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[[File:HellHellAntechamber.pngjpg|right|thumb|500px|Antechamber to Hell's throne room.]]

'''Ruby:''' Actually, they got it that pretty right, except close. Except for all the custom leather.

[[RubyFile:Hell.png|right|thumb|350px|[[Dean Winchester]] reveals "there's a real fire in the pit, agonies you can't even imaginefirst glimpse of Hell."<ref name="three09" /> [[Meg]] describes this place as "...a prison, made of bone and flesh and blood and fear."<ref name="two14">[[2.14 Born Under a Bad SignAngels]]</ref> can bypass Hell did consist of endless racks which 's defenses, allowing them to enter and retrieve human souls hang from while being torturedin groups, as Castiel and other angels laid siege to Hell to save Dean.<ref name="three16">[[3.16 No Rest for the WickedDeath]]</ref> After taking charge of can enter Hell, Crowley transforms it into a place where torture is exemplified by endless queuing. Though more traditional dungeon areas still existand bring souls back to Earth, as evidenced shown when he retrieved Sam's soul from [[SamLucifer's Cage]] traveled to Hell to perform the second . [[trialReaper]] s and anyone else who has access to save the [[soul]] secret portal inside of [[Bobby SingerPurgatory]]can also enter Hell and rescue souls trapped inside.

As King of Hell, Crowley had set up his court at [[AngelsNeedham Asylum]] can bypass Hell's defenseson Earth, allowing them to enter and retrieve human souls while rather than in groups, as Castiel and other angels laid siege to Hell to save Dean. [[Death]] can enter Hell and bring souls back Although Crowley had access to Earththe realm, as shown when he retrieves had told Sam's soul from [[Lucifer's Cage]]and Dean on separate occasions how he dislikes being in Hell. After Crowley dies, [[ReaperAsmodeus]]s and anyone else who has access to the secret portal inside of [[Purgatory]] can also enter Hell and rescue souls trapped insidetakes up residence in Needham Asylum.

Crowley sets up his court at ===Characteristics===[[Ruby]] revealed that "there's a real fire in the pit, agonies you can't even imagine."<ref name="three09" /> [[Meg]] described Hell as "...a prison, made of bone and flesh and blood and fear."<ref name="two14">[[Needham Asylum2.14 Born Under a Bad Sign]] </ref> When Alastair was being tortured by Dean, he said that compared to Hell, reality is "too concrete" on Earth, rather than .<ref name="four16">[[4.16 On the Head of a Pin]]</ref> The tortures endured by damned souls in Hellalso consist of hallucinations meant to break their psyche and compel them to adopt the demon faith of their own volition. Although Crowley had access When Dean Winchester was dragged to Hell, he first found himself suspended on meat hooks among infinite chains as storm clouds raged around him.<ref name="three16">[[3.16 No Rest for the realmWicked]]</ref> Hell also consists of endless racks which human souls hang from while being tortured. When Dean was tortured by Alastair in Hell, he had told Sam him that he would take him off the rack if Dean started torturing. For one month (equivalent to 10 years), Dean apprenticed under Alastair and Dean on separate occasions how tortured souls until he dislikes being in Hellwas rescued by Castiel.  After taking charge of Hell, Crowley diestransformed it into a place where torture was exemplified by endless queuing where upon reaching the front of the line, they start over from the end. Though more traditional dungeon areas still exist, Asmodeus also takes up residence as evidenced when [[Sam]] traveled to Hell to perform the second [[Trial]] to save the [[soul]] of [[Bobby Singer]]. The tortures in the dungeon area appeared to be a mix of physical, with various damned souls shown to be mutilated in Needham Asylumone form or another, and psychological as with Bobby Singer, who would be tortured daily by black-eyed versions of Sam and Dean Winchester.

Limbo is an area that resides in the furthest reaches of Hell, it's this place that Crowley would send unruly souls for "time out." While lacking in aesthetics, it Limbo is an incredibly secure area that is accessed through a long corridor, whose with walls that have been built with bones of the damned. Once reached , Limbo is a desolate place where bones litter the ground, and torches light the plains of the damned as constant thunder and lightning storms rage above.

