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silverwolfer
Senior Scribe
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 Posted - 04 Dec 2013 : 07:23:52
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As far as impact on the realms, and published story, how big was gargauth?
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Alruane
Senior Scribe
USA
434 Posts |
Posted - 04 Dec 2013 : 07:46:38
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"He almost achieved lesser god status when his cult blossomed during the Harpstar Wars but the concerted effort of Bane, Bhaal, Loviatar and Talona crushed his followers to prevent such an occurrence."
That should give you an idea. |
" I wonder if you are destined to be forgotten. Will your life fade in the shadow of greater beings?"
~Joneleth Irenicus
"Wisdom? My dear boy, wisdom is knowing that you do not know everything. Wisdom is realizing, a wise man ALWAYS has questions. Not answers."
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Gary Dallison
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 04 Dec 2013 : 12:43:02
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| In 2e he is a Demipower, his story significantly linked to the Cult of the Dragon, as shown in the CoTD sourcebook and in Powers & Pantheons. |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
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Chosen of Asmodeus
Master of Realmslore
1221 Posts |
Posted - 04 Dec 2013 : 13:04:52
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| I've never considered him more than a foot note, myself. |
"Then I saw there was a way to Hell even from the gates of Heaven"
- John Bunyan, Pilgrim's Progress
Fatum Iustum Stultorum. Righteous is the destiny of fools.
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
1885 Posts |
Posted - 04 Dec 2013 : 19:18:08
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| As far as we know at this time, his impact has been relatively minimal (unless the activities of the Knights of the Shield are more involved/complex than we know). However, he is extremely secretive and may be involved in pretty much anything a DM wants...but that's not canon/official. He's an interesting entity that deserves more detailed lore. |
I have a dream that one day, all game worlds will exist as one. |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
12209 Posts |
Posted - 04 Dec 2013 : 19:18:21
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| Very small. As others mentioned, his main impact was with the Knights of the Shield and the fall of Peleveria. He was more of the type to leak information to another organization to get them to do his dirty work for him. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
Phillip aka Sleyvas |
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MrHedgehog
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 04 Dec 2013 : 22:25:03
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He seems TOO evil to have a wide following. Other evil deities have many potential non evil followers/worshipers. Even most evil aligned people would see him as evil... a follower of Talos might think of Talos as a force of nature and not consider himself/his god as bad. But a god of corruption, betrayal, etc.? I have trouble imagining his faith spreading very far. No part of his portfolio necessitates worship from lay worshipers like Talona, Auril or Umberlee.
His followers make good villains in a game, though. In my mind I ciew 4e Asmodeus as Gargauth because I don't like Asmodeus being made into a deity. I can't imagine many other than tieflings worshiping him in large numbers.
Gargauth is described as an entity only the foolish and insane would worship. He harms and betrays his worshipers. In Bezantur his temple has rituals that involve the death of followers. By his very nature he an enemy of all. |
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MrHedgehog
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 04 Dec 2013 : 22:26:09
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He seems TOO evil to have a wide following. Other evil deities have many potential non evil followers/worshipers. Even most evil aligned people would see him as evil... a follower of Talos might think of Talos as a force of nature and not consider himself/his god as bad. But a god of corruption, betrayal, etc.? I have trouble imagining his faith spreading very far. No part of his portfolio necessitates worship from lay worshipers like Talona, Auril or Umberlee.
His followers make good villains in a game, though. In my mind I ciew 4e Asmodeus as Gargauth because I don't like Asmodeus being made into a deity. I can't imagine many other than tieflings worshiping him in large numbers.
Gargauth is described as an entity only the foolish and insane would worship. He harms and betrays his worshipers. In Bezantur his temple has rituals that involve the death of followers. By his very nature he an enemy of all. |
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Gyor
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 04 Dec 2013 : 22:58:31
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| He's dangerous enough that Asmodeaus doesn't dare send any devils against him, not even Archdevils, any devil he kills he absorbs thier powers. |
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 04 Dec 2013 : 23:50:58
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| Methinks that Gargauth and Asmodeaus have a secret arrangement but I have no proof of that. |
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Chosen of Asmodeus
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 05 Dec 2013 : 23:03:06
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I'm more inclined to think that Gargauth thinks he and Asmodeus have an arrangement, when in fact he's just another of Asmodeus' pawns.
Of course, I may be biased. |
"Then I saw there was a way to Hell even from the gates of Heaven"
- John Bunyan, Pilgrim's Progress
Fatum Iustum Stultorum. Righteous is the destiny of fools.
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How big of a deal is Gargauth?
