The cult of the Crushing Wave

Cultists of the Crushing Wave worship the awesome power of water, from the surging tides and deadly maelstroms of the sea to the raging torrents of rivers in flood and the rock-crushing power of ice and glaciers. Crushing Wave cultists see all living creatures as nothing more than trapped water that could one day be free to return to the seas or skies in a new form. The seas and deep waters are eager to reclaim the parts of themselves currently held in the blood and bodies of living creatures, and it is the duty of Crushing Wave initiates to return nonbelievers to the primal waters by drowning them or shedding their blood. The Crushing Wave cult appeals to those who live in or near bodies of water, as well as to those who appreciate subtlety and inevitability. Wicked sea creatures such as aquatic ghouls and merrows are friendly toward water cultists. Even non-sentient predators such as sharks or octopuses understand that water cultists are allies to be aided or masters to be obeyed.

Public Agenda

Protect the Dessarin River from bandits and robbers

History

Gar Shatterkeel founded the Cult of the Crushing Wave after finding Drown, a magical trident, in the caverns under Tyra Besil. Using his magical abilities and Drown Gar began to call monsters and individuals to him. Turning them into cultist and priests Gar developed his cult, building his underground temple and eventually taking over the keep located outside the cave to the temple.

Maps

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  Rivergard Keep

Dissolution Date

1491

Type

Religious, Cult

Alternative Names

Water Cult