Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss is a 162-page sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 released in June 2006. It was followed by Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells (2006).
Official synopsis[]
Raw Chaos and Pure Evil
Out of the maelstrom of chaos the demons came - a primordial horde of perverse souls consumed by hatred. They are as ancient and infinite as the multiverse itself. Even the bottomless Abyss could not contain their malice, and so they spread out across the planes, corrupting and destroying everything in their path. No living soul is beyond their reach, and with each conquered soul their numbers grow. What can stand against such a terrifying onslaught?
This supplement for the D&D game presents the definitive treatise on demons and their unspeakable home plane. Along with information about the physiology, psychology, society, and schemes of demonkind, you'll find feats, spells, items, and tactics commonly employed by demons and those who oppose them. This book also provides detailed information on various demons, demon lords, and Abyssal layers.
To use this supplement, a Dungeon Master also needs the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual.
Content[]
Development and release[]
Development[]
The book was written by Ed Stark, James Jacobs and Erik Mona. Art was provided by Dee Barnett.
Release[]
Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss was released by Wizards of the Coast in June 2006 for $29.95 US, or $39.95 Canadian.[1]
On July 9, 2013, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $14.99.
Reception and influence[]
Critical reception[]
As of 2023, Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss reached the rank of Platinum seller on DriveThruRPG.
Influence on other works[]
External links[]
- Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss on DriveThruRPG
- Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss on Dungeon Masters Guild
- Product page (Internet Archive)
- Fiendish Codex 1: Hordes of the Abyss Designer Interview at Wizards.com (2006)
- Art gallery at Wizards.com (2006)
- Fiendish Codex I Map Gallery at Wizards.com (2006)
- Fiendish Codex I Wallpapers & Screensaver at Wizards.com (2006)
- Fiendish Aspects, Part 1 (web enhancement) at Wizards.com (2006)
- Fiendish Aspects, Part 2 (web enhancement) at Wizards.com (2006)
- Fiendish Aspects, Part 3 (web enhancement) at Wizards.com (2006)
- Fiendish Codex I, Part 2: The Lost Annals (web enhancement) at Wizards.com (2006)