Malavisch - Revision history

Gronk at 23:01, 18 August 2024

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	The faithful of Malavisch are organized into an extremely rigid, hierarchical church. There is only one mortal church to Malavisch on Kishar, something not shared by any other faith - even the equally lawful and orderly religion of [[Harinna]] has schisms and multiple church structures. This centralization only occurred after the formation of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6414}}, as the new state claimed the divine favor of Malavisch.		The faithful of Malavisch are organized into an extremely rigid, hierarchical church. There is only one mortal church to Malavisch on Kishar, something not shared by any other faith - even the equally lawful and orderly religion of [[Harinna]] has schisms and multiple church structures. This centralization only occurred after the formation of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6414}}, as the new state claimed the divine favor of Malavisch.

	Malavisch was always a deceitful deity, but he did not originally hold his current status amongst the divines. As the first creation was coming into form, Malavisch cleverly negotiated a contract with the god whose domains he now possesses, now known only as the [[~~Fallen~~]] as his name has been ~~lost to~~ history. Malavisch would become the servant of the ~~Fallen~~, agreeing to act as his arbiter and deputy to oversee the newly-created inhabitants of the universe in exchange for inheriting the ~~Fallen~~'s domains upon his death. Of course, the ~~Fallen~~ agreed - he was divine, and he believed he could not die in any way that mattered. But Malavisch knew otherwise. He had seen [[Lotan]] lurking in the primordial waves, and he knew an attack was inevitable. When Lotan finally struck at [[Socharin]], his anger too great to possibly contain, the ~~Fallen~~ and Malavisch joined the other gods in driving Lotan back to the deepest waters. Malavisch and his superior fought back to back, protecting each other and striking as one. At least, until Malavisch vanished, knowing his contract did not require him to defend the ~~Fallen~~. Left alone, the ~~Fallen~~ could not endure Lotan's attacks. He was consumed, struck from existence, his domains going to Malavisch as the contract was fulfilled.		Malavisch was always a deceitful deity, but he did not originally hold his current status amongst the divines. As the first creation was coming into form, Malavisch cleverly negotiated a contract with the god whose domains he now possesses, now known only as the [[Lost]] as his name has been forgotten by history. Malavisch would become the servant of the Lost, agreeing to act as his arbiter and deputy to oversee the newly-created inhabitants of the universe in exchange for inheriting the Lost's domains upon his death. Of course, the Lost agreed - he was divine, and he believed he could not die in any way that mattered. But Malavisch knew otherwise. He had seen [[Lotan]] lurking in the primordial waves, and he knew an attack was inevitable. When Lotan finally struck at [[Socharin]], his anger too great to possibly contain, the Lost and Malavisch joined the other gods in driving Lotan back to the deepest waters. Malavisch and his superior fought back to back, protecting each other and striking as one. At least, until Malavisch vanished, knowing his contract did not require him to defend the Lost. Left alone, the Lost could not endure Lotan's attacks. He was consumed, struck from existence, his domains going to Malavisch as the contract was fulfilled.

	At least, that is the story as told by the church of Malavisch. Others disagree, often vehemently - the notion of other gods having already been permanently killed by Lotan is heretical to most. Regardless, Malavisch has undisputed primacy of his domains now, his power great and his influence pervasive.		At least, that is the story as told by the church of Malavisch. Others disagree, often vehemently - the notion of other gods having already been permanently killed by Lotan is heretical to most. Regardless, Malavisch has undisputed primacy of his domains now, his power great and his influence pervasive.

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	'''Malavisch''' {{Pronunciation\|MAH-lah-vish}} is the god of tyranny, law, vanity, contracts, and summoning. Malavisch is that patron of those ~~that~~ use the law to their advantage, especially when they are also the same people that write the laws. He is the tyrant that can always find a legal justification for his actions and the merchant that hides exploitative clauses in their impenetrable contracts.		'''Malavisch''' {{Pronunciation\|MAH-lah-vish}} is the god of tyranny, law, vanity, contracts, and summoning. Malavisch is that patron of those who use the law to their advantage, especially when they are also the same people that write the laws. He is the tyrant that can always find a legal justification for his actions and the merchant that hides exploitative clauses in their impenetrable contracts.

