This section introduces the kytons, a type of fiend that is distinct from devils and demons. Kytons are obsessed with chains and torture, and they seek to inflict and endure pain as a form of worship. Kytons have a complex society and culture, and they are divided into several subtypes, each with their own abilities and roles. The most common and well-known subtype of kyton is the chain devil, which appears in D&D 5th Edition as a medium-sized humanoid covered in chains. However, there are many other kinds of kytons, such as the cenobites, the eurynomes, the lampadarius, and the sacristans. Kytons can be found in various planes of existence, but they have a strong connection to the Nine Hells, where they serve as wardens and tormentors of the damned. Kytons are also known to make pacts with mortals who seek power or pleasure through pain, offering them dark gifts in exchange for their souls. Kytons are dangerous and cunning enemies, who enjoy playing with their prey before delivering the final blow.
Apostle
Augur
Cantor
Cenobite
Demagogue
Eremite
Feral
Interlocutor
Lampadarius
Libitinarii
Oitos
Ostiarius
Sacristan
Termagant
The Labyrinth of Chains: The Kytons’ Domain in the Nine Hells
The kytons have carved out their own domain in the Nine Hells, a twisted and torturous realm that reflects their nature and goals. The kytons inhabit the third layer of Hell, Minauros, a polluted swamp of acid and poison. However, they do not dwell on the surface, but rather in a massive three-dimensional labyrinth that lies beneath the marsh. The labyrinth is not entirely made of chains, but they are a prominent feature of its architecture and design. The chains are constantly moving, shifting, and rearranging themselves, creating new paths and traps for the unwary. The labyrinth is also subject to gravity distortions, making it impossible to tell up from down or left from right. The kytons use the labyrinth as their home, their prison, and their playground. They capture souls and other creatures and drag them into the maze, where they subject them to unspeakable horrors and experiments. The kytons also use the labyrinth as a training ground, honing their skills and testing their limits. The labyrinth is a living entity, connected to the collective will of the kytons. It responds to their desires and fears, creating challenges and rewards for them. The labyrinth is also a source of power for the kytons, as they can tap into its energy and manipulate its chains. The labyrinth is the ultimate expression of the kytons’ philosophy: pain is the path to perfection.
The labyrinth also contains thousands of rooms with different purposes and owners. Some rooms are used as workshops, where the kytons craft new chains and devices for their torture. Some rooms are used as shrines, where the kytons worship their dark gods and patrons. Some rooms are used as vaults, where the kytons store their treasures and secrets. Some rooms are used as arenas, where the kytons fight each other or other creatures for sport or glory. Some rooms are used as galleries, where the kytons display their art and trophies. Some rooms are used as dungeons, where the kytons keep their prisoners and victims. Each room is unique and reflects the personality and preferences of its owner or occupant. The rooms are also connected by chains, which allow the kytons to travel between them or lock them from intruders. The rooms are also subject to change, as the kytons can modify them or swap them with other rooms at will.
The labyrinth also has an important strategic role for the kytons, as it contains three hidden gates that lead to other planes of existence: the Abyss, the Gehenna, and the Tartarus. These gates allow the kytons to travel to other realms of evil and chaos, where they can find new allies, enemies, and victims. However, due to the crazy composition of the labyrinth, only a few selected kytons know how to locate the portals, and they guard this secret jealously. The devils who dare to enter the labyrinth in search of the gates often get lost and become fodder and source of amusement for the kytons, no matter their status or rank. The kytons enjoy mocking and tormenting the devils who wander in their domain, showing them no mercy or respect. The labyrinth is not only a place of pain for the kytons, but also a place of pride and power.