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In her First Act, "Iomedae first slew Nakorshor’mond, cutting the unconscious bodies of her circle from the beast’s stomachs."
I've searched everywhere I can think of, but haven't found a description or depiction of Nakorshor’mond.
Iomedae's Eleven Acts are depicted in the stained glass windows of a church in the AP I'm running, and I'd like to be able to describe the various scenes to the players.
Can anyone tell me more about Nakorshor’mond?
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What you have is essentially the entirety of what's written on the subject.
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I don't think that we have any more specific information than that. However, you should keep in mind that these are supposed to be at least partly mythical tales, with details varying according to the region. According to the goddess herself, the lessons are what's important, not the particulars. In this case, I think the lesson is about staying loyal to your companions in the face of adversity.
Actually, I kind of like the idea of different temples portraying Nakorshor'mond in different ways, adding various traits to the beast's appearance according to their focus. A temple in Lastwall would present it as some sort of an undead monstrosity, while churches in Mendev might go for a more traditional demonic semblance. Another temple might deliberately portray the thing as an indistinct mass of roiling shadow, to put focus on the deed rather than the adversary. Really, the beast can be pretty much anything you want it to be, and can be used to support the theme and narrative of your campaign.
I think it's fair to assume the beast is a spawn of Rovagug. There are a few of them stated out and illustrated in various books.
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I'd depict it as a giant cow. Multiple stomachs and all.
Slightly more seriously a big demonic bull WOULD be pretty rad.
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"I was in a church in Andoran once. Cathedral dedicated to Iomedae. They had the Eleven Deeds on the walls in stained glass. The first deed stuck out the most... I know she's supposed to have defeated Nakorshor'mond, but I swear the artist decided to make it look like the child of Asmodeus and Zon-Kuthon."
"So there's this guy I met, Iomedaean who's got an illustrated book. First Deed's illustrated in there, the monster looks like it's a massive beast, almost like someone took Ulunat and crossed it with a dragon."
"What was Nakorshor'mond? Hmm... Let me ask you this question in response. Which matters more: What it was, or what she did? Answer that question, and you will know what Nakorshor'mond was."
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Until we get a picture of Nakorshor'mond in a source book, I don't believe a single act she did.
I think it's fair to assume the beast is a spawn of Rovagug. There are a few of them stated out and illustrated in various books.
I believe all of them have been named, though.
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Until we get a picture of Nakorshor'mond in a source book, I don't believe a single act she did.
Hey Iomedae! You know those acts of yours? I say, screenshots or they didn't happen!
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My portfolio says differently.
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My Great Aunt Elana Moonrunner had this bit of sage advice for arguing with a God.
"Don't".
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I ran a mini-quest for a paladin of Iomedae, where she faced challenges based on the eleven acts.
For the first one, I used a demonic toad with a priestess on the inside. Just my 2c, as this visualization hadn't come up yet.
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My Great Aunt Elana Moonrunner had this bit of sage advice for arguing with a God.
"Don't".
See, m'grandpappy gave me a different piece of advice.
"If'n yer gonna argue with a god," he'd say, "become a god yerself, otherwise y'all ain't got a snowball's chance in Osirion o' winnin' that'n."
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Until we get a picture of Nakorshor'mond in a source book, I don't believe a single act she did.Hey Iomedae! You know those acts of yours? I say, screenshots or they didn't happen!
i agree
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My Great Aunt Elana Moonrunner had this bit of sage advice for arguing with a God.
"Don't".
Yeah, or she might blast you with horns.
Heyo!
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My Great Aunt Elana Moonrunner had this bit of sage advice for arguing with a God.
"Don't".
Yeah, or she might blast you with horns.
Heyo!
Iomedae's Twelfth Act, "What's a Paladin?"
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^Horns? I thought it was supposed to be scratchy violins, screeching piccolos, nauseating trumpets, etc., etc.
^Horns? I thought it was supposed to be scratchy violins, screeching piccolos, nauseating trumpets, etc., etc.
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O.O
>.<
0.0
>.<
O.o?
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Betrayal!
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Betrayal!