I have a demon's true name. Now what?
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In the D&D 5e game I am DMing, one of my players (level 15 fiend patron warlock) successfully cast dominate monster on a hezrou and compelled it to tell the player its true name. Now the player has the demon's true name.
What can a player do with a demon's true name, particularly if the demon is already on the Material Plane?
I know that true names are useful for summoning spells such as gate and summon greater demon, as discussed here. But those aren't helpful if the demon is already present. Traditionally, true names grant a large degree of power over fiends and are guarded jealously, but in 5e it appears that true names aren't that useful outside the summon greater demon spell from Xanathar's Guide to Everything.
If it helps, this warlock player has an archdevil as his patron. This archdevil can hold the true name and threaten its release or use if the hezrou does not comply with the player's demands (which is harder to subvert than the player threatening release of the name by his own power). While the threat of a true name being released is also one traditional form of leverage over a demon, true names need to actually be useful and dangerous for this threat to have any value.
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In the D&D 5e game I am DMing, one of my players (level 15 fiend patron warlock) successfully cast dominate monster on a hezrou and compelled it to tell the player its true name. Now the player has the demon's true name.
What can a player do with a demon's true name, particularly if the demon is already on the Material Plane?
I know that true names are useful for summoning spells such as gate and summon greater demon, as discussed here. But those aren't helpful if the demon is already present. Traditionally, true names grant a large degree of power over fiends and are guarded jealously, but in 5e it appears that true names aren't that useful outside the summon greater demon spell from Xanathar's Guide to Everything.
If it helps, this warlock player has an archdevil as his patron. This archdevil can hold the true name and threaten its release or use if the hezrou does not comply with the player's demands (which is harder to subvert than the player threatening release of the name by his own power). While the threat of a true name being released is also one traditional form of leverage over a demon, true names need to actually be useful and dangerous for this threat to have any value.
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Did you gave player reasons to believe that having true name will benefit him?
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– Mołot
Dec 21 '18 at 12:51
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I had not given any prior indication as to the power of a true name. The player acquired the true name by his own initiative. We've been operating off the common wisdom that true names grant some measure of control over a demon. The dominate monster spell hasn't ended yet, so we haven't used the true name yet, but it would be good to know what the options are for using true names once that spell ends.
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Dec 22 '18 at 2:53
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Ok. If it was you who gave players that idea my answer would be about being responsible, as DM, for keeping your word. It wasn't, so it's not relevant.
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In the D&D 5e game I am DMing, one of my players (level 15 fiend patron warlock) successfully cast dominate monster on a hezrou and compelled it to tell the player its true name. Now the player has the demon's true name.
What can a player do with a demon's true name, particularly if the demon is already on the Material Plane?
I know that true names are useful for summoning spells such as gate and summon greater demon, as discussed here. But those aren't helpful if the demon is already present. Traditionally, true names grant a large degree of power over fiends and are guarded jealously, but in 5e it appears that true names aren't that useful outside the summon greater demon spell from Xanathar's Guide to Everything.
If it helps, this warlock player has an archdevil as his patron. This archdevil can hold the true name and threaten its release or use if the hezrou does not comply with the player's demands (which is harder to subvert than the player threatening release of the name by his own power). While the threat of a true name being released is also one traditional form of leverage over a demon, true names need to actually be useful and dangerous for this threat to have any value.
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asked Dec 20 '18 at 23:14
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In the D&D 5e game I am DMing, one of my players (level 15 fiend patron warlock) successfully cast dominate monster on a hezrou and compelled it to tell the player its true name. Now the player has the demon's true name.
What can a player do with a demon's true name, particularly if the demon is already on the Material Plane?
I know that true names are useful for summoning spells such as gate and summon greater demon, as discussed here. But those aren't helpful if the demon is already present. Traditionally, true names grant a large degree of power over fiends and are guarded jealously, but in 5e it appears that true names aren't that useful outside the summon greater demon spell from Xanathar's Guide to Everything.
If it helps, this warlock player has an archdevil as his patron. This archdevil can hold the true name and threaten its release or use if the hezrou does not comply with the player's demands (which is harder to subvert than the player threatening release of the name by his own power). While the threat of a true name being released is also one traditional form of leverage over a demon, true names need to actually be useful and dangerous for this threat to have any value.
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Did you gave player reasons to believe that having true name will benefit him?
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– Mołot
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I had not given any prior indication as to the power of a true name. The player acquired the true name by his own initiative. We've been operating off the common wisdom that true names grant some measure of control over a demon. The dominate monster spell hasn't ended yet, so we haven't used the true name yet, but it would be good to know what the options are for using true names once that spell ends.
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Ok. If it was you who gave players that idea my answer would be about being responsible, as DM, for keeping your word. It wasn't, so it's not relevant.
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Did you gave player reasons to believe that having true name will benefit him?
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– Mołot
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I had not given any prior indication as to the power of a true name. The player acquired the true name by his own initiative. We've been operating off the common wisdom that true names grant some measure of control over a demon. The dominate monster spell hasn't ended yet, so we haven't used the true name yet, but it would be good to know what the options are for using true names once that spell ends.
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Ok. If it was you who gave players that idea my answer would be about being responsible, as DM, for keeping your word. It wasn't, so it's not relevant.
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– Mołot
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Did you gave player reasons to believe that having true name will benefit him?
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– Mołot
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Did you gave player reasons to believe that having true name will benefit him?
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– Mołot
Dec 21 '18 at 12:51
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I had not given any prior indication as to the power of a true name. The player acquired the true name by his own initiative. We've been operating off the common wisdom that true names grant some measure of control over a demon. The dominate monster spell hasn't ended yet, so we haven't used the true name yet, but it would be good to know what the options are for using true names once that spell ends.
