Yogg-Maggus

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

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.

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.