Arioch



Arioch (アリオク, Arioku) is a recurring demon in the series.

History
A fictional devil of sword, vengeance and chaos in various literatures. His name in Hebrew language means "fierce lion." Originally the guardian angel of Enoch. When the morning star Lucifer (or Satan) had started the rebellion against the god, Arioch followed and became a fallen angel.

Appearances

 * Shin Megami Tensei: Maou Clan (Boss on Law and Neutral Paths)
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: Frost Class
 * Devil Survivor: Vile Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children White Book

Shin Megami Tensei
Along with Surt and Astaroth, Arioch is one of the three major sub-bosses of the last arc of the game and one of the most powerfull demons under Lucifer's orders that has taken control over the inferior part of the Great Cathedral.

He appears defending the fourth floor basement, fighting anyone that follows the will of God because of his felings for vengeance over "[what He] did [to him]"; it's unknown what this can be, but he most probably is refering to his grotesque appearance, suggesting that it was caused by a God's punishment of some kind. If the hero is not chaos alligned, he can engage him in a entirely optional fight, as the player can choose to just take the stairs towards the next floor without having to enter Arioch's room.

In Chaos route, after locating the throne room of Asura in the last floor basement, the hero will need to go back to Arioch's room, where he will give him the "Fang of Arioch"--a valuable item needed so Asura can forge the "Devil Ring" and the fight against Michael and his followers become available.