Azazel religion
Religion Azazel
- Paths: Freedom
Azazel -- god of pride, ambition, lust for power and might. This fallen angel, once one of Varda's helpers, favors none of the Eight Paths and forms alliances with no one. He tolerates no power over himself and craves to overthrow all other gods.
Seeing his followers as instruments for gaining power and strength, Azazel welcomes in them the same ambitions he holds himself. For him it makes no difference who worships him -- mage, warrior, thief, or priest -- only the striving for might matters. Azazel approves of those who exploit others to gain power or even follow one of the Paths, as well as those who seek strength alone.
Azazel despises oath-breakers and is quite harsh with those followers who do not keep their promises, while welcoming cleverness in the interpretation of words. Though you cannot call him honest, he is always true to his word -- and fulfills his promises precisely, letter for letter. This does not, however, stop him from interpreting promises in his own favor.
Followers of Azazel's cult depict their patron as a fearsome winged demon with shaggy ginger hair, a goat's head, and enormous cloven hooves. They say he sometimes wears a huge tasteless red tie.
- Gifts: Azazel's mark will grant one of three wishes spoken in his own secret tongue -- it will restore your health, and will curse your enemies or strike them with hellfire. But woe to you if you wish at the wrong moment or mispronounce the words! Azazel does not forgive mistakes... Each word may be spoken again after a short rest, and while the mark is worn, Azazel's pride sharpens your aim, strengthens your blows and body and wards off fire.
- Restrictions: evil, non-chaotic only
- Sacrifices: Azazel prefers magical items with curse spells and corpses of good creatures. Of drinks, he prefers cola.
An altar dedicated to Azazel was seen somewhere deep in the Emerald Forest.