	The god embodies the rule of law. Codes, contracts, and the subjugation of the weaker under the stronger are of central importance to his faith. He teaches that all have a place in the natural order of things, and that the best action any can take is to find and remain in that place, in order to not invite further chaos into the world. Even as Malavisch's faithful understand they must pay deference to their superiors, they often continue to subtly attempt to undermine those above them, following the example of their god. After all, if one can be weakened or overthrown then surely they never deserved their position to begin with - insubordination is only an infraction if it fails.		The god embodies the rule of law. Codes, contracts, and the subjugation of the weaker under the stronger are of central importance to his faith. He teaches that all have a place in the natural order of things, and that the best action any can take is to find and remain in that place, in order to not invite further chaos into the world. Even as Malavisch's faithful understand they must pay deference to their superiors, they often continue to subtly attempt to undermine those above them, following the example of their god. After all, if one can be weakened or overthrown then surely they never deserved their position to begin with - insubordination is only an infraction if it fails.

	Most of Malavisch's followers are those ~~that~~ already possess some degree of power. Despots, bureaucrats, and merchants are among his most fervent worshipers, as are others whose lives are tightly intertwined with legal codes. Neither Malavisch nor his faithful are trusted by most, even among those ~~that~~ worship the god. It is well-understood that even if they abide by terms to which they agreed, they will doubtless find ways to warp any contract to their advantage, if it wasn’t already written to be entirely in their favor in some subtle manner.		Most of Malavisch's followers are those who already possess some degree of power. Despots, bureaucrats, and merchants are among his most fervent worshipers, as are others whose lives are tightly intertwined with legal codes. Neither Malavisch nor his faithful are trusted by most, even among those who worship the god. It is well-understood that even if they abide by terms to which they agreed, they will doubtless find ways to warp any contract to their advantage, if it wasn’t already written to be entirely in their favor in some subtle manner.

	To Malavisch and his clergy, appearances are everything; one should always dress in accordance with their status in the world. To keep appearances is to keep control, and a failure to do so is to offer a hint that one might not be worthy of their place in the hierarchy of the world.		To Malavisch and his clergy, appearances are everything; one should always dress in accordance with their status in the world. To keep appearances is to keep control, and a failure to do so is to offer a hint that one might not be worthy of their place in the hierarchy of the world.
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	The faithful of Malavisch are organized into an extremely rigid, hierarchical church. There is only one mortal church to Malavisch on Kishar, something not shared by any other faith - even the equally lawful and orderly religion of [[Harinna]] has schisms and multiple church structures. This centralization only occurred after the formation of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6414}}, as the new state claimed the divine favor of Malavisch.		The faithful of Malavisch are organized into an extremely rigid, hierarchical church. There is only one mortal church to Malavisch on Kishar, something not shared by any other faith - even the equally lawful and orderly religion of [[Harinna]] has schisms and multiple church structures. This centralization only occurred after the formation of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6414}}, as the new state claimed the divine favor of Malavisch.

	Malavisch was always a deceitful deity, but he did not originally hold his current status amongst the divines. As the first creation was coming into form, Malavisch cleverly negotiated a contract with the god whose domains he now possesses, now known only as the [[Fallen]] as his name has been lost to history. Malavisch would become the servant of the Fallen, agreeing to act as his arbiter and deputy to oversee the newly-created inhabitants of the universe in exchange for inheriting the Fallen's domains upon his death. Of course, the Fallen agreed - he was divine, and he believed he could not die in any way that mattered. But Malavisch knew otherwise. He had seen [[Lotan]] lurking in the primordial ~~chaos~~, and he knew an attack was inevitable. When Lotan finally struck at [[Socharin]], his anger too great to possibly contain, the Fallen and Malavisch joined the other gods in driving Lotan back to the ~~void~~. Malavisch and his superior fought back to back, protecting each other and striking as one. At least, until Malavisch vanished, knowing his contract did not require him to defend the Fallen. Left alone, the Fallen could not endure Lotan's attacks. He was consumed, struck from existence, his domains going to Malavisch as the contract was fulfilled.		Malavisch was always a deceitful deity, but he did not originally hold his current status amongst the divines. As the first creation was coming into form, Malavisch cleverly negotiated a contract with the god whose domains he now possesses, now known only as the [[Fallen]] as his name has been lost to history. Malavisch would become the servant of the Fallen, agreeing to act as his arbiter and deputy to oversee the newly-created inhabitants of the universe in exchange for inheriting the Fallen's domains upon his death. Of course, the Fallen agreed - he was divine, and he believed he could not die in any way that mattered. But Malavisch knew otherwise. He had seen [[Lotan]] lurking in the primordial waves, and he knew an attack was inevitable. When Lotan finally struck at [[Socharin]], his anger too great to possibly contain, the Fallen and Malavisch joined the other gods in driving Lotan back to the deepest waters. Malavisch and his superior fought back to back, protecting each other and striking as one. At least, until Malavisch vanished, knowing his contract did not require him to defend the Fallen. Left alone, the Fallen could not endure Lotan's attacks. He was consumed, struck from existence, his domains going to Malavisch as the contract was fulfilled.

