Yanma

the Iron Sovereign

Description

Yanma is depicted as a regal figure, cloaked in shadows, wielding a heavy mace adorned with intricate metalwork. Their eyes glow with a malevolent light, reflecting the darkness within their domain. Yanma's presence is both commanding and foreboding, a reminder of the inescapable grip of death.
Yanma's worshipers believe in the inevitability of death and view it not as an end but as a transition. They see shadows as both a sanctuary and a weapon, using them to manipulate fate and achieve their ambitions. Craftsmanship, especially in metalworking, is highly valued, with followers often creating elaborate, macabre artifacts that harness the power of shadows and death.

Worship and Temples

Temples dedicated to Yanma are often found underground or in the depths of ancient catacombs. Worshipers perform elaborate rituals involving the forging of dark artifacts and the invocation of shadowy spirits. Offerings of precious metals and gemstones are common in these ceremonies.

Clergy and Codes of Conduct

Yanma's clergy, known as Shadowforgers, are bound by a strict code that emphasizes the inevitability of death and the mastery of shadows. They are tasked with maintaining the balance between life and death, often through less savory means. Shadowforgers are skilled necromancers and assassins, using their abilities to serve their deity's dark agenda.

Tenets of Faith

Embrace the Shadows: In darkness, there is power. Embrace the shadows, for they cloak our true intentions and grant us unseen strength.
Master of Fate: Accept the inevitability of fate, but strive to control it. Through meticulous planning and calculated actions, we shape our destinies.
Craftsmanship in Death: Honor the art of death. As blacksmiths forge blades, we craft the inevitable end, creating tools of both destruction and transformation.
Respect the Balance: Life and death are intertwined, and both deserve reverence. Do not hasten death needlessly, but do not fear it when its time comes.
Eternal Legacy: Seek to leave a lasting mark on the world. Through dark arts, forge a legacy that echoes through the ages, ensuring your name endures.

Yanma Traits

Divine Classification

Intermediate Deity

Church/Cult

Indran Pantheon

Title: The Iron Sovereign, Harbinger of Doom, Keeper of the Abyssal Forge
Adjective for Followers: Yanman
Areas of Concern: Death, Darkness, Inevitable, Metalworking
Symbol: An Iron Crown Encompassing a Blackened Sun
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Portfolio: Yanma is the patron deity of death, shadows, and the inevitable march of time. They are also revered as the master of metalworking and craftsmanship in the dark arts.
Worshipers: Necromancers, assassins, blacksmiths, those who embrace the shadows, and those who seek to master the inevitability of fate.
Cleric Domains: Death, Darkness, Inevitable, Metal
Cleric Subdomains: Murder, Night, Fate, Ferrous
Oracle Mysteries: Metal, Bones
Favored Weapon: Heavy Mace
Sacred Animals: Crow and Serpent