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I had not given any prior indication as to the power of a true name. The player acquired the true name by his own initiative. We've been operating off the common wisdom that true names grant some measure of control over a demon. The dominate monster spell hasn't ended yet, so we haven't used the true name yet, but it would be good to know what the options are for using true names once that spell ends.
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Ok. If it was you who gave players that idea my answer would be about being responsible, as DM, for keeping your word. It wasn't, so it's not relevant.
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– Mołot
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Ok. If it was you who gave players that idea my answer would be about being responsible, as DM, for keeping your word. It wasn't, so it's not relevant.
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In 5e, the only mechanical effect is when you summon them
The only entry that talks about a demon's true name outside of the spells you mention comes from the Monster Manual entry on demons:
DEMON TRUE NAMES
Though demons all have common names, every demon lord and every demon
of type 1 through 6 has a true name that it keeps secret. A demon can
be forced to disclose its true name if charmed, and ancient scrolls
and tomes are said to exist that list the true names of the most
powerful demons.
A mortal who learns a demon’s true name can use powerful summoning
magic to call the demon from the Abyss and exercise some measure of
control over it. However, most demons brought to the Material Plane in
this manner do everything in their power to wreak havoc or sow discord
and strife.
The highlighted portion refers pretty clearly to spells like summon greater demon which say:
You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The demon appears in an unoccupied space you can see within range, and the demon disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.
[...]
At the end of each of the demon’s turns, it makes a Charisma saving
throw. The demon has disadvantage on this saving throw if you say its
true name. On a failed save, the demon continues to obey you.
As opposed to prior editions, 5e does not appear to outline any mechanical benefits to knowing a demon's true name except in the process of summoning them to allow a greater chance of controlling them when that happens. Any additional effects are not even hinted at.
answered Dec 21 '18 at 0:15
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The true name is a stepping stone to gaining full control of the demon.
The only way to truly control a demon is either to possess its demonic amulet (if it has one) or to bind its essence to an object.
Unlike other fiends (Devils and Yugoloths specifically) having the true name of a fiend doesn't allow you to control it directly. Instead it allows you to more safely (and consistently) step up to full control of the demon.
As you have noted, it's not a whole lot of use if the demon is already on the Material Plane (unless your party wants to leave the Material Plane). There is an answer to this conundrum...kill the demon to send it back to the Abyss. Then your party can use its true name as the stepping stone to full control it can be.
But what are the stepping stones?
- Summon Greater Demon
- The true name
- Gate
How can my caster put these together?
Having the true name of a demon mechanically gives them disadvantage on the saving throw from Summon Greater Demon. However Summon Greater Demon has a downside for the Mage bent on having a pet demon...it only summons a demon for a short time (up to an hour). Having the demons true name enables your caster to start a process of gaining full control over the demon.
While temporarily in control of the demon, from Summon Greater Demon, you can force the demon to either create a Demonic Amulet or to assist in binding the demon to an object (with the Demonic Amulet being preferable as it doesn't have the potential downsides of a bound object).
The other primary use for the true name of the demon is to enable you to summon it specifically (and permanently) to the current plane using the Gate spell. This is obviously more useful if you have established control of the demon already.
TL;DR?
The basic process of utilising the true name would be:
- Kill the demon to send it back to the Abyss
- Use Summon Greater Demon (multiple times if necessary), in concert with the demons true name, to summon it back to the material plane and force the demon to create a Demonic Amulet (or to bind it to an object)
- Note: you should use the option in the spell that confines the demon within the blood circle
- Once the item allowing control of the demon is procured use Gate to summon the demon to you (permanently) and control it using the item from #1
- Profit...so long as the demon doesn't possess you (assuming you are using a bound object)
An alternate route would be to:
- Kill the demon
- Create an inverted Magic Circle to contain the demon
- Summon the specific demon into the inverted magic circle using Gate (or Summon Greater Demon) and it's true name
- Cast Planar Binding (either directly or using Wish) to gain control over the demon
- Use that control to establish permanent control over the demon using a Demonic Amulet or binding the demon to an object
What if we don't want to/can't kill the Demon
In this case the true name isn't much use while you stay on the Material Plane.
Option 1: Have the party leave the Material Plane and perform either of the two routines laid out above on that other plane
Option 2: Your caster can use a combination of Magic Circle and Planar Binding to bind the demon to service (for up to a year and a day if a 9th level slot is used).
The route to do this is:
- Create an inverted Magic Circle to contain the demon
- Cast Planar Binding (either directly or using Wish) to gain control over the demon
- Use that control to establish permanent control over the demon using a Demonic Amulet or binding the demon to an object
Potential fun (expensive) hobby for your players...ruining the demons plans over and over again
The true name of a demon can cause serious disruption to its plans if your party is able to use Plane Shift (multiple times) in conjunction with Gate to move that specific demon at will to different planes of existence.
Note: the knowledge required to create either a Demonic Amulet or to bind a demon to an object may require a quest all of its own
Relevant source quotes
Demonic Amulet (Mordenkainens Tome of Foes):
A demon that stores part of its essence in a demonic amulet can avoid being destroyed even if it is killed in the Abyss. On the other hand, anyone else who lays claim to such an item can command the demon to do as they wish.
Bound demons (Monster Manual):
A creature that handles such an object experiences unsettling dreams and wicked impulses, but is able to control the demon whose essence is trapped within the object. Destroying the object frees the demon, which immediately seeks revenge against its binder.
Demons > Eternal Evil (Monster Manual):
When a lucky hero manages to drop a demon in combat, the fiend dissolves into foul ichor. It then instantly reforms in the Abyss, its mind and essence intact even as its hatred is inflamed.