	At least, that is the story as told by the church of Malavisch. Others disagree, often vehemently - the notion of other gods having already been permanently killed by Lotan is heretical to most. Regardless, Malavisch has undisputed primacy of his domains now, his power great and his influence pervasive.		At least, that is the story as told by the church of Malavisch. Others disagree, often vehemently - the notion of other gods having already been permanently killed by Lotan is heretical to most. Regardless, Malavisch has undisputed primacy of his domains now, his power great and his influence pervasive.

Gronk at 18:16, 12 July 2024

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	The faithful of Malavisch are organized into an extremely rigid, hierarchical church. There is only one mortal church to Malavisch on Kishar, something not shared by any other faith - even the equally lawful and orderly religion of [[Harinna]] has schisms and multiple church structures. This centralization only occurred after the formation of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6414}}, as the new state claimed the divine favor of Malavisch.		The faithful of Malavisch are organized into an extremely rigid, hierarchical church. There is only one mortal church to Malavisch on Kishar, something not shared by any other faith - even the equally lawful and orderly religion of [[Harinna]] has schisms and multiple church structures. This centralization only occurred after the formation of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6414}}, as the new state claimed the divine favor of Malavisch.

	Malavisch's holy text is the ''[[Transcript of Malavisch v. Agents of Lawlessness]]''. Written as a transcript of a mock trial between Malavisch and a series of unnamed enemies, this lengthy text is usually published as a set of thirty tree hefty tomes. In the trial, Malavisch systematically undermines and disproves the arguments of his opponents, while simultaneously demonstrating the superiority of his own ways. Among Malavisch's faithful, the ''Transcript'' is often read to give guidance on how to approach legal matters, and particularly on how to argue a case in a court.

	Malavisch was always a deceitful deity, but he did not originally hold his current status amongst the divines. As the first creation was coming into form, Malavisch cleverly negotiated a contract with the god whose domains he now possesses, now known only as the [[Fallen]] as his name has been lost to history. Malavisch would become the servant of the Fallen, agreeing to act as his arbiter and deputy to oversee the newly-created inhabitants of the universe in exchange for inheriting the Fallen's domains upon his death. Of course, the Fallen agreed - he was divine, and he believed he could not die in any way that mattered. But Malavisch knew otherwise. He had seen [[Lotan]] lurking in the primordial chaos, and he knew an attack was inevitable. When Lotan finally struck at [[Socharin]], his anger too great to possibly contain, the Fallen and Malavisch joined the other gods in driving Lotan back to the void. Malavisch and his superior fought back to back, protecting each other and striking as one. At least, until Malavisch vanished, knowing his contract did not require him to defend the Fallen. Left alone, the Fallen could not endure Lotan's attacks. He was consumed, struck from existence, his domains going to Malavisch as the contract was fulfilled.		Malavisch was always a deceitful deity, but he did not originally hold his current status amongst the divines. As the first creation was coming into form, Malavisch cleverly negotiated a contract with the god whose domains he now possesses, now known only as the [[Fallen]] as his name has been lost to history. Malavisch would become the servant of the Fallen, agreeing to act as his arbiter and deputy to oversee the newly-created inhabitants of the universe in exchange for inheriting the Fallen's domains upon his death. Of course, the Fallen agreed - he was divine, and he believed he could not die in any way that mattered. But Malavisch knew otherwise. He had seen [[Lotan]] lurking in the primordial chaos, and he knew an attack was inevitable. When Lotan finally struck at [[Socharin]], his anger too great to possibly contain, the Fallen and Malavisch joined the other gods in driving Lotan back to the void. Malavisch and his superior fought back to back, protecting each other and striking as one. At least, until Malavisch vanished, knowing his contract did not require him to defend the Fallen. Left alone, the Fallen could not endure Lotan's attacks. He was consumed, struck from existence, his domains going to Malavisch as the contract was fulfilled.

