful member, Asmodeus was the first to become a God among their ranks.
* Belial: Ruler of Maladomini, God of Gambling and the most overlooked member of The Nine Emperors. Has spent centuries taking on the appearance of an unassuming threat.
* Beelzebub: Ruler of Minauros, God of Order and one of the most deluded and warped of The Nine Emperors.
* Dispater: Ruler of Stygia, God of Assassination and considered one of the most dangerous of the Emperors, Dispater is obsessed with bringing death to his divine peers.
* Lucifero: Ruler of Dis, God of Planning, the three headed God that is Lucifero is a confused and paranoid monster. If it ever united its three minds, it could destroy the other Emperors and challenge Ax Mystia himself.
* Mammon: Ruler of Cania, God of Politics, Mammon is the most withdrawn and wealth obsessed of the Emperors.
* Mephistoran: Ruler of Phlegethos and God of Tricks, Mephistoran is the most aggressive and brutal of the Emperors, and also the most direct.
* Satanicus: Ruler of Malbolge and God of Silence, Satanicus was once a hero of mankind, until his death and manipulation at the hands of Ax Mystia.
* Zariel: Ruler of Avernus and God of Betrayal, Zariel is a fallen champion of Octavius and of one of Ax Mystia's prized pupils.