The Pit Fiend - Monsters, Misguided #9

[@Kanekuo]

Since the description flew under the radar: I'm not making videos in the Forgotten Realms setting or any setting other than my own, thus I left the Blood War lore at the door. As long as the stats I'm going over are intact and accurate, I don't feel the need to hold myself to a published setting. Many expect that of these videos since they're simply covering Dungeons and Dragons and that's silly.

[@cools-mc-fools]

Pin this if you want people to see it

[@zeterzero4356]

I honestly prefer that. Seeing original settings and how people incorporate various d&d ideas into them is a lot of fun and a lot more friendly to most everyone involved.

[@javunteharris2725]

Can you do one on the demogorgon?

[@thomasdenham3070]

You actually did really well, Forgotten Realms wise. Although you mixed up calling them demons, they were all devils except for the Gehenna fiend from part 1. Devils are also more likely to use these tactics, so well done!

[@sananaryon4061]

I can see why. I love the blood war, but I have difficulties making devils bad guys in my campaign, since they're essentially the "good guys" of the blood war

[@ponds91st]

Are we starting the Monster's Misguided Cinematic Universe?

[@CelestialKitsune975]

the MMCU

[@rocketforthree4479]

That would be awesome, but the real question is: Does this take place before or after the Necromancer? Unless I missed something (I I probably did) this video could very well happen before the Necromancer, meaning Fran... ;-;

[@ponds91st]

@@rocketforthree4479 it's after, if you look closely the paladins left arm is a prosthetic

[@rocketforthree4479]

@@ponds91st You're right! Thank goodness, I like Fransisco so much. Thank you!

[@jpereda97]

@@rocketforthree4479 Idk if it's her actual name in Kanekuo's script, but just as a side note, the spanish spelling is Francisca. Francisco is the male version of the name

[@noodleboboodle910]

"At will: Detect Magic, Fireball" "At will: Fireball" "Fireball"

[@thatguynamedgabestyfy8348]

yeah this would have been intimidating if we did not kill it in like 2-3 turns yeah hold monster is a good

[@nathanielsanchez5700]

Just fireball

[@croissantboy1623]

hm today i shall detect magic instead of fireball

[@skitteryboospeedpaint]

Haha. We’re dead.

[@logantalley2977]

That awkward moment when his mace deals more damage than the fireball...

[@starsilverinfinity]

Pit Fiend - *godzilla worthy roar* Anya - _blinks_ Anya - rawr Pit Fiend - *_shook_*

[@maddmaxxzwei6538]

Pit Fiend - AAAAAAA AAAAAAAAHHH Anya, smugly laughing - Why are you running?! WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?!

[@david_aug_1017]

Kanekuo: "The pit spewed forth demons..." The comments: Kanekuo: "...and devils." The comments: REEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@QuestionableObject]

But that's illegal!

[@Gr33nOfGrundleburg]

I feel like it really shouldn't piss me off as much as it does, lol

[@DHTheAlaskan]

Don't they hate each other since Devil's are the epitome of law and Demons are Chaos incarnate?

[@Gr33nOfGrundleburg]

@@DHTheAlaskan There is literally a millenia-long war going on between demons and devils *because* of this difference. Asmodeus, current top archdevil, was an angel in charge of fighting demonkind. It's literally in the backstory of devils that they absolutely *do not* get along with demons. Devils also punish evil mortals after they die. Demons are straight-up on a quest to destroy all of reality and pull all of existence into the Abyss.

[@DHTheAlaskan]

@@Gr33nOfGrundleburg Thanks for the lesson in lore. I truly appreciate it.

[@randomvideogamenerd]

"So Anya, where should we head to next?" "Well, there is this rumor of a Kobold King in The Wyrm's Spine..." "Wait, you think it could be a dragon?" "I don't know...guess we'll have to find out."

[@kirbs0001]

Don't hurt the kobolds! They're adorable!

[@Mire-Drive]

intermission 3 4:05

[@swadloom40]

This ended up aging perfectly

[@burritodoggo122]

@@swadloom40 How?

[@swadloom40]

@@burritodoggo122 Have you seen the new video?

[@ProjectPeachy.]

DM: Rolls for encounters during short rest. DM *Ok so your godess drops you a quick phone call and says "yo need you at a burning town you down? good." DM: "Ok so now you're in a burning town with demons."

[@323starlight]

Devils.

[@lorekeeper685]

Fiends

[@DinsRune]

It be like that sometimes #paladinproblems

[@danikav2411]

YEAH ANYA! I love how there's a story woven through this! And I love her new prosthetic arm!

[@rocket_sensha4337]

now wondering... is it dwarft tech... or goblin tech?

[@petrichor3797]

@@rocket_sensha4337 Holy Tech!!!

