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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
| − | Hell was created sometime after [[Lucifer]]'s rebellion. It is a place where [[demons]] are | + | Hell was created sometime after [[Lucifer]]'s rebellion. It is a place where [[demons]] are produced. Production of demons depends on human souls that go to Hell and become demons after centuries of torture.<sup>[[3.09 Malleus Maleficarum]]</sup> Black-eyed demons are constantly being created, and they occupy positions on Earth using meatsuits. |
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| − | The interior of Hell seems to consist of endless racks which human souls hang from while being tortured<sup>[[3.16 No Rest For The Wicked]]</sup> The exact structure of Hell remains undefined, although [[Ruby]] reveals "there's a real fire in the pit, agonies you can't even imagine"<sup>[[3.09 Malleus Maleficarum]]</sup> [[Meg]] describes this place as "...a prison, made of bone and flesh and blood and fear"<sup>[[2.14 Born Under a Bad Sign]]</sup> [[Angels]] can bypass Hell's defenses, allowing them to enter Hell and retrieve human souls while in groups as Castiel and other angels laid siege to Hell to save Dean. [[Death]] can enter Hell and bring [[souls]] back to Earth, as shown when he retrieves Sam's soul from [[Lucifer's Cage]]. The King of Hell has limited access to Lucifer's Cage, as [[Crowley]] was able to raise Sam's body from the Cage after assuming command over Hell. | + | The interior of Hell seems to consist of endless racks which human souls hang from while being tortured.<sup>[[3.16 No Rest For The Wicked]]</sup> The exact structure of Hell remains undefined, although [[Ruby]] reveals "there's a real fire in the pit, agonies you can't even imagine."<sup>[[3.09 Malleus Maleficarum]]</sup> [[Meg]] describes this place as "...a prison, made of bone and flesh and blood and fear."<sup>[[2.14 Born Under a Bad Sign]]</sup> [[Angels]] can bypass Hell's defenses, allowing them to enter Hell and retrieve human souls while in groups, as Castiel and other angels laid siege to Hell to save Dean. [[Death]] can enter Hell and bring [[souls]] back to Earth, as shown when he retrieves Sam's soul from [[Lucifer's Cage]]. The King of Hell has limited access to Lucifer's Cage, as [[Crowley]] was able to raise Sam's body from the Cage after assuming command over Hell. |
| − | Human [[souls]] can | + | Human [[souls]] can get sent to Hell after making deals or agreements with [[Crossroads Demon]]s or other [[demon]]s. [[Hellhound]]s capture then kill the person when their their time is up. |
*See [[Deals and Pacts]] for information on characters who have made demonic deals. | *See [[Deals and Pacts]] for information on characters who have made demonic deals. | ||
==Hierarchy and Authorities in Hell== | ==Hierarchy and Authorities in Hell== | ||
| − | Alliances and affiliations in Hell exist but they tend to not last for long periods. Hell's | + | Alliances and affiliations in Hell exist but they tend to not last for long periods. Hell's hierarchy exists, but is not as rigid and controlled as [[Heaven]]'s. |
| − | [[Azazel]] was a very powerful demon who was a confident of [[Lucifer]]. He was described as a "tyrant" by [[Casey]], which heavily suggests he may have been a prominent leader of Hell. [[Lilith]] was a leader of many demons before her death. [[Tammi]] was a demonic witch who appeared to be more powerful than average demons. [[Ruby]] is another very powerful demon who eventually proved instrumental in releasing [[Lucifer]] by secretly manipulating [[Sam Winchester]] so that he would kill Lilith which would set [[Lucifer]] free and act as his Vessel on Earth. Other more specific positions include King of Hell, King of Crossroads demons and also includes demons who are well known torturers in Hell like [[Alastair]] and [[Meg]]. [[Lucifer]] ruled Hell after being expelled from Heaven for an unknown period. Even after | + | [[Azazel]] was a very powerful demon who was a confident of [[Lucifer]]. He was described as a "tyrant" by [[Casey]], which heavily suggests he may have been a prominent