Demon True Names (Monster Manual):
A mortal who learns a demon’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the demon from the Abyss and exercise some measure of control over it. However, most demons brought to the Material Plane in this manner do everything in their power to wreak havoc or sow discord and strife.
Devil True Names (Monster Manual):
A mortal who learns a devil’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the devil from the Nine Hells and bind it into service. Binding can also be accomplished with the help of a devil talisman. Each of these ancient relics is inscribed with the true name of a devil it controls, and was bathed in the blood of a worthy sacrifice — typically someone the creator loved — when crafted.
Yugoloth True Names (Monster Manual):
In the course of making this new army, the hags crafted four magic tomes and recorded the true names of every yugoloth they created, save one, the General of Gehenna. These tomes were called the Books of Keeping. Since knowing a fiend’s true name grants power over it, the hags used the books to ensure the yugoloths’ loyalty. They also used the books to capture the true names of other fiends that crossed them. It is rumored that the Books of Keeping contain the true names of a few demon lords and archdevils as well.
Petty jealousies and endless bickering caused the sisterhood to dissolve, and in the ensuing power grab, the Books of Keeping were lost or stolen. No longer indentured to anyone, the yugoloths gained independence, and they now offer their services to the highest bidder.
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Having the True Name of a Demon is to have Power over them.
At this point, there are no official rules about having the True Name of a Demon in 5e. But there is a degree of "flavour" to this.
Essentially, having their True Name gives you a degree of control over them, in more ways than just persuasion. It gives you magical dominance over the creature. According to the Forgotten Realms wiki:
When a creature's true name was known, a non-chaotic spellcaster could use it to cast spells such as true name, cacofiend, ensnarement, and spirit wrack, which harmed, bound, or controlled the creature. It could also be used to bind a summoned fiend to make a pact it would be compelled to keep.
In-game, I am yet to find any actual rules about what this would do, but this reddit post suggests a reasonable houserule that the creature has disadvantage on all saves against spells cast by you (the owner/user of the creature's name) when using the demon's true name.
Knowing a Demon's True Name is an incredibly powerful thing.
answered Dec 20 '18 at 23:24
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@Rubiksmoose yeah, that's why I said it "suggests" it. I can change it to make that more clear
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There are rules about having the true name. Off the top of my head, Summon Greater Demon says that having a true name imposes disadvantage on throws to break your control.
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In 5e, the only mechanical effect is when you summon them
The only entry that talks about a demon's true name outside of the spells you mention comes from the Monster Manual entry on demons:
DEMON TRUE NAMES
Though demons all have common names, every demon lord and every demon
of type 1 through 6 has a true name that it keeps secret. A demon can
be forced to disclose its true name if charmed, and ancient scrolls
and tomes are said to exist that list the true names of the most
powerful demons.
A mortal who learns a demon’s true name can use powerful summoning
magic to call the demon from the Abyss and exercise some measure of
control over it. However, most demons brought to the Material Plane in
this manner do everything in their power to wreak havoc or sow discord
and strife.
The highlighted portion refers pretty clearly to spells like summon greater demon which say:
You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The demon appears in an unoccupied space you can see within range, and the demon disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.
[...]
At the end of each of the demon’s turns, it makes a Charisma saving
throw. The demon has disadvantage on this saving throw if you say its
true name. On a failed save, the demon continues to obey you.
As opposed to prior editions, 5e does not appear to outline any mechanical benefits to knowing a demon's true name except in the process of summoning them to allow a greater chance of controlling them when that happens. Any additional effects are not even hinted at.
answered Dec 21 '18 at 0:15
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In 5e, the only mechanical effect is when you summon them
The only entry that talks about a demon's true name outside of the spells you mention comes from the Monster Manual entry on demons:
DEMON TRUE NAMES
Though demons all have common names, every demon lord and every demon
of type 1 through 6 has a true name that it keeps secret. A demon can
be forced to disclose its true name if charmed, and ancient scrolls
and tomes are said to exist that list the true names of the most
powerful demons.
A mortal who learns a demon’s true name can use powerful summoning
magic to call the demon from the Abyss and exercise some measure of
control over it. However, most demons brought to the Material Plane in
this manner do everything in their power to wreak havoc or sow discord
and strife.
The highlighted portion refers pretty clearly to spells like summon greater demon which say:
You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The demon appears in an unoccupied space you can see within range, and the demon disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.
[...]
At the end of each of the demon’s turns, it makes a Charisma saving
throw. The demon has disadvantage on this saving throw if you say its
true name. On a failed save, the demon continues to obey you.
As opposed to prior editions, 5e does not appear to outline any mechanical benefits to knowing a demon's true name except in the process of summoning them to allow a greater chance of controlling them when that happens. Any additional effects are not even hinted at.
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In 5e, the only mechanical effect is when you summon them
The only entry that talks about a demon's true name outside of the spells you mention comes from the Monster Manual entry on demons:
DEMON TRUE NAMES
Though demons all have common names, every demon lord and every demon
of type 1 through 6 has a true name that it keeps secret. A demon can
be forced to disclose its true name if charmed, and ancient scrolls
and tomes are said to exist that list the true names of the most
powerful demons.
A mortal who learns a demon’s true name can use powerful summoning
magic to call the demon from the Abyss and exercise some measure of
control over it. However, most demons brought to the Material Plane in
this manner do everything in their power to wreak havoc or sow discord
and strife.
The highlighted portion refers pretty clearly to spells like summon greater demon which say:
You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The demon appears in an unoccupied space you can see within range, and the demon disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.
[...]
At the end of each of the demon’s turns, it makes a Charisma saving
throw. The demon has disadvantage on this saving throw if you say its
true name. On a failed save, the demon continues to obey you.
