Gazaath, Lord of the Lost, God of Twisting Paths
Gazaath is an old diety, little worshiped now. Not that his powers are diminished, old Gods gain power from the existance of things that fall in their domain, and labyrinths still exist, to say nothing of hedge mazes, or those who are lost in the world.Gazaath, the deity of twisting paths, is both a guide and a deceiver, embodying the duality of being lost and found. Worshipped by those who traverse the unknown—whether physically, mentally, or spiritually—Gazaath appears as a shadowy figure cloaked in shifting mist, Were one able to walk around his figure, you would be hard pressed to say which direction he was facing, or if he was gesturing along a path. Gazaath revels in ambiguity, delighting in leading mortals to moments of epiphany just as much as to their downfall. While Gazaath offers guidance, their assistance often comes with unintended consequences, leaving travelers questioning whether they were truly helped—or merely toyed with.
Divine Domains
Trickery, Travel, Darkness, Knowledge
Artifacts
The Cloak of Endless Corridors
A deep purple cloak is lined with silver threads forming an intricate labyrinth. When worn, the cloak appears to ripple as though hiding countless unseen pathways within its folds. It is said to have been woven from the very mists of Gazaath’s domain. The cloak, like many such god-touched artifacts, has a bit of a mind of its own. While there are several verified instances of it appearing throughout history. However, while its powers to both guide and confound are will documented, so is its curse. Those who wear the Cloak have all ended up disappearing, along with the cloak. SOme shay that they can occasionally be seen in the shifting pattern of the of silver, desperately seeking the exit to an endless maze.The Thief of Silver
In the 2300's tales spread around the world of a peerless dwarven thief. Asebella Forgemantle made her way across the Outh mountains and beyond, taking artifacts from vaults and wizard towers, kingdoms treasuries and tombs forgotten by time. All that ended when she broke into the Vault of the Silver King. A spinning fortress suspended in the heart of a mountain, designed to be an impenetrable vault and prison for a legendary Lich. Asebella used the Cloak of Endless Corridors to bypass traps, guards, and locked doors, navigating to the maze-like structure with ease and slipping her way inside. However, as shenavigated towards the innermost chambers, the cloak’s curse activated, and she found herself trapped in a labyrinth of shadows. For years, her disembodied voice would echo through the vault, pleading for freedom. The cloak was later discovered hanging in the mountains entry hall, untouched but pulsating with eerie energy. To this day, the mountain remains haunted by more than the lich's victims.Divine Symbols & Sigils
A maze-like spiral with an open eye at its center
by Drunkenpanda951 with MidJourney
Tenets of Faith
- Embrace Uncertainty: Life’s twists and turns are to be celebrated, for they lead to unexpected revelations.
- Guide and Confound: Aid those who are lost but never let them grow complacent in certainty.
- Seek the Hidden: Knowledge hidden in shadows or forgotten by time is sacred to Gazaath.
Divine Classification
God
Children
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