Lore
Deities of Imarel - by T.A. Saunders ©2013 v1.0
| Classification | Ethos | Sphere of Influence | Home Plane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old God, Infernal | Chaotic | The act of betrayal and those who practice it as a means of livelihood. | Xos, The Frozen Dark |
| Symbol | Animal | Servant | |
| A single black dagger | Anthalaen Sand Cobra | Infernal Fire Serpents | |
Fallen from grace, Moloys had once been a god that served alongside Zorah and Kaal. In those times, he was known as the God of Magic, a position that would be later claimed by Theesa, one of the Twin Goddesses. It was Moloys that aided Khazaar in cursing the Heart of Imarel, by lowering its sorcerous protections. This act cast Moloys from Kaal's table and sent him to dwell in Xos with the other dark gods.
Moloys is never satisfied with the way things are. Part of his betrayal of Kaal was his desire to make magic stronger on Imarel than it already was, granting mortals incredible power to slaughter one another or shape Imarel however they like. He likened it to a painting that could paint itself with blood and fire.
As the Lord of Betrayal, Moloys finds himself working a great deal with his ancient cohort, Khazaar in his plots to turn mortals to the Undying path. While the two chaotic gods could be considered allies, they both have their own agendas and should Khazaar ever impede Moloys' own, there would be no question as to what the former God of Magic would do. Appearing as a thin, though handsome Asyndi male with dark hair and eyes, Moloys leaves those unwise to his ways utterly charmed by his manner. Those wise to it however see his shiester ways for what they are. Moloys has been called the Used Wagon Salesmen of the Gods by more than one priest of Kaal.
Worshipers of Moloys include thieves, assassins and the willfully corrupt. Anyone from crooked politicians to con artists look to Moloys for his blessing. Priests of the Lord of Betrayal travel from city to city and attempt to con their way into the politics and infrastructure, as to put themselves in a favorable position to enact their dark god's will. There are no temples to Moloys out in the open, rather priests and their congregation celebrate their god in safe houses and secret locations across Imarel.