Life in Hell [Community Worldbuilding Project]

[Pyre_Born]

Just a thought on the idea of the Layered Circles of Dante's Inferno. In Dante's the first circle of Limbo wasn't truly a "Hell" as in torture and all that. Those that were guiltless but not saved went here. So what if the "First Layer" could have been the closest thing to a sanctuary for souls in Hell.

Before the arrival of mortals, Demons would only come here for sport or such, but rarely. After the arrival, the curiosity brought forth the Demons, bent on obtaining Mortals, something they probably aren't very used to on the plane.

So, it could be very possible that the souls trapped here before the arrival may not have the greatest opinion of the mortals, seeing them (rightfully) as the reason for their current Demon infestation.

Also, would the dead leave the plane, or appear as spirits back in hell? If they stay on the plane after death regardless of belief or actions, some of the population may start living like Caligula at a Frat party when they realize nothing they do will save them from Hell.

Peace,
Pyre


For reference:
Dante's Hell
Demon Names