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	The faithful of Malavisch are organized into an extremely rigid, hierarchical church. There is only one mortal church to Malavisch on Kishar, something not shared by any other faith - even the equally lawful and orderly religion of [[Harinna]] has schisms and multiple church structures. This centralization only occurred after the formation of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6414}}, as the new state claimed the divine favor of Malavisch.		The faithful of Malavisch are organized into an extremely rigid, hierarchical church. There is only one mortal church to Malavisch on Kishar, something not shared by any other faith - even the equally lawful and orderly religion of [[Harinna]] has schisms and multiple church structures. This centralization only occurred after the formation of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6414}}, as the new state claimed the divine favor of Malavisch.

	Malavisch's holy text is the ''Transcript of Malavisch v. Agents of Lawlessness''. Written as a transcript of a mock trial between Malavisch and a series of unnamed enemies, this lengthy text is usually published as a set of thirty tree hefty tomes. In the trial, Malavisch systematically undermines and disproves the arguments of his opponents, while simultaneously demonstrating the superiority of his own ways. Among Malavisch's faithful, the ''Transcript'' is often read to give guidance on how to approach legal matters, and particularly on how to argue a case in a court.		Malavisch's holy text is the ''[[Transcript of Malavisch v. Agents of Lawlessness]]''. Written as a transcript of a mock trial between Malavisch and a series of unnamed enemies, this lengthy text is usually published as a set of thirty tree hefty tomes. In the trial, Malavisch systematically undermines and disproves the arguments of his opponents, while simultaneously demonstrating the superiority of his own ways. Among Malavisch's faithful, the ''Transcript'' is often read to give guidance on how to approach legal matters, and particularly on how to argue a case in a court.

	Malavisch was always a deceitful deity, but he did not originally hold his current status amongst the divines. As the first creation was coming into form, Malavisch cleverly negotiated a contract with the god whose domains he now possesses, now known only as the [[Fallen]] as his name has been lost to history. Malavisch would become the servant of the Fallen, agreeing to act as his arbiter and deputy to oversee the newly-created inhabitants of the universe in exchange for inheriting the Fallen's domains upon his death. Of course, the Fallen agreed - he was divine, and he believed he could not die in any way that mattered. But Malavisch knew otherwise. He had seen [[Lotan]] lurking in the primordial chaos, and he knew an attack was inevitable. When Lotan finally struck at [[Socharin]], his anger too great to possibly contain, the Fallen and Malavisch joined the other gods in driving Lotan back to the void. Malavisch and his superior fought back to back, protecting each other and striking as one. At least, until Malavisch vanished, knowing his contract did not require him to defend the Fallen. Left alone, the Fallen could not endure Lotan's attacks. He was consumed, struck from existence, his domains going to Malavisch as the contract was fulfilled.		Malavisch was always a deceitful deity, but he did not originally hold his current status amongst the divines. As the first creation was coming into form, Malavisch cleverly negotiated a contract with the god whose domains he now possesses, now known only as the [[Fallen]] as his name has been lost to history. Malavisch would become the servant of the Fallen, agreeing to act as his arbiter and deputy to oversee the newly-created inhabitants of the universe in exchange for inheriting the Fallen's domains upon his death. Of course, the Fallen agreed - he was divine, and he believed he could not die in any way that mattered. But Malavisch knew otherwise. He had seen [[Lotan]] lurking in the primordial chaos, and he knew an attack was inevitable. When Lotan finally struck at [[Socharin]], his anger too great to possibly contain, the Fallen and Malavisch joined the other gods in driving Lotan back to the void. Malavisch and his superior fought back to back, protecting each other and striking as one. At least, until Malavisch vanished, knowing his contract did not require him to defend the Fallen. Left alone, the Fallen could not endure Lotan's attacks. He was consumed, struck from existence, his domains going to Malavisch as the contract was fulfilled.

