Dachzerul (The Darkness Behind You)Source Divine Mysteries pg. 320zerul believes in joy for everyone, especially himself. No pleasure should be denied, no joke interrupted, and no prank ruined by trivial matters such as safety or feelings. He is notable among the sahkil tormentors for his fickle moods, snapping from pleasant and exuberant to dark and obsessive within seconds, but can be instantly cheered by a deadly prank or a new object to obsess over. Towns unfortunate enough to draw his fleeting attention are hit by a deluge of wild phenomena such as raining
frogs or water turning into vomit that stops just as suddenly as it started.
Dachzerul’s worshippers consist of individuals consumed by their obsessions, for they believe they should never be denied their desires. He is a patron of stalkers, whom he encourages into deeper fixation on their victims, and reckless pranksters. Dachzerul has also been known to aid serial killers, especially those with a flair for the dramatic. His domain over secrecy and trickery is the perfect combination to help his followers commit their crimes undetected, his power over luck and darkness aiding in hasty escapes. He is always ready to help anyone who asks as long as it’s in the name of his particular twisted brand of fun.
When he deigns to be seen, Dachzerul appears as a slender man with vaguely simian features and a wide, off-putting grin. He sometimes wears a bright jester’s outfit of orange and white, though when he does, he is often clutching a blade or other dangerous weapon behind his back.
Category Sakhil TormentorsEdicts Keep secrets from everyone, obtain what you desire, pursue your passions above all else
Anathema Choose safety over trickery, forewarn the target of a prank
Areas of Concern Deadly pranks, stalkers, sudden death
Religious Symbol Off-putting grin in a swath of darkness
Sacred Animal Monkey
Sacred Color(s) Orange, white
Devotee Benefits
Divine Attribute Dexterity or Intelligence
Divine Font harmDivine Sanctification can choose unholy
Divine Skill ThieveryFavored Weapon rapierDomains darkness,
luck,
secrecy,
trickeryAlternate Domains death,
disorientation