Irsoth, God of the Formless
God Irsoth (a.k.a. Gof of the Formless)
To be formless is to be everything and nothing, a canvas awaiting the strokes of your own creation.
A second chance is a gift, but guard against the temptation to lose the essence of who you are.Irsoth, once a mortal touched by tragedy, now exists as the god of the formless. Covered in thick, viscous mud formed from the ashes of his past, Irsoth constantly changes his shape, embodying countless personas and creatures. He offers second chances to those who have lost everything, allowing them to forge new lives, though cautioning against losing oneself in the process. Irsoth's eyes remain a dull amber hue, a constant feature in his ever-changing forms.
Followers of Irsoth
Followers of Irsoth often form a diverse group, including those who have lost everything and seek a new beginning. They gather to share stories of reinvention and celebrate the malleable nature of life. Irsoth's temples are places of constant change, lacking a fixed form. Worship involves acknowledging the ever-shifting aspects of existence and offering thanks for the opportunity to start anew.
Champions of Irsoth
Champions alignment: Typically good, usually chaoticSuggested classes: Warlock, Bard, Cleric, Paladin (redemption), Rouge
Suggested Cleric Domain: Trickery
Suggested backgrounds: Faceless, Haunted one
Ideals
Piety
Earning and losing piety
You can increase your piety score to Irsoth when you expand the god’s influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:• Helping someone escape a situation they want no part in.
• Destroying the ‘shackles’ of someones life, whether literally or figuratively.
• Stopping someone from acting in a way that would betray their own morals.
Your piety score to Irsoth decreases if you diminish Irsoth’s influence in the world, contradict with their ideals, or let them down through acts such as these:
• Forcing someone to act in a certain way they do not wish to.
• Restricting someone's actions or feelings, physically, emotionally or otherwise.
• Changing someone so much that they have changed for the worse.
Becomer (Piety+3 Irsoth Trait) Whether through Irsoth himself, or another follower of his, you have inherited Irsoth’s gift, with ample warning not to abuse such a thing. You can cast Alter self with this trait a number of times equal to your Charisma or wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You chose this stat when you first gain this ability, unable to change it. You regain all uses of this feature when you finish a long rest.
The Flexible self (Piety+10 Irsoth trait) Using Irsoths gift, or by acting in accordance to his word and whims, you've gained more control over his gift, using it now as second nature. When casting Alter self using this feature, it no longer requires concentration. Additionally, You may spend an action to dispel any spell or magic disguising or altering your form.
Formless (Piety+25 Irsoth trait) You've further realized the power present within Irsoths gift, and can mold your form to benefit any situation required, however your ability worries Irsoth. Are you capable enough to retain yourself even with the ability to forgo it? You can now cast Alter self at will. Additionally, you can now cast Polymorph targeting only yourself a number of times a day equal to the modifier you chose when you first gained Becomer, Instead turning into any non beast creature with a CR equal to less than half of your level.
Champion of Irsoth (Piety+50 Irsoth trait) You've inherited the very essence of Irsoths gift, for better or for worse. Regardless of how you've used your gift, Irsoth has looked on, and bestowed one last gift befitting your assistance to his cause You can increase your Constitution or Charisma by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2. Its suggested you take the score you feel fits with your journey best. If you feel as though your character has retained their sense of self through your journey, Raise your Wisdom, however If you feel as though your character has lost their sense of self, Raise your Charisma
Divine Symbols & Sigils
The holy symbol of Irsoth is a swirling, ever-changing pattern, representing the fluidity of life. Devotees may also wear amulets containing a mixture of mud and ash as a tangible connection to Irsoth's transformative power.
Tenets of Faith
Embrace Change: The formless nature of life allows for endless possibilities. Embrace change, reinvent yourself, and find new purpose.
Guard Against Loss: While second chances are granted, beware the temptation to lose oneself in the multitude of identities. Value the essence of your existence.
Offer Guidance: Those who have rebuilt their lives should extend a guiding hand to others facing despair, helping them navigate the complexities of a renewed existence.
Shape Your Destiny: Life is a canvas waiting to be painted. Take charge of your destiny, mold it with purpose, and live a life worthy of remembrance.
Guard Against Loss: While second chances are granted, beware the temptation to lose oneself in the multitude of identities. Value the essence of your existence.
Offer Guidance: Those who have rebuilt their lives should extend a guiding hand to others facing despair, helping them navigate the complexities of a renewed existence.
Shape Your Destiny: Life is a canvas waiting to be painted. Take charge of your destiny, mold it with purpose, and live a life worthy of remembrance.
