Ebon Triad

The Ebon Triad, or The Onyx Order, is an evil cult of heretics from the churches of three evil Golarion deities - Asmodeus, Norgorber, and Dahak. They believe that, through their actions, they can merge the power of their three deities into one overdeity of extreme and unimaginable power. The Ebon Triad has cells throughout the Inner Sea Region, each working to raise funds to finance their ambitious project.
The official churches of Asmodeus, Norgorber and Dahak are displeased with the foundation of the Ebon Triad. Tradition and belief have always kept these three churches at odds with each other, and most of these faithful have no wish to see the glory and power of their patron deity "diluted" through mixing with "lesser" religions. The fact that their deities continue to grant spells to the cultists of the Ebon Triad is vexing and disturbing to the traditionalists, especially the church of Asmodeus, whose rigid faith cannot square the contradiction. Word of the heresy has not spread far from the three churches, who keep accounts brutally suppressed before the radical ideas of the Ebon Triad gain more converts.
However, to most people, the idea that a mortal cult could bind gods as powerful as Asmodeus, Norgorber, and Dahak are extremely doubtful, even preposterous. However, there are those in seats of power and influence who have contributed to the coffers of the Triad.

Military

The Blackguard

"I saw him, one of those Blackguard, just as plain as I see you. He called out all five of 'em, accused 'em of stealing from from the Ebon Triad, they had no chance. He cut through 'em like they were nothing, his sword flashing quicker than lightning. It was brutal, no mercy, no hesitation. Blood everywhere. And when he was done, he just walked away, calm as you please. No one dared stop him, no one even moved. We were all too scared, too shocked. Never seen anything like it, and I hope I never do again."

The Blackguard are elite warriors and enforcers within the cult, serving as guardians, enforcers of discipline, and protectors of its secrets. They are deeply committed to the cult’s cause. They are feared and respected within the organization for their martial prowess and unwavering loyalty.
Within the Ebon Triad, the Blackguard holds many roles:

• Guardians: They protect key locations, artifacts, and high-ranking cult members.
• Enforcers: They maintain discipline within the cult and deal with internal threats or traitors.
• Secret Keepers: Protected the cult's most guarded secrets and conducted covert operations.
• Frontline Warriors: In any conflict, they are often at the forefront, leading assaults or defending key positions.

These enforcers are well-versed in combat and may possess special abilities granted by the deities they worship. They work closely with sect leaders to identify threats, eliminate traitors, and maintain secrecy. Enforcers also handle security for important cult gatherings.

Ebon Guardian

The Ebon Guardians are an order of druids who believe that they are restoring a new natural order by serving the Ebon Triad. They see the creation of the Overgod as a necessary cataclysm to cleanse and renew the natural world.

Mythology & Lore

From the fanatical peripheries of the three evil churches comes a blasphemous doctrine known as the Way of the Ebon Triad, an anonymously penned collection of essays and scrolls soaked in phantasmagoric allegory and apocalyptic ecstasy. The Way outlines in vague terms a series of rituals and portentous events that culminate in the spiritual and physical adhesion of Asmodeus, Norgorber and Dahak into a supremely powerful overdeity. Outlaws, even within their own blasphemous religions, adherents to the Way of the Ebon Triad travel the world in search of fellow wanderers, often banding together to influence important events and edge the world of Golarion closer to catastrophe.

Divine Origins

According to the prophecies written within several unholy scripts such as the Necronomicon, the Libris Mortis, the Book of Vile Darkness, and the Apostolic Scrolls (as well as doctrine known as the Way of the Ebon Triad), the formation of the Overgod has been foretold for well over a thousand years. The final prophecy written in the Way of the Ebon Triad stated:

A Tripartite Spirit shall once again become one, and at its advice will the Mighty be undone.

"In Darkness We Thrive, In Unity We Rise"

Founding Date

3106

Type

Religious, Cult

Alternative Names

The Onyx Order

Legislative Body

At the pinnacle of the Ebon Triad's power, the High Council consists of three influential leaders representing each of the three deities—Asmodeus, Norgorber, and Dahak. They hold absolute authority and make crucial decisions regarding the cult's operations and rituals. The High Council members are secretive figures, seldom seen in public, and are revered as the ultimate embodiment of the Ebon Triad's goals.

Location

Ustalav

Notable Members

• Faceless One
• Theldrick