
Name: Malag-Haramon
Title(s): Prince of Violence, Lord of Murder, The Blood God
Seat of Power: The Murderthrone, in the Capital city of the Haramonian empire, High Haramon.
Divine Aspects: Blood, Violence, Combat
Appearance: Malag takes only one form, though he suspects he could take more. He has never seen fit to do so, however, and takes pride in his beautiful, if savage, humanoid appearance.
Artifacts:
-Gore: Gore is a two-handed mace, glowing with savage energies, and a natural channel for Malag's violent power. The weapon itself is a part of him, having been with him since the beginning. Considering it's divine nature, it has proven thus-far to be indestructible. When Malag strikes a target with Gore, the energies emanating from the mace are expelled. In the ensuing explosion of energies, most mortal beings are shredded, exploding into a bloody mess, much to the delight of the weapon's wielder.
-The Crown of Dissention: The Crown of Dissention was made on Malag's orders, by the finest craftsmen in his empire. It was then imbued with Malag's ability to instill strife in others. Though this ability is no longer his when he is separated from the crown, it is amplified when he wears it.
Unique abilities:
-Physically superior: Malag's strength, speed, reflexes, and endurance are greater than some gods, and far greater than that of any mortal. He is a terror on the battlefield, personally leading his armies into combat.
-Sanguimancy: Malag is able to manipulate the blood of mortal creatures, whether alive or dead. This can be utilized for a variety of purposes
Personal History: At first, Malag was unable to control his savagery and bloodlust. After his fall from the heavens, he became a murderous blight upon the mortal races, travelling from settlement to settlement in search of a worthy opponent. When none could be found, he slew the weak in a rage. This lasted for two hundred years, until incursions by the vicious blood-god were cause for widespread fear and mass panic with mortal races. His savagery and combat prowess had become legend. He became such an issue to the mortals of thenewly-formed nation of Nemia, that Nemia's God-King and protector, Thoron, confronted Malag. The ensuing battle lasted for three days and three nights. However, though Thoron began to tire, Malag merely enjoyed himself. And so, though difficult, Malag slew Thoron, and, by extension, inherited Thoron's young Nation. The civilians of the nation worshiped Malag now, out of both respect and fear.
Malag, seeing his opportunity to perpetuate his bloody rule, lead his new kingdom in a fervent expansion campaign. The Haramonian empire consumed it's neighboring nations one-by-one, until finally, Malag was confident in his control. When the lot of the empire was conquered, Malag began to systematically cull the weak, through a series of new laws. With those laws in place, he demanded a tithe of people from each province of his empire, to compete in gladiatorial blood-sport for his entertainment. His empire has existed this way for centuries, and he has been content with it, though some speculate that the Haramonian empire may begin to conquer again soon...
Personality: Malag is violent and sadistic. However, he is not absent-of-mind. He often reflects on his nature, and is indeed quite contemplative, though he does not regret or deny any deeds, and he is quite satisfied in the sociopath that he is. He can be quick to anger, and slow to trust, particularly with other Gods. He is very active in the lives of his citizenry, and frequently joins in on the blood orgies and gladiatorial fights held in his name. In short, he is a sophisticated hedonist.