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== Domain == | |||
Arcane Magic. ''Arcana, Knowledge'' | Arcane Magic. ''Arcana, Knowledge'' | ||
== Personality == | |||
Neutral and dry. Rarely raises his voice. Works to preserve the ebb and flow of magical power throughout the planes. Hates the over-use of magic and punishes those who threaten the fabric of the planes. Not fond of warlocks. | Neutral and dry. Rarely raises his voice. Works to preserve the ebb and flow of magical power throughout the planes. Hates the over-use of magic and punishes those who threaten the fabric of the planes. Not fond of warlocks. | ||
== Other Names == | |||
Lord of Magic, Tome-bearer | Lord of Magic, Tome-bearer | ||
== Usual Depiction == | |||
A male figure wearing a hooded robe, hood pulled up but face visible. Most prominent feature is his beard, which is divided into 4 long braids—one from each cheek and two from the chin. He carries a staff upraised and an open book. | A male figure wearing a hooded robe, hood pulled up but face visible. Most prominent feature is his beard, which is divided into 4 long braids—one from each cheek and two from the chin. He carries a staff upraised and an open book. | ||
== Companions/Demigods == | |||
None | None | ||
== Worship in Western Noefra == | |||
Worshiped by arcanists and scholars. Very little organized religion; his clergy are scholars first. They often get in long, arcane (pardon the pun) debates about strange topics. Offerings of books (especially rare ones) are the most prized. “Hooded-one’s Eyes!” is an epithet used to express surprise; “I swear by book and beard” is a strong oath of truthfulness. | Worshiped by arcanists and scholars. Very little organized religion; his clergy are scholars first. They often get in long, arcane (pardon the pun) debates about strange topics. Offerings of books (especially rare ones) are the most prized. “Hooded-one’s Eyes!” is an epithet used to express surprise; “I swear by book and beard” is a strong oath of truthfulness. | ||
=== Religious Precepts === | |||
Knowledge is power. Keep it out of the hands of those that would use it for the ill of the world, even if this requires violence. Consider the consequences of your magical actions before acting. Search out and recover lost magical knowledge. Maintain an open mind—all truth is truth and should be respected regardless of the source. Blood magic is an abomination. | Knowledge is power. Keep it out of the hands of those that would use it for the ill of the world, even if this requires violence. Consider the consequences of your magical actions before acting. Search out and recover lost magical knowledge. Maintain an open mind—all truth is truth and should be respected regardless of the source. Blood magic is an abomination. | ||
== Worship in Other Areas == | |||
* [[Ikela]]: Only has a very minor role in the [[Ikelan Religion|CCU]]. The predominant deity in neighboring [[Merais]], however. | * [[Ikela]]: Only has a very minor role in the [[Ikelan Religion|CCU]]. The predominant deity in neighboring [[Merais]], however. | ||
== Pre-Divine Life == | |||
Yogg-Maggus was one of the [[Divine Three]], the adventurers who precipitated the [[Cataclysm]]. A [[mkhulu]] wizard, he sought after magic. His current state is a punishment for that search. | Yogg-Maggus was one of the [[Divine Three]], the adventurers who precipitated the [[Cataclysm]]. A [[mkhulu]] wizard, he sought after magic. His current state is a punishment for that search. | ||
[[Category:Gods]] | [[Category:Gods]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:24, 14 September 2024
Domain
Arcane Magic. Arcana, Knowledge
Personality
Neutral and dry. Rarely raises his voice. Works to preserve the ebb and flow of magical power throughout the planes. Hates the over-use of magic and punishes those who threaten the fabric of the planes. Not fond of warlocks.
Other Names
Lord of Magic, Tome-bearer
Usual Depiction
A male figure wearing a hooded robe, hood pulled up but face visible. Most prominent feature is his beard, which is divided into 4 long braids—one from each cheek and two from the chin. He carries a staff upraised and an open book.
Companions/Demigods
None
Worship in Western Noefra
Worshiped by arcanists and scholars. Very little organized religion; his clergy are scholars first. They often get in long, arcane (pardon the pun) debates about strange topics. Offerings of books (especially rare ones) are the most prized. “Hooded-one’s Eyes!” is an epithet used to express surprise; “I swear by book and beard” is a strong oath of truthfulness.
Religious Precepts
Knowledge is power. Keep it out of the hands of those that would use it for the ill of the world, even if this requires violence. Consider the consequences of your magical actions before acting. Search out and recover lost magical knowledge. Maintain an open mind—all truth is truth and should be respected regardless of the source. Blood magic is an abomination.
Worship in Other Areas
Pre-Divine Life
Yogg-Maggus was one of the Divine Three, the adventurers who precipitated the Cataclysm. A mkhulu wizard, he sought after magic. His current state is a punishment for that search.
