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== History ==
 
== History ==
  
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The most powerful of all the Evil gods of Arkaz made a foolish mistake. He trusted his daughter. With that trust, he created his own downfall.
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The true origins of Helthor are unknown, but that has not stopped the rumors. Some say he was a mortal Necromancer who accumulated souls and used them to ascend. Others claim he was promoted into the Arkaz pantheon only by using an artifact of great power.
  
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However, no one knows he is dead ((This means -all- players start without having this knowledge)). On appearance, it seem Helthor is merely weakened greatly. His Sphere is no longer Death, but Murder.
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The Temple of Helthor is accessed via a portal in the graveyard near Heroes Walk. The temple was once and still is an enormous crypt.
  
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In truth, his daughter, the goddess who planned his death, is disguised as him as well. She takes great delight in the deception.The once powerful god with great followers is reduced to skulking amongst thugs, the underbelly of society or uncouth barbarism - a fitting end to her father who shall be humiliated beyond his grave.
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In the glory days of Helthor, the temple was often visited by Necromancers who wished to hone their skills, and pay homage to the god of Death. Now, the temple is not so popular, and rarely sees visitors. The church of Valshar, the followers of the daughter of Helthor, takes credit for the weakening of Helthor's power.
  
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Church:
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==Principles==
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The highest of the church of Helthor is run by no other than a true priest of Valshar - who would remind them of a time of great power, and his goddess will revel the worshippers' in the loss.
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Undead are valuable creations; Undead are to be protected.
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As a whole, the followers of Helthor resents the church of Valshar. However, Followers of Helthor that shows great potential in cunning, may be recruited by the inner circle of the Church of Valshar to reveal the truth and enlightenment of their god.
 
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Of course... that often means the Church of Helthor aren't left with the brightest.
 

Latest revision as of 20:49, 1 April 2012

Deities
World
Categories
Helthor
Influence Dead God
Alignment Neutral Evil
Sphere Murder
Colors Black, Blue as secondary
Symbol A Skull
Favored Weapon Scythe
 
Followers
Alignment LN, (LE), NE
Class Any


History

The true origins of Helthor are unknown, but that has not stopped the rumors. Some say he was a mortal Necromancer who accumulated souls and used them to ascend. Others claim he was promoted into the Arkaz pantheon only by using an artifact of great power.

The Temple of Helthor is accessed via a portal in the graveyard near Heroes Walk. The temple was once and still is an enormous crypt.

In the glory days of Helthor, the temple was often visited by Necromancers who wished to hone their skills, and pay homage to the god of Death. Now, the temple is not so popular, and rarely sees visitors. The church of Valshar, the followers of the daughter of Helthor, takes credit for the weakening of Helthor's power.

Principles

Undead are valuable creations; Undead are to be protected.

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