The Tower

Mythology & Lore

Sundering of the Veil

When mortals attempted to usurp divine power, The Tower and Death intervened, shattering the boundary between the divine and mortal realms. This event led to Judgement, the great reckoning where gods and spirits evaluated the souls of the fallen, resetting the balance.

The Festival of Blossoms Interrupted

The Lovers and The Empress's legendary dance of abundance was interrupted by The Tower’s unexpected fury. This tale tells of how envy and imbalance shattered a time of unity and celebration. Though The Tower brought destruction, The Empress’s resilience turned the event into a lesson: that joy must be cherished, for it can be fleeting, and unity must be protected from discord.

The Birth of Demons

The Tower emerged as the harbinger of cataclysm, a deity embodying upheaval and destruction. It found its purpose when The Devil began to amass corrupted souls, bound by sin and desire in his infernal domain. In an act of violent creation, The Tower twisted these tainted spirits into demonic abominations, grotesque reflections of their sins and vices.

This act drove a deep wedge between The Tower and The Devil. Where The Devil sought to ensnare mortals with temptation and chains of their own making, The Tower wielded raw, impartial ruin, subverting even The Devil’s influence to inflict irreversible consequences. Their rivalry has shaped realms of both divine and mortal existence, with The Devil seeking to reclaim his dominion over lost souls, while The Tower continues to unleash chaos.

The rift between The Tower and The Devil culminated in an ancient conflict known as The Fracturing. In this battle, devilish legions clashed against the demonic forces of The Tower, resulting in the catastrophic rupture of once-stable realms and the emergence of shadow lands haunted by abyssal and chaotic beings alike.

The Tempest of Ash and Renewal

When The Tower unleashed its destructive wrath upon the world, driven by pride and a desire to expose the truth of The Devil’s manipulations, mountains crumbled and empires fell. Death emerged in the aftermath, guiding souls through the chaos and offering them peace. This event reshaped the mortal realms, leaving behind scorched lands but fostering rebirth.

Cosmological Views

Destruction and Renewal

he Tower and Death form an uneasy yet powerful alliance, symbolizing destruction followed by transformation. This alliance teaches that endings are necessary for new beginnings. Followers see the destruction wrought by The Tower not as senseless chaos but as a harsh necessity that clears the path for renewal under Death’s watch. Worshippers often include revolutionaries, seekers of change, and those who have faced great loss and wish to rebuild their lives anew. Their rituals may be both somber and celebratory, honoring the resilience that arises after ruin.

Cataclysm and Corruption

While The Tower and The Devil are at odds, their connection is undeniable. The Tower brings sudden destruction, exposing the consequences of succumbing to The Devil’s temptations. This dynamic represents the cycle of corruption followed by harsh lessons learned. Followers of The Tower see themselves as agents of necessary change, breaking the chains of sin and complacency that The Devil forges. On the other hand, followers of The Devil view this enmity as a challenge to seize power before the fall.

Tenets of Faith

Edicts: Break things down to their original parts. Watch things burn.
Anathema: Use your power to create. Douse flames.

Granted Divine Powers

Devotee Benefits

Divine Ability Strength or Charisma
Divine Font Harm
Divine Sanctification: Can choose unholy
Divine Skill Intimidation
Favoured Weapon Greataxe

Domains

Core Domain Destruction
Secondary Domains Decay, Dust
Subdomains Pain

Triad and Septagram

Holy Triad Glyph
Holy Septagram Change
Cleric Spells 3rd: Pyrotechnics, 6th: Disitegrate, 9th: Upheaval

Avatar Form

Speed 50 feet, burrow Speed 30 feet, immune to immobilized;
Melee Single Action Greataxe (reach 15 feet), Damage 6d12+6 slashing

Pantheons: The Twenty-Two, Triad of Glyphs, Septagram of Change
Divine Colour: Pale-Green

Type

Religious, Pantheon

Parent Organization

The Twenty-Two

Related Myths

• The Beast
• The Fiend Crusade