Ghaul militarized the empire, invaded the Sol system, and imprisoned the Traveler, killing himself in the process, which caused the Red Legion to shatter.

Johannes wants his soul back because he realizes it’s a waste of a soul. He makes a bet with Satan that he can tempt 100 people into damnation within a year.

Emperor Calus, a hedonistic leader, was overthrown in a "Midnight Coup" by Ghaul and his allies, who viewed him as weak, and was exiled to the Leviathan .

This book series by Jonathan L. Howard follows a very different type of Cabal: a cynical, misanthropic necromancer who sells his soul to the devil to learn the secret of necromancy.

Boone seeks refuge in Midian, a hidden, ancient city of monsters and shapeshifters known as the Nightbreed, who act as a safe haven for the damned.

This 1988 novella (and later film Nightbreed ) follows , a man manipulated by his psychiatrist, Dr. Decker (who is secretly a serial killer), into believing he is responsible for atrocities.

The most compelling "Cabal" stories often involve dramatic, high-stakes narratives of power, betrayal, and redemption. Depending on whether you mean the lore, the Clive Barker novella, or the Johannes Cabal books, here are the most interesting narratives: 1. Destiny (Space-Rhino Roman Empire)

Empress Caiatl, Calus's daughter, took over the remnants of the empire, fighting Hive forces to survive and eventually forming an uneasy alliance with Humanity's Vanguard, a massive shift from their conquest-focused roots. 2. Clive Barker's Cabal (Nightbreed)