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<blockquote data-quote="Rhialto" data-source="post: 9158" data-attributes="member: 630"><p><strong>The Gods of Tur An Tiel, Part Six; The Savage Powers</strong></p><p></p><p>The Savage Powers is not so much a pantheon as a grouping of the gods worshipped by those brutal races that dwell wherever they will, their hands against all. By this is meant Goblinkind, Giants, and Kobolds. These races are rarely known for their piety, and many of them will worship a Murelli, a Cultic Diety, or even a fiend instead. The Savage Powers are not a pantheon of acceptance and alliance--rather they a quarrelling fighting collection of powers.</p><p></p><p><strong>THE SAVAGE POWERS</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Ymir, The Imprisoned, King of Giants</strong></p><p>Lawful Evil Greater Power</p><p>Lord and Maker of the Jotun, and ruler of the servitor races of their design, the Ettin and Goblins, Ymir sought to conquer and control the whole of Tur An Tiel, and was captured and bound in the center of the World for his crimes. Since then he has plotted and schemed to free himself. He is clever and subtle both by nature and necessity, for his followers are few, and his enemies many. Ymir is a bitter god, his temper fearsome, and the rites of his worshippers dire. He is worshipped by Jotun, and those of the Ettin who retain the cunning to remember him. He is represented as a pair of eyes, glaring balefully, and two bound hands.</p><p></p><p><strong>Maegresh, the Skulking Lord, the Goblin King</strong></p><p>Neutral Evil Intermediate Power</p><p>God of Goblins, Maegresh was once a minor servant of Ymir who betrayed his lord. Now he sits fearful on his stolen throne, waiting for the day when his former master returns. Maegresh is cowardly and paranoid, putting little trust in his servants, for after all, should Ymir have trusted him? He rules Goblinkind with a distracted air, occasionally bothering to intercede on their behalf, but in general demanding much, and giving little. Maegresh's priests are found among most races of Goblins, and are expected to sing his praises loudly, and often. Maegresh is represented as a tall, thin Goblin with nervous eyes, sitting on a throne.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ithara, the Helpmate, the Dreaded Mother</strong></p><p>Neutral Evil Lesser Power</p><p>Maegresh's mate, Ithara is a once-mortal Goblin witch who stole the secret of Godhood from him. Maegresh has little trust for her, but she pleases him physically at least, and her counsel is generally good. In truth Ithara always seeks to gain more power for herself, using subtle and clever means to get it. Priestesses of Ithara are told to marry chiefs and Goblins of power, and serve them as dutiful wives, the whole time seeking to dominate and control them. Ithara is represented as a female Goblin wearing a pale white robe, embroidered with symbols, whose hair has been dyed with blood, and whose claws are long and sharp.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ordos, the Strong</strong></p><p>Neutral Evil Lesser Power</p><p>Maegresh's son, Ordos is strong, and little else. A hulking figure, he is subserviant to his parents, a fool, and a coward when he is in pain. Ordos charges into battle, (throwing things when it suits him) and retreats just as fast. Ordos is worshipped greatly by Trolls, who find his boastful strength greatly to their liking. He is generally represented as a huge Troll, bulging with muscle, a dull look in his eyes.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ilvet, the Worg Lord, the Hunter</strong></p><p>Lawful Evil Demipower</p><p>Maegresh's lieutenant, Ilvet is a former servant of Amraphel who fled his service, and joined with the Goblin King. Wild, yet disciplined Ilvet bids Goblins to follow his example, and those of his "creations" (though corruptions is a truer term) the worgs. Brutal and evil, Ilvet is worshipped by wild, militant tribes of Hill and Mountain Goblins who seek their living through rapine. Ilvet is represented as a tall Goblin of commanding features, who bears much of the nature of the wolf.</p><p></p><p><strong>Skali, the Howling</strong></p><p>Chaotic Evil Demipower</p><p>A mysterious power, of uncertain origin, Skali is Maegresh's messenger, Goblin god of fear and death. Goblins more placate Skali than worship him, fearing his visits which can decimate even the greatest tribes. Skali has few priests, and they are a strange, half-maddened buch. Skali is represented as a small, slight Goblin with pitch-black skin, and bright red eyes, an insane smile on his face.