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	'''Mhakan''' {{Pronunciation\|ma-HAH-khan}} the Demander of Sacrifices is a god of retribution, punishment, schemes, order, and hunger. He commands that everything exist in its proper place and that all of his orders are followed to the letter, with severe consequences if not. The god is the strict ruler who enforces compliance ~~by force~~.		'''Mhakan''' {{Pronunciation\|ma-HAH-khan}} the Demander of Sacrifices is a god of retribution, punishment, schemes, order, and hunger. He commands that everything exist in its proper place and that all of his orders are followed to the letter, with severe consequences if not. The god is the strict ruler who enforces compliance through violence and threats.

	Despite the strictness of his commands, however, Mhakan is not seen as tyrannical or evil purely for its own sake. Rather, he and those that worship him are willing to take harsh actions in pursuit of greater goals, as to them the consequences of their means are of considerably less concern than achieving their objectives. Theologically, Mhakan is the ultimate defender against evil spirits, as long as one is willing to make the necessary sacrifices he orders. In the mortal realm, the god is often followed by those whose ambitions and aims drive them single-mindedly forward.		Despite the strictness of his commands, however, Mhakan is not seen as tyrannical or evil purely for its own sake. Rather, he and those that worship him are willing to take harsh actions in pursuit of greater goals, as to them the consequences of their means are of considerably less concern than achieving their objectives. Theologically, Mhakan is the ultimate defender against evil spirits, as long as one is willing to make the necessary sacrifices he orders. In the mortal realm, the god is often followed by those whose ambitions and aims drive them single-mindedly forward.

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Chaskan pantheon

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	\|type = Pantheonic deity		\|type = Pantheonic deity
	\|pantheon = [[~~Malavisch~~ pantheon]]		\|pantheon = [[Chaskan pantheon]]
	\|adjectives = Malavischan		\|adjectives = Malavischan
	\|alignment = Lawful evil		\|alignment = Lawful evil

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	'''Mhakan''' {{Pronunciation\|ma-HAH-khan}} the Demander of Sacrifices is a god of retribution, punishment, schemes, order, and hunger. He commands that everything exist in its proper place and that all of his orders are followed to the letter, with severe consequences if not. The god is the strict ruler who enforces compliance by force.		'''Mhakan''' {{Pronunciation\|ma-HAH-khan}} the Demander of Sacrifices is a god of retribution, punishment, schemes, order, and hunger. He commands that everything exist in its proper place and that all of his orders are followed to the letter, with severe consequences if not. The god is the strict ruler who enforces compliance by force.

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	'''Mothallah''' {{Pronunciation\|moth-AH-lah}} is a god of beauty, vanity, contracts, and false bargains. He attracts those seeking wealth, good looks, and immortality by offering such boons, but always with hidden repercussions. Mothallah is a seductive force that drives the vain towards evil, stoking their narcissism until they commit crimes against their communities, families, and friends in search of fleeting mortal treasures. His portfolio includes immortality for similar reasons, as he is thought to tempt the aging with immortality by offering the "gift" of eternal life with one hand while hiding the consequences in the other.		'''Mothallah''' {{Pronunciation\|moth-AH-lah}} is a god of beauty, vanity, contracts, and false bargains. He attracts those seeking wealth, good looks, and immortality by offering such boons, but always with hidden repercussions. Mothallah is a seductive force that drives the vain towards evil, stoking their narcissism until they commit crimes against their communities, families, and friends in search of fleeting mortal treasures. His portfolio includes immortality for similar reasons, as he is thought to tempt the aging with immortality by offering the "gift" of eternal life with one hand while hiding the consequences in the other.

