Damoritosh

Damoritosh

(Deity)

Titles

The Conqueror
The Grim Commander

Alignment

Lawful evil

Portfolio

Conquest
Duty
War

Worshipers

Vesk and the Veskarium, soldiers, mercenaries, warriors, Akiton, Castrovel, Idari

Favored Weapon

Doshko

Symbol

Red doshko blades on a black field

Images of Damoritosh

Source: Core Rulebook, pg(s). 484

Damoritosh, also known as the Conqueror and the Grim Commander is a war god who teaches that conflict and conquest are a pillar of the universe, and that everyone has a duty to make whatever sacrifice is needed to propel one's community or culture to victory.

Dogma

The Conqueror demands fealty from his followers, and while he admires courage and honor, he values victory in battle most of all. He believes that one should embrace truth and use battle to secure a place in history, else one dies an anonymous coward. He shuns diplomacy as an inefficient waste of time compared to military dominance, but has no qualms with accepting a foe's honorable surrender. He has no need for freedom or comforts and revels in duty. Damoritosh believes that it is the natural order that the strong should dominate the weak, and that one should always project strength and defeat potential enemies before they can become a danger.

Relationships

Damoritosh and some of his high priests grudgingly respect the goddess Hylax, having seen and faced the ferocity that Hylaxians can display when protecting their friends. Hylax treats Damoritosh cordially when they share the same goal, but does not approve of his dogma or actions.

Church

Damoritosh is the primary god the vesk, but is also widely worshiped among combatants of all species in the Pact Worlds system, particularly among lashuntas and kasathas. Many of his priests work as commanders, military advisors, or chaplains, while others seek to fully emulate his teachings and conquer petty domains for themselves. They believe that conquest will move ever onward, and that there is no reason to mistreat the subjugated as long as they are deferential. Damoritosh's sacred weapon is the doshko, an energy weapon that is strongly identified not only with the church but the vesk overall.

Temples

Damoritosh's temples are large, fortified bunkers, often built in a vesk architectural style. They can be easily defended by only a few warriors and are stocked with weapons and armor and can withstand long sieges. They can also serve as military bases.