As opposed to prior editions, 5e does not appear to outline any mechanical benefits to knowing a demon's true name except in the process of summoning them to allow a greater chance of controlling them when that happens. Any additional effects are not even hinted at.
answered Dec 21 '18 at 0:15
RubiksmooseRubiksmoose
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In 5e, the only mechanical effect is when you summon them
The only entry that talks about a demon's true name outside of the spells you mention comes from the Monster Manual entry on demons:
DEMON TRUE NAMES
Though demons all have common names, every demon lord and every demon
of type 1 through 6 has a true name that it keeps secret. A demon can
be forced to disclose its true name if charmed, and ancient scrolls
and tomes are said to exist that list the true names of the most
powerful demons.
A mortal who learns a demon’s true name can use powerful summoning
magic to call the demon from the Abyss and exercise some measure of
control over it. However, most demons brought to the Material Plane in
this manner do everything in their power to wreak havoc or sow discord
and strife.
The highlighted portion refers pretty clearly to spells like summon greater demon which say:
You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The demon appears in an unoccupied space you can see within range, and the demon disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.
[...]
At the end of each of the demon’s turns, it makes a Charisma saving
throw. The demon has disadvantage on this saving throw if you say its
true name. On a failed save, the demon continues to obey you.
As opposed to prior editions, 5e does not appear to outline any mechanical benefits to knowing a demon's true name except in the process of summoning them to allow a greater chance of controlling them when that happens. Any additional effects are not even hinted at.
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The true name is a stepping stone to gaining full control of the demon.
The only way to truly control a demon is either to possess its demonic amulet (if it has one) or to bind its essence to an object.
Unlike other fiends (Devils and Yugoloths specifically) having the true name of a fiend doesn't allow you to control it directly. Instead it allows you to more safely (and consistently) step up to full control of the demon.
As you have noted, it's not a whole lot of use if the demon is already on the Material Plane (unless your party wants to leave the Material Plane). There is an answer to this conundrum...kill the demon to send it back to the Abyss. Then your party can use its true name as the stepping stone to full control it can be.
But what are the stepping stones?
- Summon Greater Demon
- The true name
- Gate
How can my caster put these together?
Having the true name of a demon mechanically gives them disadvantage on the saving throw from Summon Greater Demon. However Summon Greater Demon has a downside for the Mage bent on having a pet demon...it only summons a demon for a short time (up to an hour). Having the demons true name enables your caster to start a process of gaining full control over the demon.
While temporarily in control of the demon, from Summon Greater Demon, you can force the demon to either create a Demonic Amulet or to assist in binding the demon to an object (with the Demonic Amulet being preferable as it doesn't have the potential downsides of a bound object).
The other primary use for the true name of the demon is to enable you to summon it specifically (and permanently) to the current plane using the Gate spell. This is obviously more useful if you have established control of the demon already.
TL;DR?
The basic process of utilising the true name would be:
- Kill the demon to send it back to the Abyss
- Use Summon Greater Demon (multiple times if necessary), in concert with the demons true name, to summon it back to the material plane and force the demon to create a Demonic Amulet (or to bind it to an object)
- Note: you should use the option in the spell that confines the demon within the blood circle
- Once the item allowing control of the demon is procured use Gate to summon the demon to you (permanently) and control it using the item from #1
- Profit...so long as the demon doesn't possess you (assuming you are using a bound object)
An alternate route would be to:
- Kill the demon
- Create an inverted Magic Circle to contain the demon
- Summon the specific demon into the inverted magic circle using Gate (or Summon Greater Demon) and it's true name
- Cast Planar Binding (either directly or using Wish) to gain control over the demon
- Use that control to establish permanent control over the demon using a Demonic Amulet or binding the demon to an object
What if we don't want to/can't kill the Demon
In this case the true name isn't much use while you stay on the Material Plane.
Option 1: Have the party leave the Material Plane and perform either of the two routines laid out above on that other plane
Option 2: Your caster can use a combination of Magic Circle and Planar Binding to bind the demon to service (for up to a year and a day if a 9th level slot is used).
The route to do this is:
- Create an inverted Magic Circle to contain the demon
- Cast Planar Binding (either directly or using Wish) to gain control over the demon
- Use that control to establish permanent control over the demon using a Demonic Amulet or binding the demon to an object
Potential fun (expensive) hobby for your players...ruining the demons plans over and over again
The true name of a demon can cause serious disruption to its plans if your party is able to use Plane Shift (multiple times) in conjunction with Gate to move that specific demon at will to different planes of existence.
Note: the knowledge required to create either a Demonic Amulet or to bind a demon to an object may require a quest all of its own
Relevant source quotes
Demonic Amulet (Mordenkainens Tome of Foes):
A demon that stores part of its essence in a demonic amulet can avoid being destroyed even if it is killed in the Abyss. On the other hand, anyone else who lays claim to such an item can command the demon to do as they wish.
Bound demons (Monster Manual):
A creature that handles such an object experiences unsettling dreams and wicked impulses, but is able to control the demon whose essence is trapped within the object. Destroying the object frees the demon, which immediately seeks revenge against its binder.
Demons > Eternal Evil (Monster Manual):
When a lucky hero manages to drop a demon in combat, the fiend dissolves into foul ichor. It then instantly reforms in the Abyss, its mind and essence intact even as its hatred is inflamed.
Demon True Names (Monster Manual):
A mortal who learns a demon’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the demon from the Abyss and exercise some measure of control over it. However, most demons brought to the Material Plane in this manner do everything in their power to wreak havoc or sow discord and strife.
Devil True Names (Monster Manual):
A mortal who learns a devil’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the devil from the Nine Hells and bind it into service. Binding can also be accomplished with the help of a devil talisman. Each of these ancient relics is inscribed with the true name of a devil it controls, and was bathed in the blood of a worthy sacrifice — typically someone the creator loved — when crafted.