[@nairocamilo]

"I guess the real treasure were the fiends we killed along the way..." Francesca, probably Loved the pacing of this episode, great job you feather-creative-boi-man!

[@shighguard9976]

I want to dislike this for the joke... but I cant so you get a thumbs up

[@nairocamilo]

@@shighguard9976 Thank you Much like your typical hair product, I feel validated

[@GreaterGrievobeast55]

“My children are *DEAD* warlock” - probably some rando survivor

[@FA-yi1vt]

Yay pit friend!! Oooh that says fiend. Eh whatever

[@catkook543]

Fiends are friends :P

[@haru-bun]

i want a pit friend

[@QuestionableObject]

@@catkook543 For the right price ;D

[@catkook543]

@@QuestionableObject the price is a hug :3

[@Sprinkles218]

@@catkook543 does this mean if im a bad person I can get hugs?

[@W0lf7133]

It was then the fiends knew they had messed up

[@jesterssketchbook]

awww Bahumet, here we go again

[@Jadriam]

'Yeah, I know demons and devils are supposed to be kept separate' true, but an open gate to mortal lands is an open gate, and ya know, free real estate

[@tonydanatop4912]

I personally just thought about dumping the distinction and just making em all fiends Mostly cuz I wanted to pair em with an evil pantheon I'm working an the infighting would just make it difficult

[@DHTheAlaskan]

I guess it was a mad dash to the Material Plane.

[@declanellery8500]

It is specifically stated in the lore that whenever demons and devils meet anywhere, even the material plane, they drop about everything to kill each other.

[@tonydanatop4912]

@@declanellery8500 That why I I dropped that in my setting "a house devided against itself" as the saying goes especially when mine have the same job (the main goal of all fiends is to guide and inspire evil mortals to reach thier potetial so they're souls will make more powerful fiends )

[@loganb7059]

Tony Danatop Could be interesting if the Demons and Devils both are in an uneasy alliance, but simultaneously on an individual level they are always looking for means of backstabbing the other.

[@spyderbyte975]

I'm shipping them and you, nor anyone else can stop me

[@ip2650]

Honestly I agree. I'd read a whole story just based around their adventures.

[@coledavis4917]

ah a tale as old as time. One fights for good of all life while the other has summoned the hideous monster she try to kill. The romance is as classic as Shakespeare.

[@melskunk]

And if anyone did try Anya can kick their ass

[@Herobrine-xc5xk]

🏳️‍🌈

[@ArcmageZaln]

you have my vote

[@TheXBladeist]

Clicked as fast as I could. Let's go Kanekuo!

[@mFilipe20]

Every fiend gangsta until a paladin gets teleported in

[@dioblender1563]

I WANT A COMIC OF ANYA AND FRANSISCA!

[@crimsonhunter6538]

Hopefully, if they did they would make them best friends and not lovers like a lot of weird comics rely on.

[@dioblender1563]

@@crimsonhunter6538 ye

[@gaunjee4182]

@@crimsonhunter6538 are you saying that from a writing preference standpoint, or a homophobic standpoint? Cuz I won't agree with a dick reason.

[@crimsonhunter6538]

@@gaunjee4182 "From a writer's standpoint, I feel like too often now couple relationships have been to much the basis for just good human relationships. Id personally like to see more and better friendships incorporated into media. Since most 'friend' characters in art mediums just feel more like a third wheel or background character than a major deuteragonist.

[@faurana]

wonder if Anya and Francisca are ever gonna stumble into the Kobold King on some incidental red dragon slaying

[@jevanking4768]

Love this series

[@bionicdragon5]

It's amazing how you manage to take what would normally be basic informational videos on D&D and the various types of monsters in it, and weave such engaging stories out of them. Can't wait to see more of this!

[@carlosamponin2704]

Pit Fiend: raaaaaa! “Heh, that’ll scare-“ Anya: *FOR GONDOR!!!*

[@apollyonnoctis1291]

Pit Fiend: Tries to scare Anya Anya: *Right back at ya buckaroo*

[@yaboirsmemey8983]

I love these videos so much. The stories are absolutely amazing

[@darkone4794]

Story notes: How the Warlock and Paladin both got so high in two sessions.

[@squidfam3927]

Kanekuo: Draws anything Audience: "It's free real estate"

[@l.psimer6124]

What you mean by that

[@jessjackdaw]

Oh no... but what happens when Anya finds out. Hnk! (Amazing work as always!)

[@deviljoe1750]

“...the portal begin to spit forth even more demons: imps, spined and bearded DEVILS...”

[@Kanekuo]

What's your point bruv

[@justsomeogrewithinternetac1494]

@Kanekou You said more demons, they you said devils, if your not going to care about the types, then be constantly uncaring

[@solomonmorgan7892]

Multiple hungry, demonic pickles.