[[Azazel]] was a very powerful demon general who was a devoted zealot of [[Lucifer]]. He was described as a "tyrant" by [[Casey]], who kept the demons in Hell in line. After Azazel's death, [[Lilith]] was released from her prison and assumed the void in leadership. [[Ruby]] was another strong demon who eventually proved instrumental in releasing Lucifer by secretly manipulating [[Sam Winchester]] so that he would kill Lilith, breaking the last [[The 66 Seals|seal]]. Other more specific positions include King of Hell-- the ruler of all demons, King of Crossroads, -- the demon who holds all crossroad deal contracts and Knights of Hell -- the elite guard of Hell -- and . It is unknown what specific rank Lilith held amongst the demons who are well known torturers in Hell like , but the [[Megwhite-eyed demon]] and [[Alastair]] -- whom was described by Ruby described as, "Practically the Grand Inquisitor downstairs. Picasso—with a razor."  Lucifer is revered as the creator of demons, though no demons had been able to contact him in his isolation, other than Azazel. Lucifer would direct Azazel in the plans involving the [[Special Children]], and the plot to release him from [[Lucifer's Cage|his prison]]. Following Azazel's death, Ruby and Lilith took over his plan covertly. When he is Lucifer was freed, the demons serve served himas the rightful ruler of Hell, with the exception of [[Crowley]]. After Lucifer's re-imprisonment,<ref name="five22">[[5.22 Swan Song]]</ref> Crowley declared himself King of Hell with the blessing of [[Ramiel]], a [[Prince of Hell]] and sibling of Azazel. [[Abaddon]], a [[Knight of Hell]] and one of the most powerful demons in existence eventually started a civil war with Crowley in order to take control for herself, but was killed by Dean Winchester with [[the First Blade]] before she could win the warofficially depose Crowely.

After Crowley is was betrayed by his demons and deposed as ruler by Lucifer, he agreed to help the Winchesters trap Lucifer in [[Apocalypse World]], at which point he agreed in addition to agreeing to close the Gates of Hell forever, having grown tired being ruler and dealing with demons. Crowley is was unable to make good on his promise, due to sacrificing himself to close the rift between worlds universes to trap Lucifer. In Crowley's absence, at least one demon, [[Kipling]], attempted to fill the power vacuum left in Crowley's wake. His attempt to take over Hell, saw Kipling try and strike a deal with Sam Winchester, along the same lines as they had with Crowley. After Sam rejected Kipling's offer, and killed him, he declared Sam would declare that, "There will be no new King of Hell. Not today. Not ever. And if anybody wants the job, you can come through me." A threat demons seemed to take to heart, as according to Nick the demons have kept track of where the Winchester family is at all times out of fearin order to keep far away. [[Belphegor]] later attempted to use [[Lilith's Crook]] to gain power in Hell, but was [[smiting|smote]] by Castiel, preventing this plan. According to [[Ardat]], Belphegor spent centuries waiting for his chance after all of the other leaders were killed.

Following her sacrifice to save the world, [[Rowena]] seized power as the new Queen of Hell despite only being a damned soul.<ref name="fifteen08">[[15.08 Our Father, Who Aren't in Heaven]]</ref> The demon Gregor indicated that Rowena had begun reshaping Hell for the better, holding receptions for newly-arrived souls rather than immediately condemning them to the endless lines Crowley devised or the torture Hell is famous for.<ref name="fifteen13">[[15.13 Destiny's Child]]</ref> Rowena also put crossroads demons out of a job by ending the practice of making demonic [[deals and pacts]], believing that all souls will end up where they're destined to go upon death.<ref name="fifteen15">[[15.15 Gimme Shelter]]</ref> ===Creatures and denizensDenizens===Human [[soul]]s can get sent to Hell after making [[Deals and Pacts|deals]] with [[crossroads demon]]s or other demonswith the authority to make deals such as [[Azazel]] and [[Lilith]]. [[Hellhound]]s capture then kill the person when their their time is up. Once in Hell, a soul will be tortured for centuries until the last vestiges of their humanity are burned away, creating new demons to continue the cycle of torture. The length of time it takes for a human to become a demon is unknown, but may be dependent on a soul's endurance to the torture it endures, as John Winchester spent a century being tortured, and was able to escape Hell in his human formand refuse Alastair's offer, choosing to endure his torture rather than inflicting it onto others. Like entry into Heaven, the criteria for a person being damned to Hell beyond selling one's soul is based on their life choices, however if a person is killed by a hellhound, their souls will be dragged to Hell regardless, as shown with [[Eileen Leahy]].  Human souls can remain in Hell for centuries before turning into demons. Souls that have escaped Hell, can appear as [[Hell Ghosts|skeletal apparitions]] that can manifest and retain their human appearance on earth.

