ADDENDUM TO THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

Services Agreement, entered into and effective when the last party signs, between,
Asmodeus, God of Indulgence, King of Hell, the Dark Lord, Lord of the Ninth (the
“Archduke”), Lasik, Duke of Nessus, Representative of Asmodeus, the Master Sealer, the
Quicksilver (the “Duke”), [PARTY MEMBER], an individual (the “Contractor”), the Crimson
Pride, an Adventuring Group.
This Agreement provides that the Archduke and the Contractor entered into the
Independent Contractor Agreement (the “Contract”) dated on the (DATE), for the purpose of the
Original Contract. The Parties desire to amend the Contract after the successful completion of
the retrieval and delivery of the Golden Chalice. This is the first addendum to the Contract.
References to this Agreement to the Contract are previously amended or varied.
In Consideration of the Parties agreeing to amend their obligations in the existing
Contract, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree to keep, perform, and fulfill the promises, conditions and
agreements below:
1. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the terms defined in the preamble have their assigned
meetings and the following terms have the meanings assigned to them in this Article.
1. “Contract” means this the previously entered into Independent Contractor Agreement.
2. “Agreement” means this Addendum to the Independent Contractor Agreement.
3. “(DATE)” refers to the date the Contractor died and signed the Contract.
4. “Term” has the meaning assigned in Section 4.1.
5. “Quest” has the meaning assigned in Section 5.
6. “Layer” refers to the individual nine layers of Hell.
7. “Layer Power” refers to the combination of Signature Spells and Blessing of the Rulers.
8. “Ruler” refers to the ‘archdukes’ and rulers of the individual layers of Hell.
9. “Promotion” refers to when a devil receives a higher rank.
10. [OOC] [means out of character, everything with a box or brackets are out of character and not
actually in the contract, but meant to be used as reference for readability and accessibility.]
2. NEW TASK
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Proffered
Rewards
1. Offer. Subject to(a)the provisions of this Agreement, the Duke shall bestow the status of Prince of
Hell, along with Signature
its benefits, powers, and dominions, to the Contractor.
Spells, (b)
1. [Prince
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2. [Gain limited immortality, Darkvision 60ft., and resistance to fire.]
(c)
3. [Gain a pair of Merregon soldiers until their true death. Summon, Duration until
Promotion.
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2. Consideration. Subject -to the provisions of this Agreement, the Contractor shall [REDACTED]
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Det 3. PROVISIONS
1. Compensation. The Duke ailsshall pay the Pride a one-time compensation at a rate of 105 platinum
 Quests are the
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2. be completed
Magical Items. The Duke shall provide a magical item if the Duke sees fit that it may help the
before receiving
Contractor inthecompleting
rewards their task. These magical items may not be sold, exchanged, given
o LayerThe items shall stay with the Pride and may be used by any team member.
away, nor abandoned.
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3. Protection of the Archduke.
 Sig The Duke shall provide a medallion of protection under the name
of the Archduke to allownatu safe passage while in the Nine Hells.
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1. Term. The Task must belscompleted within one year and one month (13 months) at the moment
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only 5. UNILATERAL PROVISIONS
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1. Avernus. Quest: Lay siege per and conquer the Infinite Staircase with the Lady of Ruin.
a. Signature spel
Spells: True strike (cantrip), heroism (1st level), spiritual weapon (2nd
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level), clairvoyance (3rd level)
b. Blessing of the Second:
1. [Infernal Insight (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action,
this creature gains advantage on all ability checks and attack rolls it makes
until the end of the current turn.]
3. Minauros. Quest: Offer a Legendary or greater Magical Item or its value to the Lord of Avarice.
a. Signature Spells: Mending (cantrip), Tenser's floating disk (1st level), arcane
lock (2nd level), glyph of warding (3rd level)
b. Blessing of the Third:
1. [Grasping Hands (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action,
this creature makes a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check contested by the
Wisdom (Insight) check of a creature it can see within 15 feet of it. If this
creature succeeds, one hand- held item of its choice that it can see on the
target magically teleports to its open hand. The item can't be one that the
target is holding, and it must weigh no more than 10 pounds.]
4. Phlegethos. Quest: Return Moloch to Hell to be judicated by the Lord of Pain and Sufferings.
a. Signature Spells: Friends (cantrip), charm person (1st level), suggestion (2nd
level), hypnotic pattern (3rd level)
b. Blessing of the Fourth:
1. [Master of Pleasures (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a reaction
when this creature takes damage, it can magically grant 5 temporary hit points
to itself and up to three allies within 30 feet of it.]
5. Stygia. Quest: Find and return the souls of the ‘Antiqam Muqadas Contract,’ created by the Still
Lord, to the Nine Hells.
a. Signature Spells: Blade ward (cantrip), expeditious retreat (1st level), spider climb
