- Alternate Names
- Baël
- Rank
- King
- Goetic Number
- 1
- Grimoire Source
- Ars goetiaPseudomonarchia daemonum
- Color
- Red
- Domain
- InvisibilityWisdomStrategy
- Keywords
- InvisibilityCunningStrategyPower
- Office
- Teaches cunning, grants power of invisibility, reveals secrets
- Legions
- 66
- Appearance
- Three heads (cat, toad, man with crown), hoarse voice, rides upon large pale horse, or appears as man or cat
- Seal
- Complex sigil with intersecting lines and symbols
- Properties
- InvisibilityCunningStrategyRevelation of secrets
- Magical Uses
- Invisibility workStrategic planningRevealing secretsPower acquisition
- Invocation Warnings
- First and foremost demon of Goetia—commands respect. Can grant invisibility but demands proper offerings. Requires strong protective circle.
- Invocation
By the seals of Solomon, I call Bael, First King. Grant me cunning and the veil of shadows.
- Offerings
- Cat imageryCrownsStrategic gamesRed candles
- Traditional Uses
Called for invisibility, strategic advantage, revealing enemy plans, cunning in business or warfare.
- Modern Practice
Work with Bael for strategic planning, competitive advantage, discretion, revealing hidden information. Requires proper protection and dismissal.