Set

God of Evil and the Night

Set's followers claim he is the greatest of Gods whose triumph over all others is only a matter of time. He is depicted in many forms but most often appears as a scaled humanoid with the head of a jackal. Set is utterly dedicated to the orderly spread of evil and oppression. His symbol is the coiled cobra, though any snake can be used to represent his power. His temples are filled with enormous serpents, always poisonous. It is said that when he manifests himself his skin is poisonous to the touch.

Organized groups of assassins are known to be dedicated to his worship. Many of his worshipers tattoo themselves with serpents or cobras. His priests carry staves worked on one end into the head of a cobra. The cobra head is normally tipped with steel fangs coated with poison. In this way it is said the former Tyrant of Zothay, Zennon, was assassinated. His successor, Kristas the Red, has banned the worship of Set in the city on pain of death. Set's clerics also often carry a stylized black spear, representing the Spear of Darkness he carries. .

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