Xycros

The Harbinger of Woe

War has been part of the our existence for as long as their have been different civilizations, and during any war, people have question why. Oftentimes blaming their misery on some sort of war spirit. This eventually coalesced into a commo nly held belief and eventually Xycros came to be. His creation was heralded by a myriad of war breaking out, the lion share of which was directed the faltering Draconic Empire of Yore. This eventually led to the demise of this once glorious empire and heralded the age of man. Xycros is the god of war, missery and discord. He revels in war and the destruction it brings, some believe he is merely the driving force which started any war, chalking up the monstrosities hereof on the fighter therein, but others believe he is the root cause of everything bad that comes from war. As a result, the faith of Xycros is considered most unwelcome in many larger settlements, most likely those that recently felt the destruction of war. But some deem war unavoidable, so it's better to appease Xycros, and hope the storm passed quickly. And in a few occasions, people activity worshipped Xycros, hoping to instill a war for a myriad of reasons.

The faith: The Harbingers of Xycros

These are the feared devotees of the god of war, equally feared and revered, and in rare occasions worshipped. These are few who can gaze into the hazy mist which obscures the plots of their dark master, often giving cryptic warnings when war proves unavoidable. Common folk often come their way in times of turmoil and strife, providing offerings and other gifts that hopefully will appease their god. These devotees often face the brunt of the public perception, sometimes active prosecution during times of war. On a few occasions, these devotees take up a far more active role in the schemes of Xycros, and riding dark horses will herald the coming of a war, or even play a vital role in unleashing its bloody glory, during which they will, according to the whims of their master, support either side and ensure the war is over as quickly or drawn out as their master demands.

Shrines to Xycros

These buildings are quite rare, and their presence heavily depends on the political climate, differing from magnificent shrines hewn from dark rock revealing even the temples of the Elder-gods to a ramshackle shack on the edge of town. These buildings mainly serve as place for people to bring offerings and gifts. But also might garrison a group of devoted warriors, which are wholly devoted to Xycros' whims.

Quests of the Faith

Those that seek Xycros' amazing power most commonly need to play some role in some aspect of war, be in the instigator or be it a front-line fighter. After duty is done, they are called back the shrine to partake in a ritual during which Xycros instills them with his divine might.

Aspects of the Religion:
Structure: Seperate Temples
Activities: Tending to wars
Religious Gesture: Standing upright, stamp your feet while hitting your chest with a fist.
Mantra: War is a constants, we make it so.