</p><p></p><p><strong>Onurga, the Shark</strong></p><p>Lawful Evil Demipower</p><p>More a primal appetite than a god, Onurga is the devouring nature of the sea brought to life. Worshipped by Sea Goblins (called by some Sahuagin) and some pirates, Onurga seems dully aware of their worship, and rewards it. Onurga seems to desire little, other than food and sacrifice. Ancient and mysterious, he is represented as a shark of incredible size and power.</p><p></p><p><strong>Kvet-Ti, Lord-of-All-He-Surveys, the Annoying One</strong></p><p>Lawful Evil Demipower</p><p>God of Kobolds, (and they do well to remember that) Kvet-Ti is thought to be a mortal member of that race who ascended to Godhood as a result of an experiment by his Dragon master. (The experiment failed, it's said, to convert his master into a God, though it did convert her to a corpse.) Small, egotistcal, and disliked by all, (his title "Lord-of-All-He-Surveys" is an insult given to him by Ilyet, as due to his small size, he does not survey much,) Kvet-Ti is given grudging respect only by the Kobolds, mostly out of that race's need to have a god of some sort looking out for them. Kvet-Ti's priests are rarer than he'd like, and often ignored and humiliated by the Sorcerers. Kvet-Ti is represented as a Kobold dressed in rich silks, wearing a golden crown.</p><p></p><p><strong>Vathek, the Iron Fist, Lord of Might</strong></p><p>Lawful Evil Demipower</p><p>A strange one among the Savage Powers, Vathek is a relative newcomer who is only just now making his inroads among Goblinkind. A former servant of Amraphel like Ilvet (though Vathek still pledges at least a surface loyalty), the Iron Fist has set himself up as a rival to Maegresh. Unlike Ilvet, Vathek is a god of civilization for the hordes of Goblinkind, a power that calls for them to step forward and take their rightful place in the World. Vathek's priests prescibe to a rigid discipline, and where they are found, they control their fellows. Vathek is worshipped in the strange Goblin nation of Vathi, and by a few independent tribes of Mountain Goblins, but by few others, though this situation may change... He is represented as a tall diabolic figure, clad in plate mail, and with spiked gauntlets, the right hand raised in a clenched fist.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rhialto, post: 9158, member: 630"] [b]The Gods of Tur An Tiel, Part Six; The Savage Powers[/b] The Savage Powers is not so much a pantheon as a grouping of the gods worshipped by those brutal races that dwell wherever they will, their hands against all. By this is meant Goblinkind, Giants, and Kobolds. These races are rarely known for their piety, and many of them will worship a Murelli, a Cultic Diety, or even a fiend instead. The Savage Powers are not a pantheon of acceptance and alliance--rather they a quarrelling fighting collection of powers. [b]THE SAVAGE POWERS[/b] [b]Ymir, The Imprisoned, King of Giants[/b] Lawful Evil Greater Power Lord and Maker of the Jotun, and ruler of the servitor races of their design, the Ettin and Goblins, Ymir sought to conquer and control the whole of Tur An Tiel, and was captured and bound in the center of the World for his crimes. Since then he has plotted and schemed to free himself. He is clever and subtle both by nature and necessity, for his followers are few, and his enemies many. Ymir is a bitter god, his temper fearsome, and the rites of his worshippers dire. He is worshipped by Jotun, and those of the Ettin who retain the cunning to remember him. He is represented as a pair of eyes, glaring balefully, and two bound hands. [b]Maegresh, the Skulking Lord, the Goblin King[/b] Neutral Evil Intermediate Power God of Goblins, Maegresh was once a minor servant of Ymir who betrayed his lord. Now he sits fearful on his stolen throne, waiting for the day when his former master returns. Maegresh is cowardly and paranoid, putting little trust in his servants, for after all, should Ymir have trusted him? He rules Goblinkind with a distracted air, occasionally bothering to intercede on their behalf, but in general demanding much, and giving little. Maegresh's priests are found among most races of Goblins, and are expected to sing his praises loudly, and often. Maegresh is represented