Ashkaroth the Betrayer

Ashkaroth the Betrayer, once a being of light, descended into darkness and emerged as the patron of treachery and forbidden magic. His essence is steeped in corruption, feeding on deceit, ambition, and the desire for power at any cost. Ashkaroth manipulates reality through his mastery of cursed spells and forbidden rituals, granting his followers unholy knowledge in exchange for loyalty. Worshippers seek him in secret, gathering in desecrated ruins or hidden chambers, where they perform dark rites and blood sacrifices to invoke his presence. They offer stolen artifacts, forbidden tomes, and acts of betrayal as tributes, believing these acts align them with Ashkaroth’s domain. In return, he gifts them with knowledge of arcane arts, the power to manipulate others, and glimpses of their enemies' undoing. To his devoted, Ashkaroth is a necessary evil—a guide to power in a world ruled by ambition and treachery. Yet his followers must tread carefully, for the gifts of Ashkaroth often come at a cost that binds them irrevocably to his dark will.