Therthymos, The Slaughterer
Therthymos is the god of bloodlust, battle, and random violence. He preys on warriors when they are most desperate and revels in conflicts that destroy both sides, even going so far as to manufacture and extend wars with the purpose of driving more and more people to the brink of collapse, for when order begins to break down, and people become desperate for any way to end a conflict, they are most vulnerable to the influence of Therthymos. Therthymos is known to appear as a savage, battle crazed warrior, dressed in battle-scarred, dark gray armor. Those who have been close enough to see under his helmet report the god as wearing an insane grin at all times.
Therthymos represents the worst aspects of warfare. He is the desperate, mindless bloodlust that brings out the worst in soldiers desperately fighting for their lives. He drives people to become focused on nothing, but the absolute destruction of their enemies. Therthymos loves nothing more than to devolve a conflict into mindless violence, but as he tends to divide his influence over many people at once, it takes a significant amount of time for him to build up his influence over a conflict. To deal with this Therthymos will spend time assisting both sides of a conflict, granting boosts of strength or moments of strategic brilliance to different soldiers on each side, keeping the conflict in a stalemate. During this time Therthymos will work to expand the hatred and anger the soldiers feel, and feeding them more and more of his power, until they begin to become reliant on it. As his influence grows Therthymos can more directly influence their actions, making otherwise honorable soldiers do things they would normally consider unthinkable. When he reaches full influence over a conflict, Therthymos will lead both armies into an all out battle against each other, often directly possessing the involved individuals and participating in the slaughter himself, jumping from body to body as he expends their life force, keeping the fight going until both sides have been left in complete ruin. As a result of Therthymos many nations have be be very strict about limiting the duration of conflicts, lest they risk letting Therthymos get a foothold.
Therthymos's worshippers serve him in several ways. There are those who work as manipulators, working to help fabricate conflict and set the stage for Therthymos to take control, and those who have given in to the rage and violence of Therthymos. There are those who embrace the bloodlust and spread his name through combat. Many warriors find his blessings addictive, and become dependent on the battle rage he gives to feel fully alive. These followers typically end up getting themselves killed in battle, or end up becoming renowned as legendary warriors, known for their skill and ferocity. Finally, there are those who learn to master the rage. These followers become the true champions of Therthymos, becoming his most loyal commanders, though they are exceedingly rare.
Therthymos represents the worst aspects of warfare. He is the desperate, mindless bloodlust that brings out the worst in soldiers desperately fighting for their lives. He drives people to become focused on nothing, but the absolute destruction of their enemies. Therthymos loves nothing more than to devolve a conflict into mindless violence, but as he tends to divide his influence over many people at once, it takes a significant amount of time for him to build up his influence over a conflict. To deal with this Therthymos will spend time assisting both sides of a conflict, granting boosts of strength or moments of strategic brilliance to different soldiers on each side, keeping the conflict in a stalemate. During this time Therthymos will work to expand the hatred and anger the soldiers feel, and feeding them more and more of his power, until they begin to become reliant on it. As his influence grows Therthymos can more directly influence their actions, making otherwise honorable soldiers do things they would normally consider unthinkable. When he reaches full influence over a conflict, Therthymos will lead both armies into an all out battle against each other, often directly possessing the involved individuals and participating in the slaughter himself, jumping from body to body as he expends their life force, keeping the fight going until both sides have been left in complete ruin. As a result of Therthymos many nations have be be very strict about limiting the duration of conflicts, lest they risk letting Therthymos get a foothold.
Therthymos's worshippers serve him in several ways. There are those who work as manipulators, working to help fabricate conflict and set the stage for Therthymos to take control, and those who have given in to the rage and violence of Therthymos. There are those who embrace the bloodlust and spread his name through combat. Many warriors find his blessings addictive, and become dependent on the battle rage he gives to feel fully alive. These followers typically end up getting themselves killed in battle, or end up becoming renowned as legendary warriors, known for their skill and ferocity. Finally, there are those who learn to master the rage. These followers become the true champions of Therthymos, becoming his most loyal commanders, though they are exceedingly rare.
Divine Domains
Therthymos wields the divine aspects of Destruction, Delirium, Indulgence, Might, and Pain.
Artifacts
While Therthymos refuses to create anything new, he does take great pleasure in corrupting the artifacts and treasures of other gods that are offered to him by his followers as spoils of war.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Therthymos's divine symbol is a skull with an axe smashing through its top.
Tenets of Faith
Followers of Therthymos are to fight and win at all costs. They are to prove themselves the strongest, and either seek out or create new battlefields to test themselves on.
Holidays
Followers of Therthymos celebrate the start of each now war as a holiday, as well as days of great bloodshed. To them battlefields are holy sites, and fighting is prayer.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Fill the world with warfare and bloodshed. Although he wants to sow chaos and fighting, he does not want to completely destroy the world, as that would bring an end to battle.
Divine Classification
Major God
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Realm
Church/Cult
Children
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