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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shades of Eternity" data-source="post: 9526783" data-attributes="member: 10869">[ATTACH=full]388366[/ATTACH]Murphy, God of Chaos, Uncertainty, and IronyTitles: The Great Spoiler, Lord of Unintended Consequences, The Trickster of TanglesAlignment: Chaotic NeutralSymbol: A broken gear or a knot in a stringPortfolio: Chaos, chance, accidents, irony, and unintended consequencesDomains:Trickery (representing pranks, mischief, and irony)Knowledge (Murphy knows everything that could go wrong)Luck (chaos and serendipity)Forge (representing the tools and creations that always fail at the worst time)---DogmaMurphy’s teachings revolve around accepting chaos, embracing uncertainty, and finding humor or resilience in disaster. Key tenets include:1. Nothing is Foolproof: The universe always finds a way to challenge hubris.2. Prepare for the Worst: But accept it may still surprise you.3. Expect the Unexpected: And don’t be shocked when it’s worse than you expected.4. Find Joy in Irony: Even in failure, there is a cosmic punchline.Followers of Murphy are encouraged to approach life with a mix of pragmatism, fatalism, and humor. They may sabotage overly rigid systems as acts of devotion, believing that over-preparation offends Murphy.---Rituals and Practices1. The Offering of Oops: Devotees bring broken tools, spoiled potions, or failed inventions to Murphy’s altars as offerings. These are often humorously displayed in the temple.2. The Day of Chaos: An annual holy day where followers engage in chaotic pranks and sabotage, often targeting systems or institutions seen as overly strict or organized.3. The Flip of the Coin: Before making any important decision, followers flip a coin or roll dice, leaving the outcome to chance.4. The Chant of Murphy’s Laws: Devotees recite a litany of Murphy’s Laws during services, improvising new verses based on their own misfortunes.---Temples and ClergyTemple Appearance:Murphy’s temples are ramshackle structures full of intentional design flaws: doors that don’t quite close, crooked walls, and fountains that spray the wrong way. Inside, the decor is a chaotic collection of broken objects, tools, and failed inventions.Typical Setup:The Hall of Consequences: A gallery displaying humorous or tragic mishaps from history.The Coin of Chaos: A giant coin mounted on a pedestal, spun by visitors seeking divine guidance.The Workshop of Errors: A space where visitors and clergy tinker with creations destined to fail spectacularly.Clergy Appearance:Clerics and priests of Murphy often wear mismatched clothing or armor, leaning into chaos and irony. They might carry tools or devices designed to malfunction in amusing ways.---Spells and BoonsMurphy grants spells that reflect his portfolio:Bane: To subtly sabotage an opponent's efforts.Chaos Bolt: A spell as unpredictable as Murphy himself.Dispel Magic: To break systems that are too orderly.Mislead: To embody irony and misdirection.Divine Boon: Followers blessed by Murphy may gain a re-roll mechanic, such as the ability to reroll a failed check or saving throw—but with the caveat that if they roll lower, they must live with it.---Holy TextsMurphy’s teachings are collected in The Codex of Chaos, a disorganized set of scrolls and books filled with tales of cosmic irony, mishaps, and pranks. The margins are full of scribbled annotations, often contradicting the main text.---Role in the WorldMurphy’s influence is felt everywhere, from the adventurer who rolls a natural 1 at the worst time to the wizard whose spell misfires. His worshipers are both beloved and feared, as their presence often signals the arrival of chaos.</blockquote>

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