The Awakening of Zaroth

Overview: #

The Awakening of Zaroth was the pivotal moment when Zaroth the Shadowed, once a divine ally of Altharion, fully embraced his role as a god of corruption and chaos. His awakening marked the beginning of the Shadowed Age, where darkness and corruption spread across Valora, plunging the realm into an era of fear and tyranny.

Date: #

750 VT, during the Age of Divergence

Participants: #

• Zaroth (The Shadowed God) – Deity of corruption and chaos
• Vorthar Crimsonclaw – Leader corrupted by Zaroth’s influence
• The great families of Valora

Cause: #

Zaroth’s corruption began centuries before, but his full awakening occurred when Vorthar Crimsonclaw, driven by ambition, forged the Triple Crown. The merging of divine essence and dark energy allowed Zaroth’s influence to spread, empowering him to rise fully from the shadows.

Story: #

For years, Zaroth had schemed in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. His opportunity came when Vorthar Crimsonclaw, seeking to dominate the great families of Valora, forged the Triple Crown—an artifact combining the power of Altharion’s divine essence with Zaroth’s corruption. As the crown was completed, Zaroth’s dormant energy surged into the world, corrupting the crown and bending Vorthar to his will.

With Vorthar as his puppet, Zaroth’s corruption spread across Valora, turning forests into blighted wastelands and creatures into twisted abominations. Darkness consumed the land, and the once-prosperous families were brought to their knees under the weight of Zaroth’s growing power. His influence ignited wars and fueled chaos, plunging Valora into the Shadowed Age.

Outcome: #

• The Shadowed Age began, a time of despair and darkness as Zaroth’s influence spread across Valora.
• The Triple Crown became a symbol of corruption, wielded by Vorthar to enforce Zaroth’s will.
• Zaroth’s awakening solidified his place as one of the most feared deities, a god of chaos whose power lingers even after his defeat .