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Everdark, god of the Steel Realms
Posted on September 23, 2015 in Steel-Realms
Everdark the Destroyer; The divine Entity of Darkness principal of discipline, power, dominance and darkness
The modern age is heavily defined by the clash of faiths in the “Affray of Darkness and Light” in which the god plays a significant part.
Role: The Walker Among the Dark; The Consumer of the Light; Primary foe of Ikribu, Balthazaar, and Aerna
General Motto: “Darkness will have dominion over all.“
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 Darkness, The Unholy Trio. Everdark is chief among their number. IT is his ambition, focus, discipline and drive that unite the Unholy Trio. He developed the Ritual that contained the dark abyss of Kauket – stolen by Gloombringer – into the Curtain of Night to protect his chosen people of the Orrish from the Sun-Bane of Helca. Everdark’s servants are often found making a Blood and Souls Offering of light dwellers to appease the entities of the The Dark Rift/Outer Drkness that power the Curtain of Night. All summons by servants of the Unholy Trio are empowered by Abzu’s Night and its dark compact.
The modern age is heavily defined by the clash of faiths in the “Affray of Darkness and Light” in which he plays a significant part.
Aspects Known/Common Associations
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Followers of the Faith
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For for information on Roleplaying a character of faith, see the Divine Follower guidelines.
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.
Belief Made Manifest – Beyond the General Litany
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Manifestation and Favor
Connexion Range = Varies (enhanced through the Rite of Offering) > Conviction Limits = None; Elan Building is allowed (if used).Favored Avatar: always half in shadow, wears a black leather mask, gauntlets, boots and has a grim stare, black slim sword, massive chain hangs around his neck – each link a god he killed on a world called Greyhawk (14)
Minions and Servitors
All Fiendish (demons, devils, etc.) minions and servitors summoned to the realms operate under a minimum of the Simple Compact of Dark Shelter. Because of this compact, all fiends, no matter who summons them enjoys the same benefits.
Armaments of the Faithful: Typical Elemental Divine Weapons; More powerful Magic/Mystic items are typically Singularly Bound if not Institutionally Bound.
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Mizras, war god of the Steel Realms
Posted on September 23, 2015 in Steel-Realms
Mizras the Victorious; The divine Entity of the Grey principal of combat, war and battle, tests, victory, initiative and action, and patron of inspired warriors. Mizras is part of the pantheon of The Grey Way, one of the four entities of the informal ‘Grey Church’. Mizras has commanded his followers to tentatively support the Oath of the Day Watch – if darkness wins, there will be no noble glory in combat. The Steel Realms is a glorious place for Mizras, his followers have a seemingly never ending means of testing themselves against the minions of the Lich Lords and Unholy Trio without being especially disruptive to rest of the civilized lands.
Symbol: Mizras has the greatest number of different symbols in the Steel Realms – all based on conflict and war. The most common symbol is a crossed hammer and axe on top of a shield.
General Motto: "The highest glory is found in conflict, true heroes arise only from this."
Favored Avatar: A armored tall warrior with the sun blocked, but its rays coming around them. A deep voice that echoes from within a full helm. No skin can be seen, only armor, a weapon in each hand.
The modern age is heavily defined by the clash of faiths in the "Affray of Darkness and Light" in which the god plays a significant part; To this end, they HAVE affirmed participation in The Godspeak Accord.
Role: The Hammer of the Unyielding; Primary proponent of violent striving and contests; the banisher of defeat and fear.
Beryllide armaments are highly prized by the followers of Mizras. At one point, though not for centuries, the warrior followers practiced the speech of “Cutglib“.Glory is All: The Forge of battle is the only way true heroes are made. We will only be remembered for our battles and our victories. History is replete with forgotten losers. If one must die, die gloriously!
Unyielding: There is no surrender.
Victory at Any Cost: The concept of a ‘fair’ fight is ridiculous. It is pointless to die on the hill of ‘fairness and equality’ – better to drown in the bloody river of victory. Let me die Lord of Battles, that with my last breath, I may smite my enemy unto death!
Rites of the Faith
- Sect, Cults, and Orders of Mizras (The Final Cut)
- Mirgue, Mistress of Ravens
- Powers
- Warrior Brotherhood of Mizras
- Records of the Faith of Mizras
- Sacred Places of Mizras
Malek, god of the Steel Realms
Posted on September 23, 2015 in Steel-Realms
Malek the Unseen; The divine Entity of the Grey principal of strange emotion, distrust/deception, betrayal, trust/wonderment, grudges, and the dangerous unknown.