Holidays
Rebirth's Embrace: Celebrated during the spring equinox, this holiday marks the rejuvenation of life. Followers gather to share stories of personal reinvention, and new converts often receive Irsoth's blessing.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Irsoth was one a mortal, living among their people and thinking nothing of life, until a fire swept across their home, leaving only one survivor. the blood of his kin and the ash surrounding him has combined into a thick viscous mud that stuck to him, and never washed away. Rather then accepting death and the loss of his kin however, he used this mud, and fashioned a new persona, one of his childhood friend, his mother, father, the old man across the road, a persona he could become, one to forge a new life now that his old life was gone.
He molded his own form countless times, sometimes humanoid, other times bestial, and in a few rare occasions, only for when their life was in grave danger, into a draconic vissage. Using this, He lived a life of adventure under a thousand names. sometimes a heroic paladin from yonder, sometimes a small time thief, and sometimes a lizardfolk who had just wondered into town, However countless years after he had first change his form, when he attempted to look beneath the mud he had covered himself with, past the masks he wore, he found nothing of his former self, having lived so many lives, his old one did not remain. not a thought of his past, nor a scale from his skin.
He felt lost, without a purpose. Despite being everything, he was nothing. a thousand bodys without a soul, a thousand stories with no author.
In an attempt to reclaim what life he had, many of his forms now took on one name, Irsoth. Even if they had lost themselves, they decided to warn others of their mistake. Despite this, upon the sight of those with nothing, he offered part of himself to those that need it, for innocent reasons or not, giving them opportunity to forge life anew, with ample warning however not to lose themselves as he once had.
Eventually, Irsoth had given up the last of his form, giving away as many lives as he created, allowing his magic and spirit to ascend higher, both those loyal and those indebted to him pushing this spirit from its mortal shackles into something greater, eventually reaching lower godhood, where his continued assistance and interference gained him more and more followers. Although the first were a niche bunch, their stories and tales reached the ears of many.
Nowadays, those who have lost everything, and those that struggle to find joy in their life, or those who know their life is soon to end have someone they can ask for a second chance, however those that abuse such a gift soon forget just who they were every time they change their story.
He molded his own form countless times, sometimes humanoid, other times bestial, and in a few rare occasions, only for when their life was in grave danger, into a draconic vissage. Using this, He lived a life of adventure under a thousand names. sometimes a heroic paladin from yonder, sometimes a small time thief, and sometimes a lizardfolk who had just wondered into town, However countless years after he had first change his form, when he attempted to look beneath the mud he had covered himself with, past the masks he wore, he found nothing of his former self, having lived so many lives, his old one did not remain. not a thought of his past, nor a scale from his skin.
He felt lost, without a purpose. Despite being everything, he was nothing. a thousand bodys without a soul, a thousand stories with no author.
In an attempt to reclaim what life he had, many of his forms now took on one name, Irsoth. Even if they had lost themselves, they decided to warn others of their mistake. Despite this, upon the sight of those with nothing, he offered part of himself to those that need it, for innocent reasons or not, giving them opportunity to forge life anew, with ample warning however not to lose themselves as he once had.
Eventually, Irsoth had given up the last of his form, giving away as many lives as he created, allowing his magic and spirit to ascend higher, both those loyal and those indebted to him pushing this spirit from its mortal shackles into something greater, eventually reaching lower godhood, where his continued assistance and interference gained him more and more followers. Although the first were a niche bunch, their stories and tales reached the ears of many.
Nowadays, those who have lost everything, and those that struggle to find joy in their life, or those who know their life is soon to end have someone they can ask for a second chance, however those that abuse such a gift soon forget just who they were every time they change their story.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Klothys, God of Destiny
Irsoth clashes with Klothys, rejecting the idea of a set destiny. The formless god believes in the freedom to shape one's fate.Iroas, God of Victory
A rivalry exists between Iroas and Irsoth. Iroas sees those who avoid battles as cowards, a perspective that conflicts with Irsoth's compassionate offer of second chances.Tala, God of Bearkin and Lost Souls
Irsoth and Tala collaborate to guide the lost. Though their methods differ, both gods aim to bring justice to those who have lost their way.Phenax, God of Deception
Irsoth cautions against falling for Phenax's subversion, urging followers to live with honor and trust in their new lives.Ceri, God of Love
Irsoth and Ceri have a friendly relationship. Irsoth appreciates witnessing love stories among those he assists, and Ceri occasionally aids in finding perfect matches.
Divine Classification
God
Religions
Children
Pronouns
They/Them
Eyes
Dull Amber
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