Cults corrupt. Unlike the followers of the Gods, those who espouse
real, practical aspects of existence, cultists follow Fell Lords that pervert
that which is natural and right. Whether a Demon Lord, Arch Devil, or the like,
such beings are necessarily flawed and thereby also impart such limitations upon
their followers. As a result, they can be effectively counteracted by those who
follow a certain virtue. Potential victims who truly follow such a wise path gain a +4 bonus to Save against the magical powers of such cults.
For example, Beliah is an Arch-Devil who deals in the
corrupted idea of wishes: one can get whatever one wants, just by wishing it.
If it doesn’t then happen, it is only the wisher’s fault. Such lies can destroy
those who fall into their trap, but they can also be counteracted by the modesty of those wise enough to remember to enjoy that which the Gods have given them
already, and to avoid the devilry deception of False Promise.
See Divinities and Cults: Volumes I & II, or the
upcoming module: The Wyrd Ways of Walstock, for more details on the followers
of these fell beings.
Fell
Being
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Corruption
of
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Counteracted
by
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More
Details
|
Balor
|
Primitivism
|
Prudence
|
Volume II
|
Beliah
|
Wishes
|
Modesty
|
Volume II
|
Enak
|
Technology
|
Moderation
|
Volume II
|
Maelfo
|
Elves
|
Patience
|
Volume I
|
Orcus
|
Race
|
Purity
|
Volume II
|
R’ti
|
Education
|
Common Sense
|
Volume I
|
Tezshnaz
|
Honor
|
Bravery
|
Volume I
|
The Shield Ghul
|
Healing
|
Home Remedies
|
Wyrd Ways
|
Thrym
|
Cold
|
Kindness
|
Volume II
|
Unharmonia
|
Courtship
|
Male Independence
|
Volume I
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