He is one of the fallen angels of theological lore, a Demon Lord, and as well as ruling a province of Hell, he is also the archivist for Lucifer.

Balberith tempts men and women to become quarrelsome and blasphemous, and taints their hearts, twisting them to commit homicide.

Of the powers at his command, the most destructive is the fire of Hell itself, but perhaps the most disturbing is his ability to blacken human hearts and cast his dark influence over them. Though he rules the infernal fiefdom Lucifer has granted him, Balberith also maintains many human worshippers on Earth.

He has always had a great interest in Albion - the region of the world known as England - and its surrounding environs. This interest has become hatred over the past half a century, during which time he has been thwarted again and again by Ludlow Swift, the Protector of Albion, who banished him back to Hell.

Balberith, however, has no intention of remaining hellbound forever.