I am training to be part of ancient organization of guardians, known as the Watchful Silence. We maintain the woven walls of magic that keep the influence of Hell from tainting humanity. This is an arduous task which requires the utmost discipline and knowledge, and as such the training is extremely rigorous and involved. I have been studying Hell and it's denizens for almost a decade, and training my mind and body to withstand the temptations it holds. In order to resist the dark impulses that dwell inside the human spirit, I've had to spend countless nights searching my heart and soul to find and understand myself and my weaknesses. One does not resist the darkness by pretending it doesn't exist, but by acknowledging the power it has and learning how to overcome it.
It is now time for the final test before being accepted as a full member of the organization. Each night for seven nights, the initiate must withstand the temptation of one of the Seven Lords of Hell. They cannot do any harm to those attempting the test, but they can and will do everything to tempt them into siding with Hell. Countless initiates have been lost to Hell this way, but the few who can withstand all the Lords are strong enough to protect the rest of the world from the demonic taint. Today is the day I begin this test myself, and I walk into the chamber where the Lords shall appear. I step inside, and hear the door shut and lock behind me.
Night One: Belphagor, the Demon Lord of Sloth