Maldrath the Rotbringer

Overview: Maldrath, the corrupted god of decay and disease, holds dominion over the cursed Shattermire Swamp. He spreads rot and corruption, turning the once-vibrant wetlands into a festering mire of death.

Divine Information:

• Domain: Decay, Disease (Corruption, Pestilence)
• Affiliation: Corrupted Deities
• Status: Active
• Era of Activity: Current Age (Post-Corruption)

Creation/Origin: Originally a god of natural decay, responsible for the cycle of life and death in the wetlands, Maldrath became consumed by corruption during the Age of Divergence. His connection to nature was twisted into a force of rot, spreading disease and pestilence throughout the Shattermire Swamp.

Appearance: Maldrath appears as a hulking, bloated figure covered in decaying vegetation and rotting flesh. His body constantly oozes toxic sludge, and his eyes glow a sickly green. He is accompanied by swarms of insects and trailing clouds of miasma.

Personality: Maldrath is slow, methodical, and insidious. He takes pleasure in the gradual breakdown of all life, watching as creatures suffer and succumb to his plague. He is patient, knowing that all things eventually fall to decay. His hatred for purity and life drives him to spread his rot further, ensuring nothing can thrive in his wake.

Worship: Followers of Maldrath are known as Plaguebearers, often comprised of outcasts and those who seek to harness the power of disease. They perform rituals of corruption in which they deliberately spread disease and decay to prove their devotion. Swamp shrines to Maldrath are often overgrown and festering with rot, and offerings are made by sacrificing healthy animals to bring disease to the land.

Mythology:

• The Blight of Shattermire: It is said that Maldrath was once a force of balance in the swamp, but his desire for power during the Age of Divergence led to his corruption. His very presence turned the land into a breeding ground for disease and rot, dooming the Shattermire Swamp forever.
• The Plague of a Thousand Years: Legends tell of a time when Maldrath will unleash a plague so powerful it will sweep across the entire world, killing everything in its path and leaving nothing but festering swamps in its wake.