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Discover the complete history of the Obyriths, the first demons of Dungeons & Dragons, and learn how these ancient, alien beings shaped the multiverse long before Demogorgon, Orcus or the Tanar'ri ever ruled the Abyss. In this video we explore the origins of the Obyriths, from their mysterious beginnings in an entirely different universe to the creation of the Shard of Pure Evil, their connection to Tharizdun, and the events that ultimately led to the birth of the Abyss itself. We examine the conflicting origin stories presented across different editions of D&D, explain how the lore evolved between editions, and follow the Obyriths as they fled their dying reality in search of a new universe to conquer. We'll also cover the devastating war between the Obyriths and Tharizdun, the creation of the first demons, the intervention of the gods and Primordials, the imprisonment of the Chained God, the rise of the Queen of Chaos, the rebellion of the Tanar'ri, and how the Obyriths eventually lost control of the Abyss forever. Finally, we'll take a closer look at several of the most fascinating surviving Obyrith Lords, including Ugudenk, Dagon, and Pale Night, exploring their powers, ambitions, and the roles they continue to play within the endless layers of the Abyss. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:48 What are "Obyriths"? 2:08 The Power of the Obyriths 3:19 The Origins from the Source Books 5:32 Their Dying Universe 7:37 The Creation of the Abyss 8:40 Tharizdun vs the Obyriths 9:50 The Gods Intervene 11:00 The Queen of Chaos 13:04 The Celestials Invade 13:45 The Demon Lords rise 14:50 Ugudenk 16:01 Dagon 17:31 The Pale Night 19:20 10,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!!!! Artwork Credits: If you're the creator of any artwork featured in this video and would like attribution, changes to the credit, or for it to be removed, please email me at "BehindTheTavern@gmail.com" and I'll be happy to resolve it promptly :) #dnd #dndlore #dungeonsanddragons #fantasylore #forgottenrealms #dmtips #tabletopgaming #worldbuilding #baldursgate3 #bg3 #rpg