Naveh
The Merchant of Death
God (a.k.a. Thief of Heaven)
Naveh, the thief of Heaven, is the most merciless of all the gods, motivated by cold and remorseless intelligence rather than violent insanity.
He is the god of darkness, nightmares, murder, thievery, lies, deception, and is often worshipped by thieves and assassins.
He is known for his skull mask, carved from a giant diamond, and dwells in the bleak city of Kamil, "whose ebon blood-soaked streets are silent, and where Night Eternal reigns."
Divine Domains
Murder, Nightmares, Lies, Night, Trickery, Darkness
Holy Books & Codes
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Daggers and Long Knives
Skull Masks
Dekejis the cat
Shinkra-Akra - the translucent skull
Nava-Shak-Ara - Naveh’s ebony knife
Holy Artifact Materials
Daggers, skulls, onyx
Languages
Assassins and cleric of Naveh are taught Besha and this is always spoken in any temples.
Tenets of Faith
Ritual murder and suicide play major roles in the worship of Naveh.
Holidays
Dezenaka
On the night of the new moon, the Navehan church performs its most important ritual. This always involves a blood sacrifice. This could be the suicide of an ill or aging cleric or murder of some hapless victim. Occasionally a victim is selected, which must be carried out within a month. Dezenaka rituals end with a ceremonial feast in which the sacrifice's blood is mixed with wine and consumed by the attending priests. Where a human sacrifice for whatever reason is not possible, then an animal sacrifice may be substituted.Shadowmath, the Night of Shadows
The most important day of the Navehan year.The Herth Akan
In a punishment ritual, a miscreant cleric is given a one hour head start and for three successive days and nights thereafter must evade the murderous pursuit of seven of his temple brothers. If he evades death for the required period, he is permitted to live, while the failed brothers will commit ceremonial suicide.
This ritual is occasionally used against the temple's enemies or against those that the temple has contracted to kill. In this case, the victim is given a suitable warning.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
In the beginning was chaos. From this chaos came the First Gods, who strove against each other for domination over Kelestia, the Cosmic 'All'. Eventually, the gods will again make war on each other, destroying themselves and restoring the primal chaos. All will be destroyed, except Naveh, the Lord of the Last Illusion, and those who have embraced his discipline.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Dekejis
A black, red-eyed cat, former favourite pet of the goddess Halea.Desridaen
The corrupted Elf, master weapon-crafter and sorcerer (refer the Ode to Desridaen) who forged weapons for Naveh and his minions. It is said that Desridaen has recently somehow escaped Naveh's Service.
Lesser Gytevsha
The Lesser Gytevsha are the invisible demonic servants and minions. Powerful in Darkness but weak in sunlight.Gytevsha
The Gytevsha are the invisible demonic servants and minions. Unlike their lesser kin, they can take physical form.
The Hordes of Gorash - These cause Despair.
The Court of Dark Whispers - These spread lies, jealousy, and deceit.
The Oron - Spectral Assassins.
The Maldrahides - The have been banished to wander the mortal plane.
The She'Kri - The thieves of Naveh.
The Suraad - These spread untruth and false rumors.
Greater Gytevsha
These are Naveh most powerful servants, often direct the activities of the Gytevsha.
Gekrish
The “Hands of Despair” settles accounts with those who have broken faith.
Krasula
The "Hunter of Sleep" is charged with delivering nightmares. Prayers to him are no longer being answered.
Vesha
The “Mouth of Falsehood” spreads deceit and confusion among mortals.
Imik
The Baron of Shades or the Dark Envoy.
Skifisk
Master of Wasting Anguish, he is associated with the pain caused by disease and plague. Skifisk is also a patron of beggars and urban poor as was previously a servant of the god Morgath.
Armis
The Tongue of Deceit and Thief of Hearts. A seducer and source of jealousy.
Lord of the Pitch Shadows.
Master of Deceit and Evil Dreams.
Lord of the Last Illusion.
The Unseen Lifter of Lives.
Trancer the Cat.
Wealth's Worry.
Church of Naveh
Other Articles
Church of Naveh - D&D 5E NotesShadowmath, the Night of Shadows
Assassination Rituals - D&D 5E Notes
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