Old Gods

The 'Old Gods' is a term applied to prehistoric deities, ancient beings of barbarian worship long before the development of the 'modern' Pagan Gods we are familiar with today. The Old Gods are darker and more savage than their more civilized counterparts of more advanced societies. Old Gods tend to be closer to nature, more about survival and keepers of primordial secrets. They also tend to demand blood sacrifice and other darker acts of religious veneration as part of their worship. 
One good example of the Old Gods are the Jotun, the 'Ice Giants' of Northern European myth who were defeated and replaced by Odin and the Nordic gods.
The Phoenician Brotherhood, the Explorer's Chapter, has a long history of accidentally uncovering (and having to deal with) the Old Gods. The Phoenician Brotherhood has developed an extensive knowledge of the various Old Gods still present around the world. Pagans within the Chapter will often join just for a chance to study these ancient relics of their own Order. 
Note: the 'Old Gods' should not be mistaken with the 'Outer Gods,' a term used by the Order of Gnostics to describe the more powerful Eldritch who lurk 'beyond the stars' far out into the void of space. 
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