Immolyth

Immolyth, known as The Dark Wyrm, embodies the primal forces of destruction and renewal within the pantheon of the Old Ways. Her essence is intertwined with the catastrophic events that reshape worlds, from volcanic eruptions to devastating storms. As a deity who thrives in the chaos of destruction, Immolyth is both feared and revered; her followers recognize the necessary role she plays in the cycle of creation through destruction. She represents the uncontrolled and often violent aspects of nature that tear down the old to make way for new growth, making her a complex figure of terror and necessary change.

Appearance

Physical Description: Immolyth is depicted as a colossal dragon with scales that shimmer like volcanic glass and eyes that glow with the fury of a raging storm. Her presence is both awe-inspiring and terrifying, a reminder of the unstoppable forces of nature.
Symbols or Attributes: Often associated with elements of destruction such as fire and ash, she is also depicted with wings that span skies and claws that can rend the earth.
Preferred Manifestations: Immolyth commonly appears during natural disasters or within the depths of the most tumultuous storms, her form shadowing the chaos that unfolds.

Followers

Common Followers: Those who live at the edges of civilization where the wild forces of nature are most apparent, such as mountain folk, seafarers, and survivors of natural disasters.
Preferred Followers: Elementalists, destruction warlocks, and cult leaders who embrace the transformative power of chaos.
Worship Style: Worship of Immolyth is intense and often conducted in the midst of or after great natural disasters as a plea for mercy or in thanks for survival and new beginnings.
Temples and Shrines: Temples dedicated to Immolyth are rare and usually built in places that have been scarred by natural catastrophes. Shrines are often temporary, erected in the aftermath of destruction where her influence was most felt.

Teachings

Core Tenets or Dogma: Embrace the chaotic nature of the world, respect the power of destruction as a precursor to renewal, and fear the wrath of the elements.
Ethical Stance: Promotes a harsh realism about the inevitability of destruction in the natural order and the need for strength and resilience.
Taboos: Disdains cowardice and the denial of nature’s inevitable cycles of destruction and renewal.

Abilities

Divine Powers: Command over natural disasters, the ability to invoke fear and awe, and to foster regeneration in the wake of ruin.
Blessings: Followers may receive protection during natural disasters, strength to rebuild, or insights into the future calamities to prepare for.
Curses: Those who disrespect her domain or fail to heed her warnings may find themselves cursed with bad luck during natural disasters or haunted by visions of destruction.

Myths and Legends

Creation Myth: Born from the world's fiery core, Immolyth first emerged during a cataclysm that reshaped continents and redefined the ancient maps.
Major Myths: The Tale of the Blackened Skies, where Immolyth's wrath was provoked by hubris, leading to an era of darkness and ash that lasted for years.
Relics and Holy Artifacts: The Ashen Staff, a relic said to control volcanic forces and capable of summoning fire from the depths of the earth.

Relationships

Allies among the Pantheon: Finds occasional allies among gods of war and death, who appreciate the necessity of her role in the cycle of life.
Rivals or Enemies: Often at odds with deities of creation and peace, who abhor her destructive nature and the chaos she brings.
Relationship with Mortals: Feared by many, Immolyth is respected by those who understand the need for destruction in bringing about essential changes and new growth.

Influence

Historical Influence: Immolyth's touch is seen in the remnants of lost civilizations and reshaped landscapes, where her fury has led to new beginnings.
Current Influence: Continues to be a powerful force during times of environmental upheaval, reminding all of the raw power and inevitability of natural forces.
Prophecies: Central to prophecies foretelling a great purification through destruction, where her fury will reset the balance of the world.
Immolyth’s profile highlights her role as a deity of destruction within the pantheon of the Old Ways, emphasizing how her fierce and primal nature serves as a necessary agent of change and renewal in the world.

Title(s)
The Dark Wyrm, Scourge of the Depths
Domain
Destruction, Catastrophe, Renewal
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Symbol
A dark, serpentine dragon encircling a shattered planet.

Divine Classification

Malur

Religions

• Old Ways