Kyuss

(a.k.a. Wormgod)

Kyuss, an enigmatic figure of myth and legend, looms large in the annals of history as a harbinger of dread and doom. Revered as the herald of a new era known ominously as the Age of Worms, Kyuss is shrouded in mystery and dread, his name whispered in hushed tones by those who dare to speak of him at all. According to ancient lore, Kyuss is the architect of a devastating plague, manifested in the form of a sinister green worm, which spreads like a malignant contagion, corrupting and transforming its victims into grotesque and seemingly unkillable zombies.
The origins of Kyuss are steeped in myth and speculation, with tales of his ascendance from among the warring warlords of antiquity. A figure of immense power and malevolence, Kyuss is said to have wielded formidable arcane abilities, harnessing dark magic to bend the forces of life and death to his will. His mastery over the arcane arts granted him dominion over the hearts and minds of those who fell under his sway, paving the way for his inexorable rise to power.
Whispers abound of Kyuss's fabled abode, a foreboding and shadowy realm known only as The Rift, said to lie hidden from mortal eyes, veiled in secrecy and guarded by unspeakable horrors. It is within the depths of this accursed domain that Kyuss is said to dwell, his presence casting a long and sinister shadow over the land, as he plots and schemes to usher in the apocalyptic Age of Worms.
Though much of Kyuss's true nature remains shrouded in mystery, his name evokes fear and dread in equal measure, serving as a chilling reminder of the ever-present specter of impending doom that looms over the world. Whether Kyuss is merely a figment of ancient superstition or a malevolent force poised to unleash untold devastation upon the realm, his legend endures as a dark and foreboding portent of things to come.

Divine Domains

• Necromancy
• Conjuration

Divine Symbols & Sigils

A skull with green worms coming out of the eyes.

Divine Classification

Lesser Deity

Religions

• Cult of Kyuss

Church/Cult

Cult of Kyuss

Related Reports

• Session 51: Undeath to Alhaster
• Session 53: The Age of Worms