Zon-Kuthon (ZONN-koo-THON)

The deity Zon-Kuthon possesses one of the most twisted and evil minds in the Great Beyond. His position as god of pain is well earned, and he has been the root of countless tortures, murders, and worse throughout time.

Holy Books & Codes

The Umbral Leaves

The Umbral Leaves is the grisly and unholy book of the god Zon-Kuthon, the Midnight Lord, where the tenets and laws of his faith are detailed. It is written in blood on pages of flayed skin, sometimes in a single piece from the head of a victim, so that the face is the cover. Commonly, the text is written in human blood.

Tenets of Faith

The faith of Zon-Kuthon is rooted in the principles of pain, suffering, and the pursuit of perfection through torment. The tenets of their dark faith are as follows:

Embrace Pain: Followers of Zon-Kuthon believe that pain is a transformative force, and they actively seek out and embrace physical and emotional suffering as a means of spiritual growth.
Seek Perfection: The pursuit of perfection, both in body and mind, is a core tenet of the faith. The cultists strive to achieve an ideal state through self-inflicted pain and the refinement of their physical and mental abilities.
Revel in Torment: The faithful are taught to take pleasure in the suffering of others, finding joy in the infliction of pain and the subjugation of weaker beings.
Embody Darkness: The followers of Zon-Kuthon are encouraged to embrace the darkness within themselves and in the world around them. They revel in the shadows, seeking solace and power in the depths of despair.
Reject Mercy: Compassion and mercy are viewed as weaknesses by the Disciples of Pain. They believe in the relentless pursuit of their goals, regardless of the cost to others, showing no mercy or remorse in their actions.
Transcend Mortality: The cultists strive for a state of transcendence beyond mortal limitations, seeking to become beings of pure pain and darkness, shedding their mortal forms to become one with the essence of Zon-Kuthon
Spread the Faith: The faithful are tasked with spreading the teachings and influence of Zon-Kuthon, recruiting new followers and ensuring the proliferation of their dark faith.
Embrace Discipline: Discipline and self-control are highly valued virtues within the cult. They believe in harnessing their pain and desires, channeling them towards achieving their goals with unwavering focus.
Unearth Hidden Knowledge: The Disciples of Pain are driven by a thirst for forbidden knowledge. They seek to uncover ancient secrets, dark rituals, and arcane arts that will further their understanding of pain and suffering.
Worship Zon-Kuthon: Above all, the cultists venerate and worship Zon-Kuthon, the embodiment of pain and darkness. They offer their devotion, sacrifices, and acts of pain and suffering to appease and honor their dark deity.