The Tides of ChaosSource Shining Kingdoms pg. 23PFS Note Edicts and anathema are unsuitable for PFS play.
Throughout the long and storied history of the Shining Kingdoms, tales of corruption, conspiracy, and malevolent plots abound. From the decline of the Taldan Empire to the War for the Crown, and even now with the current unrest and uncertainty in several nations, people whisper about a new pantheon that includes old deities. The Tides of Chaos is rumored to have begun in Galt, coinciding with the beginnings of the nation’s political upheaval. However, some members have existed long before the founding of any nation in the Shining Kingdoms.
At the heart of the pantheon stands Ulon, the ancient Azlanti god of conspiracy, isolation, and manipulation, known commonly as the Web. With a blank visage that obscures their true intentions, Ulon delights in crafting intricate webs of conspiracy and discord, leading mortals and immortals to tear each other apart, their petty squabbles fueling the ever-growing storm of chaos they revel in. Their domain protects the most closely guarded secrets, doling out fragments of knowledge to those they deem worthy and bringing them into the Web. Followers of the Tides of Chaos pray to Ulon to guide their speech and actions to unravel hidden truths.
Beside Ulon are two Inner Sea deities who thrive on secrets and chaos: Calistria and Norgorber. The Lady in the Room, Calistria, is responsible for identifying specific targets in need of swift retribution. Followers with personal scores to settle devote themselves to Calistria for the strength and guile to uncover powerful secrets and use them against their enemies. Norgorber, the Reaper of Reputation, revels in manipulation, utilizing lies and half-truths to send rivals on a chase through a labyrinth of misinformation. His domain encompasses all forms of deception, from the subtle manipulation of language to the outright fabrication of reality.
Rounding out the pantheon is Scal, the ancient Azlanti god of annihilation, catharsis, and purity. After being wrongfully accused of causing the disastrous events of Earthfall, Scal, abandoned and scorned, left Golarion. Only in recent years have followers of the Calm After the Storm been slowly creeping back in from the edges of society. Their vengeful god seems to have returned to Golarion as well, aligning himself with the Tides of Chaos to bring about events of violent rebellion.
Together, followers of this pantheon work tirelessly to undermine the established order, sowing the seeds of confusion and uncertainty throughout the region. They relish the chaos that ensues as their machinations unfold, delighting in the discord and misinformation that they weave into the very fabric of reality.
For those who dare to venture into the worship of this pantheon, the rewards might be great, but the risks are even greater. The secrets they guard, the truths they obscure, and the chaos they sow can be intoxicating and terrifying, a double-edged sword that can both empower and destroy those who seek to harness its power.
Category PantheonsEdicts keep all secrets entrusted to you, sow mistrust, doubt, and conspiracy at every opportunity, take risks
Anathema aid in the establishment of a government or ruling power, embrace complacency, reveal secrets entrusted to you
Areas of Concern chaos, disruption, mischief, secrets
Religious Symbol chaotic spider web
Pantheon Members Calistria,
Norgorber,
Scal,
UlonDevotee Benefits
Divine Attribute Dexterity or Intelligence
Divine Font harmDivine Sanctification can choose unholy
Divine Skill StealthFavored Weapon daggerDomains cities,
darkness,
destruction,
secrecyAlternate Domains decay,
nightmaresCleric Spells 1st:
ill omen, 2nd:
invisibility, 5th:
subconscious suggestion