Forstorelse

Greater Deity

At A Glance
Alias: Bloodmoon, Warbringer, The Night Eye, Huntress Symbol:            Five heads of a flail, radiating from a central shaft Home Plane:        Bloodthrone Alignment:         Lawful Evil Portfolio:         War, the moon, tyranny Worshippers:       Evil leaders, despots, mercenaries, soldiers Cleric Alignments: LE, LN, NE Domains:            Evil, Law, Strength, War Favored Weapon:    Heavy Flail

History
The goddess of the moon, Forstorelse often appears as a stunningly beautiful woman of large size, clad in black platemail and wielding her flail Bloodthirst. She occasionally takes the form of a five-headed chromatic dragon, typically when appearing before non-humanoids. She is virulently opposed to the sun and her brother, Aurinko, and battles his minions and himself whenever possible.

Dogma
Forstorelse looks to subjugate all that oppose her. Whether it is through political maneuvering or warfare, she seeks to reduce all her enemies to servitors. She often bids her minions to leave enemies alive, forcing them to realize the truth of her ways as slaves to her servants' will. Might does make right, and seize power whenever you can, never relinquishing it. Only by holding power will you achieve true understanding, and you must forge order from the chaos. Oppress all those that do not follow the law, crushing their resistance and their hearts beneath your heel.

Clergy and Temples
Forstorelse's clergy are not nearly as secretive as other evil ones. Indeed, many neutral or even good warriors will call on her before a battle, for her prowess in war is rarely equaled. Her temples tend to be built in major cities, particularly those with standing armies present. Small shrines can be found in quite a few barracks, and she is regarded as the 'left hand of Evighet' within the Pantheistic Church, with Aurinko as the 'right hand'. Her clerics will wear black clothing with red accessories, and often adorn their outfits with skulls or trophies from battle. Often her temples are designed like barracks or fortresses, with a small keep to better train and marshal their forces. Occasionally more remote temples are constructed in strategic areas, 'protecting' caravans on trade routes and the like. For a price, naturally.

Her clerics are constantly planning wars or plots against rebels and do-gooders, singling out those that follow Frihet or Tuli for most of her attention. As a result, elves and gnomes are extremely disliked by her clergy, and she never accepts members of those races (even Varsidar!) as her followers. When not fighting or plotting, her followers undergo training, typically with the martial assistance of her monkly order. This order, the Order of Five Circles, preaches spirituality through control of yourself and of your environment. And, of course, controlling those around you. Many of her followers serve the Empire as overstes, military advisors, or tyrannical satraps. They also oppose the followers of Aurinko whenever they can.

Deity Specific Items
Bloodmoon's Eye

This monocle is made of silvered glass in a silver setting, and may only be used by a Lawful follower of Forstorelse. It allows the user to Dominate Person as the spell cast by a 10th level wizard, 1/day. Someone who successfully saves (Will, DC 17) can never be affected by that person using that Eye again. Market Price: 15,000 gp

Bloodmoon's Fist

This weapon, considered to be sacrosanct among Forstorelse's faithful, is a +4 lawful heavy flail of impact, made of blackened steel with a red inlay of a bloody moon on its haft. In addition, the weapon has the ability to cast Harm 1/day on a Chaotic opponent on a successful hit. Market Price: 123,960 gp

Cloak of Authority

This black cloak with deep red embroidery showing the bloody phases of the moon is designed as much for intimidation value as for function. Wearing this cloak grants a lawful worshiper of Forstorelse a Charisma bonus of +2, +4, or +6, and in addition, allows him to cast Command 3/day. Market Price: 4,050 gp (+2), 13,800 (+4), 28,800 (+6)

Mark of Forstorelse

This black-mithril pendant bears bloodstone inlays in the shape of the shape of the bloody full moon, and hangs from a matching chain. It functions as a normal holy symbol, and in addition, has the following powers. When worn by one of Forstorelse's faithful of Lawful alignment, it provides a +5 sacred bonus to all Intimidate checks, and grants the ability to Detect Chaos at will, and to cast Cause Fear 3/day. Market Price: 5,400 gp