Erythnul
the Many
Erythnul
the Many
Lesser God (Oeridian)
PORTFOLIO: Hate, Envy, Malice, Panic
PLANE: Pandemonium
CLERIC ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Evil (C)
SYMBOL: Red Blood Drop or Hideous Mask
Erythnul, know as "The Many," is the deity of capricious malice, hate, envy and panic. His followers include humans and humanoids as well, for Erythnul is said to greatly reward his faithful servants for their fickleness and wicked deeds. Erythnul stalks all battlefields in order to strike fear and rout whenever possible.
This deity appears as a seven-foot-tall, brutal-looking man. He is rubicund of complexion, hirsute, and muscular. Erythnul has mad, darting eyes of dull green color which are horrible to behold. He is typically clad in red fur garments and russet-dyed leather. He carries a huge stone-headed mace. The head of this weapon is pierced so that when Erythnul swings it the mace gives off a shrieking whistle.
Clerics of Erythnul dress in rust colored garments. Ceremonial robes are often white spattered with blood.
Masks include stylized visages for each of Erythnul's five aspects. Most places of worship of Erythnul are hidden. Most towns and cities have a small cult of his followers amongst the denizens of the local thieves quarter.
Many gnolls, bugbears, ogres and trolls worship this deity. Services include shrill reed instruments played in discord, gongs, and drums. Major rites include fire and a sacrifice.
Each cleric of Erythnul above 3rd level is able to cast a scare spell just as if he or she were a magic-user. This spell is in addition to normal cleric spells.
Beginning at 3rd level, access to this ability requires a cleric spend 10% more experience points per level for advancement.