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The cult of Mersshaulk worships [[Merrshaulk]], known as the [[god]] of the [[yuan-ti]] on many [[outlander world]]s, [[Merrshaulk]] serves as the god of the [[yuan-ti]]. As such, his worshipers on said worlds are mainly yuan-ti, with [[yuan-ti abomination]]s serving as his [[specialty priest]]s and the leaders of his cult. His portfolio includes [[poison]] and [[W:Somnolence|somnolence]], and his [[holy symbol]] is the [[head]] of a [[cobra]] | The cult of Mersshaulk worships [[Merrshaulk]], known as the [[god]] of the [[yuan-ti]] on many [[outlander world]]s, [[Merrshaulk]] serves as the god of the [[yuan-ti]]. As such, his worshipers on said worlds are mainly yuan-ti, with [[yuan-ti abomination]]s serving as his [[specialty priest]]s and the leaders of his cult. His portfolio includes [[poison]] and [[W:Somnolence|somnolence]], and his [[holy symbol]] is the [[head]] of a [[cobra]]<ref name="Monster Mythology p. 100">[[Monster Mythology]] p. 100</ref>. | ||
Inside the [[Demiplane of Dread]], Mersshaulk is worshiped by the diminutive [[reptile men|reptile men]] of [[Souragne]]'s [[swamp]]s. Originally from some [[outlander world]], this [[race]] of reptile men venerate him as a god of [[reptile]]s. Their cult recognizes [[Sandovor]], a [[human]] [[werecrocodile]] imbued with all the powers of a [[specialty priest]] of Merrshaulk, as Merrshaulk's high priest and even avatar of their deity. The cult makes monthly [[human]] [[sacrifice]]s to Sandovor and Merrshaulk, through a communal devouring of the sacrifice. Under Sandovor's leadership, the reptile men have built a [[Sadovor's pyramid|a pyramid]] serving as a dedicated [[place of worship]] for Merrshaulk, though it only remains partially completed<ref>[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p. 84-89</ref>. | Inside the [[Demiplane of Dread]], Mersshaulk is worshiped by the diminutive [[reptile men|reptile men]] of [[Souragne]]'s [[swamp]]s. Originally from some [[outlander world]], this [[race]] of reptile men venerate him as a god of [[reptile]]s. Their cult recognizes [[Sandovor]], a [[human]] [[werecrocodile]] imbued with all the powers of a [[specialty priest]] of Merrshaulk, as Merrshaulk's high priest and even avatar of their deity. The cult makes monthly [[human]] [[sacrifice]]s to Sandovor and Merrshaulk, through a communal devouring of the sacrifice. Under Sandovor's leadership, the reptile men have built a [[Sadovor's pyramid|a pyramid]] serving as a dedicated [[place of worship]] for Merrshaulk, though it only remains partially completed<ref>[[Children of the Night: Werebeasts]] p. 84-89</ref>. | ||
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The cult of Mersshaulk worships Merrshaulk, known as the god of the yuan-ti on many outlander worlds, Merrshaulk serves as the god of the yuan-ti. As such, his worshipers on said worlds are mainly yuan-ti, with yuan-ti abominations serving as his specialty priests and the leaders of his cult. His portfolio includes poison and somnolence, and his holy symbol is the head of a cobra[1].
Inside the Demiplane of Dread, Mersshaulk is worshiped by the diminutive reptile men of Souragne's swamps. Originally from some outlander world, this race of reptile men venerate him as a god of reptiles. Their cult recognizes Sandovor, a human werecrocodile imbued with all the powers of a specialty priest of Merrshaulk, as Merrshaulk's high priest and even avatar of their deity. The cult makes monthly human sacrifices to Sandovor and Merrshaulk, through a communal devouring of the sacrifice. Under Sandovor's leadership, the reptile men have built a a pyramid serving as a dedicated place of worship for Merrshaulk, though it only remains partially completed[2].
Spell Domains (3rd Edition Rules)
Chaos, Destruction, Evil, Plant[3]
References
- ↑ Monster Mythology p. 100
- ↑ Children of the Night: Werebeasts p. 84-89
- ↑ Monster Manual (3.5) p. 263
Pages in category "Cult of Merrshaulk"
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