leader of Hell. [[Lilith]] was a leader of many demons before her death. [[Tammi]] was a demonic witch who appeared to be more powerful than average demons. [[Ruby]] is another very powerful demon who eventually proved instrumental in releasing [[Lucifer]] by secretly manipulating [[Sam Winchester]] so that he would kill Lilith which would set [[Lucifer]] free and act as his Vessel on Earth. Other more specific positions include King of Hell, King of Crossroads demons and also includes demons who are well known torturers in Hell like [[Alastair]] and [[Meg]]. [[Lucifer]] ruled Hell after being expelled from Heaven for an unknown period. Even after his imprisonment, he was able to continue influencing Hell, exerting some authority. He directed [[Azazel]] in the plans involving the [[Special Children]], and the plot to release him from [[Lucifer's Cage|his prison]]. Following [[Azazel]]'s death, Ruby took over his plan covertly, while [[Lilith]] appeared ostensibly in charge. After [[Lucifer]]'s re-imprisonment<sup>[[5.22 Swan Song]]</sup>, Crowley declares himself King of Hell. It is unclear after his death<sup>[[6.10 Caged Heat]]</sup> who is wielding power in Hell. |
==Winchesters in Hell== | ==Winchesters in Hell== | ||
| − | [[Dean Winchester]] and [[John Winchester]] both go to Hell after they make an agreement with a demon. Dean | + | [[Dean Winchester]] and [[John Winchester]] both go to Hell after they make an agreement with a demon. Dean bargains with a [[Crossroads Demon]] to resurrect Sam and agrees to go to Hell after one year and the demon, after much debate, consents.<sup>[[2.22 All Hell Breaks Loose: Part Two]]</sup> John bargains with [[Azazel]] to resurrect Dean in exchange for The Colt and John's soul, and Azazel consents.<sup>[[2.01 In My Time Of Dying]]</sup> |
| − | Dean spends equivalent | + | Dean spends the equivalent of thirty years on Alastair's rack (3 months on earth roughly), and a total of forty years in Hell.<sup>[[4.11 Family Remains]]</sup> John spent almost a century there.<sup>[[4.16 On The Head Of A Pin]]</sup> Initially, the demons intended for John to break under Alastair's torture by abusing human souls himself which would break the first seal. However, John never gives into the demon's offer but Dean eventually does, breaking the first seal which is the first lock on [[Lucifer's Cage]]. Eventually, a group of [[Angels]] including [[Castiel]], lay siege to Hell to rescue [[Dean]]. Dean's soul is ultimately rescued by Castiel. |
| − | [[Sam Winchester]] goes to Hell when he is imprisoned in [[Lucifer's Cage]] along with [[Michael]] and his vessel who at the time was [[Adam Milligan]]<sup>[[5.22 Swan Song]]</sup>. He is rescued by [[Crowley]], although his soul remains in the Cage until retrieved and restored to him by [[Death]]. | + | [[Sam Winchester]] goes to Hell when he is imprisoned in [[Lucifer's Cage]] along with [[Michael]] and his vessel, who at the time was [[Adam Milligan]]<sup>[[5.22 Swan Song]]</sup>. He is rescued by [[Crowley]], although his soul remains in the Cage until retrieved and restored to him by [[Death]]. |
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| − | + | I enjoyed it, Sam. They took me off the rack and I tortured souls and I liked it. All those years; all that pain. Finally getting to deal some out yourself. I didn't care who they put in front of me, because that pain I felt, it just slipped away. No matter how many people I save, I can't change that. I can't fill this hole. Not ever. | |
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The majority of Hell's occupants are trapped and can only escape through portals connecting [[Hell]] and Earth known as Devil's gates. | The majority of Hell's occupants are trapped and can only escape through portals connecting [[Hell]] and Earth known as Devil's gates. | ||
| − | Samuel Colt built a giant [[Devil's trap (symbol)]] and a special lock to try keep the [[Devil's Gate in Wyoming]] shut. When [[Jake Talley]] uses the [[Colt]] to open the | + | Samuel Colt built a giant [[Devil's trap (symbol)]] and a special lock to try keep the [[Devil's Gate in Wyoming]] shut. When [[Jake Talley]] uses the [[Colt]] to open the Gate, scores of demons escape, as do souls including [[John Winchester]]. |