Once a human soul has had it's humanity burned away, their once human form gives way to a more mangled and horrific visageturning them into demons. The longer a demon resides in Hell the stronger they can become, making escape somewhat more easier. Once Crowley took over Hell, access to to the earthly plane was made more difficult, as he would only allow certain demons, whom he knew he could control topside. However, some demons have been known to get themselves smuggled to the surface.

* [[Acheri demon]]s – A lower classof demons, that like daevas , can be controlled. Unlike typical demons, Acheri are capable of manifesting as young children without the need for a meatsuit. * [[Daeva]]s – Savage and animalistic creatures that reside in shadows, and are summoned to act as demonic pitbullspit bulls. * [[Hellhounds]] – Originally created by [[God]] to serve as "Creator's best friend", but do due to their vicious nature, God ordered them to be put down. Lucifer, showing mercy for the creatures saved one, a pregnant hound named [[Ramsey]] who was only loyal to Lucifer, which forced her to be locked away in Hell's kennel. Some point after the birth of Ramsey's litter, hellhounds were put to work by demons to collect the souls of humans who made [[crossroads]] deals, and drag them to Hell.

* The [[Whore of Babylon]] – An Apocalyptic creature that is released from Hell to serve Lucifer by damning as many innocent souls to Hell by acting as a false [[prophet]].

[[File:DamnedSoulsReleased.png|thumb|right|350px|[[Chuck]] unleashes damned [[soul]]s from Hell.]]==Entry & Escape from Hell==[[Azazel]] was able to move freely between Hell and Earth, and [[Alastair]] appeared to be able too, as well as [[Crowley]]. [[Castiel]], and other [[angels]] have been able to enter and return, though at a cost as entering Hell for angels can be very dangerous. In the rare instance that a human [[soul]] is able to escape from Hell, unless there is divine intervention, a damned soul cannot gain entry into [[Heaven]]. There have been only three known exceptions to the rule: [[Dean Winchester]], who was sent to Hell after his [[crossroads]] [[deal]] came up, but upon being killed by the [[hunter]] duo of [[Walt and Roy]], Dean was allowed entry into Heaven in order for the angel [[Joshua]] to pass along a message from [[God]] to the Winchesters. After [[Bobby Singer]] was killed by the [[Leviathan]] [[Dick Roman]], Crowley ensured through the use of the rogue [[reaper]] [[Ajay]], that Bobby would end up in Hell. Bobby was later rescued by [[Sam Winchester]] for the second [[trial]] to close to Gates of Hell, which required that "An innocent soul has to be rescued from Hell and delivered unto Heaven", which allowed Bobby entry. For years it was unknown what became of [[John Winchester]] after his escape from Hell, after the second death of [[Mary Winchester]], [[Castiel]] confirmed that John was in Heaven with Mary, telling Sam and Dean that Mary was with "John, and there's no sorrow. There's no guilt. Just joy."

[[Castiel]] reported that [[angel]]s laid siege to Hell to rescue [[Dean Winchester]] before he broke the first seal, but did not reach him in time. Eventually, it was Castiel who pull Dean from Hell.

Being the servants of [[Death]], reapers have access to all spiritual planes in existence. As a favor to Crowley, the then reaper [[Billie]] , was able to create an entrance way on earth to Limbo for Dean Winchester.

[[Samhain]] can only be released from Hell every six hundred years. His release requires two powerful [[witch]]es performing three blood sacrifices over three days, the last day being October 31st (Halloween).<ref name="four07">[[4.07 It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester]]</ref> [[Lilith]] was said to be imprisoned deep in the pit by Azazel, claiming who claimed her release would not be easy, but succeeding succeeded when the [[Devil's Gate in Wyoming]] was opened and released hundreds of demons, including Lilith.

[[Demon]]s can be released from Hell via a summoning ritual performed by a powerful [[witch]] or a foolish [[Trevor|novice]] with access to a grimoire. A specific demon can be summoned, as in the case of [[Samhain]], [[Azazel]] and [[Crowley]], or any random demon may ariseso long as the proper ritual and summoning sigils are used. When Samhain is summoned, a tear opens in the ground and he emerges as a demonic cloud to possess a dead body.