In the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, Baphomet is a demon lord who rules a layer of the Abyss called the Endless Maze. He hates Yeenoghu, and the two are bitter enemies. He has an unknown relationship with Pale Night, who shares his layer. He is the Prince of Beasts and the Demon Lord of Minotaurs.
Description
Baphomet has the appearance of a 12' tall ogre with a bull's head, a bovine tail, and broad, stubby hands and feet. His body is covered with coarse black hair. His horns curve downward and outward. He wields a giant bardiche. Baphomet can spit out gouts of unholy water.
Cult of Baphomet
According to Monster Mythology, Baphomet is increasingly attracting a following amongst minotaurs. He seeks to use them to further his schemes, notably to gain the upper hand in his battles against Yeenoghu.
References
- Gygax, Gary. The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (TSR, 1982).
- Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II (TSR, 1983).
- Jacobs, James. "The Demonimicon of Iggwilv: Baphomet." Dragon #341 (Paizo Publishing, 2006).
- Jacobs, James, Erik Mona, and Ed Stark. Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (Wizards of the Coast, 2006).
- Sargent, Carl. Monster Mythology (TSR, 1992).
- Winninger, Ray. Giantcraft (TSR, 1995).