Gozer, God of Destruction
Holy symbol:
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Domain(s): Destruction
Favored Weapon: The Cult of Gozer is not restricted in use of weapons.
Favored Race: Any
Favored Class: Any
Background Story:
An obscure deity, Gozer the Destructor’s earliest known appearance was in Mesopotamia around 6000 BC and was worshiped by both the Hittites and Mesopotamians. It rose to prominence in Sumeria thousands of years later. During that time, various cults arose to worship it and in a short time, developed their own hierarchy and system of ritual magic. It was later that Gozer also became known as The Traveler; visiting multiple worlds and conquering them. During each of its manifestations in the material plane throughout history, Gozer would first gain access to a world through the coupling of two demi-god minions and heralds – the Keymaster and the Gatekeeper. Though only the names of two such minions are known to history – Vinz Clortho and Zuul – there are believed to have been others. Once the minions had opened the doorway to the new world, Gozer would allow its worshipers or a hero from that world to choose the Destructor form that Gozer would use to destroy their world. During the rectification of the Vuldronaii, The Traveler came as a large and moving Torb. Then, during the third reconciliation of the last of the Meketrex Supplicants, they chose the form of a giant Sloar.
Worshipping:
The Cult of Gozer has one purpose during worships, the summon the Gatekeeper and the Keymaster together to mate, only through this method can Gozer send her true power to the realms and achieve destruction worthy of herself.
Omens and Signs:
Omens of Gozer’s arrival will always include the darkening of the skies unnaturally. No matter what time of day it is around the realm, the skies above her arrival stay darkened. Vinz Clortho and Zuul will also be present and be conducting their ritualistic mating. Prior to the summoning a highly elaborate structure and design must be constructed, to properly channel Gozer’s essence into the world, and few know how this is done.
Artifacts:
The Mandala: When constructed, is the artifact teleportation device for Gozer’s arrival. Not only must it be constructed with special enchanted materials, after construction numerous rituals must be conducted to release the destructor’s power.
Ceremonies/Holidays:
The only ceremony Gozer places any significance to is the ceremony of destruction, in which her powers are fully summon to destroy all life on the planet.
Sects:
Due to the destructive nature of Gozer, there are no places that openly allow for her worship, therefore any shrine to Gozer represents a different sect, however, they all possess the same goals: To build the Mandala, unite the Keymaster and Gatekeeper, complete the lengthy and complicated ritual and await the power of Gozer to begin the annihilation process.
Aphorisms and Words of Wisdom:
Are you a god? Then…. DIE!
Noteable Minions or NPCs:
Vinz Clortho- Demi god minion of Gozer and herald. Vinz Clortho has the ability to possess and dominate a target to some degree although is not able to employ any magical means to located Zuul, the gatekeeper. He must use whatever skills of the being possessed to locate Zuul. Most dialogue from Vinz is simply the repetition of the statement; “Are you the Gatekeeper?”
Zuul- Demi God minion of Gozer and herald. Zuul also possesses the ability to take possession of a being for the purposes of mating with the Keymaster, Vinz Clortho. Although, it is said to be possible into tricking her in believing someone else is the Keymaster for a time without her knowing the difference. She will constantly search for the Keymaster.
Ivo Shandor- Ivo is the leader of the cult of Gozer, and the man responsible for building the last Mandala before its destruction(Irony). He is a powerful wizard who has charmed many wealthy socialites into becoming his thralls and contributing to his cause. He is constantly on the search for the rare and exotic material components necessary to reconstruct the Mandala and also continues the search for the gatekeeper and the keymaster.
made by John Costa
Domain(s): Destruction
Favored Weapon: The Cult of Gozer is not restricted in use of weapons.
Favored Race: Any
Favored Class: Any
Background Story:
An obscure deity, Gozer the Destructor’s earliest known appearance was in Mesopotamia around 6000 BC and was worshiped by both the Hittites and Mesopotamians. It rose to prominence in Sumeria thousands of years later. During that time, various cults arose to worship it and in a short time, developed their own hierarchy and system of ritual magic. It was later that Gozer also became known as The Traveler; visiting multiple worlds and conquering them. During each of its manifestations in the material plane throughout history, Gozer would first gain access to a world through the coupling of two demi-god minions and heralds – the Keymaster and the Gatekeeper. Though only the names of two such minions are known to history – Vinz Clortho and Zuul – there are believed to have been others. Once the minions had opened the doorway to the new world, Gozer would allow its worshipers or a hero from that world to choose the Destructor form that Gozer would use to destroy their world. During the rectification of the Vuldronaii, The Traveler came as a large and moving Torb. Then, during the third reconciliation of the last of the Meketrex Supplicants, they chose the form of a giant Sloar.
Worshipping:
The Cult of Gozer has one purpose during worships, the summon the Gatekeeper and the Keymaster together to mate, only through this method can Gozer send her true power to the realms and achieve destruction worthy of herself.
Omens and Signs:
Omens of Gozer’s arrival will always include the darkening of the skies unnaturally. No matter what time of day it is around the realm, the skies above her arrival stay darkened. Vinz Clortho and Zuul will also be present and be conducting their ritualistic mating. Prior to the summoning a highly elaborate structure and design must be constructed, to properly channel Gozer’s essence into the world, and few know how this is done.
Artifacts:
The Mandala: When constructed, is the artifact teleportation device for Gozer’s arrival. Not only must it be constructed with special enchanted materials, after construction numerous rituals must be conducted to release the destructor’s power.
Ceremonies/Holidays:
The only ceremony Gozer places any significance to is the ceremony of destruction, in which her powers are fully summon to destroy all life on the planet.
Sects:
Due to the destructive nature of Gozer, there are no places that openly allow for her worship, therefore any shrine to Gozer represents a different sect, however, they all possess the same goals: To build the Mandala, unite the Keymaster and Gatekeeper, complete the lengthy and complicated ritual and await the power of Gozer to begin the annihilation process.
Aphorisms and Words of Wisdom:
Are you a god? Then…. DIE!
Noteable Minions or NPCs:
Vinz Clortho- Demi god minion of Gozer and herald. Vinz Clortho has the ability to possess and dominate a target to some degree although is not able to employ any magical means to located Zuul, the gatekeeper. He must use whatever skills of the being possessed to locate Zuul. Most dialogue from Vinz is simply the repetition of the statement; “Are you the Gatekeeper?”
Zuul- Demi God minion of Gozer and herald. Zuul also possesses the ability to take possession of a being for the purposes of mating with the Keymaster, Vinz Clortho. Although, it is said to be possible into tricking her in believing someone else is the Keymaster for a time without her knowing the difference. She will constantly search for the Keymaster.
Ivo Shandor- Ivo is the leader of the cult of Gozer, and the man responsible for building the last Mandala before its destruction(Irony). He is a powerful wizard who has charmed many wealthy socialites into becoming his thralls and contributing to his cause. He is constantly on the search for the rare and exotic material components necessary to reconstruct the Mandala and also continues the search for the gatekeeper and the keymaster.
made by John Costa
Type
Religious, Pantheon
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