There are few adherents to the Cult of Rhyulguth, a subsection of the
Adherents of the Deep Shepherd , but Hank is one of the most fervrent. They believe that the end is nigh, and although no one can agree in what manner the world will very soon end, they are in agreement that it will be horrific and unfathomable. Despite the doom and gloom some might expect from a Friar of Rhyulguth, Hank has a cheery disposition and a decidedly fatherly and loving style. Always ready with a kind word and a little reassurance… if only he didn’t keep sneaking portents of ultimate demise into his normal conversation.
A fringe of Lophiiformes’ followers believe that the end is extremely nigh and inevitable. The world will end, everything will be forgotten and lost, nothing means anything. Hank has taken that to be the ultimate freedom to be a good and loving person. Because if nothing matters, he might as well make everyone’s lives better if he can as long as he is here. He’s generous of his time and will always lend an ear to those in need. Sometimes the best he can do is reassure them that in the grand scheme of things, everything they’ve ever known will be burned away under the glaring beam of the deep one’s lantern. So why be upset about the small troubles you have today?
Others… might not take the same message from the nihilistic determinism of this particular subsection of believers.
Loyal Customer
Towards Madame Whiskerthrob
History
Madame Whiskerthrob knows what it is like to be on the out and outs, so she’s got some leniency for Friar Hank even though open worship of Lophiiformes is generally frowned upon. He’s a good ear to listen and a good shoulder to lean on. She wouldn’t rid of him. Though if he could leave fewer pamphlets around that would be ideal.
History
Dawk and Friar Hank met at Concussive Curatives the day he washed up. After Dawk was helped by a member of the Bedrock Society he was remanded into Hank’s care. They shared a bottle of Chipteran Wine and waxed philosophical all night. Turns out they agree on some things.
Drinking Buddy and Spiritual Guide
Towards Brunt Swellcastle
History
Brunt is an infrequent visitor to the BrewCrabbery in the Wash. There, though he be an outcast, Friar Hank welcomed him with open arms and overflowing mugs. They've become drinking buddies and Hank often has parables to share with Brunt to encourage him.
