Set

Set

Set (pronounced: /sɛt/ set) is the greatest evil power of the Mulhorandi pantheon. Known as Typhon in the lands of Thay and Unther, he is a jealous and loathsome being that does all he can to meddle in the plans of his fellow deities. He is also known as Zehir to the yuan-ti race.

History

It is believed, but unproven, that following his defeat at the hands of Gruumsh, the wounds of the weakened Re were poisoned by Set, and that he may have survived if not for this act. Set killed Osiris in an attempt to obtain the power of Re, but his plans were thwarted by Horus-Re, and Osiris was resurrected by Isis and Nephthys. After the Spellplague, Set managed to join the Faerûnian pantheon under the name of Zehir.
During the Second Sundering, Re and other deities from the pantheon returned in the form of demigods and led the Mulhorandi uprising against the Imaskari, in a manner similar to how the Chosen manifested in other regions. As of 1489 DR, Mulhorand was led by the returned pantheon, who temporarily set their differences aside for the good of the Mulhorandi people.

Relationships

Deities

Set is the son of Geb and Nut, and brother of Osiris. He considers the other members of the Mulhorandi pantheon to be his enemies, though he has been known to ally with Sebek on occasion.
Set has negotiated alliances with Tiamat, as well as with the dragon Maldraedior. However, his actions outside Mulhorand draw unwanted attention, and the deities Bane, Cyric, and Talos all want to claim Set's power for themselves.

Worshipers

Worship of Set is uncommon in Mulhorand, but his influence continually grows in the neighboring nation of Unther.

Clergy

Clerics and other clergy in service to Set wear linen skirts, sandals, and collar. These individuals don headdresses over shaved heads. When preparing for battle, they dress appropriately for the situation, but prefer equipment that features a prominent snake motif. Clerics of Set prayed for spells at night.

Affiliated Orders

The clergy of Set sponsors numerous bands of thieves and other criminals.

The Fangs of Set

This organization seeks to rule Mulhorand from the shadows, leading the nation along a path of Set's design

Avatar

Set typically appears as a Mulan man possessing the head of a jackal and finely scaled skin. He wears white, gray, or black robes, collar, and bracers.

Other Manifestations

The will of Set is often communicated through the actions of creatures such as nightmares and hell hounds, as well as through any poisonous living animal or plant.

The Beast

Set sometimes appears to his faithful in the form of a predatory beast or scavenger, a reminder of his anger if they have failed him

The Sound

The sound of a rattlesnake or jackal warns his followers of danger

Exploding Skull

The faithful of other Mulhorandi deities may encounter the vision of a skull that explodes before their eyes, releasing a shower of blood upon them

Powers and Abilities

Set's bite is poisonous, and he has the power to create poison at will. His touch can bend others to his power or kill them instantly, as he chooses, and even the purest heart turns evil upon looking into his eyes.

Church of Set

The clergy of Set is composed of evil beings from any ethnicity, a practice which came about only after the Godswar. These individuals spend much of their time overseeing the actions of criminals and grave robbers, as well as planning the overthrow of the government of Mulhorand. The secret center of the church of Set is the Cavern of the Jackal, located beneath the city of Sampranasz. Temples dedicated to Set are usually subterranean, and always hidden.

Celebrations and Festivals

The church of Set recognizes no specific holy days.

Test of Venom

This ceremony is performed by any follower of Set wishing to become a member of the clergy, and involves walking among poisonous vipers or scorpions

Reconsecration

The Reconsecration is a ceremony that perverts an existing tomb or crypt, transforming it into a shrine dedicated to the Defiler of the Dead.

Trivia 

Set's alias Typhon is also an avatar for the demon lord Pazuzu