"As you have said, they have defeated gods. So taking them on seems an unlikely course of action. But the lady's position has some merit, though I would take a different approach to it. What about directing the enegies of the Lords of the Nine against each other? Never lies mind you, I doubt there woudl be much worth in attempting deciept against masters of it, but finding the right information. For example, I have no doubt each of the Lords have contigency plans in case of betrayal by the others. So if we can unearth some of these plans, and secretly arrange to have that information sent to those who are involved, it might ferment more internal struggles for power. Though that makes me wonder..."<br/><br/>Amir paused thoughtfully, and tortured groans of those long dead whispered into that silent moment before he continued. "The Lords of the Nine have never unified so solidly before, or the planes would have already had to cope with this threat. They all want to be the sole rule of Hell. So what could possible have unified them now? Perhaps an even more powerful entity has arisen from the darkest depths of Hell to bind them in service. But then.. perhaps they simply finally made a pact they coudl abide by until all else was conquered. If so, one getting caught in the act of violating that pact woudl bring it all down. Either way, we need more information."