Trinity:Lucavi
The term "lucavi" is taken from Square-Enix's Final Fantasy Tactics, as well as some of their names and concepts. Yothoth, specifically, is based on the Chtulu mythos of Lovecraft.
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Overview
The Sect of the Lucavi is a secretive organization, only loosely organized as a central religion; most followers worship a specific Lucavi, while only paying marginal homage to the others. It is believed that the Lucavi have more infernal and abyssal worshippers than mortals, though this is mere conjecture and cannot be confirmed. Where the Lucavi came from is also largely unknown - unlike the Saints or Eidolons, they sprang up slowly and independently.
Worship: Temples are rare and lavish, though this depends on the Lucavi; worship of the Lucavi is generally frowned upon, and local laws may impose imprisonment or even death on those practicing worship of the Lucavi. Worship of the Lucavi is highly ritualized and controlled. Each Lucavi has their own mode of worship. Lucavi are considered gods by those who worship them, and are understood to each represent a purpose, a particular world-view.
Organizations: The Sect of the Lucavi
Classes: Antipaladin
Prestige Classes: Servant of the Lucavi
The Lucavi
What follows are general overviews of each of the Lucavi.
Ajora
Title: The Blood Angel
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Zalera
Title: The Char
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Adrammalech
Title: The Wrathful
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Velius
Title: The Warlock
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Teniel
Title: The Beast
Appearance: A savage beast, vaguely resembling a mix of an owlbear and gryphon.
Worship: Main sancutary deep within the Berlian Forest of Chaliraz.
Titles: The Screaming Monstrosity, The Ruiner, Slayer of Men
Organizations: None
Prestige Classes: Geomancer
Teniel represents the savaged earth, the misshapen beasts of the world, and the savage instincts of all sentient beings. He is an incoherent creature, screaming constantly in pain and rage, ravaging the world as his form has been ravaged. If the strange creatures encountered throughout the world were capable of worship, they would revere Teniel.
Teniel's ascension is a source of curiosity among scholars, as it does not seem that any sane being would worship such a crazed beast. However, it is believed that druids were the cause of his ascension: angered with industrialization of the world, they went mad with hatred for civilization, and began worshipping a beast they encountered in the dark woods of Adnez.
Teniel's domain is nature; he vies with the Eidolons for general control of the natural world. However, even though he represents nature among the lucavi, he represents the twisted ways of the world, the conquering of reason by instinct, of culture by savagery.
Hashmalum
Title: The Regulator
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Elidibs
Title: The Manipulator
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Kali
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Falriox
Title: The Destroyer
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Sko'Veyux
Title: The Pain
Appearance: A tortured elven woman, with shattered metal wings, missing an eye, a bloody cloth wrapped around her forehead, hands, and feet.
Worship: Main temple in Murond, resembling a brothel.
Titles: The Brutalized, She Who Damns, She Who Shares
Organizations: Sisterhood of Pain
Prestige Classes: Sister of Pain
Sko'Veyux is one of the more unique Lucavi, ruling over the realms of pain, sadism, slavery, and torture. She is a harsh mistress, and becoming one of her chosen requires great sacrifices on the part of the would-be devotee - Sko'Veyux feels that only those who can pass her tests without losing their sanity or taking their own lives are worthy of her favor.
Sko'Veyux herself was originally a char, a particular breed of dark angel whose purpose was to serve the dark gods in finding and eliminating the followers of other deities. When the gods passed from the world's attention, however, Sko'Veyux saw an opportunity, and seized it, claiming the devotion of her fellow chars as her own and thereby ascending to semi-deityhood. Rejected by the Saints, she joined the other Lucavi.
Her followers are the damned and broken, those who have lost much and have nothing else to lose. Her priesthood - all female - are renowned for their unearthly beauty, though often marred by scars on the arms, hands, and feet. They are also known in darker circles for their skill with torture devices, and more vile occupants of the world seek out the Sisterhood of Pain when their own are unable to come up with appropriate torturing techniques.