[@sidequest2230]

@@justsomeogrewithinternetac1494 bruh it's a fuckin game

[@archsteel7]

@@sidequest2230 Yes, but in the game there *is* a pretty significant difference. And I mean, "it's a game" is also pretty insulting to Kanekuo given all the work he just made making a kickass video for it. Now, I feel like this is definitely homebrewed enough that you can waive the normal rules. But in vanilla, Devils and Demons completely hate each other, and actually their endless war with each other is a good part of the reason neither have been able to overtake the material plane. They're too busy killing each other to bring their full power to bear on the mortal realms, essentially, and if they weren't then everyone would be super fucked.

[@kroposman2302]

Doomslayer: BREATHING MENACINGLY

[@calebkopp7636]

Pit fiend roars. Paladin roared back, dominate monster cast. Dominance asserted.

[@Rawilow]

Man, this has become a true series.

[@WingZX1103]

Oh shi, I wasn’t expecting Anya the paladin in this story

[@khaledzprsa8224]

Holy shit dude please more story's like this one 😍😍😍😲😲

[@punishedbeavis5210]

I really like the continued narrative! Please continue this in the next episodes.

[@Rathclav]

I love your style of art mixed with storytelling! Very enjoyable, keep rocking it!

[@Bromid261]

wooo! awww its already over, still great can't wait for the next one.

[@SpenceSession]

Super cool video! I love how you blend stories with DnD information with awesome illustrations to boot.

[@rinco1532]

The fastest click in the west Been waiting for this the moment you said "...continue in the next video..." SO BADASS

[@CommMolander]

What a wondrous series! Educational and story driven. Cant wait for season 2

[@af10573]

So you’re just building a party of veteran “adventurers” wonder what class will be next then

[@Kr8ZBot]

Man I love these videos, a cool story while learning about the stats and capabilities of DnD monsters, all drawn with a visually pleasing artstyle

[@daedalus7286]

Anya AND Fran as an adventuring duo? a) The MMCU is coming together nicely, and b) The next few guests of Monsters Misguided won't know what hit them! Great vid, Kanekou, but slow down, man! One birb can only do so much!

[@amustikas]

I cannot begin to express how much I love this series! Thank you!!!

[@thenovaace1556]

This was by far one of the best monsters misguided and well worth the wait for part 2. I can tell you put a lot of work into making the first and second part. You did an amazing job! Love the series.

[@kevinbrink423]

Another great story, Kanekuo! Thank you for your hard work!

[@turtleturt27]

That was the best guide/story thing whatever it was I’ve ever seen. Your art style I’ve always loved and the story worked well to describe the monster. More please :)

[@blank_estel3671]

I always look forward to watching these videos! I love the way theyre told, the artstyle, and the characters so much! Plus, learning about new monsters is always a lot of fun! Thank you !!

[@lancechristensen3619]

Your videos always make my day a little bit brighter, I love this series and the stories that come from it. Please keep up the good work!

[@oligb1469]

That wooden enchanted arm Anya has better have "M. Highchurch was here, see ya around kid"

[@Shankatron]

That was very well done, excellent job mr artist! Hopefully we can all sit down and appreciate the amazing art with captivating storytelling.

[@specs6637]

I loved this episodic series of videos you did. It was highly entertaining and I loved the story. Can’t wait to hear more about these characters!

[@jakkank]

Amazing storytelling with info segments. Nice.

[@laurabeansg]

That was amazing fantastic job not many stories can give me a lasting impact and in two episodes just astounding

[@bilalalmahdali2379]

YUSSSSSSS! frickin chills my dude! way to tell an epic story and teach a bit at the same time!

[@arlokloiber2715]

Exellent narration and the way the info is spread into the story, helpful and entertaining all through

[@Sp4rt4nSl4ya]

I love these so much, I just get so caught up in the story I forget it's educational as well, well done sir

[@jroden06]

You’ve earned this Patron ♥️😭 Love your work so much!!

[@blurootz]

Totally epic! This would a great way to introduce characters on session one.

[@zeterzero4356]

Awesome first book Kan. Looking forward to book two! Keep it up!

[@morganm.7098]

Love the creativity in the delivery of the information in this video!

[@altejoh]

Also I am, in love with this. An amazing story in two parts, i love the detail of the wooden prosthetic arm, and cynically i love this shows off how powerful palladins can be, haha. I can't wait for further chapters of this.

[@brycevo]

This is an amazing story. Great episodes

[@FatalKitsune]

I'm all in on this awesome Kanekuo lore.