The modern age is heavily defined by the clash of faiths in the “Affray of Darkness and Light” in which the god plays a significant part.
Role: The Unseen Hand
General Motto: (Malek has no attributable motto)
They are 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.
The order of Malek has had many sects over the ages, and never a centralized organization – only regional. This grew more fragmented as the heartlands of Noble East was settled after the fall of the dominion lands of the east to the Orrish. Rather than fleeing, some of the followers of Malek chose to stay, and saw the fall as an opportunity… and so the cult still persists among the Orrish (goblins mostly).
Aspects Known/Common Associations
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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For for information on Roleplaying a character of faith, see the Divine Follower guidelines.
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.
Belief Made Manifest – Beyond the General Litany
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Manifestation and Favor
Connexion Range = Varies (enhanced through the Rite of Offering) > Conviction Limits = None; Elan Building is allowed (if used).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
Minions and Servants
Armaments of the Faithful
Typical Elemental Divine Weapons; More powerful Magic/Mystic items are typically Singularly Bound if not Institutionally Bound.
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Malek as The Whispering Figure/Guardian of Secrets
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. There have been several events of great importance where only afterward was the subtle hand of Malek made known. The original High Temple of Secrets lies somewhere in the heartlands, originally away from the lands of dominion. It has been lost to time and purposeful obscuring. It is known as Dorma Ceflu, named after the head of the order of Malek, when his agents still were somewhat trusted, and Malek was not a faith synonymous with evil.
Malek as Lord of Deception and Betrayal
Billobo – Spirit of Fools and Cretins
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.
[related-subpages pageid=”964″ title=”Malek Materials”]Ezrilus, goddess of the Steel Realms
Posted on September 23, 2015 in Steel-Realms
Ezrilus the Ever-Indulgent; The divine Entity of the Grey principal of love, passion, sex, the moons, and magic. She is a manifestation of the eternal spirit of The Witch.
The modern age is heavily defined by the clash of faiths in the “Affray of Darkness and Light” in which the god plays a significant part.
Role: The Savior of Hope and Love; Primary foe of hate, destruction, and violence
General Motto: “Love conquers all.”
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 The Grey Way, but an ally to the Church of Light. Ezrilus is a central figure in the Oath of the Day Watch.
Aspects Known/Common Associations
Major Aspects: ; These are common knowledge; Other aspects/symbols/emblems may vary by specific sect/cult or institution.
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Sacred Observances: (These are reflected in the faith’s General Liturgy.)
- Sacred Events: [Sacrosanct festivals and milestone celebrations] >
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- Sacred Dates/Days: [Sacrosanct times of the year, recurring days of celebration or rest] >
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Followers of the Faith
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For for information on Roleplaying a character of faith, see the Divine Follower guidelines.
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.
Belief Made Manifest – Beyond the General Litany
- Shared Litany Tenets:
- Abiding Litany Tenets:
- Combat Exclusion:
Manifestation and Favor
Connexion Range = Varies (enhanced through the Rite of Offering) > Conviction Limits = None; Elan Building is allowed (if used).Favored Avatar: happy, graceful, attractive, with robes casting strange shadows. Always seems like a moon behind her head, her voice like a song
Minions and Servants
Armaments of the Faithful
Typical Elemental Divine Weapons; More powerful Magic/Mystic items are typically Singularly Bound if not Institutionally Bound.
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Cults, Sects, and Order
Delleth: Although there is no specific order around it, often the minor divinity of Delleth (Guide of the Seekers) and Ezrilus are sometimes seen as companions; It is referred to as Thesune’s Order – named after Thesune, the first priest of Ezrilus to bring together the two. This companionship often portrays Delleth as a protector and lover, as the more controlled side of magic – less governed by passion and power. Sometimes this translates to Delleth’s power being associated with the preservation and research side of knowledge and magic in general.
Channel Divinity
Moon Faculties: The goddess grants her dedicated followers (Piety 3) the ability to call upon the revealing light of the moon to make truth easier to discern. The light of the moon automatically reveals the inner reflection of targets when concentrated upon – animal forms of Lycanthropes, shape-shifters of all kinds, Merovin, and the corpse nature of undead. The character gain a Perception check to see sources of Disease and Poison.