Yugoloth True Names (Monster Manual):
In the course of making this new army, the hags crafted four magic tomes and recorded the true names of every yugoloth they created, save one, the General of Gehenna. These tomes were called the Books of Keeping. Since knowing a fiend’s true name grants power over it, the hags used the books to ensure the yugoloths’ loyalty. They also used the books to capture the true names of other fiends that crossed them. It is rumored that the Books of Keeping contain the true names of a few demon lords and archdevils as well.
Petty jealousies and endless bickering caused the sisterhood to dissolve, and in the ensuing power grab, the Books of Keeping were lost or stolen. No longer indentured to anyone, the yugoloths gained independence, and they now offer their services to the highest bidder.
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The true name is a stepping stone to gaining full control of the demon.
The only way to truly control a demon is either to possess its demonic amulet (if it has one) or to bind its essence to an object.
Unlike other fiends (Devils and Yugoloths specifically) having the true name of a fiend doesn't allow you to control it directly. Instead it allows you to more safely (and consistently) step up to full control of the demon.
As you have noted, it's not a whole lot of use if the demon is already on the Material Plane (unless your party wants to leave the Material Plane). There is an answer to this conundrum...kill the demon to send it back to the Abyss. Then your party can use its true name as the stepping stone to full control it can be.
But what are the stepping stones?
- Summon Greater Demon
- The true name
- Gate
How can my caster put these together?
Having the true name of a demon mechanically gives them disadvantage on the saving throw from Summon Greater Demon. However Summon Greater Demon has a downside for the Mage bent on having a pet demon...it only summons a demon for a short time (up to an hour). Having the demons true name enables your caster to start a process of gaining full control over the demon.
While temporarily in control of the demon, from Summon Greater Demon, you can force the demon to either create a Demonic Amulet or to assist in binding the demon to an object (with the Demonic Amulet being preferable as it doesn't have the potential downsides of a bound object).
The other primary use for the true name of the demon is to enable you to summon it specifically (and permanently) to the current plane using the Gate spell. This is obviously more useful if you have established control of the demon already.
TL;DR?
The basic process of utilising the true name would be:
- Kill the demon to send it back to the Abyss
- Use Summon Greater Demon (multiple times if necessary), in concert with the demons true name, to summon it back to the material plane and force the demon to create a Demonic Amulet (or to bind it to an object)
- Note: you should use the option in the spell that confines the demon within the blood circle
- Once the item allowing control of the demon is procured use Gate to summon the demon to you (permanently) and control it using the item from #1
- Profit...so long as the demon doesn't possess you (assuming you are using a bound object)
An alternate route would be to:
- Kill the demon
- Create an inverted Magic Circle to contain the demon
- Summon the specific demon into the inverted magic circle using Gate (or Summon Greater Demon) and it's true name
- Cast Planar Binding (either directly or using Wish) to gain control over the demon
- Use that control to establish permanent control over the demon using a Demonic Amulet or binding the demon to an object
What if we don't want to/can't kill the Demon
In this case the true name isn't much use while you stay on the Material Plane.
Option 1: Have the party leave the Material Plane and perform either of the two routines laid out above on that other plane
Option 2: Your caster can use a combination of Magic Circle and Planar Binding to bind the demon to service (for up to a year and a day if a 9th level slot is used).
The route to do this is:
- Create an inverted Magic Circle to contain the demon
- Cast Planar Binding (either directly or using Wish) to gain control over the demon
- Use that control to establish permanent control over the demon using a Demonic Amulet or binding the demon to an object
Potential fun (expensive) hobby for your players...ruining the demons plans over and over again
The true name of a demon can cause serious disruption to its plans if your party is able to use Plane Shift (multiple times) in conjunction with Gate to move that specific demon at will to different planes of existence.
Note: the knowledge required to create either a Demonic Amulet or to bind a demon to an object may require a quest all of its own
Relevant source quotes
Demonic Amulet (Mordenkainens Tome of Foes):
A demon that stores part of its essence in a demonic amulet can avoid being destroyed even if it is killed in the Abyss. On the other hand, anyone else who lays claim to such an item can command the demon to do as they wish.
Bound demons (Monster Manual):
A creature that handles such an object experiences unsettling dreams and wicked impulses, but is able to control the demon whose essence is trapped within the object. Destroying the object frees the demon, which immediately seeks revenge against its binder.
Demons > Eternal Evil (Monster Manual):
When a lucky hero manages to drop a demon in combat, the fiend dissolves into foul ichor. It then instantly reforms in the Abyss, its mind and essence intact even as its hatred is inflamed.
Demon True Names (Monster Manual):
A mortal who learns a demon’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the demon from the Abyss and exercise some measure of control over it. However, most demons brought to the Material Plane in this manner do everything in their power to wreak havoc or sow discord and strife.
Devil True Names (Monster Manual):
A mortal who learns a devil’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the devil from the Nine Hells and bind it into service. Binding can also be accomplished with the help of a devil talisman. Each of these ancient relics is inscribed with the true name of a devil it controls, and was bathed in the blood of a worthy sacrifice — typically someone the creator loved — when crafted.
Yugoloth True Names (Monster Manual):
In the course of making this new army, the hags crafted four magic tomes and recorded the true names of every yugoloth they created, save one, the General of Gehenna. These tomes were called the Books of Keeping. Since knowing a fiend’s true name grants power over it, the hags used the books to ensure the yugoloths’ loyalty. They also used the books to capture the true names of other fiends that crossed them. It is rumored that the Books of Keeping contain the true names of a few demon lords and archdevils as well.
Petty jealousies and endless bickering caused the sisterhood to dissolve, and in the ensuing power grab, the Books of Keeping were lost or stolen. No longer indentured to anyone, the yugoloths gained independence, and they now offer their services to the highest bidder.
answered Dec 21 '18 at 1:24
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The true name is a stepping stone to gaining full control of the demon.