as a tall, thin Goblin with nervous eyes, sitting on a throne. [b]Ithara, the Helpmate, the Dreaded Mother[/b] Neutral Evil Lesser Power Maegresh's mate, Ithara is a once-mortal Goblin witch who stole the secret of Godhood from him. Maegresh has little trust for her, but she pleases him physically at least, and her counsel is generally good. In truth Ithara always seeks to gain more power for herself, using subtle and clever means to get it. Priestesses of Ithara are told to marry chiefs and Goblins of power, and serve them as dutiful wives, the whole time seeking to dominate and control them. Ithara is represented as a female Goblin wearing a pale white robe, embroidered with symbols, whose hair has been dyed with blood, and whose claws are long and sharp. [b]Ordos, the Strong[/b] Neutral Evil Lesser Power Maegresh's son, Ordos is strong, and little else. A hulking figure, he is subserviant to his parents, a fool, and a coward when he is in pain. Ordos charges into battle, (throwing things when it suits him) and retreats just as fast. Ordos is worshipped greatly by Trolls, who find his boastful strength greatly to their liking. He is generally represented as a huge Troll, bulging with muscle, a dull look in his eyes. [b]Ilvet, the Worg Lord, the Hunter[/b] Lawful Evil Demipower Maegresh's lieutenant, Ilvet is a former servant of Amraphel who fled his service, and joined with the Goblin King. Wild, yet disciplined Ilvet bids Goblins to follow his example, and those of his "creations" (though corruptions is a truer term) the worgs. Brutal and evil, Ilvet is worshipped by wild, militant tribes of Hill and Mountain Goblins who seek their living through rapine. Ilvet is represented as a tall Goblin of commanding features, who bears much of the nature of the wolf. [b]Skali, the Howling[/b] Chaotic Evil Demipower A mysterious power, of uncertain origin, Skali is Maegresh's messenger, Goblin god of fear and death. Goblins more placate Skali than worship him, fearing his visits which can decimate even the greatest tribes. Skali has few priests, and they are a strange, half-maddened buch. Skali is represented as a small, slight Goblin with pitch-black skin, and bright red eyes, an insane smile on his face. [b]Onurga, the Shark[/b] Lawful Evil Demipower More a primal appetite than a god, Onurga is the devouring nature of the sea brought to life. Worshipped by Sea Goblins (called by some Sahuagin) and some pirates, Onurga seems dully aware of their worship, and rewards it. Onurga seems to desire little, other than food and sacrifice. Ancient and mysterious, he is represented as a shark of incredible size and power. [b]Kvet-Ti, Lord-of-All-He-Surveys, the Annoying One[/b] Lawful Evil Demipower God of Kobolds, (and they do well to remember that) Kvet-Ti is thought to be a mortal member of that race who ascended to Godhood as a result of an experiment by his Dragon master. (The experiment failed, it's said, to convert his master into a God, though it did convert her to a corpse.) Small, egotistcal, and disliked by all, (his title "Lord-of-All-He-Surveys" is an insult given to him by Ilyet, as due to his small size, he does not survey much,) Kvet-Ti is given grudging respect only by the Kobolds, mostly out of that race's need to have a god of some sort looking out for them. Kvet-Ti's priests are rarer than he'd like, and often ignored and humiliated by the Sorcerers. Kvet-Ti is represented as a Kobold dressed in rich silks, wearing a golden crown. [b]Vathek, the Iron Fist, Lord of Might[/b] Lawful Evil Demipower A strange one among the Savage Powers, Vathek is a relative newcomer who is only just now making his inroads among Goblinkind. A former servant of Amraphel like Ilvet (though Vathek still pledges at least a surface loyalty), the Iron Fist has set himself up as a rival to Maegresh. Unlike Ilvet, Vathek is a god of civilization for the hordes of Goblinkind, a power that calls for them to step forward and take their rightful place in the World. Vathek's priests prescibe to a rigid discipline, and where they are found, they control their fellows. Vathek is worshipped in the strange Goblin nation of Vathi, and by a few independent tribes of Mountain Goblins, but by few others, though this situation may change... He is represented as a tall diabolic figure, clad in plate mail, and with spiked gauntlets, the right hand raised in a clenched fist. [/QUOTE]
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