Norgopha The Pestulent Mother

Norgopha, an pestulent deity, reigns over the domains of gluttony, disease, and the undead. Revered by dark necromancers, the undead, and those harboring a desire for eternal life, Norgopha embodies the darker aspects of mortality and the unquenchable thirst for physical indulgence.  

Origins and Mythology

  The origins of Norgopha's existence are shrouded in mystery. Some tales suggest she emerged from the depths of forbidden realms, while others claim she is a deity fallen from grace, embracing the shadows that envelop the realms of excess and decay.    

Physical Excess and Hedonism

  Norgopha is worshipped by those who revel in physical excess and hedonistic pursuits. Her followers, often dark necromancers seeking forbidden knowledge, invoke her name to gain strength through self indulgence. The deity encourages the unrestrained pursuit of physical pleasure, pushing boundaries beyond the limits of mortal restraint.    

Disease and Decay

  As the goddess of disease, Norgopha holds dominion over the rot and decay that plague the living. Her influence spreads through afflictions and maladies, creating a macabre tapestry of suffering. The diseased aspect of her portfolio is invoked by those who seek to wield the destructive power of sickness and decay.    

Undeath and Necromancy

  Norgopha's most devout followers include dark necromancers and the undead themselves. Those who wish to become undead or command legions of animated corpses turn to Norgopha for her blessings. She is believed to grant a dark form of immortality to those who prove their loyalty, intertwining their existence with the necrotic forces that define her realm.    

Realm of Influence

  Norgopha's realm is one of death, decay, and sheer pestilence. It is called The Boneyard, a dark realm where damned souls go to forever be tormented by her. It is said that mortals that succumb to a hedonistic or gluttonous lifestyle or are corrupted by her followers that have turned others into the undead have their souls trapped in the Boneyard to feed Norgopha's insatiable hunger.    

Adherents and Worship

  Norgopha's worship involves dark and macabre rituals that celebrate physical excess, disease, and the transformation into undeath. Necromancers invoke her name during sinister rites, drawing on her dark energies to amplify their necromantic powers. Offerings often include symbols of decay, rotting flesh or food, disease-ridden substances, and occasionally blood sacrifices.    

Symbols and Depictions

  Norgopha is symbolized by icons of decay, skeletal hands, and grotesque representations of physical indulgence. Her depictions often portray a deity with a skeletal visage, crowned with decayed laurels, reflecting the morbidity associated with her divine influence.    

Association with other Gods and Controversy

  Norgopha's alignment leans towards the darker spectrum, with controversy surrounding her worship due to the inherently malevolent nature of her domains. Many societies condemn her followers as agents of chaos and death, further fueling the mystique surrounding Norgopha's influence.    

Allure and Fear

  Norgopha's legacy is one of fear and fascination. While some may view her as a malevolent force to be opposed, others are drawn to the allure of forbidden knowledge and the promise of unholy power. The goddess of physical excess, disease, and the undead stands as a shadowy figure, casting her influence over those who dare to tread the perilous path of her worship.

The Pestulent Mother

Children

Allignment

  Any Evil    

Domains

  Death, Destruction, Evil, Resurrection, Decay    

Religious Orders

  Scattered non coordinating Cults and Dark Followers    

Religious Artifacts

  Norgopha's Scythe - The Famed Scythe of the First Necromancer, current location unknown.   Draken's Phylactory - The Phactory of the first Litch Draken Leviathan, current location unknown.    

Sacred Animal

  Fly    

Sacred Weapon

  Scythe