Netherog

Netherog is a divine entity who acts on behalf of mortals to resolve crises that threaten the very existence of the universe. Netherog can only be summoned by a properly attuned mortal, and then only once by any single individual.

## Biography

Netherog is a fundamental force of reality created to be "the Hand of the Unseen Presence." His primary mission is to serve his mortal summoner and allow them to take steps to correct dire threats to reality. No matter what form the universe takes, there will always be some method of summoning Netherog, as his purpose transcends even the wishes of the mortals he is obligated to serve.

Netherog is "born" when summoned. His corporeal body takes the form of an entire dwarf galaxy brimming with stars, nebulas, protoplanets, and high-energy phenomena. As impressive as this "body" may be, his actual existence is largely non-corporeal and this newborn galaxy is only a tool that allows him to interact with his summoner on a physical level. Once Netherog has completed his appointed tasks or been dismissed by his summoner, he immediately dies, with each particle of his composite stars and planets undergoing spontaneous fission followed by molecular decay, leaving no trace but a large patch of rapidly dissipating cosmic radiation.

## Personality

Netherog views himself as a perfect servant. His vast cosmic perspective allows him to see past petty distinctions like good and evil to perform his duty without personal bias. That said, he is not as perfect as he would like to appear, and hints of judgment have been detected in his voice from time to time.

Netherog's actions are restricted by rules known only to himself and whatever force created him. It is unknown if these rules are fundamental to his being or merely guidelines he feels he should obey.

## Powers

Netherog wields what he calls "the force of creation," the vast cosmic power that allows for the creation and alteration of reality. During his brief lifespan, he can alter the multiverse in almost any way that his summoner sees fit. The multiverse as it now appears was largely created by Netherog; the original incarnation of reality was much different, though little remnant of that reality remains.

Some of the deeds Netherog has recently performed include:

* Seperating two conflicting timelines into independent, stable realities
* Opening portals through time
* Opening portals between multiverses
* Quarantining troublesome mortals in an inescapable prison
* Destroying undesirable dimensions
* Increase the "background power" of a planet so its individuals will always have the ability to resist any crises with their own strength

Netherog's powers end at the borders of his native multiverse; in other multiverses, other versions of Netherog hold authority. Netherog claims he is not "allowed" to take certain actions, such as destroying all sentient life, but he could be ordered to create a new version of reality where all existing life could not survive but is replaced by some new lifeforms.

## Weaknesses

No power can harm Netherog, nor stop him from carrying out his appointed duties. That said, his lifespan is so brief and the rules binding his actions are so strict that he does not pose a threat to anyone unless his summoner orders it.