Quote Originally Posted by Kane0 View Post
Hypothetically, if Asmodeus had some help when devising the Pact Primeval (by say the original god of trickery/deceit) and was later betrayed by said help, would it be within his nature to hold a grudge (and plan to act on it) even though they were caught and tried fairly?

Also, is there any evidence of what happened to Zariel, the previous ruler of Avernus? If she still exists, would she still be loyal to Asmodeus or Baator at all? I wonder if she would be likely to accept an offer by a god of trickery to get some revenge...
Oh, Asmodeus never forgets. He'd never act on a grudge he wouldn't consider lawfully discharged, but he would never, ever forget.

As to direct evidence, there is little, but it is rumored that Bel, Lord of the First, keeps his predecessor imprisoned in the depths of his castle and siphons her energies to grow in power and retain control of the layer despite being a non-unique devil. The quakes that have grown in frequency over the past several centuries may be linked to her screams.