| − | See also [[Devil's Gate in Clifton]], [[Devil's Gate in Wyoming]] | + | See also [[Devil's Gate in Clifton]], [[Devil's Gate in Wyoming]]. |
===Angelic rescue=== | ===Angelic rescue=== | ||
| − | [[Castiel]] reports that angels laid siege to Hell to rescue Dean before he broke the first seal, but did not reach him in time. Eventually, it is Castiel who rescues him. Castiel also says that [[Lucifer's Cage]] is too well-guarded for even angels to | + | [[Castiel]] reports that angels laid siege to Hell to rescue Dean before he broke the first seal, but did not reach him in time. Eventually, it is Castiel who rescues him. Castiel also says that [[Lucifer's Cage]] is too well-guarded for even angels to access.<sup>[[6.07 Family Matters]]</sup> |
===Restriction and Confinement=== | ===Restriction and Confinement=== | ||
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[[Image:300px-Lucifer's Portal.png|300px|right|thumb|The mouth to [[Lucifer's Cage]] is opened.]] | [[Image:300px-Lucifer's Portal.png|300px|right|thumb|The mouth to [[Lucifer's Cage]] is opened.]] | ||
| − | This [[Lucifer's Cage|Cage]] was built to contain and secure the [[Lucifer|Archangel Lucifer]]. The mouth of the Cage was heavily secured by | + | This [[Lucifer's Cage|Cage]] was built to contain and secure the [[Lucifer|Archangel Lucifer]]. The mouth of the Cage was heavily secured by 600 locks. Only a fraction of these, called [[The 66 Seals]], needed to be broken to release Lucifer. The four individual rings belonging to the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]], once merged together, can reopen the Cage. Once secured, not even Archangels can leave the Cage without a door being opened from the outside. |
| − | [[Crowley]] manages to free part Sam from the Cage and [[Death]], the fourth and most powerful of the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]], is able to retrieve Sam's soul from the Cage in order to return it to him. <sup>[[6.11 Appointment in Samarra]]</sup> | + | [[Crowley]] manages to free part Sam from the Cage, and [[Death]], the fourth and most powerful of the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]], is able to retrieve Sam's soul from the Cage in order to return it to him.<sup>[[6.11 Appointment in Samarra]]</sup> |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
Revision as of 01:52, 14 January 2011
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Contents
Characteristics
Hell was created sometime after Lucifer's rebellion. It is a place where demons are produced. Production of demons depends on human souls that go to Hell and become demons after centuries of torture.3.09 Malleus Maleficarum Black-eyed demons are constantly being created, and they occupy positions on Earth using meatsuits.
The interior of Hell seems to consist of endless racks which human souls hang from while being tortured.3.16 No Rest For The Wicked The exact structure of Hell remains undefined, although Ruby reveals "there's a real fire in the pit, agonies you can't even imagine."3.09 Malleus Maleficarum Meg describes this place as "...a prison, made of bone and flesh and blood and fear."2.14 Born Under a Bad Sign Angels can bypass Hell's defenses, allowing them to enter Hell and retrieve human souls while in groups, as Castiel and other angels laid siege to Hell to save Dean. Death can enter Hell and bring souls back to Earth, as shown when he retrieves Sam's soul from Lucifer's Cage. The King of Hell has limited access to Lucifer's Cage, as Crowley was able to raise Sam's body from the Cage after assuming command over Hell.
Human souls can get sent to Hell after making deals or agreements with Crossroads Demons or other demons. Hellhounds capture then kill the person when their their time is up.
- See Deals and Pacts for information on characters who have made demonic deals.
Hierarchy and Authorities in Hell
Alliances and affiliations in Hell exist but they tend to not last for long periods. Hell's hierarchy exists, but is not as rigid and controlled as Heaven's.
