Avaricia

Avaricia is a plane that epitomizes the sin of greed in its most extreme and unapologetic form. It's a realm where opulence and luxury clash with poverty and despair, reflecting the vast disparities created by its inherent avarice. The very fabric of Avaricia is woven with the threads of exploitation and manipulation, making it a place where the rich and powerful thrive at the expense of the weak and impoverished.

The landscape of Avaricia mirrors its decadent ethos, with grandiose structures dedicated to commerce and indulgence standing tall amid the squalor and destitution of those trampled underfoot in the relentless pursuit of wealth. In this layer, every soul has a price, and every moment is an opportunity for profit.

• Aura of Opulence: Pyxata exudes wealth and luxury. His towering figure is adorned with extravagant attire, embellished with precious metals and jewels that reflect his domain's essence.
• Eyes of Greed: His eyes are like two gleaming coins, radiating avarice and cunning. They seem to appraise the value of everything and everyone they gaze upon.
• Chameleon-like Skin: Pyxata's skin has a metallic sheen, shifting in color like the changing hues of gold and silver. This chameleon-like quality reflects his adaptability in matters of trade and deception.
• Majestic Horns and Tail: His horns are twisted and polished, resembling ornate gold and silver sculptures. His tail is long and serpentine, often coiled around a scepter of wealth.

• Manipulation of Wealth: Pyxata can influence and control material wealth, manipulating it to serve his purposes. He can turn the most mundane items into objects of great value or render valuable items worthless.
• Master of Contracts: He possesses a deep understanding of infernal contracts, able to craft agreements that are almost impossible to break and always favor him.
• Telepathic Negotiations: Pyxata is a skilled telepath, capable of influencing and negotiating with others using his mind, often bending them to his will.
• Illusion and Deception: He can create powerful illusions, making the false appear true, furthering his manipulative abilities in his quest for accumulation.

• Cunning and Calculating: Pyxata rules Avaricia with a calculating mind, always seeking ways to increase his wealth and power. He is as much a businessman as a ruler.
• Economy of Greed: Under his rule, Avaricia thrives on the principles of greed and exploitation. Pyxata ensures that the flow of wealth continues to favor him and his elite, often at the expense of the less fortunate.
• Patron of the Wealthy: He favors the wealthy and powerful, often engaging in deals that bolster their status, while the poor and weak are seen as mere pawns in his grand scheme.

• Feared and Admired: Pyxata is both feared for his ruthlessness and admired for his ability to amass wealth. His reputation as a shrewd ruler and businessman is known throughout The Hells.
• Architect of Avaricia's Economy: He is credited with shaping the economic landscape of Avaricia, turning it into a realm where wealth is both the greatest weapon and the most coveted prize.
• Alliances and Rivalries: Pyxata maintains complex relationships with other infernal rulers. His alliances are often based on mutual profit, while his rivalries stem from economic competition and power struggles.

The Grand Market of Avaricia is the pulsing heart of commerce and greed in this infernal layer. It is a sprawling expanse of trade and treachery, where everything and anything can be bought for a price.

The Palace of Opulence is a symbol of the excess and decadence that defines Avaricia. It is the residence of the ruler of this layer and a monument to their wealth and power.

The Auction House of Souls in Avaricia is a notorious establishment where the eternal fates of souls are bartered and sold. It is a place of grim commerce, where the value of a being's eternal essence is quantified and auctioned to the highest bidder.

The Vaults of Avaricia are the heavily guarded storehouses where the accumulated wealth of this layer is kept. They are symbols of the greed that permeates Avaricia, holding unimaginable treasures amassed over eons.

The District of the Downtrodden in Avaricia starkly contrasts the opulence and excess seen in other parts of this infernal layer. Here, the exploited and suffering souls reside, embodying the direct consequences of Avaricia's rampant greed.

The Court of Greed in Avaricia is where the facade of legal proceedings masks the twisted justice that serves the layer’s wealthy and powerful. Here, laws are manipulated to perpetuate the cycle of greed and exploitation.

The Gardens of False Delight in Avaricia are an illusory paradise, crafted to ensnare and captivate the greedy and the unsuspecting. These gardens represent the seductive and treacherous nature of desire and wealth.

The Infernal Bank of Avaricia is a pivotal institution in this layer of The Hells, epitomizing the ruthless and exploitative financial practices that dominate the realm.