[@zeueballoo6072]

I absolutely LOVE this series. Thank you so much for making this, I'm looking forward to whatever you make next! :D

[@andreaso8886]

You have the BEST visuals EVER!!! No seriusly, I love you illustration. And as I'm an artist it means something :) This is great. Thank you for sharing this.

[@AtmosQortz]

Awesome video man! Some of your best yet. Keep up the hard work!

[@thelifeless1]

now this is a fcking amazing way of introducing a foe, quickly laying out the main stats was very nice and expanding it over the course of the strory. the draws and the music make me feel like i was there to witness the fight myself. honestly fanstic work my friend. well done, i'm looking forward to more! maybe you can tell us about characters of your, stories or an idea you had for a character but never really had come to life

[@inkblot.s]

This is the sort of encounters I strive to make. So dang good.

[@Wisper200]

I discovered this series and channel yesterday! I binged them all and just love it!!

[@levikarkiainen331]

^_^ That always sets up a great president for some complicated lovely stories. ^_^ I've had several campaigns where one simple secret was all that stood between good friends trying to kill each other. It's an emotional roller coaster and makes for amazing deep Beautiful Stories.

[@IzumiKage]

I really love how all your stories are tied together

[@merlindoodles7630]

This was a wonderful story. Both informative and entertaining! Keep up the great work!

[@bigbrainidiot6486]

You're really good at inserting information into stories, I really like your videos

[@givowl2160]

I loved this! Very good art and story, and an unexpected crossover I now very much want to see the rest of! Also Anya in general is very good, just, there she go! Not giving any fucks and being a wonderful badass!

[@saltiestorm1767]

I love this series so much, and I love the story's that come along with them.

[@mayamellissa]

I like this series because it's educational and fun!

[@shighguard9976]

this is rule cool dude. I love the way you blend telling a story and giving the rundown on a creatures stats. Well done my friend

[@alexanderwizardjar9540]

damn this was a fine arc. didn't expect anya to show up at all! congrats on the well made series

[@cranederoc]

actschually, a fireball couldn't blow up his own ranks as devils are immune to fire.

[@williamedmondson2735]

Dude that was fucking amazing

[@hexxidelux6224]

Please continue this story! I BEG OF YOU OH, WONDERFUL BIRD BARD! and dndeducatorofthings

[@ForTheGoldenOak]

I was so surprised to see Anya, that was awesome!

[@code8155]

this was awesome, i hope to see more storys like this, you do amazing work

[@emerz3530]

Heck yeah, more Kanekuo! It's a crime he's only got 75k subs.

[@crazycats-qc8nm]

This was flipping great !!! Ahh can't wait for more in time 😁 I feel like this is helping me out for becoming a better Dungeon master

[@squeethemog213]

Loved this series and so happy to see it through to the end of book 1. Can't wait for more in the future. :D

[@DarknessandDragons1]

DUDE CONGRATS! Im excited for book two! Keep doing your best!

[@stephen8602]

Damn that was a good story and informative! ** Stands up starts clapping** Beautiful

[@dylancarroll4623]

Have to admit little disappointed the Pit Fiend fail, also I couldn’t help but find her scaring the pit fiend ridiculous, fun but still silly like can you imagine hearing it’s roar then hers. Haha

[@TheZachAttack777]

Hey, I watched this video when it came out four years ago, and I went out of my way to find it again. This is the most well done monster series I've seen. The illustrations are stupendous. Watching this inspires my imagination, I'll be running a hell portal based one shot for my group soon, and I'm really glad to have this as a framework. I hope all is well with you, and I hope that you find joy in whatever you are doing now.

[@seanallard9335]

Expectation: The horde of hellspawn realistically wreaking havoc and destroying everything. Killing the two with the sheer mass of numbers. Reality: Girls save the day with bullshit dice rolls. Shonen anime style.

[@blazingfire90034]

Hell yes. That was great, can't wait for book II

[@jpereda97]

Thank you good sir

[@pandaann2433]

Woo! A new episode these are always amazing!

[@Deathhawkdown]

I rarely clap after a youtube video, good job and story

[@lucasclear3332]

this was great. Now time for the Kobold king and his small army to help these two. Also love your art style.

[@agridoces__]

Jesus what an amazing work man !

[@I_am_Berdbox]

Series. It's a series and i'm so pumped. I love this!

[@ZellyTheJelly]

The moment that beam hit, I was like "Could it be... Anya" and it was. I'm so happy, I love this badass paladin.

[@DINOROAR2912]

The best monsters misguided by far!!

[@TamTroll]

well that sure was an adventure! Looking forward to whatever comes next between these two!

[@vebis6326]

I have always liked your "Monsters, Misguided" series, but these spesials have been awesome and wewy cool!

[@nearthe2nd]

GLAD TO SEE ANYA BACK! I'm all for a Fran redemption arc!