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;Domain: Untimely death, murder. Patron of assassins. ''Death, Trickery''
====Domain====
;Personality: Dour and cruel, but fair. A firm believer in law and order for the masses. Also believes that some need to stand in the shadows to enforce that law.
Untimely death, murder. Patron of assassins. ''Death, Trickery''
====Personality====
Dour and cruel, but fair. A firm believer in law and order for the masses. Also believes that some need to stand in the shadows to enforce that law.


;Other Names: Patron of Assassins, Lord of the Knife, Death's Bite
====Other Names====
Patron of Assassins, Lord of the Knife, Death's Bite


;Usual Depictions: A suit of blackened armor, empty. The armor bears a kris-like dagger, point downward, dripping red liquid (colored water, usually).
====Usual Depictions====
A suit of blackened armor, empty. The armor bears a kris-like dagger, point downward, dripping red liquid (colored water, usually).


;Companions/Demigods: The [[Empty Mask]], [[Venom-master Huang]], the [[Dark Blades]]
====Companions/Demigods====
The [[Empty Mask]], [[Venom-master Huang]], the [[Dark Blades]]


;Worship: Official worship of Death's Bite varies by nation.
==== Worship in Western Noefra ====
Official worship of Death's Bite varies by nation.


;[[Holy Kaelthian Republic]]: Church assassins pray to him for aid. His official cult (that of the [[Jagged Knife]]) act as a court of last resort under governmental sanction. The existence of this cult is an open secret, but the location of their central shrine is unknown. Their calling card is a black-hilted silver dagger. They use magic (both arcane and divine) heavily, mostly for stealth and defense. They are most oriented toward removing threats to the government with extreme and silent prejudice.
;[[Holy Kaelthian Republic]]: Church assassins pray to him for aid. His official cult (that of the [[Jagged Knife]]) act as a court of last resort under governmental sanction. The existence of this cult is an open secret, but the location of their central shrine is unknown. Their calling card is a black-hilted silver dagger. They use magic (both arcane and divine) heavily, mostly for stealth and defense. They are most oriented toward removing threats to the government with extreme and silent prejudice.


;[[Jungle of Fangs]]: His worshippers are most common among the less savory elements of society. Several organizations dedicated to him act as bodyguards for powerful figures and collectively control the underworld of that nation. They use copious quantities and varieties of poison. Their calling card is an eyeless, black mask with a single tear embroidered on it. One such organization (the [[Silent Assembly]]) is headquartered in [[Asai’ka]; the other major organization (the [[Darkened Scale]]) is centered in [[Kel’al’ar]] and is active in whole [[Serpent Dominion]].
;[[Jungle of Fangs]]: His worshippers are most common among the less savory elements of society. Several organizations dedicated to him act as bodyguards for powerful figures and collectively control the underworld of that nation. They use copious quantities and varieties of poison. Their calling card is an eyeless, black mask with a single tear embroidered on it. One such organization (the [[Silent Assembly]]) is headquartered in [[Asai'ka]]; the other major organization (the [[Darkened Scale]]) is centered in [[Kel'al'ar]] and is active in whole [[Serpent Dominion]].


;Religious Precepts: You are the last judge of the untouchable. The one that acts where others cannot. No oath or ideal is more important than your mission. Trust no one, verify everything. Preserve the peace of the realm.
=====Religious Precepts=====
You are the last judge of the untouchable. The one that acts where others cannot. No oath or ideal is more important than your mission. Trust no one, verify everything. Preserve the peace of the realm.


==Pre-Divine Life==
====Worship in Other Areas====
The Patron of Assassins is rarely worshiped openly in other nations, although wherever there are those that desire vengeance against the powerful, his name will always arise.
* [[Ikela]]: Open worship is proscribed by law. Rumors of assassin cults are widespread, however.
 
====Divine Rank====
[[Congregation|Congregant]]
 
====Pre-Divine Status====
The Hollow King was one of the [[Divine Three]], one of the adventurers who touched off the [[Cataclysm]] by reckless use of the [[Eyes of Qa'desh|Left Eye of Qa'desh]]. A dragonborn sorcerer, prone to violent temper and greed, his ascension has changed him significantly. Some scholars believe that he feels remorse for his actions and has now gone to the other extreme. The truth is unknown.
The Hollow King was one of the [[Divine Three]], one of the adventurers who touched off the [[Cataclysm]] by reckless use of the [[Eyes of Qa'desh|Left Eye of Qa'desh]]. A dragonborn sorcerer, prone to violent temper and greed, his ascension has changed him significantly. Some scholars believe that he feels remorse for his actions and has now gone to the other extreme. The truth is unknown.


[[Category: Gods]]
[[Category: Gods]]

Latest revision as of 03:52, 24 May 2022

Domain

Untimely death, murder. Patron of assassins. Death, Trickery

Personality

Dour and cruel, but fair. A firm believer in law and order for the masses. Also believes that some need to stand in the shadows to enforce that law.

Other Names

Patron of Assassins, Lord of the Knife, Death's Bite

Usual Depictions

A suit of blackened armor, empty. The armor bears a kris-like dagger, point downward, dripping red liquid (colored water, usually).

Companions/Demigods

The Empty Mask, Venom-master Huang, the Dark Blades

Worship in Western Noefra

Official worship of Death's Bite varies by nation.

Holy Kaelthian Republic
Church assassins pray to him for aid. His official cult (that of the Jagged Knife) act as a court of last resort under governmental sanction. The existence of this cult is an open secret, but the location of their central shrine is unknown. Their calling card is a black-hilted silver dagger. They use magic (both arcane and divine) heavily, mostly for stealth and defense. They are most oriented toward removing threats to the government with extreme and silent prejudice.
Jungle of Fangs
His worshippers are most common among the less savory elements of society. Several organizations dedicated to him act as bodyguards for powerful figures and collectively control the underworld of that nation. They use copious quantities and varieties of poison. Their calling card is an eyeless, black mask with a single tear embroidered on it. One such organization (the Silent Assembly) is headquartered in Asai'ka; the other major organization (the Darkened Scale) is centered in Kel'al'ar and is active in whole Serpent Dominion.
Religious Precepts

You are the last judge of the untouchable. The one that acts where others cannot. No oath or ideal is more important than your mission. Trust no one, verify everything. Preserve the peace of the realm.

Worship in Other Areas

The Patron of Assassins is rarely worshiped openly in other nations, although wherever there are those that desire vengeance against the powerful, his name will always arise.

  • Ikela: Open worship is proscribed by law. Rumors of assassin cults are widespread, however.

Divine Rank

Congregant

Pre-Divine Status

The Hollow King was one of the Divine Three, one of the adventurers who touched off the Cataclysm by reckless use of the Left Eye of Qa'desh. A dragonborn sorcerer, prone to violent temper and greed, his ascension has changed him significantly. Some scholars believe that he feels remorse for his actions and has now gone to the other extreme. The truth is unknown.