Roll for Lore

DnD: The Nine Hells

May 4, 2026·1h 19m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Hell hath nine layers — and we're going through every single one.In this episode of Roll For Lore, we take a deep dive into the Nine Hells of Baator, one of the most iconic and terrifying planes in all of Dungeons & Dragons lore. Whether you're a dungeon master building your next campaign, a player whose character just made a very bad deal, or a lore-lover who can't get enough D&D worldbuilding — this episode is your complete guide to the Nine Hells.We break down every layer of the Nine Hells, from the blood-soaked battlefields of Avernus to the frozen wasteland of Cania, and introduce the archdevils who rule each one — including Zariel, Dispater, Mammon, Fierna & Belial, Levistus, Glasya, Baalzebul, Mephistopheles, and the lord of all devils himself, Asmodeus.Topics covered in this episode:All nine layers of the Nine Hells explainedThe archdevils and their motivations, powers & politicsThe Blood War and its impact on the infernal hierarchyHow the Nine Hells fit into D&D's Great Wheel cosmologyLore deep dives perfect for DMs and players alikeWhether you're prepping a Baldur's Gate 3 run, running Descent into Avernus, or just want to know your Mephistopheles from your Mammon — pull up a chair by the eternal flames. Class is in session.Subscribe to Roll For Lore for weekly D&D lore and deep dives into the planes, monsters, and history of the world's greatest tabletop RPG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podzilla Summary coming soon

Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Listen to This Episode

Get summaries like this every morning.

Free AI-powered recaps of Roll for Lore and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.