The only way to truly control a demon is either to possess its demonic amulet (if it has one) or to bind its essence to an object.
Unlike other fiends (Devils and Yugoloths specifically) having the true name of a fiend doesn't allow you to control it directly. Instead it allows you to more safely (and consistently) step up to full control of the demon.
As you have noted, it's not a whole lot of use if the demon is already on the Material Plane (unless your party wants to leave the Material Plane). There is an answer to this conundrum...kill the demon to send it back to the Abyss. Then your party can use its true name as the stepping stone to full control it can be.
But what are the stepping stones?
- Summon Greater Demon
- The true name
- Gate
How can my caster put these together?
Having the true name of a demon mechanically gives them disadvantage on the saving throw from Summon Greater Demon. However Summon Greater Demon has a downside for the Mage bent on having a pet demon...it only summons a demon for a short time (up to an hour). Having the demons true name enables your caster to start a process of gaining full control over the demon.
While temporarily in control of the demon, from Summon Greater Demon, you can force the demon to either create a Demonic Amulet or to assist in binding the demon to an object (with the Demonic Amulet being preferable as it doesn't have the potential downsides of a bound object).
The other primary use for the true name of the demon is to enable you to summon it specifically (and permanently) to the current plane using the Gate spell. This is obviously more useful if you have established control of the demon already.
TL;DR?
The basic process of utilising the true name would be:
- Kill the demon to send it back to the Abyss
- Use Summon Greater Demon (multiple times if necessary), in concert with the demons true name, to summon it back to the material plane and force the demon to create a Demonic Amulet (or to bind it to an object)
- Note: you should use the option in the spell that confines the demon within the blood circle
- Once the item allowing control of the demon is procured use Gate to summon the demon to you (permanently) and control it using the item from #1
- Profit...so long as the demon doesn't possess you (assuming you are using a bound object)
An alternate route would be to:
- Kill the demon
- Create an inverted Magic Circle to contain the demon
- Summon the specific demon into the inverted magic circle using Gate (or Summon Greater Demon) and it's true name
- Cast Planar Binding (either directly or using Wish) to gain control over the demon
- Use that control to establish permanent control over the demon using a Demonic Amulet or binding the demon to an object
What if we don't want to/can't kill the Demon
In this case the true name isn't much use while you stay on the Material Plane.
Option 1: Have the party leave the Material Plane and perform either of the two routines laid out above on that other plane
Option 2: Your caster can use a combination of Magic Circle and Planar Binding to bind the demon to service (for up to a year and a day if a 9th level slot is used).
The route to do this is:
- Create an inverted Magic Circle to contain the demon
- Cast Planar Binding (either directly or using Wish) to gain control over the demon
- Use that control to establish permanent control over the demon using a Demonic Amulet or binding the demon to an object
Potential fun (expensive) hobby for your players...ruining the demons plans over and over again
The true name of a demon can cause serious disruption to its plans if your party is able to use Plane Shift (multiple times) in conjunction with Gate to move that specific demon at will to different planes of existence.
Note: the knowledge required to create either a Demonic Amulet or to bind a demon to an object may require a quest all of its own
Relevant source quotes
Demonic Amulet (Mordenkainens Tome of Foes):
A demon that stores part of its essence in a demonic amulet can avoid being destroyed even if it is killed in the Abyss. On the other hand, anyone else who lays claim to such an item can command the demon to do as they wish.
Bound demons (Monster Manual):
A creature that handles such an object experiences unsettling dreams and wicked impulses, but is able to control the demon whose essence is trapped within the object. Destroying the object frees the demon, which immediately seeks revenge against its binder.
Demons > Eternal Evil (Monster Manual):
When a lucky hero manages to drop a demon in combat, the fiend dissolves into foul ichor. It then instantly reforms in the Abyss, its mind and essence intact even as its hatred is inflamed.
Demon True Names (Monster Manual):
A mortal who learns a demon’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the demon from the Abyss and exercise some measure of control over it. However, most demons brought to the Material Plane in this manner do everything in their power to wreak havoc or sow discord and strife.
Devil True Names (Monster Manual):
A mortal who learns a devil’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the devil from the Nine Hells and bind it into service. Binding can also be accomplished with the help of a devil talisman. Each of these ancient relics is inscribed with the true name of a devil it controls, and was bathed in the blood of a worthy sacrifice — typically someone the creator loved — when crafted.
Yugoloth True Names (Monster Manual):
In the course of making this new army, the hags crafted four magic tomes and recorded the true names of every yugoloth they created, save one, the General of Gehenna. These tomes were called the Books of Keeping. Since knowing a fiend’s true name grants power over it, the hags used the books to ensure the yugoloths’ loyalty. They also used the books to capture the true names of other fiends that crossed them. It is rumored that the Books of Keeping contain the true names of a few demon lords and archdevils as well.
Petty jealousies and endless bickering caused the sisterhood to dissolve, and in the ensuing power grab, the Books of Keeping were lost or stolen. No longer indentured to anyone, the yugoloths gained independence, and they now offer their services to the highest bidder.
answered Dec 21 '18 at 1:24
illustroillustro
6,59421757
$endgroup$
The true name is a stepping stone to gaining full control of the demon.
The only way to truly control a demon is either to possess its demonic amulet (if it has one) or to bind its essence to an object.
Unlike other fiends (Devils and Yugoloths specifically) having the true name of a fiend doesn't allow you to control it directly. Instead it allows you to more safely (and consistently) step up to full control of the demon.
As you have noted, it's not a whole lot of use if the demon is already on the Material Plane (unless your party wants to leave the Material Plane). There is an answer to this conundrum...kill the demon to send it back to the Abyss. Then your party can use its true name as the stepping stone to full control it can be.
