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Synopsis

The council in Pandemonium (books 1-2)

Satan, leader of an angelic rebellion in Heaven, awakens in a gulf in Hell among his fallen conspirators. Finding Beelzebub lying beside him, Satan expresses surprise at the rebellion's defeat, yet insists indigantly that victory against God remains possible. He asserts to Beelzebub that the loss may be overcome through the perversion of good. Emerging from the gulf, Satan examines the ruinous terrain of Hell and resolves to embrace his surroundings and "make a Heaven of Hell". He calls upon the stupefied legions of fallen angels still unconscious in the gulf; as they awaken, several are cataloged in detail by the narrator. Satan addresses them, contending that the war against God be manifested in their ruination of a "chosen generation" yet uncreated.

The fallen angels, led by Mammon, proceed to tear open the surface of Hell for precious metals. They quickly construct the city of Pandæmonium, whose buildings exceed in vanity and decadence. A council is proclaimed, summoning swarms of fallen angels to Pandemonium's hall, where the matter of continued war is debated. The angels Moloch, Belial, and Mammon advise against war, fearing further devastation and crueler punishment while preferring to adapt within their fallen states. However, Beezlebub's speech, covertly devised by Satan, endorses the corruption of man in order to bring waste to the creations of God. This suggestion is well-received by the council, buthe angels know not who to assign the task of venturing to Earth. Satan, feigning heroism and selflessness, offers himself, silencing all opposition. The council is dissolved, and Satan's departure is celebrated with great pomp. The inhabitants of Hell turn to passing the time with games and music.

At the gates of Hell, Satan approaches the figure of Sin, a woman with the body of a serpent below the waist flanked by fiendish hounds who unceasingly bark and often retreat into her womb to maul her innards. She is accompanied by the figure of Death, a mysterious dark amalgamation who is starved of souls to consume. Desiring to leave Hell, Satan enters into a confrontation with Death. Sin intercedes and reveals that she was born out of Satan's head during an assembly in Heaven, only to be raped by him shortly before the angelic revolt. Sin concieved Death, and after the revolt, both were driven into Hell, where Death pursued and raped Sin, conceiving the hounds that accompany her. Having no recollection of these events, Satan attempts to convince both to allow him out of Hell by falsely suggesting he is in search of Earth to provide additional space for the inhabitants of Hell, as well as to provide ample souls for Death to feed on. Both concede, and the gates of Hell are unlocked to Satan. He enters the turbulent realm of Chaos and his consorts, and solicits directions and a stable bridge to Earth through similar flattery.