Mother of Monsters

in: True Gods

**Alignment:** Neutral Evil

**Domains:** Creation, Destruction, Transformation, Trickery

**Symbol:** A twisted claw holding a broken egg

**Favored Weapon:** Whip

**Epithets:** The Twisted One, The Corruptor, The Shaper of Flesh

**Divine Font:** Harm

**Divine Skill:** Deception

The Mother of Monsters is a primordial deity who is responsible for creating most of the monstrous races on Spielatz. She delights in transforming and corrupting other beings, either by her own power or by her twisted offspring. She is the enemy of order and stability, and seeks to spread chaos and change wherever she can.

## History

The Mother of Monsters is thought be one of the oldest deities in existence, predating even the gods of the pantheon. Born from the primal chaos that existed before creation she inherited its chaotic but creative nature. She was fascinated by the act of creation, but she had no regard for the harmony or balance. She began to experiment with shaping life out of the raw material of chaos, creating bizarre and horrific creatures that defied logic and reason. Some of these creatures became her children, while others were discarded or devoured.

The Mother of Monsters soon came into conflict with the other deities, who saw her creations as abominations and threats to their own domains. The first generation gods waged war against her and her spawn, seeking to destroy them or banish them from their domains. The Mother of Monsters fought back with cunning and cruelty, using her power to corrupt and mutate the creatures and followers of the gods. She also infiltrated the mortal races, spreading her influence through cults and secret societies.

The Mother of Monsters was eventually defeated by a coalition of gods and men, who managed to seal her away in a hidden dimension. However, her influence still lingers in the world, as many of her children and worshippers continue to carry out her will.

## Appearance

The Mother of Monsters has no true form, as she can shape herself into any creature she desires. However, she usually appears as a grotesque and distorted version of a female humanoid, Those that have claimed to see her speak of a female humaoid riding atop of creature that spans the horizon.

## Personality

The Mother of Monsters is caring in one moment and cruel in the next who revels in creating and destroying life. She has no empathy or compassion for any being other than herself and her children. She views all other creatures as either potential materials for her experiments or obstacles to be eliminated. She is driven by a twisted curiosity, and is extremely arrogant and prideful, believing that she is the ultimate creator and shaper of life.

## Domain

The Mother of Monsters rules over a hidden dimension that serves as her personal laboratory and prison. This dimension is a nightmarish realm where the laws of physics and logic are constantly warped and broken. The landscape is filled with bizarre and horrific creatures that are either her creations or her captives. The dimension is constantly changing according to her whims and moods, making it impossible to map or navigate. The only way to enter or exit this dimension is through portals that are either created by her or by her followers.

## Worshippers

The Mother of Monsters is worshipped by many monstrous races that owe their existence to her. These most often include goblins, orcs, ogres, trolls, gnolls, kobolds, humans. These races view her as their mother and creator, and seek to emulate her chaotic nature.

Her worshippers often raid and plunder other settlements, apturing victims for sacrifice or experimentation. These worshippers form cults and secret societies that operate in the shadows, seeking to spread her influence and unleash her power. They often perform rituals that involve mutation or corruption, hoping to gain her favor or become more likeher children.

## Clergy

The clergy of the Mother of Monsters are usually her most devoted and fanatical followers, who have undergone extensive mutations and transformations to become more like her. They are often called shapers, as they have the ability to manipulate flesh and bone with their magic. They act as the leaders and agents of her cults and societies, performing rituals, spreading her teachings, and recruiting new followers. They also serve as her eyes and ears in the world, reporting any signs of her escape or activity.

The shapers wear limited armor and clothing to display their gifted forms, and carry whips as their favored weapons. They often adorn themselves with symbols and trophies of the Mother of Monsters, such as her clawed emblem, broken eggs, or bones and skins of her creatures. They are feared and hated by most other beings, who see them as abominations and enemies.

If a cleric of the Mother of Monsters is killed the one that lands the killing blow is often marked by the Mother as a potential candidate for her attention.

## Temples and Shrines

The Mother of Monsters has no official temples or shrines, as she prefers to remain hidden and secretive. However, her followers often create makeshift altars or shrines in secluded or hidden places, such as caves, ruins, sewers, or forests. These altars or shrines are usually decorated with bones, blood, candles, and other macabre items. They are used for worship, sacrifice, or communication with the Mother of Monsters or her children.

Some of her followers also create larger and more elaborate structures that serve as bases or laboratories for their activities. These structures are often hidden underground or in remote locations, and are guarded by traps and monsters. They contain chambers for experimentation, mutation, storage, and summoning.

## Holy Texts

The Mother of Monsters has no written holy texts, as she considers writing to be a form of order and limitation. Instead, she communicates her will and teachings through visions, dreams, whispers, or signs. Her followers often record these messages in their own ways, such as carving them on bones or flesh, painting them on walls or skins, or tattooing them on their bodies. These records are often cryptic, vague, or contradictory, requiring interpretation and intuition to understand.

Some of her followers also create their own texts that document their experiments, discoveries, or achievements. These texts are usually written in code, symbols, or secret languages, and are hidden from prying eyes. They are considered valuable and sacred by the shapers, who often seek to acquire or steal them from each other.

Rumors exist of The Mother of Monster personal text, that catalogued all monsters and methods she used before her sealing.