The Circles Of Hell [eBook]

Map the Abyss.
 
While The Infernal Tome gives you the rules to play in Hell, The Circles of Hell gives you the world itself. This setting guide is the Dungeon Master’s atlas to the underworld, meticulously detailing the Nine Circles of Hell inspired by Dante’s Inferno.
 
Forget generic lava fields; this book gives you a structured, terrifying geography where every layer is a unique domain of sin. From the wind-battered ruins of Lust to the frozen, betrayer-filled lake of Treachery, this guide provides the lore, locations, and rulers necessary to run a true "descent" campaign.
 
Will your players navigate the bureaucracy of the City of Dis, or will they fall victim to the traps of the Fraudulent?
 
What’s Inside?
This supplement serves as a comprehensive gazetteer for the Inferno:
The Nine Circles: Deep dives into every layer of Hell: Limbo, Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Anger, Heresy, Violence, Fraud, and Treachery.
Environmental Rules: Unique hazards for each circle, such as the Winds of Lust that buffet flying creatures or the Sinking Mire of the Gluttonous.
The Rulers of Hell: Lore and stats for the guardians and lords of each layer, including Minos (the Judge of the Damned), Phlegyas (Ferryman of the Styx), and the Archdevils who govern the circles.
Quest Hooks & Encounters: Ready-to-drop adventure seeds for every circle, helping you build a narrative that takes players from the gates of Acheron to the frozen heart of the pit.
Detailed Locations: Maps and descriptions for key landmarks like the Citadel of Limbo, the Burning Tombs of Heresy, and the Frozen Lake of Cocytus.
 
Why You Need This Book
The DM’s Companion: While The Infernal Tome handles the mechanics (contracts/classes), this book handles the world. It is essential for DMs who need to describe where the players are and what is happening around them.
Structure for Sandbox Play: Each circle is fleshed out enough to serve as a mini-setting, allowing players to explore the hierarchy of evil level by level.
Dantean Accuracy: leans heavily into the classic Divine Comedy themes, offering a flavor of Hell that is poetic, ironic, and distinct from standard fantasy demon-worlds.