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nicethugbert
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 Posted: Monday, 02 November 2009 08:03PM |
EDIT: It seems that Garagos could be worked on to get more of an Erythnul feel and it's part of his story.
Garagos
The Reaver, Master of All Weapons, Lord of War
Faerunian Demigod
Symbol: A pinwheel of five snaky arms clutching swords
Home Plane: Warrior's Rest
Alignment: Chaotic neutral
Portfolio: War, skill-at-arms, destruction, plunder
Worhipers: Barbarians, fighters, rangers, soldiers, spies, warriors
Cleric Alignments: CE, CG, CN
Domains: Chaos, Destruction, Strength, War
Favored Weapon: "The Tentacus" [A pinwheel of five black, snaky arms, each ending in a sword](longsword)
The goal of every worshiper of Garagos (gar-rah-gohs) the Reaver is to be covered in their enemy’s blood at the heart of a conflict they initiated. Once Garagos was an honored deity of war, a being associated more with military victory through fury than perseverance through sound tactical decisions. He eventually came into conflict with the young demigod Tempus who vied for his dominance over warcraft. The Tome of Foehammer's Triumph, a collection of scriptures held holy by the church of Tempus, tells of a century-long battle in which the Lord of Battle finally defeated Garagos by turning the Reaver's mindless fury against him. Long thought slain, Garagos reappeared in the recent past, either awakened from ageless slumber or resurrected by a devoted cult of worshipers. His newest incarnation seems utterly devoid of the craftiness he once possessed. Instead, Garagos is a being of idiot rage, a violent six-armed whirlwind of carnage that seems to exist only to destroy. Clerics of Garagos, known as bloodreavers, spend their days fomenting strife throughout the continent, knowing that each conflict contributes to Garagos's continuing rebirth. They believe that Garagos eventually will regain his divine strength, unseating the hated Lord of Battles and reclaiming the mantle of Deity of War. They continually create and expand networks of spies, faithful warriors, and other agents to increase the power of the cult, and the leadership of a cult cell is usually determined by the result of power plays between the agents of rival clerics. Bloodreavers pray for spells in the morning. Ceremonies to the Lord of War typically involve bloodletting as well as anointing the faithful in the blood of their enemies, Though a few well-kept clerics prefer to sow discord through guile in the courts of cities across Faerun, most of Garagos's feral clerics eschew bathing, proudly wearing multiple coats of enemy blood The blood obsession of the cult of the Master of All Weapons has led many to conclude that services to Garagos involve some degree of vampirism, but a direct link has never been proven. Indeed, most vampires would be more likely to treat a blood-soaked cleric of Garagos as a particularly hearty meal than consider him an ally. Bloodreavers usually multiclass as barbarians.
History/Relationships: Though chaotic neutral, the debased, insane Garagos stands on the brink of evil. A nearly elemental force of destruction, the Reaver has no allies in the panthoons of Abeir Toril--the other gods deal with Garagos simply by staying the hell away from him. Despite his vacant mind, Garagos still harbors deep resentment against Tempus and this catspaw, the Red Knight. Should these deities meet him in the field of combat, there's little doubt that the Reaver would come out the worse for it. Eventually, however, Garagos's destructive capabilities might transcend his tactical weaknesses, and on such a day; the followers of Tempus are sure to know much despair.
Dogma:
Peace is for weak fools. War makes all participants strong, and only in head-to-head conflict is honor satisfied. Only cowards avoid battle. Any who strike down a foe from ambush or from behind demonstrate cowardice. Retreat is never an option, even in the face of a greater foe, for if a warrior's heart is focused on Garagos, the deity will provide strength enough to conquer any enemy.
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Dorateen
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Posted: Tuesday, 03 November 2009 02:47PM |
Quote: Posted 11/02/09 20:03 (GMT) by nicethugbert
The blood obsession of the cult of the Master of All Weapons has led many to conclude that services to Garagos involve some degree of vampirism, but a direct link has never been proven.
Now this is very interesting.
I think Garagos will work nicely, as the over-arching story includes a particular antagonist with sworn allegiance to a Warlord.
Now I've got to poplulate a dungeon level with "War Acolytes of Garagos". Should be some bloody fights...
