The Church Of Nergal
Contents
Introduction
Eons ago, the seed of greatness was sown. The seed that would one day lead to the pre-eminence of Ikalak among the realms of the South-West.
From the ranks of the vast pantheon residing in the divine celestial abode, a ball of fire arced down in a blaze of light and embedded itself in the soil, on the self-same spot where the silvery spires of Ikalak now rise soaring into the sky.
Out of a crack in the now smouldering ball arose the avatar of Nergal, God of War and Pestilence. Rising to her full eight feet, She surveyed the countryside and saw that it was Good, with both swamps, mosquitoes and quicksand in abundance. Content with her chosen site, the avatar sat down and waited. And waited. And waited.
After a few millennia, the first vertebrate lifeforms appeared on the shores, only to promptly die from viral infections, sepsis, and internecine squabbles. It would take several millennia more before a life form evolved that was hardy and brutal enough to survive on Nergal's Chosen Site. These lifeforms became what today is known as the Nobles of Ikalak.
The avatar became the first ruler of Ikalak, and after She saw that we were bloodthirsty enough to hold our own, She left for other shores to spread the word and the plague. In Ikalak, the first Pontifex Maximus ascended the throne in the ceremonial bile-green robes as the terrestrial representative for Nergal. Through the Pontifex and his instrument of war, the Paladin Primus, Nergal seeks to spread strife and bloodshed to the world. We shall not disappoint her.
The Five Commandments of War
- 1. Thou shall be strong and powerful, as a worthy Representative of the gods
- 2. Thou shall follow all orders of your superiors, for they are closer to the gods than you are
- 3. Thou shall see victory as benediction, and defeat as desecration
- 4. Thou shalt not suffer an unbeliever to live. Convert or kill any who doubt the gods
- 5. Thou shalt not spill blood on the 7th day on the week, for it is sacred to our lady of lust and even the war god obeys her
The Laws of the Priesthood
The Will of Nergal, God of War and Pestilence.
The Justice of Nehru, God of Judgement.
The Punishment of Lahri, God of Executions.
Be a good disciple and make Nergal happy!
- 1. Pray Nergal at least once per day.
- 2. Gets into battle as often as possible (it's the prayer that Nergal prefers).
- 3. Offer Nergal a sacrifice once a week.
- 4. Bathing and washing is forbidden, it slows the propagation of infections.
- 5. In battles, don't finish off the wounded, bite them and let them rot there or getting back to their home, contaminating their fellows.
Nergal seeks to spread strife and bloodshed to the world. Therefore, to honour your rotten Goddess it's your role to spread her good news. Nergal has tools that you have to respect:
-Her terrestrial representative: the Pontifex Maximus.
By the will of Nergal he has all powers on the lands, nobles and peasants.
-Her instrument of war: the Paladin Primus.
Quote from her welcoming message: "You will have to face my dagger and my agility if you disobey. AM I CLEAR."
-Her guardian of the law: the Haruspex Maximus.
Disobey and/or disrespect Nergal's will and/or her tools, and I will gladly make you taller by adding space between your head and your neck with the help of my axe.
-Her disciples: the Nobles of Ikalak.
By the will of Nergal YOU have all powers on the lands, nobles and peasants that aren't controlled by Ikalak, it's your job to make them understand that they have no rights until they join the ranks of Nergal disciples.
Justice and Punishment: Meditation in Progress, may the Gods speak to me so I can light your rotten life once again.
The Education at the academy -Only class skill education will be provide at the academy. -All other teaching will be done directly by Nergal or her representative in power do to so. -Any breach to that rule will result in a public execution.
Types Of Priesthood
The Armies Of Nergal
| Continent | South-West Island |
| Founder | N/A |
| Main Temple | Ikalak, Ikalak |
| Temples | 12 |
| Followers | Est 83000 commoners |
| Noble Followers | Est 24 nobles |
| Priests | 24 |
| Shrines | 12 |