(2nd level), gaseous form (3rd level)
b. Blessing of the Fifth:
1. [Tomb of Levistus (Recharges after short or long rest). As a reaction when you
take damage, you can entomb yourself in ice, which melts away at the end of
your next turn. You gain 10 temporary hit points per warlock level, which
 take as much of the triggering damage as possible. Immediately after you take
the damage, you gain vulnerability to fire damage, your speed is reduced to 0,
and you are incapacitated. These effects, including any remaining temporary
hit points, all end when the ice melts.]
6. Malbolge. Quest: Steal a Legendary or greater Magical Item or its value from one of Mammon’s
protected vaults and leave a token of the Princess of Hell in its place.
a. Signature Spells: Friends (cantrip), charm person (1st level), invisibility (2nd
level), haste (3rd level)
b. Blessing of the Sixth:
1. [Step into Shadows (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As an action, this
creature, along with anything it is wearing and carrying, magically becomes
invisible until the end of its next turn.]
7. Maladomini. Quest: Deceive a Celestial or Offer and Help Give Redemption to a ‘Powerful’
[CR 10 or higher] Creature and Take it Away at the Moment Right Before its Occurrence, and
then tell the story in full detail to the Lord of Lies.
1. Signature Spells: Minor illusion (cantrip), disguise self (1st level), phantasmal
force (2nd level), major image (3rd level)
2. Blessing of the Seventh:
1. [Swarm Body (Recharges after Long Rest). You transform, along with
everything you are wearing and carrying, into a swarm of flies for 1 minute.
The transformation ends if you drop to 0 Hit Points.
2. While in this form, you gain 20ft fly speed. You can occupy another creature's
space and vice versa, and you can move through any opening large enough for
a Tiny insect. You gain Resistance to nonmagical damage, and gain advantage
on Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution Saving Throws. You gain Character
Level*d8 Temporary Hit Points. You can't regain Hit Points or gain
Temporary Hit Points.
3. You gain a Bite Attack subject to your own Extra Attack features. To Hit –
use STR, DEX, or CHA Modifier + Proficiency Bonus. Damage - use 4d4+
STR, DEX, or CHA modifier piercing damage.]
 3. Special. An extra reward is available if the Contractor can do both quests to a
Fallen Angel.
8. Cania. Quest: Offer an ancient dragon heart to be used in a profane ritual on an alter devoted to
the Cold Lord.
a. Signature Spells: Fire bolt (cantrip), burning hands (1st level), flaming sphere
(2nd level), fireball (3rd level)
b. Blessing of the Eighth:
1. [Hellfire Shield (Recharges after Long Rest). White-hot flames wreathe your
body for 1 Minute, shedding bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for
an additional 10 feet. You can end the spell early by using an action to dismiss
it.
2. Whenever a creature within 5 feet of you hits you with a melee Attack, the
Shield erupts with flame. The attacker takes 2d8 hellfire damage
3. When a creature is reduced to 0 hit points by an attack or effect used by this
ability, it is instantly killed and its body reduced to ash.]
9. Nessus. Quest: Convert 50 people to worship the King of Hell or Capture 50 souls and offer
them to the King of Hell.
1. Signature Spells: Guidance (cantrip), Command (1st level), Suggestion (2nd
level), Summon Lesser Devil (3rd level)
2. Blessing of the Ninth:
1. [Aura of Submission (Recharges after Long Rest). You can use an action to
Command obedience from each creature of your choice that you can see
within 120 feet of you. Each target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving
throw or be Charmed by you for 8 hours. While Charmed in this way, the
creature regards you as its trusted leader. If harmed by you or your
companions, or commanded to do something contrary to its Nature, a target
ceases to be Charmed in this way.]
10. Special. If the contractor accomplishes the Task and all the Quests, then upon the Contractor’s
death, shall be promoted to Duke of Hell and serve in the Archduke’s Court.
6. WISHES FOR THE CONTRACTOR
1. RESERVED SPACE FOR CONTRACTOR’S CHOICE
2. RESERVED SPACE FOR CONTRACTOR’S CHOICE
3. RESERVED SPACE FOR CONTRACTOR’S CHOICE
7. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. No Other Changes. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all of the terms
and conditions of the Contract remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
2. Applicable Law. Subject to the terms of the Contract, it is the intention of the Parties that this
Agreement, and all suits and special proceedings under this Agreement, be construed in
accordance with and governed, to the exclusion of the law of any other forum, by the laws of
Nessus, without regard to the jurisdiction in which any action or special proceeding may be
instituted.
ARTICLE 8 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Betrayal. In the occurrence of betrayal by the Contractor, the Contractor shall be
deemed an enemy of the Nine Hells, and all magical items, abilities, powers, status,
and gifts shall be forfeit.
8.2 Redemption. If the Betrayal occurs, the Archduke retains the ability to grant
Redemption to the Contractor and restore all affects taken away if the Contractor
offers the divinity of a God, the Conflagration of an Elder Evil, or Spark of a
Primoridal. [OOC: this is written in Infernal and with invisible ink, and should only
be read by those characters that can read both conditions]

Signatures

Archduke: Asmodeus
Asmodeus, King of Hell

Duke: Lasik
 Lasik

Contractor: _________________________________________________________