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nicethugbert
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Posted: Tuesday, 03 November 2009 04:06PM |
I find Garagos interesting. How would a CG priest or other worshiper of Garagos act? I think they make sense primarily in a LE dominant environment otherwise how could they instigate slaughter?
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Dorateen
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Posted: Tuesday, 03 November 2009 06:45PM |
Quote: Posted 11/02/09 20:03 (GMT) by nicethugbert
History/Relationships: Though chaotic neutral, the debased, insane Garagos stands on the brink of evil.
This, I think, is being rather generous. The interpretation I have is that Garagos is now wholly evil. He represents destruction for the sake of destruction. Then again, we Dwarves would rather build than destroy, so his portfolio is particularily offensive.
I could not reconcile a chaotic good priest of Garagos. I suppose one might go on a destrcutive rampage to bring down a tyrannical empire. However, that type of destruction would at least have a purpose.
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nicethugbert
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Posted: Tuesday, 03 November 2009 07:13PM |
Quote: Posted 11/03/09 18:45 (GMT) by Dorateen Quote: Posted 11/02/09 20:03 (GMT) by nicethugbert
History/Relationships: Though chaotic neutral, the debased, insane Garagos stands on the brink of evil.
This, I think, is being rather generous. The interpretation I have is that Garagos is now wholly evil. He represents destruction for the sake of destruction. Then again, we Dwarves would rather build than destroy, so his portfolio is particularily offensive.
I was just quoting Faiths and Pantheons.
Quote: Posted 11/03/09 18:45 (GMT) by Dorateen
I could not reconcile a chaotic good priest of Garagos. I suppose one might go on a destrcutive rampage to bring down a tyrannical empire. However, that type of destruction would at least have a purpose.
The description of Garagos does not place any restrictions on who one's enemies are. The only restriction is that one have them, initiate a conflict with them, slaughter them, and cover one's self in their enemy's blood. I suppose the blood covering requirement would be waived if said blood were harmful to one's health, or espionage activities, or the fomenting of strife at court, etc.
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Dorateen
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Posted: Tuesday, 03 November 2009 07:43PM |
Quote: Posted 11/03/09 19:13 (GMT) by nicethugbert Quote: Posted 11/03/09 18:45 (GMT) by Dorateen Quote: Posted 11/02/09 20:03 (GMT) by nicethugbert
History/Relationships: Though chaotic neutral, the debased, insane Garagos stands on the brink of evil.
This, I think, is being rather generous. The interpretation I have is that Garagos is now wholly evil. He represents destruction for the sake of destruction. Then again, we Dwarves would rather build than destroy, so his portfolio is particularily offensive.
I was just quoting Faiths and Pantheons.
Oh, yeah, I know. I meant that the writers of Faiths and Pantheons were being too generous. On the brink of evil? I'd say Garagos long crossed that line. But that's just me being a judgemental SOB.Edited By Dorateen on 11/03/09 19:44 | |
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kamalpoe
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Posted: Tuesday, 03 November 2009 08:26PM |
Wallowing in blood doesn't seem like something any good aligned character would do, even if it is the blood of enemies.
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nicethugbert
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Posted: Wednesday, 04 November 2009 05:02AM |
I don't think there is anything particularly evil about wallowing in blood. It's disgusting and unhealthy, but, not automatically evil. It's how you got the blood that makes it evil.
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Dorateen
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Posted: Wednesday, 04 November 2009 02:51PM |
Quote: Posted 11/04/09 05:02 (GMT) by nicethugbert
I don't think there is anything particularly evil about wallowing in blood. It's disgusting and unhealthy, but, not automatically evil. It's how you got the blood that makes it evil.
This would be a great dialogue option for a Chaotic Neutral character. May I?
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nicethugbert
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Posted: Wednesday, 04 November 2009 11:24PM |
Quote: Posted 11/04/09 14:51 (GMT) by Dorateen Quote: Posted 11/04/09 05:02 (GMT) by nicethugbert
I don't think there is anything particularly evil about wallowing in blood. It's disgusting and unhealthy, but, not automatically evil. It's how you got the blood that makes it evil.
This would be a great dialogue option for a Chaotic Neutral character. May I?
By all means, plz use.
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nicethugbert
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Posted: Thursday, 05 November 2009 12:03AM |
After all, what use does a soul have for blood anyway?
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