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{{god_infobox|godname=Keresis, Goddess of Vengeance|realm=Vengeance|symbols=A sword pointing down with a python twisting around the blade and a crow perched upon the pommel, a [[purple flame]]|temples=[[Temple of Vengeance]] in caves of [[Blackrock]]|ordername= | {{god_infobox|godname=Keresis, Goddess of Vengeance|realm=Vengeance|symbols=A sword pointing down with a python twisting around the blade and a crow perched upon the pommel, a [[purple flame]]|temples=[[Temple of Vengeance]] in caves of [[Blackrock]]|ordername=The Chosen}} | ||
'''Keresis''' is the Goddess of Vengeance. Often seen as the avatar for the mortal urges of emotionless plotting and revenge, Her realm embodies both the passionate and the cold-hearted. Her presence can be that of a raging, obvious inferno, or a cold, inconspicuous plot; Her idea of a perfect act of revenge is the systematic destruction of the mind, body, and soul. | '''Keresis''' is the Goddess of Vengeance. Often seen as the avatar for the mortal urges of emotionless plotting and revenge, Her realm embodies both the passionate and the cold-hearted. Her presence can be that of a raging, obvious inferno, or a cold, inconspicuous plot; Her idea of a perfect act of revenge is the systematic destruction of the mind, body, and soul. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
She was once a Dreadlord of the Elder God [[Shaitan]] who fought at His side in the [[Chaos Wars]], but through various means has gained the power to rise as a [[:Category:Gods|God]] in Her own right. | She was once a Dreadlord of the Elder God [[Shaitan]] who fought at His side in the [[Chaos Wars]], but through various means has gained the power to rise as a [[:Category:Gods|God]] in Her own right. Centuries later after Her ascension, was called to return the favour She owned Shaitan. She performed the Sundering, splitting the God [[Sartan]] into Shaitan and [[Apollyon]]. Since then She has embraced their cause of Evil, bringing Vengeance alongside Suffering and Oppression. | ||
== The | == The Chosen of Keresis == | ||
Those who desire to obtain entrance into Her order must see Vengeance from all sides and seek to understand its myriad facets. All aspirants should have a grasp of what revenge means to them, and be able to temper their natural instincts in favour of the bigger picture. | Those who desire to obtain entrance into Her order must understand and embrace Vengeance as not simply a means to an end, but a way of life. They are expected to see Vengeance from all sides and seek to understand its myriad facets. All aspirants should have a grasp of what revenge means to them, and be able to temper their natural instincts in favour of the bigger picture. | ||
Little is known about the practices of the devoted followers of Keresis. | Little is known about the practices of the devoted followers of Keresis. | ||