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| − | '''Geryon''' is a powerful [[demon]] who serves as the guardian of [[the Vestibule of Hell]]. Any character entering there will immediately be assaulted by Geryon and his horde of allies. He carries the [[horn of Geryon]] which, when evoked, opens the gates to the four other branches of [[Hell]]. However, while in his possession, Geryon will sound it regularly to summon demonic [[hell beast]]s to his aid. | + | [[File:Horn of geryon.png|Horn of Geryon]]'''Geryon''' is a powerful [[demon]] who serves as the guardian of [[the Vestibule of Hell]]. Any character entering there will immediately be assaulted by Geryon and his horde of allies. He carries the [[horn of Geryon]] which, when evoked, opens the gates to the four other branches of [[Hell]]. However, while in his possession, Geryon will sound it regularly to summon demonic [[hell beast]]s to his aid. |
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Geryon & 
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| HP | 300 |
| HD | 15 |
| XP | 6,391 |
| Speed | 10 |
| AC | 15 |
| EV | 6 |
| Will | 120 |
| Attack1 | 35 (hit: reach)
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| Resistances | rN+, rTorm, rRot |
| Vulnerabilities | Holy |
| Habitat | land |
| Intelligence | Normal |
| Uses | Starting equipment |
| Holiness | Demonic |
| Size | Giant |
| Type | geryon, geryon |
| Flags | Unique Fighter Spellcaster See invisible Evil Flying Speaks |
| A huge, three-headed, winged arch-demon, guardian of the gates of Hell. |
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Useful Info
Geryon is a powerful demon who serves as the guardian of the Vestibule of Hell. Any character entering there will immediately be assaulted by Geryon and his horde of allies. He carries the horn of Geryon which, when evoked, opens the gates to the four other branches of Hell. However, while in his possession, Geryon will sound it regularly to summon demonic hell beasts to his aid.
Spells
| Spell set | |
|---|---|
| Slot1 | Summon Beast |
| Slot2 | Summon Beast |
| Slot3 | none |
| Slot4 | Summon Beast |
| Slot5 | none |
| Slot6 | Summon Beast |
Tips & Tricks
- Although Geryon is somewhat dangerous on his own due to his high HP and decent melee abilities, the greater threat comes from the other monsters he shares the Vestibule with, including numerous yaktaur captains, stone giants, shadow dragons, and shapeshifters. Geryon cannot use stairways, but you can lure away the other inhabitants of the Vestibule so you can get a clear shot at Geryon.
- Geryon's attacks have reach, allowing him to hide behind his wall of hell beasts and still mangle you. Even high-level melee fighters will need to keep this from happening to avoid fighting an impossible war of attrition.
- Although silence does not stop demonic spell casting, it DOES disable his horn. Hit him with a scroll of silence to stop the flood of reinforcements.
Trivia
Geryon was a Greek giant formed from three enormous bodies fused together. He was slain by Heracles when the demigod was completing his tenth labour, which required him to steal Geryon's cattle.
Later, Geryon became a monstrous gatekeeper of Hell in Dante's Divine Comedy, dwelling in a waterfall between the seventh and eighth circles of Hell.