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	'''Malavisch''' {{Pronunciation\|MAH-lah-vish}} is the god of tyranny, law, vanity, contracts, and summoning. Malavisch is that patron of those that use the law to their advantage, especially when they are also the same people that write the laws. He is the tyrant that can always find a legal justification for his actions and the merchant that hides exploitative clauses in their impenetrable contracts.		'''Malavisch''' {{Pronunciation\|MAH-lah-vish}} is the god of tyranny, law, vanity, contracts, and summoning. Malavisch is that patron of those that use the law to their advantage, especially when they are also the same people that write the laws. He is the tyrant that can always find a legal justification for his actions and the merchant that hides exploitative clauses in their impenetrable contracts.

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	'''Melanthus''' {{Pronunciation\|mel-ANN-thus}} is a god of punishment, strength, war, schemes, and greed. He often has a highly competitive or even outright antagonistic stance towards the others of the Hexad as he seeks to further enrich and empower himself.		'''Melanthus''' {{Pronunciation\|mel-ANN-thus}} is a god of punishment, strength, war, schemes, and greed. He often has a highly competitive or even outright antagonistic stance towards the others of the Hexad as he seeks to further enrich and empower himself.

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	\|adjectives = Malavischan		\|adjectives = Malavischan
	\|alignment = Lawful evil		\|alignment = Lawful evil
	\|areas_of_concern = Tyranny, law, vanity, contracts. summoning		\|areas_of_concern = Tyranny, law, vanity, contracts, summoning
	\|worshipers = Tyrants, merchants, bureaucrats, lawyers		\|worshipers = Tyrants, merchants, bureaucrats, lawyers
	\|cleric_alignments = {{Alignment grid		\|cleric_alignments = {{Alignment grid
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	'''Malavisch''' {{Pronunciation\|MAH-lah-vish}} is the god of tyranny, law, vanity, contracts, and ~~corruption~~. Malavisch is that patron of those that use the law to their advantage, especially when they are also the same people that write the laws. He is the tyrant that can always find a legal justification for his actions and the merchant that hides exploitative clauses in their impenetrable contracts.		'''Malavisch''' {{Pronunciation\|MAH-lah-vish}} is the god of tyranny, law, vanity, contracts, and summoning. Malavisch is that patron of those that use the law to their advantage, especially when they are also the same people that write the laws. He is the tyrant that can always find a legal justification for his actions and the merchant that hides exploitative clauses in their impenetrable contracts.

	The god embodies the rule of law. Codes, contracts, and the subjugation of the weaker under the stronger are of central importance to his faith. He teaches that all have a place in the natural order of things, and that the best action any can take is to find and remain in that place, in order to not invite further chaos into the world. Even as Malavisch's faithful understand they must pay deference to their superiors, they often continue to subtly attempt to undermine those above them, following the example of their god. After all, if one can be weakened or overthrown then surely they never deserved their position to begin with - insubordination is only an infraction if it fails.		The god embodies the rule of law. Codes, contracts, and the subjugation of the weaker under the stronger are of central importance to his faith. He teaches that all have a place in the natural order of things, and that the best action any can take is to find and remain in that place, in order to not invite further chaos into the world. Even as Malavisch's faithful understand they must pay deference to their superiors, they often continue to subtly attempt to undermine those above them, following the example of their god. After all, if one can be weakened or overthrown then surely they never deserved their position to begin with - insubordination is only an infraction if it fails.

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	\|adjectives = Malavischan		\|adjectives = Malavischan
	\|alignment = Lawful evil		\|alignment = Lawful evil
	\|areas_of_concern = Tyranny, law, vanity, contracts		\|areas_of_concern = Tyranny, law, vanity, contracts. summoning
	\|worshipers = Tyrants, merchants, bureaucrats, lawyers		\|worshipers = Tyrants, merchants, bureaucrats, lawyers
	\|cleric_alignments = {{Alignment grid		\|cleric_alignments = {{Alignment grid
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	Most of Malavisch's followers are those that already possess some degree of power. Despots, bureaucrats, and merchants are among his most fervent worshipers, as are others whose lives are tightly intertwined with legal codes. Neither Malavisch nor his faithful are trusted by most, even among those that worship the god. It is well-understood that even if they abide by terms to which they agreed, they will doubtless find ways to warp any contract to their advantage, if it wasn’t already written to be entirely in their favor in some subtle manner.		Most of Malavisch's followers are those that already possess some degree of power. Despots, bureaucrats, and merchants are among his most fervent worshipers, as are others whose lives are tightly intertwined with legal codes. Neither Malavisch nor his faithful are trusted by most, even among those that worship the god. It is well-understood that even if they abide by terms to which they agreed, they will doubtless find ways to warp any contract to their advantage, if it wasn’t already written to be entirely in their favor in some subtle manner.