Azazel was a very powerful demon who was a confident of Lucifer. He was described as a "tyrant" by Casey, which heavily suggests he may have been a prominent leader of Hell. Lilith was a leader of many demons before her death. Tammi was a demonic witch who appeared to be more powerful than average demons. Ruby is another very powerful demon who eventually proved instrumental in releasing Lucifer by secretly manipulating Sam Winchester so that he would kill Lilith which would set Lucifer free and act as his Vessel on Earth. Other more specific positions include King of Hell, King of Crossroads demons and also includes demons who are well known torturers in Hell like Alastair and Meg. Lucifer ruled Hell after being expelled from Heaven for an unknown period. Even after his imprisonment, he was able to continue influencing Hell, exerting some authority. He directed Azazel in the plans involving the Special Children, and the plot to release him from his prison. Following Azazel's death, Ruby took over his plan covertly, while Lilith appeared ostensibly in charge. After Lucifer's re-imprisonment5.22 Swan Song, Crowley declares himself King of Hell. It is unclear after his death6.10 Caged Heat who is wielding power in Hell.
Winchesters in Hell
Dean Winchester and John Winchester both go to Hell after they make an agreement with a demon. Dean bargains with a Crossroads Demon to resurrect Sam and agrees to go to Hell after one year and the demon, after much debate, consents.2.22 All Hell Breaks Loose: Part Two John bargains with Azazel to resurrect Dean in exchange for The Colt and John's soul, and Azazel consents.2.01 In My Time Of Dying
Dean spends the equivalent of thirty years on Alastair's rack (3 months on earth roughly), and a total of forty years in Hell.4.11 Family Remains John spent almost a century there.4.16 On The Head Of A Pin Initially, the demons intended for John to break under Alastair's torture by abusing human souls himself which would break the first seal. However, John never gives into the demon's offer but Dean eventually does, breaking the first seal which is the first lock on Lucifer's Cage. Eventually, a group of Angels including Castiel, lay siege to Hell to rescue Dean. Dean's soul is ultimately rescued by Castiel.
Sam Winchester goes to Hell when he is imprisoned in Lucifer's Cage along with Michael and his vessel, who at the time was Adam Milligan5.22 Swan Song. He is rescued by Crowley, although his soul remains in the Cage until retrieved and restored to him by Death.
I enjoyed it, Sam. They took me off the rack and I tortured souls and I liked it. All those years; all that pain. Finally getting to deal some out yourself. I didn't care who they put in front of me, because that pain I felt, it just slipped away. No matter how many people I save, I can't change that. I can't fill this hole. Not ever.
– Dean, 4.11 Family Remains
Escape from Hell
Some demons appear to be able to move freely between Hell and the mortal realm, such as Alastair.
Devil's gates
The majority of Hell's occupants are trapped and can only escape through portals connecting Hell and Earth known as Devil's gates.
Samuel Colt built a giant Devil's trap (symbol) and a special lock to try keep the Devil's Gate in Wyoming shut. When Jake Talley uses the Colt to open the Gate, scores of demons escape, as do souls including John Winchester.
See also Devil's Gate in Clifton, Devil's Gate in Wyoming.
Angelic rescue
Castiel reports that angels laid siege to Hell to rescue Dean before he broke the first seal, but did not reach him in time. Eventually, it is Castiel who rescues him. Castiel also says that Lucifer's Cage is too well-guarded for even angels to access.6.07 Family Matters
Restriction and Confinement
Samhain can only be released from Hell every six hundred years. It requires two powerful witches preforming three blood sacrifices over three days, the last day being October 31st (Halloween)4.07 It's The Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester
Escape from Lucifer's Cage
This Cage was built to contain and secure the Archangel Lucifer. The mouth of the Cage was heavily secured by 600 locks. Only a fraction of these, called The 66 Seals, needed to be broken to release Lucifer. The four individual rings belonging to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, once merged together, can reopen the Cage. Once secured, not even Archangels can leave the Cage without a door being opened from the outside.
Crowley manages to free part Sam from the Cage, and Death, the fourth and most powerful of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, is able to retrieve Sam's soul from the Cage in order to return it to him.6.11 Appointment in Samarra
Links
- Lucifer
- Demons
- Demonology
- Possession
- Heaven
- Purgatory
- Hell on Wikipedia
