Brashq

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God ofUndeath
TitlesUnmaker, Gravetaker, Gravethief, Illutru
AlignmentLawful Evil
SymbolA skull wrapped in thorns
ColorsBlack, Grey, Brown
Home PlaneMyssora, the realm of the gods
WorshipersUndead, Living seeking immortality, Clerics, Priests
Cleric Alignments{{{clerical alignments}}}
DomainsDeath, Evil, Trickery
Favorite WeaponSickle of Endless Blood and the Scourge of Unfathomable Pain


Krosban Description

So many seek immortality, but only the fools take the route of undeath. I will not judge all of those trapped in that terrible state, for not everyone has a choice, but to follow the god of Undeath is folly. I do not have to meet the god in order to know his twisted evil. I have seen it in the walking dead that cry for release. Witnessed it in the hollow eyes of shambling skeletons that should be resting peacefully in graves. I have stared it down in the hungry red eyes of vampires, and seen the terrible price they must pay.

Portfolio

To be dead and walk amongst the living, that is the realm of Brashq. Every walking dead, every shambling shell, every immortal vampire is a tribute to his evil, whether they wish it or not. Brashq controls every aspect of ‘life’ after death. He stands waiting amid the stream of souls, seeking those spirits who want another chance to live, were not ready to die, or seek power. He comes to them in a hansom skin, and whispers to them promises of a life where they will never die again. Once they accept the Faustian deal is sealed and the subject returns as the living dead, a macabre tribute to the god of Undeath.

Followers

Followers of the god of Undeath seek to become more like their god and gain life unending. True necromancers rally behind his flag, and priests preach of long lasting life and beauty that never fades. Living sacrifices to the god grant blood blessings, and service can lead to vampirism or even lichdom. Some try to trick the god into granting them undeath, but Brashq is a patient god, and more than willing to wait for the newly undead to begin wishing they had chosen a different route before enslaving them. One can taste of the poisoned fruit, but they will still die.

Appearance

Brashq appears first to beings along the stream of souls, stepping forward in the form of a well-kept man in a suit, making his first offer. For the soul who looks close though, they will see through the weak façade the evil god puts up. He likes nothing more than for the unsuspecting to realize who his is. The smooth face peels away revealing the grim skull of the god. The gods voice is silky smooth and his body appears to be in various stages of decay. Oftentimes half of the face is revealed to the onlooker, but it is more than enough to glimpse the cruel yellow glow that burns deep in the god’s eye sockets, tempting them down a path that will lead to unending life and sure damnation.

Burial Rites

The burial rites of Brashq were found upon a plaque hidden within the ever-changing temple of bone. They read as a poem and leave much to the imagination

The dead go in piled high,
Graves and crypts and deep black holes.
Rise, rise, they will again,
Steal beating hearts and breathing’s toll.

Lineage

Brashq is the son of Surdem and Pasquirn. He overthrew his father as the god of Death and rose a thrown of bones upon the Stream of Souls where he awaits those who would seek his blessing.