Set, Death God of Annihilation

Contrary to popular belief, Set is not one of the 'Fallen Gods.' He serves his purpose in the Pattern at on the back left corner of the Square of Judgement, calling for the ordained end of all things. If Set is somewhat enthusiastic about pursuing that end, it is only to be expected of a God.

Set is the embodiment of the death wish that exists in every living thing. He understands the seduction of death, and uses this knowledge to his advantage.

Allies

Sember and Besa occasionally work with Set, when their agendas match his. Set can also count on at least non-interference from the other Gods of Death. Kane, the God of Justice, has occasionally ruled in Set's favor against other Gods, even when the evidence pointed against his brother.

Cults

There are a number of independent cults dedicated to Set. Most of these cults have Set's tacit approval. Some are lead by his priests. A few of these groups are:

• Children of Set - Located in Phi, Lopan, and Han. Dedicated to stopping all "outside influences" on the cultures of the "true people of Sedena".
• The Ravens of Darkness - Located in the Empire of the Phoenix. A small group, they have stated their mission as the destruction of every city in the Empire of the Phoenix, thereby bringing about a new age of enlightenment. They have recently suffered several set backs, as the Ogres take a dim view of the their methods.
• Set's Handmaidens - Located in Timro and the Elven Kingdom. A group of women, inducted by their mothers, who wish to see an end to the Folk on Sedena. They do not have the power or the will to enact their wish, but occasionally the Handmaidens do manage to cause trouble for isolated groups of traders or merchants.

Enemies

Both B'cor and Rancor are dedicated enemies of Set. The God of Creation will often send his servants to stop Set's plans, at the expense of his own. B'cor is not as aware as Rancor, but his priests will direct their destructive powers at any follower of Set that they encounter, no matter what the consequences.

Priests

Priests of Set are a dangerous and contradictory lot. Many are assassins or sell services to assassins. A few serve as instructors in various armies, spreading death and discord wherever they can. Such activities are pleasing to this dark god, and to the priests that he chooses.

The one unifying element among all of the Priests of Set is that they have a strong wish for death, both their own and others. This causes them to be somewhat reckless, a trait that is sometimes mistaken for courage.

Any priest of Set who does not carefully plan his dark deeds incurs the God's displeasure. Random violence does not serve to further the God's goals; only planned chaos and terror can accomplish the total destruction of the world.

Priests of Set are not welcome in any country.

Required Skills

Anyone with the Servant of Set skill must have Use Poison, Hand to Hand Trained, and Oration as Vocational Skills.

Servant of Skill

Servants of Set gain the following Prayers and Powers:

1. Protection from Death, Potency, Protection from Poison
2. Prayer for Enlightenment, Prayer for Assistance, Potency
3. Prayer for Intervention, Death Blow, Protection from Death
4. Prayer for Intervention, Potency, Protection from Poison
5. Dishonorable Blow, Prayer for Assistance, Prayer for Fortification
6. Prayer for Enlightenment, Prayer for Intervention, Protection from Death
7. Unravel the Pattern, Potency, Prayer for Enlightenment
8. Potency, Prayer for Consecration, Fascination
9. Prayer for Enlightenment, Protection from Death, Protection from Disease
10. Prayer for Fortification, Prayer for Intervention, Potency

Special Maneuvers

Set grants his servants the following special maneuvers in the Servant of Skill:

• Death Blow - when the priest rolls a critical strike, the target must make a save vs. Death (on Physical Endurance) or die instantly.
• Dishonorable Blow - when the priest beats the opponent's defensive roll by 5 or more, he does double damage to the target.
• Fascination - by spending one point of Potency, the Priest may hold a target in place for one round with a vision of the target's death. The target may make a ME check to retain 1/2 of his actions for the round.
• Unravel the Pattern - the priest can inflict up to his Potency in damage to a single target, at a range of 100' feet. He may only use this attack once per round, and only once on a specific target.