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GE RYON GERYON'S LAIR
Geryon has recently reclaimed his ancient fortress,
Geryon is locked in an endless struggle with Levistus
for control of Stygia. The two have fought each other Coldsteel, a sprawling complex that rises from the
for centuries, each displacing the other innumerable ice and snow at the center of Stygia. He roams the
passages of this place, scattering the ice devils and
times. Currently, Geryon occupies an odd position in the
minotaur slaves he took from Baphomet, raging against
infernal hierarchy. Although Levistus still claims lord-
ship over Stygia, he has been trapped in an enormous Asmodeus's betrayal while spitting oaths of vengeance
block of ice at the command of Asmodeus. For his part, and hatching mad schemes to reclaim his standing
Geryon marshals his followers and seeks to discover the from Levistus.
Lair Actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initia-
means to replace his hated rival. tive ties), Geryon can take a lair action to cause one of
Among the archdevils, Geryon and Zariel are espe-
the following effects; he can't use the same effect two
cially known for martial prowess. He is a ferocious
rounds in a row:
hunter and a relentless tracker. Other devils command
legions and bid their followers to battle their enemies. • Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst from the ground
Geryon loves the feeling of flesh and steel being sun- at a point he can see within 120 feet of him. The cold
dered beneath his claws, and the taste of his foes' blood. fills a cube, 10 feet on each side, centered on that
His ferocity serves him well in Stygia's frozen waste, point. Each creature in that area must succeed on
but it has also limited his ability to collect souls and a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or take 28 (8d6)
forge an effective hierarchy. Sages who study the Nine cold damage.
Hells believe that the battle for control of Stygia is a • Geryon targets one creature he can see within 60 feet
test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst of him. The target must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom
impulses from both Geryon and Levistus, or at the very saving throw or become restrained for 1 minute. The
least opening the door for a competent replacement for target can end the effect on itself if it deals any dam-
both to rise from the ranks. age to one or more of its allies.
• Geryon casts the banishment spell.

CHAPTER 6 I BESTIARY