Damophet, Hekala, and Ilkhan

Cults thrive in the dark land of Krevborna. Here are three otherworldly entities that can serve as patrons for cultists.

Damophet, The Demon Lord of Hell

Damophet was the first devil, created when the leader of the rebellious angels was cloven in two and cast out of Heaven. Since he was the first of his infernal kind, Damophet is sometimes simply referred to as the Devil. 

    • Damophet’s avatar appears as either a loathsome goat-headed demon or a beautiful horned man with golden hair.

    • Above all else, Damophet craves power over mortals; he expects obedience from both his demonic and mortal servants.

    • The one commonality in cults devoted to Damophet is that they all aspire to empower themselves through worship of their dark master and currying his infernal favor.

    • Ironically, the worship of Damophet is itself a metaphorical set of iron shackles; Damophet ensures that he always holds dominance over those who serve his ends.

Hekala, Queen of the Winter Court

Hekala is a powerful fey queen who rules the Winter Court; she is as cold and cruel as the eternal ice that rimes her realm. 

    • Hekala’s avatar is a tall, alabaster woman with viciously pointed teeth, a gown made of ice, and a crown fashioned from human bones.

    • Hekala only extends her favor to worshipers who prove their strength and ability to endure; among her worshipers are people who resorted to cannibalism to survive, those who persevere against the elements, and other folk willing to go to extremes in order to thrive.

    • The snow elves of Eisengraz are the most numerous cultists devoted to Hekala.

    • Boons from Hekala often take the form of magical weapons, such as runeswords and other tools of prodigious violence.

Ilkhan, Demon Lord of Blood

Ilkhan is an especially warlike demon lord who is pleased by the violence promised by conflict and strife.

    • Ilkhan’s avatar appears as a man or woman, flayed of skin, wearing the bloodied clothes of a military leader.

    • The Demon Lord of Blood inspires discord because it is the kindling from which the conflagration of slaughter blooms.

    • Ilkhan is mostly venerated by soldiers, mercenaries, knights, and other members of military organizations.

    • Cultists who serve Ilkhan placate and honor their lord through mass bloodshed; singular sacrifices mean nothing to Ilkhan—it thrives on carnage.