	Malavisch was always a deceitful deity, but he did not originally hold his current status amongst the divines. As the first creation was coming into form, Malavisch cleverly negotiated a contract with the god whose domains he now possesses, now known only as the [[Fallen]] as his name has been lost to history. Malavisch would become the servant of the Fallen, agreeing to act as his arbiter and deputy to oversee the newly-created inhabitants of the universe in exchange for inheriting the Fallen's domains upon his death. Of course, the Fallen agreed - he was divine, and he believed he could not die in any way that mattered. But Malavisch knew otherwise. He had seen [[Lotan]] lurking in the primordial chaos, and he knew an attack was inevitable. When Lotan finally struck at [[Socharin]], his anger too great to possibly contain, the Fallen and Malavisch joined the other gods in driving Lotan back to the void. Malavisch and his superior fought back to back, protecting each other and striking as one. At least, until Malavisch vanished, knowing his contract did not require him to defend the Fallen. Left alone, the Fallen could not endure Lotan's attacks. He was consumed, struck from existence, his domains going to Malavisch as the contract was fulfilled.

	At least, that is the story as told by the church of Malavisch. Others disagree, often vehemently - the notion of other gods having already been permanently killed by Lotan is heretical to most. Regardless, Malavisch has undisputed primacy of his domains now, his power great and his influence pervasive.

	To Malavisch and his clergy, appearances are everything; one should always dress in accordance with their status in the world. To keep appearances is to keep control, and a failure to do so is to offer a hint that one might not be worthy of their place in the hierarchy of the world.		To Malavisch and his clergy, appearances are everything; one should always dress in accordance with their status in the world. To keep appearances is to keep control, and a failure to do so is to offer a hint that one might not be worthy of their place in the hierarchy of the world.
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	Malavisch's holy text is the ''Transcript of Malavisch v. Agents of Lawlessness''. Written as a transcript of a mock trial between Malavisch and a series of unnamed enemies, this lengthy text is usually published as a set of thirty tree hefty tomes. In the trial, Malavisch systematically undermines and disproves the arguments of his opponents, while simultaneously demonstrating the superiority of his own ways. Among Malavisch's faithful, the ''Transcript'' is often read to give guidance on how to approach legal matters, and particularly on how to argue a case in a court.		Malavisch's holy text is the ''Transcript of Malavisch v. Agents of Lawlessness''. Written as a transcript of a mock trial between Malavisch and a series of unnamed enemies, this lengthy text is usually published as a set of thirty tree hefty tomes. In the trial, Malavisch systematically undermines and disproves the arguments of his opponents, while simultaneously demonstrating the superiority of his own ways. Among Malavisch's faithful, the ''Transcript'' is often read to give guidance on how to approach legal matters, and particularly on how to argue a case in a court.

			Malavisch was always a deceitful deity, but he did not originally hold his current status amongst the divines. As the first creation was coming into form, Malavisch cleverly negotiated a contract with the god whose domains he now possesses, now known only as the [[Fallen]] as his name has been lost to history. Malavisch would become the servant of the Fallen, agreeing to act as his arbiter and deputy to oversee the newly-created inhabitants of the universe in exchange for inheriting the Fallen's domains upon his death. Of course, the Fallen agreed - he was divine, and he believed he could not die in any way that mattered. But Malavisch knew otherwise. He had seen [[Lotan]] lurking in the primordial chaos, and he knew an attack was inevitable. When Lotan finally struck at [[Socharin]], his anger too great to possibly contain, the Fallen and Malavisch joined the other gods in driving Lotan back to the void. Malavisch and his superior fought back to back, protecting each other and striking as one. At least, until Malavisch vanished, knowing his contract did not require him to defend the Fallen. Left alone, the Fallen could not endure Lotan's attacks. He was consumed, struck from existence, his domains going to Malavisch as the contract was fulfilled.