But what are the stepping stones?
- Summon Greater Demon
- The true name
- Gate
How can my caster put these together?
Having the true name of a demon mechanically gives them disadvantage on the saving throw from Summon Greater Demon. However Summon Greater Demon has a downside for the Mage bent on having a pet demon...it only summons a demon for a short time (up to an hour). Having the demons true name enables your caster to start a process of gaining full control over the demon.
While temporarily in control of the demon, from Summon Greater Demon, you can force the demon to either create a Demonic Amulet or to assist in binding the demon to an object (with the Demonic Amulet being preferable as it doesn't have the potential downsides of a bound object).
The other primary use for the true name of the demon is to enable you to summon it specifically (and permanently) to the current plane using the Gate spell. This is obviously more useful if you have established control of the demon already.
TL;DR?
The basic process of utilising the true name would be:
- Kill the demon to send it back to the Abyss
- Use Summon Greater Demon (multiple times if necessary), in concert with the demons true name, to summon it back to the material plane and force the demon to create a Demonic Amulet (or to bind it to an object)
- Note: you should use the option in the spell that confines the demon within the blood circle
- Once the item allowing control of the demon is procured use Gate to summon the demon to you (permanently) and control it using the item from #1
- Profit...so long as the demon doesn't possess you (assuming you are using a bound object)
An alternate route would be to:
- Kill the demon
- Create an inverted Magic Circle to contain the demon
- Summon the specific demon into the inverted magic circle using Gate (or Summon Greater Demon) and it's true name
- Cast Planar Binding (either directly or using Wish) to gain control over the demon
- Use that control to establish permanent control over the demon using a Demonic Amulet or binding the demon to an object
What if we don't want to/can't kill the Demon
In this case the true name isn't much use while you stay on the Material Plane.
Option 1: Have the party leave the Material Plane and perform either of the two routines laid out above on that other plane
Option 2: Your caster can use a combination of Magic Circle and Planar Binding to bind the demon to service (for up to a year and a day if a 9th level slot is used).
The route to do this is:
- Create an inverted Magic Circle to contain the demon
- Cast Planar Binding (either directly or using Wish) to gain control over the demon
- Use that control to establish permanent control over the demon using a Demonic Amulet or binding the demon to an object
Potential fun (expensive) hobby for your players...ruining the demons plans over and over again
The true name of a demon can cause serious disruption to its plans if your party is able to use Plane Shift (multiple times) in conjunction with Gate to move that specific demon at will to different planes of existence.
Note: the knowledge required to create either a Demonic Amulet or to bind a demon to an object may require a quest all of its own
Relevant source quotes
Demonic Amulet (Mordenkainens Tome of Foes):
A demon that stores part of its essence in a demonic amulet can avoid being destroyed even if it is killed in the Abyss. On the other hand, anyone else who lays claim to such an item can command the demon to do as they wish.
Bound demons (Monster Manual):
A creature that handles such an object experiences unsettling dreams and wicked impulses, but is able to control the demon whose essence is trapped within the object. Destroying the object frees the demon, which immediately seeks revenge against its binder.
Demons > Eternal Evil (Monster Manual):
When a lucky hero manages to drop a demon in combat, the fiend dissolves into foul ichor. It then instantly reforms in the Abyss, its mind and essence intact even as its hatred is inflamed.
Demon True Names (Monster Manual):
A mortal who learns a demon’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the demon from the Abyss and exercise some measure of control over it. However, most demons brought to the Material Plane in this manner do everything in their power to wreak havoc or sow discord and strife.
Devil True Names (Monster Manual):
A mortal who learns a devil’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the devil from the Nine Hells and bind it into service. Binding can also be accomplished with the help of a devil talisman. Each of these ancient relics is inscribed with the true name of a devil it controls, and was bathed in the blood of a worthy sacrifice — typically someone the creator loved — when crafted.
Yugoloth True Names (Monster Manual):
In the course of making this new army, the hags crafted four magic tomes and recorded the true names of every yugoloth they created, save one, the General of Gehenna. These tomes were called the Books of Keeping. Since knowing a fiend’s true name grants power over it, the hags used the books to ensure the yugoloths’ loyalty. They also used the books to capture the true names of other fiends that crossed them. It is rumored that the Books of Keeping contain the true names of a few demon lords and archdevils as well.
Petty jealousies and endless bickering caused the sisterhood to dissolve, and in the ensuing power grab, the Books of Keeping were lost or stolen. No longer indentured to anyone, the yugoloths gained independence, and they now offer their services to the highest bidder.
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Having the True Name of a Demon is to have Power over them.
At this point, there are no official rules about having the True Name of a Demon in 5e. But there is a degree of "flavour" to this.
Essentially, having their True Name gives you a degree of control over them, in more ways than just persuasion. It gives you magical dominance over the creature. According to the Forgotten Realms wiki:
When a creature's true name was known, a non-chaotic spellcaster could use it to cast spells such as true name, cacofiend, ensnarement, and spirit wrack, which harmed, bound, or controlled the creature. It could also be used to bind a summoned fiend to make a pact it would be compelled to keep.
In-game, I am yet to find any actual rules about what this would do, but this reddit post suggests a reasonable houserule that the creature has disadvantage on all saves against spells cast by you (the owner/user of the creature's name) when using the demon's true name.
Knowing a Demon's True Name is an incredibly powerful thing.
answered Dec 20 '18 at 23:24
BenBen
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@Rubiksmoose yeah, that's why I said it "suggests" it. I can change it to make that more clear
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– Ben
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There are rules about having the true name. Off the top of my head, Summon Greater Demon says that having a true name imposes disadvantage on throws to break your control.
