The cult of the Slaughter
began in the Umanin Kingdom around the year 400 AC; at about the time that
kingdom fell. It centers on the worship of one man: Kendal of the
Slaughter.
Kendal was the most powerful
Dead Stalker and one of the most powerful clerics of Dedestroyt ever. The
prayers of the faithful claim, that his hand was involved in the deaths of
over 50,000 beings. Kendal was the architect of the Elven Slaughter in
176 BC. He presided over every execution in the
Umanin
Kingdom and had time to walk the world to hunt down those that cheated
death.
To a human, Kendal was
congenial and proper. To members of most other races, he was
disrespectful and dangerous. Towards elves and half-elves, he was
deadly. No elf dared stay in his presence, even those who were fellow
clerics of Dedestroyt.
When his death was announced
by the Jungle Elves after the fall of the Umanin
Kingdom, some followers killed
themselves to join him in Dedestroyt’s embrace. Enough did remain to
carry on his message and pray for his return. They believe that he is not
dead, only waiting for the time when the cult proves itself worthy of his
return.
To other religions, the Cult
of the Slaughter is of virtually no concern. A cult with no deity can be
of little threat. The exception to this is the religion of Treetop, who
fights daily to hunt down every member of the cult, as they would do to
the elves.
Alignment:
Chaotic Neutral (evil)
Symbol:
A bloody elven ear.
Aspects:
Genocide, Racism
Domain:
Death
Favored Weapon:
Serrated Long Sword
Number of Faithful:
50,000
Associated Groups:
none
Dogma:
There is only one race that deserves life. All others must be killed.
The death of others brings the world closer to perfection. The deaths of
the faithful add strength to the cause
Feast Day: 1st
Leenot (Day of the Slaughter)
