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Zorak Zoran
God of Hate and Vengeance
Zorak Zoran is the god of hate and vengeance, a mindless
explosion of fear and frenzy against both law and Chaos
which finds its only justification and satisfaction in
unlimited violence. Despite his later prominence, he
figures little in the troll’s earliest myths. If he is mentioned
at all, Zorak Zoran is a follower, attending his sister Xiola
Umbar or accompanying his friend Kyger Litor. When
Death came into his hands, he slew Flamal, beloved father
of seeds. When the Sun came to the underworld, Zorak
Zoran fled to the Surface along with the other Darkness
entities. During the Gods War, he defeated Yelmalio and
stole his fire powers. He feuded with others, such as
Orlanth, Humakt and the Logicians. He led the struggle
against Chaos and became the favoured troll wargod,
earning the title ‘Lord Demon of the Legions of Death’.
He participated in the Great Compromise and helped
ensure that the world remains in Darkness for half the
time.
Zorak Zoran was widely worshipped at the Dawn, both
by trolls and by numerous remnant survivors. During
the First Age, the cult grew even more powerful as the
World Council of Friends became the warlike Second
Council. However, the cult nearly exterminated itself at
the end of the Age, fighting against Gbaji. Currently, the
cult holds much power in the EWF, where they virtually
control Dakori Inkarth. In any area where the trolls
dominate, he is an important god. Many generals and
other leaders belong to this cult. Even in non-troll areas
this cult often has adherents – his savage power is greatly
appreciated by some cultures. His temples are often also
the headquarters of military organisations and these
undisciplined mobs can support at least a minor temple.
Shrines teach Crush.
Runes: Darkness, Death, Disorder.
Type: War.
Pantheon: Troll.
Worshippers: Berserkers, troll bullies, militant trollkin.
Worshipper Duties: Make war for Uz, fight Chaos, fight
order.
Initiate Membership
Requirements: A candidate must have 50% or more in
any Hammer skill, and must pass a brutal test by making
a Difficult Resilience test (–20%).
Cult Skills: Influence, 1H Hammer, Lore (Zorak Zoran
Theology), Perception, Stealth, Shield, Sling, Unarmed.
Cult Spells: Bludgeon, Darkwall, Demoralise, Detect
Enemy, Dullblade, Extinguish, Firearrow, Fireblade,
Ignite, Protection.
Common Divine Magic: All.
Special Divine Magic: Command (Undead), Command
(Ghost), Command (Shade), Crush, Seal Wound.
Acolyte Membership
Requirements: Standard. In addition, the candidate
must have 75% or more with 1H/2H Hammer skill. The
candidate must also pass an ordeal represented by making
a Hard Resilience test (–40%).
Divine Magic: Create Skeleton, Create Zombie.
Death Lord (Runelord) Membership
Requirements: Candidate must have 90% or more with
1H/2H Hammer and a POW of 14 or more (this eliminates
all but the most exceptional trollkin candidates). He
must also have 90% or more in three of the following
skills: Another Weapon skill (any), Influence, Shield,
Sling, Stealth or Throwing. He must also pass an ordeal
represented by making a Very Hard Resilience test (–
60%).
Special Notes: When checking for Divine Intervention,
Death Lords roll 1D10 rather than 1D100. They also
serve as the cult’s priesthood.
Divine Magic: Command (Salamander).
Special Benefits
Initiates of Zorak Zoran gain a +10% bonus on Influence
tests involving non-Zorak Zorani. Acolytes can terrorise
an opponent, gaining the equivalent of a Demoralise spell
when charging. The opponent may resist as normal and
the effect can be blocked by Countermagic, Resist Magic
or Shield. Death Lords are immune to fear.