Asphel

Asphel the Lord of Shadow is a character from Aion (spelled "Azphel" in the game), the leader of the Shedim Lords and the ruler of Asmodae. ''This article provides Asphel's backstory as seen through Candlecast and The Lay (fanfiction). His original story in the Game Lore can be read here: ''http://gameguide.na.aiononline.com/aion/Ariel

Backstory
He, as well as all the former Empyrean Lords, was born before the Cataclysm. He led the forces fighting against the Balaur. After a while Ariel joined his forces. She became the iconic face of his legacy, the soldiers coming for her blessings before going to battles. At first Asphel was quite disgruntled by her presence but slowly fell in love with her, though he kept it to himself until one night before a great battle, when the war lord came to her and they spent the night together.

Their victories continued and soon Asphel was one of the first to Ascend - gain wings and immortality, became one of the twelve Empyrean lords. But his relationship with Ariel worsened as they slowly turned from lovers into enemies.

After the Cataclysm Asphel became the Emperor of the Asmodians and the leader of the Shedim Lords.

The Lay
In The Lay (fanfiction) Asphel never appears, and is only mentioned. When Raum starts calling for arms and assembles an army, Asphel remains disconcertingly quiet.