Lord of Madness

in: True Gods

**Alignment:** Chaotic Evil

**Domains:** Chaos, Destruction, Evil, Madness

**Symbol:** A twisted eye with a blood-red pupil

**Favored Weapon:** Morningstar

**Epithets:** The Unmaker, The Eye of Chaos, The Mad One

**Divine Font:** Harm

**Divine Skill:** Occultism

## History:

The Lord of Madness is the oldest and most powerful demon lords known in Spielatz. He was born from the chaotic energies of the Abyss, and his very presence warps reality and drives mortals insane. He seeks to destroy all order and reason in the multiverse, and revels in the suffering and madness of his victims. He is the master of Burning End, the Southern Continent, where he rules over a horde of twisted demons, mad cultists, and a captive population.

## Appearance:

The Lord of Madness has no true form, as he can shape his body into any horrific shape he desires. However, he usually appears as a towering humanoid with pale skin, long black hair, and a twisted visage of those who see him reflected back at them. His eyes constantly shifts colors and patterns, and anyone who looks into them risks losing their sanity. He wears a tattered black cloak and wields a Morningstar rends flesh.

## Personality:

The Lord of Madness is unpredictable, cruel, and capricious. He has no regard for anyone or anything, except for his own amusement and destruction. He enjoys tormenting his enemies and allies alike, often changing his plans and goals on a whim. He has no loyalty or compassion, and will betray anyone who trusts him. He is obsessed with spreading chaos and madness throughout his domain, and will stop at nothing to achieve his ultimate goal: to unmake everything that exists.

## Domain:

The Lord of Madness controls Burning End, the Southern Continent, a land of fire and ash where only the hardiest plants or people can survive. The continent is constantly ravaged by volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and storms of fire and brimstone. The Lord's palace is a massive fortress made of black iron and bone, located at the center of the continent. It is surrounded by a moat of lava and guarded by legions of demons.

## Worshippers:

The Lord of Madness has few worshippers among mortals, as most sane beings fear and loathe him. However, some twisted individuals seek his favor, hoping to gain power or knowledge from him. These cultists are usually outcasts or rebels who have been driven mad by their circumstances or desires. They perform horrific rituals to please their lord, often involving bloodshed, torture, or self-mutilation. They also seek to spread his influence by sowing discord and madness among others.

## Clergy:

The clergy of the Lord of Madness are known as Mad Ones. They are fanatical devotees who have given up their sanity and will to serve their lord. They wear black robes with red eye symbols on them, and often carry a Morningstar or sharp weapons. They have no hierarchy or organization, as they follow only their lord's whims. They act as his agents and emissaries in the world, seeking to destroy order and reason wherever they find it.

## Temples and Shrines:

The Lord of Madness has no temples or shrines in civilized lands, as they are usually destroyed or shunned by the authorities. However, some hidden cults have secret lairs where they worship him in secret. These lairs are usually located in remote or dangerous places, such as caves, ruins, or sewers. They are filled with symbols of chaos and madness, such as twisted statues, paintings, or carvings. They also contain altars where sacrifices are made to their lord.

## Holy Texts:

The Lord of Madness has no holy texts, as he despises any form of order or structure. However, some cultists have written down their visions or revelations from him in mad scribbles or codes. These writings are usually incomprehensible or contradictory to anyone but the author. They are also dangerous to read or study, as they can cause confusion or insanity in the reader.