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– Pilchard123
Dec 21 '18 at 13:54
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Having the True Name of a Demon is to have Power over them.
At this point, there are no official rules about having the True Name of a Demon in 5e. But there is a degree of "flavour" to this.
Essentially, having their True Name gives you a degree of control over them, in more ways than just persuasion. It gives you magical dominance over the creature. According to the Forgotten Realms wiki:
When a creature's true name was known, a non-chaotic spellcaster could use it to cast spells such as true name, cacofiend, ensnarement, and spirit wrack, which harmed, bound, or controlled the creature. It could also be used to bind a summoned fiend to make a pact it would be compelled to keep.
In-game, I am yet to find any actual rules about what this would do, but this reddit post suggests a reasonable houserule that the creature has disadvantage on all saves against spells cast by you (the owner/user of the creature's name) when using the demon's true name.
Knowing a Demon's True Name is an incredibly powerful thing.
answered Dec 20 '18 at 23:24
BenBen
9,6791562130
$endgroup$
$begingroup$
@Rubiksmoose yeah, that's why I said it "suggests" it. I can change it to make that more clear
$endgroup$
– Ben
Dec 20 '18 at 23:53
2
$begingroup$
There are rules about having the true name. Off the top of my head, Summon Greater Demon says that having a true name imposes disadvantage on throws to break your control.
$endgroup$
– Pilchard123
Dec 21 '18 at 13:54
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Having the True Name of a Demon is to have Power over them.
At this point, there are no official rules about having the True Name of a Demon in 5e. But there is a degree of "flavour" to this.
Essentially, having their True Name gives you a degree of control over them, in more ways than just persuasion. It gives you magical dominance over the creature. According to the Forgotten Realms wiki:
When a creature's true name was known, a non-chaotic spellcaster could use it to cast spells such as true name, cacofiend, ensnarement, and spirit wrack, which harmed, bound, or controlled the creature. It could also be used to bind a summoned fiend to make a pact it would be compelled to keep.
In-game, I am yet to find any actual rules about what this would do, but this reddit post suggests a reasonable houserule that the creature has disadvantage on all saves against spells cast by you (the owner/user of the creature's name) when using the demon's true name.
Knowing a Demon's True Name is an incredibly powerful thing.
answered Dec 20 '18 at 23:24
BenBen
9,6791562130
$endgroup$
Having the True Name of a Demon is to have Power over them.
At this point, there are no official rules about having the True Name of a Demon in 5e. But there is a degree of "flavour" to this.
Essentially, having their True Name gives you a degree of control over them, in more ways than just persuasion. It gives you magical dominance over the creature. According to the Forgotten Realms wiki:
When a creature's true name was known, a non-chaotic spellcaster could use it to cast spells such as true name, cacofiend, ensnarement, and spirit wrack, which harmed, bound, or controlled the creature. It could also be used to bind a summoned fiend to make a pact it would be compelled to keep.
In-game, I am yet to find any actual rules about what this would do, but this reddit post suggests a reasonable houserule that the creature has disadvantage on all saves against spells cast by you (the owner/user of the creature's name) when using the demon's true name.
Knowing a Demon's True Name is an incredibly powerful thing.
answered Dec 20 '18 at 23:24
BenBen
9,6791562130
edited Dec 21 '18 at 0:23
answered Dec 20 '18 at 23:24
BenBen
9,6791562130
answered Dec 20 '18 at 23:24
BenBen
9,6791562130
answered Dec 20 '18 at 23:24
BenBen
9,6791562130
9,6791562130
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@Rubiksmoose yeah, that's why I said it "suggests" it. I can change it to make that more clear
$endgroup$
– Ben
Dec 20 '18 at 23:53
2
$begingroup$
There are rules about having the true name. Off the top of my head, Summon Greater Demon says that having a true name imposes disadvantage on throws to break your control.
$endgroup$
– Pilchard123
Dec 21 '18 at 13:54
add a comment |
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@Rubiksmoose yeah, that's why I said it "suggests" it. I can change it to make that more clear
$endgroup$
– Ben
Dec 20 '18 at 23:53
2
$begingroup$
There are rules about having the true name. Off the top of my head, Summon Greater Demon says that having a true name imposes disadvantage on throws to break your control.
$endgroup$
– Pilchard123
Dec 21 '18 at 13:54
$begingroup$
@Rubiksmoose yeah, that's why I said it "suggests" it. I can change it to make that more clear
$endgroup$
– Ben
Dec 20 '18 at 23:53
$begingroup$
@Rubiksmoose yeah, that's why I said it "suggests" it. I can change it to make that more clear
$endgroup$
– Ben
Dec 20 '18 at 23:53
2
2
$begingroup$
There are rules about having the true name. Off the top of my head, Summon Greater Demon says that having a true name imposes disadvantage on throws to break your control.
$endgroup$
– Pilchard123
Dec 21 '18 at 13:54
$begingroup$
There are rules about having the true name. Off the top of my head, Summon Greater Demon says that having a true name imposes disadvantage on throws to break your control.
$endgroup$
– Pilchard123
Dec 21 '18 at 13:54
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Did you gave player reasons to believe that having true name will benefit him?
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– Mołot
Dec 21 '18 at 12:51
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I had not given any prior indication as to the power of a true name. The player acquired the true name by his own initiative. We've been operating off the common wisdom that true names grant some measure of control over a demon. The dominate monster spell hasn't ended yet, so we haven't used the true name yet, but it would be good to know what the options are for using true names once that spell ends.
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– BBeast
Dec 22 '18 at 2:53
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Ok. If it was you who gave players that idea my answer would be about being responsible, as DM, for keeping your word. It wasn't, so it's not relevant.
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– Mołot
Dec 22 '18 at 6:44