Xuldarinar
2016-04-26, 01:26 PM
ANTITHEOS
Deific Blasphemers
-Since time immemorial, gods have ruled as the pinnacles of reality, garnering worship from mortal life for their own hubris and sustenance. But, so long as there has been worship, there have been those that reject the notion. It is said that from the deeds and dreams of these individuals were born the Antitheos. Entities of personified apostasy. Where gods thrive on worship, antitheos thrive on its rejection.
-Because they are not born from reverence, but rather the rejection there of, antitheos seldom attract mortal servants. Rather, they come to recognize mortals who further their ends and provide boons to them. Typically such mortals never realize the boons they have been bestowed with, let alone the patron who guides them to spread their brand of apostasy.
-While most scholars aware of the existence of antitheos believe them to be malevolent entities seeking the downfall of the gods, there is another school of thought. It is believed that some or even all of antitheos are actually benevolent of nature, acting as protectors of those whom reject the gods.
-Any intelligent creature can come into the service of an antitheos, provided the creature rejects religion as a whole. The creature does not need to know of the existence of the antitheos to come into their service, though doing so allows them to better tailor their actions to garner their favor. A creature that has the favor of an antitheos is treated as a Champion of Apostasy (See "Champion of Apostasy" below).
KNOWN ANTITHEOS
-While no antitheos is widely known by mortal or deity alike, there are those whom most frequently touch upon the mortal plane. While not deliberately revealed to mortal-ken, some scholars have touched upon these entities, and as such knowledge can be found on them if they know where to look. (These sections at present are placeholders. They will be filled out further as ideas come to me. If anyone wants to do a full and flavorful write up, I'd be happy to take it.)
???, Antitheos of Heresies
-The antitheos ??? is the antitheos of Heresies, thriving off of revelations that turn followers from their deities.
???, Antitheos of Ignorance
-The antitheos ??? is the antitheos of Ignorance, thriving off of the rejection of knowledge of the gods, both by those that reject knowledge and those whom such knowledge is denied to.
???, Antitheos of Law
-The antitheos ??? is the antitheos of Law, thriving off of the lawful forbiddance of religion.
???, Antitheos of War
-The antitheos ??? is the antitheos of War, thriving off of armed conflict declared against religions, both armed conflict against specific religions and faith as a whole.
CHAMPION OF APOSTASY
-While most disciplines stand as distinct practices, there are those blessed with more subtle gifts. Champions of Apostasy are those baring such gifts, granted power both to allow them to spread their brand of apostasy and to vanguard them against the wrath of the faithful.
-Where most classes advance by class level, champions of apostasy are granted abilities based upon their character level.
Champion of Apostasy Progression
Level
Boon
1st
5th
10th
15th
20th
Deific Blasphemers
-Since time immemorial, gods have ruled as the pinnacles of reality, garnering worship from mortal life for their own hubris and sustenance. But, so long as there has been worship, there have been those that reject the notion. It is said that from the deeds and dreams of these individuals were born the Antitheos. Entities of personified apostasy. Where gods thrive on worship, antitheos thrive on its rejection.
-Because they are not born from reverence, but rather the rejection there of, antitheos seldom attract mortal servants. Rather, they come to recognize mortals who further their ends and provide boons to them. Typically such mortals never realize the boons they have been bestowed with, let alone the patron who guides them to spread their brand of apostasy.
-While most scholars aware of the existence of antitheos believe them to be malevolent entities seeking the downfall of the gods, there is another school of thought. It is believed that some or even all of antitheos are actually benevolent of nature, acting as protectors of those whom reject the gods.
-Any intelligent creature can come into the service of an antitheos, provided the creature rejects religion as a whole. The creature does not need to know of the existence of the antitheos to come into their service, though doing so allows them to better tailor their actions to garner their favor. A creature that has the favor of an antitheos is treated as a Champion of Apostasy (See "Champion of Apostasy" below).
KNOWN ANTITHEOS
-While no antitheos is widely known by mortal or deity alike, there are those whom most frequently touch upon the mortal plane. While not deliberately revealed to mortal-ken, some scholars have touched upon these entities, and as such knowledge can be found on them if they know where to look. (These sections at present are placeholders. They will be filled out further as ideas come to me. If anyone wants to do a full and flavorful write up, I'd be happy to take it.)
???, Antitheos of Heresies
-The antitheos ??? is the antitheos of Heresies, thriving off of revelations that turn followers from their deities.
???, Antitheos of Ignorance
-The antitheos ??? is the antitheos of Ignorance, thriving off of the rejection of knowledge of the gods, both by those that reject knowledge and those whom such knowledge is denied to.
???, Antitheos of Law
-The antitheos ??? is the antitheos of Law, thriving off of the lawful forbiddance of religion.
???, Antitheos of War
-The antitheos ??? is the antitheos of War, thriving off of armed conflict declared against religions, both armed conflict against specific religions and faith as a whole.
CHAMPION OF APOSTASY
-While most disciplines stand as distinct practices, there are those blessed with more subtle gifts. Champions of Apostasy are those baring such gifts, granted power both to allow them to spread their brand of apostasy and to vanguard them against the wrath of the faithful.
-Where most classes advance by class level, champions of apostasy are granted abilities based upon their character level.
Champion of Apostasy Progression
Level
Boon
1st
5th
10th
15th
20th