D&D 2E [2e] Monster Mythology Update Project

[dave2008]

As I recall, Dragon #223 explicitly says that the Lords of the Nine have their own cults, but also says that they aren't able to grant them spells. We do see a cleric of Asmodeus (a half-elf named Loviath) in A Paladin in Hell (affiliate link), but there's only limited information given about her.

Yes, I think them grant spells is a post 2e idea.

 

[the Jester]

Yes, I think them grant spells is a post 2e idea.

Arch-devils and demon princes were considered lesser gods in 1e. They could definitely grant spells; there are specifically tons of examples of clerics of Lolth back then.

 

[dave2008]

Arch-devils and demon princes were considered lesser gods in 1e. They could definitely grant spells; there are specifically tons of examples of clerics of Lolth back then.

At some point in 1e, but not originally. Also, since this is about 2e - did they keep that status in 2e? I feel some of the demon princes did, so I assume the devils did too?