Ythcal
There is so much more to the God of Death than simply death. As arguably the most feared God, Ythcal is probably even more misunderstood than his mother, Molwanh. Many Priests of Ythcal point to the end of the Divine War to explain why Ythcal isn't just some powerful evil selfish being.
It has been said that before the Divine War was won the Kharne Gods were close to defeat; it was Ythcal that was the one that helped turn the tide from defeat to victory. Ythcal's selfless actions resulted in him being placed in a state of near death, however the other members of the Kharne Gods used his energies to elevate the civilised races to their current level. With tens of thousands of enhanced followers the Kharne Gods were able to survive and eventually defeat the Old Ones. Ythcal was forever changed by his actions though; his body was weak, prone to illness and he suffers from constant pain.
Following the war, the Kharne Gods believed they were victorious and do not believe that the Old Ones will return someday. Ythcal however knows better and possibly only Phyloqure shares his misgivings, believing that someday they shall return.
Ythcal has always taken it upon himself to lead the way, no matter what the cost. This is why some believers say that Ythcal's minions are often involved in dangerous and dodgy acts, for the better good of all. The belief is that the weak should overcome their problems or die trying. Only powerful minions with a strong God to lead them can hope to truly defeat the Old Ones.
A lot of other non-Ythcal Priests believe this 'interesting tale' is nothing more than an attempt to justify the power-grabbing callous nature of Ythcal minions.
It is widely hypothesised that Ythcal, or at least some of his minions, was directly responsible for the Race Wars that plagued Kharne not to long after the Divine Wars ended. No evidence of this exists though.
His influence is over the following spheres of reality: -
- Death
- Pain (Torture)
- Fear
- Intrigue (Secrets, Manipulation)
- Fate
- Hate
- Lies
- Ugliness
- Night (Darkness)
- Undead
- Cold
- Disease
- Ambition
- Power
- Selfless Sacrifice (also for Selfishness)
- Determination (Willpower)
PRIESTS OF YTCHAL
They are quite a mysterious and dangerous group. The different common sect beliefs are
Fatalists: Ythcal is out to save the world for the Kharne Gods, because the Old Ones will return someday. With his determined and strong leadership, the Divine War, which they say is only in a lull, will finally be ended. Whilst most people believe that this sect is wrong they are grudgingly thankful that these Priests are actually often helping the community.
These Priests are the 'friendly face' of Ythcal, emphasizing the qualities of Ambition, Selfless Action, Fate, and Determination.
Dark Seed: Sect for the growth through pain. Only through struggle will the races evolve beyond their current level. They tend to hide behind pleasing visages in order to manipulate events around them to force difficulties. They believe Ythcal will reward them in the afterlife for furthering his goals of total power.
These Priests are the dangerous minions of Ythcal, emphasizing the qualities of Death, Fear, Torture, Undead, Hate, Disease, Ugliness, Cold and Lies
Assessors: The last main sect of Ythcal contains some members who often believe one of the above belief structures with a sight difference. That of balance, evil must exist so good can define itself. This very devious sect is believed to control many different sects, not just Ythcal ones, but other Gods as well; of course there is no proof, just conjecture.
These Priests are the secretive minions of Ythcal, emphasizing the qualities of Intrigue, Power, Lies and Willpower.
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