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The gods of evil are little-known to most folk, and never openly worshiped. They are respected, and offerings are made to avert their wrath, but there are no churches to their glory or priests who revere them. Some are holdovers from earlier pantheons, while others are dark and dangerous entities of godlike power but unknown origin. Their followers are the witchfolk as well as certain rare individuals who seek power and wealth without regard to the cost. Occasional cults to the Dark Ones will spring up, preying on the deluded or the desperate, but it is rare for more than a handful of cultists to know the true nature of the being they serve. | The gods of evil are little-known to most folk, and never openly worshiped. They are respected, and offerings are made to avert their wrath, but there are no churches to their glory or priests who revere them. Some are holdovers from earlier pantheons, while others are dark and dangerous entities of godlike power but unknown origin. Their followers are the witchfolk as well as certain rare individuals who seek power and wealth without regard to the cost. Occasional cults to the Dark Ones will spring up, preying on the deluded or the desperate, but it is rare for more than a handful of cultists to know the true nature of the being they serve. | ||
− | Unlike the High Gods, the Dark Ones are all too eager to deal with mortals, occasionally walking the land in mortal guise and offering poisoned bargains and | + | Unlike the High Gods, the Dark Ones are all too eager to deal with mortals, occasionally walking the land in mortal guise and offering poisoned bargains and two-edged gifts to those foolish enough to accept. |
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Saints, folk heroes, and legendary figures are also revered, sometimes as agents of a deity, sometimes just as powerful and charismatic heroes of yore. Some are old gods whose time has passed, lesser survivors from the ancient pantheons; others are mighty elemental spirits, powerful fey, or lost and forgotten things. Although they lack the power of the High Gods, these figures can still have worshipers and grant spells, although most have only a small handful of true clerics. Some act as patrons for warlocks, especially those of a more sinister bent. They tend to be more broadly known as names out of songs and legends, morality tales and ballads of forgotten heritage. | Saints, folk heroes, and legendary figures are also revered, sometimes as agents of a deity, sometimes just as powerful and charismatic heroes of yore. Some are old gods whose time has passed, lesser survivors from the ancient pantheons; others are mighty elemental spirits, powerful fey, or lost and forgotten things. Although they lack the power of the High Gods, these figures can still have worshipers and grant spells, although most have only a small handful of true clerics. Some act as patrons for warlocks, especially those of a more sinister bent. They tend to be more broadly known as names out of songs and legends, morality tales and ballads of forgotten heritage. | ||
− | Unlike the true gods, small gods and their kind | + | Unlike the true gods, small gods and their kind occasionally meddle in the lives of mortals, and can even be found walking the land in mortal guise at rare times. |
There are many small gods, and most villages have a few local legends; only a few are listed here. | There are many small gods, and most villages have a few local legends; only a few are listed here. | ||
* '''Black Anna:''' The queen of the hags, this ancient elven outcast haunts the land, searching for children to eat. | * '''Black Anna:''' The queen of the hags, this ancient elven outcast haunts the land, searching for children to eat. | ||
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* '''Rond the Iron Hunter:''' A mighty hunter of witchfolk, he wields a cleaver of supernatural iron which cannot abide the touch of evil. It is said that he tricked this cleaver from Asmodel. All the races claim Iron Rond as their own. | * '''Rond the Iron Hunter:''' A mighty hunter of witchfolk, he wields a cleaver of supernatural iron which cannot abide the touch of evil. It is said that he tricked this cleaver from Asmodel. All the races claim Iron Rond as their own. | ||
* '''Silver Jon:''' A bard of legendary skill, believed by most to be a halfling, Jon does battle with evil beings wielding a fiddle with silver strings. | * '''Silver Jon:''' A bard of legendary skill, believed by most to be a halfling, Jon does battle with evil beings wielding a fiddle with silver strings. |