Urgathoa (oor-gah-THO-ah)
Urgathoa is the goddess of physical excess, disease, and the undead. She is mostly worshiped by dark necromancers, the undead, and those wishing to become undead. Sometimes those who live gluttonous lifestyles make supplication to her, as do those suffering from a serious illness.
Holy Books & Codes
Serving Your Hunger
Serving Your Hunger is one of the unholy and profane texts of the goddess Urgathoa, goddess of undeath and disease. It was written by her first knight-commander and antipaladin, Dason who was rewarded for its completion with the Defiled Disks of Urgathoa. It contains the goddess' basic tenets of faith, several recipes for extravagant meals (a few copies are rumored to include instructions on how to cook humanoids), and the most well-known ways of becoming undead (dealing primarily with ghouls, wights, and vampires).The text contains riddles intended to jar the mind, shaking it loose from conventional thought such as morality and moderation. It also serves as a primer to prepare one's mind for a more conciliatory approach to the undead.
Tenets of Faith
Urgathoa otherwise known as the Pallid Princess, the Lady of Gluttony, and the goddess of undeath, disease, and excess. The tenets of Urgathoa's religion reflect her domains and focus on themes of hedonism, decay, and the celebration of life's darker aspects. Here are some common tenets associated with the worship of Urgathoa:
- Embrace Excess: Followers of Urgathoa believe in indulging in life's pleasures without restraint. They advocate for the pursuit of physical gratification, such as feasting, drinking, and engaging in various carnal pleasures.
- Accept Decay: Urgathoa's followers see decay as a natural part of existence and embrace it as a source of power. They view the cycle of life and death as an opportunity to revel in the transformation and decay of the physical form.
- Revel in Undeath: As the goddess of undeath, Urgathoa's worshipers often seek to extend their lives through necromancy and the creation of undead creatures. They see undeath as a means to cheat death and gain immortality.
- Spread Disease: Urgathoa's followers appreciate the destructive power of diseases and may actively seek to spread plagues and illnesses. They believe that disease can act as a tool for bringing about decay and weakening those who oppose them.
- Seek Personal Power: Worshipers of Urgathoa are encouraged to seek power for themselves. They often engage in acts of treachery, manipulation, and ambition to gain personal strength and influence.
- Honor the Dead: While Urgathoa revels in undeath, her worshipers also respect the dead. They recognize the importance of properly honoring and caring for the remains of the deceased, as well as the power that can be derived from necromantic rituals.
- Savor the Moment: Urgathoa's religion emphasizes living in the present and enjoying the fleeting nature of life. Her followers are encouraged to seize the day and indulge in immediate pleasures, as they believe that life should be lived to its fullest before decay inevitably sets in.
- Challenge Weakness: Urgathoa's worshipers despise weakness and see it as something to be overcome. They value strength, resilience, and the ability to endure suffering. They believe that those who are weak deserve to be dominated or destroyed.
- Tolerate No Intrusion: Urgathoa's followers fiercely guard their territories, secrets, and sources of power. They are often mistrustful of outsiders and may respond aggressively to any attempts to infringe upon their domains.
Divine Classification
God
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