>General Motto: (Malek has no attributable motto)
Quick Reference: Malek is a Divine Principal associated with ___ ; They are an entity that reflects the powers of Conviction through Essence. This deity has affirmed participation in The Godspeak Accord. They are part of the pantheon of ___.
This deity has affirmed participation in The Godspeak Accord, murky though these ties may seem at times. There is no known position Malek has taken in regards to the Oath of the Day Watch, though his commonly aligned efforts with the Unholy Trio give the appearance that it is not likely.
Malek as the “revealer of the hidden”: Many pay homage (though not venerate directly) to Malek as “The Hidden” – historians, seekers of knowledge, archeologist and the like who seek knowledge that takes risk and effort to unearth. Making that which is hidden, revealed is a role that Malek sometimes assists with. Malek’s motivations for good fortune in such endeavors are inscrutable and often seem whimsical… though it is difficult to know when his unseen hand may be involved or it is just luck.
Major Aspects: ; These are common knowledge; Other aspects/symbols/emblems may vary by specific sect/cult or institution.
Minor Aspects: Reckoning and confrontation – The Lich Lords have taken over the confrontational aspect of the world in their role of nemesis. Malek feels this has been stolen!
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Sacred Observances: (These are reflected in the faith’s General Liturgy.)
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Expectations & Obligations: Good Standing in relation to their faith’s tenets reflected in Liturgical Observations tenets. Nominally, the Tenets of the General Liturgy are followed by the Laity of Congregations and those of higher Grace and the few Institutional Ranks alike.
Favored Avatar: plain, hooded robe, never see his face, gloved hands, an amulet with 5 charms (his 5 pieces he sacrificed) slippers – totally silent when moves. Sometimes he has a female tabby cat
Typical Elemental Divine Weapons; More powerful Magic/Mystic items are typically Singularly Bound if not Institutionally Bound.
The master of rumors and dealings in the shadows. Caretaker of hidden and forgotten lores. This role has mostly been forgotten in current times. Malek was not always the evil god of deceit. Once he was known as “the hidden hand”, “the hidden player”, “the spoiler” – he was the patron of trickery, subterfuge, cunning (gaming even), and the underdog (given sacrifice in order to remain underestimated and overlooked by one’s enemies) – not the decidedly negative “deceiver” and “betrayer” he has become through his association with the gods of darkness.
The veneration of Malek in the manifestation of Billobo has long ago ceased. It is hardly remembered except in traditions. Billobo was Malek’s shadow made flesh – it would often leave its master and get up to no good.