			At least, that is the story as told by the church of Malavisch. Others disagree, often vehemently - the notion of other gods having already been permanently killed by Lotan is heretical to most. Regardless, Malavisch has undisputed primacy of his domains now, his power great and his influence pervasive.

	Malavisch is often depicted as a humanoid figure with four ram's heads - one looking forward, one behind, and one each to the right and left. In some simpler representations, he is pictured as a humanoid man with two spiral goat horns. Malavisch is always portrayed as having a calm demeanor and wearing fine clothes, often with his left hand raised to his chest, palm facing out, holding a scroll containing a contract in the other.		Malavisch is often depicted as a humanoid figure with four ram's heads - one looking forward, one behind, and one each to the right and left. In some simpler representations, he is pictured as a humanoid man with two spiral goat horns. Malavisch is always portrayed as having a calm demeanor and wearing fine clothes, often with his left hand raised to his chest, palm facing out, holding a scroll containing a contract in the other.

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	\|adjectives = Malavischan		\|adjectives = Malavischan
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	\|areas_of_concern = Retribution, punishment, schemes, order, hunger		\|areas_of_concern = Retribution, punishment, schemes, order, hunger
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	\|pantheon = [[Aserdian pantheon]]		\|pantheon = [[Aserdian pantheon]]
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	~~\|plane = Hell~~
	\|alignment = Lawful evil		\|alignment = Lawful evil
	\|areas_of_concern = Beauty, vanity, contracts, false bargains		\|areas_of_concern = Beauty, vanity, contracts, false bargains
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	* Master of Hell
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	\|type = Pantheonic deity		\|type = Pantheonic deity
	\|pantheon = [[Malavisch pantheon]]		\|pantheon = [[Malavisch pantheon]]
	\|adjectives = Malavischan		\|adjectives = Malavischan
	~~\|plane = Hell~~
	\|alignment = Lawful evil		\|alignment = Lawful evil
	\|areas_of_concern = Tyranny, law, vanity, contracts		\|areas_of_concern = Tyranny, law, vanity, contracts
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	Malavisch's holy text is the ''Transcript of Malavisch v. Agents of Lawlessness''. Written as a transcript of a mock trial between Malavisch and a series of unnamed enemies, this lengthy text is usually published as a set of thirty tree hefty tomes. In the trial, Malavisch systematically undermines and disproves the arguments of his opponents, while simultaneously demonstrating the superiority of his own ways. Among Malavisch's faithful, the ''Transcript'' is often read to give guidance on how to approach legal matters, and particularly on how to argue a case in a court.		Malavisch's holy text is the ''Transcript of Malavisch v. Agents of Lawlessness''. Written as a transcript of a mock trial between Malavisch and a series of unnamed enemies, this lengthy text is usually published as a set of thirty tree hefty tomes. In the trial, Malavisch systematically undermines and disproves the arguments of his opponents, while simultaneously demonstrating the superiority of his own ways. Among Malavisch's faithful, the ''Transcript'' is often read to give guidance on how to approach legal matters, and particularly on how to argue a case in a court.

	~~Malavisch is closely associated with devils, who are seen as underlings of the god.~~

	Malavisch is often depicted as a humanoid figure with four ram's heads - one looking forward, one behind, and one each to the right and left. In some simpler representations, he is pictured as a humanoid man with two spiral goat horns. Malavisch is always portrayed as having a calm demeanor and wearing fine clothes, often with his left hand raised to his chest, palm facing out, holding a scroll containing a contract in the other.		Malavisch is often depicted as a humanoid figure with four ram's heads - one looking forward, one behind, and one each to the right and left. In some simpler representations, he is pictured as a humanoid man with two spiral goat horns. Malavisch is always portrayed as having a calm demeanor and wearing fine clothes, often with his left hand raised to his chest, palm facing out, holding a scroll containing a contract in the other.
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	\|pantheon = [[Hellean pantheon]]		\|pantheon = [[Hellean pantheon]]
	\|adjectives = Malavischan		\|adjectives = Malavischan
	~~\|plane = Hell~~
	\|alignment = Lawful evil		\|alignment = Lawful evil
	\|areas_of_concern = Punishment, strength, war, schemes, greed		\|areas_of_concern = Punishment, strength, war, schemes, greed