Better Living Through Modern Chemistry

Begetters of Haagenti

Under the cloak of normality this week’s divine being hides his depravity and need for destruction. So, too, do his followers who -- unlike many worship of the lords of the abyss -- seem completely normal to outside scrutiny. Today we look at Haagenti, the Demon Lord of alchemy, invention, and transformation. I present to you three possible sects of The Whisperer Within.

As always, let us imagine we are sitting at our theoretical gaming table. Our imaginary GM sets out the rules for the game that we will play. In this game, we are to make a follower of Haagenti. The character does not need to be a divine caster, just a devotee of The Whisper Within. What character do you make?

For more information on Haagenti

Haagenti’s Pathfinder Wiki Page

Haagenti’s Archives of Nethys Page

The Society for the Advancement of Discovery

Like Haagenti himself, the members of The Society try to hide under a veneer of propriety. They mingle with the topmost thinkers of every nation to discuss invention and the advancement of science. In truth, they seek to make the most profane of creations in an attempt to unmake the world. They are especially fond of the fabrication of constructs, flesh golems being the favored among them.

The sect itself is comprised of a mix of alchemists and wizards who work in conjunction to make their creations. The creations that can be produced by either alone is not enough for followers of The Whisperer Within. Acceptance into the cult is by invitation only; after a long period of observation, which is why the group keeps up airs and mingles with academia.

The Sons of the Transformed

To many werewolves, they are the pinnacle of what it means to be a lycanthrope. The Demon Lord Jezelda and her followers believe that other werecreatures should be hunted down and killed and have thus created The Werehunters. The Sons of the Transformed are lycanthropes who battle against these hunters. Although they themselves are undeniably evil they fight to maintain their way of life. Even some normally good werecreatures can be convinced to join to preserve their own life.

All of the members of the sect are lycanthropes of one sort or another, except for werewolves. Since they spend a lot of time hunting down those who are hunting them, they tend to be rangers, anti-paladins, and assassins. The group seeks out those who are being run down and by The Werehunters and gives them a choice.

The Bettermen

Better living through modern chemistry, that is the motto of The Bettermen. They seek to make themselves smarter, stronger, and more powerful through the use of alchemical mutagens. The problem is that this leads to psychological deficiencies. Often they become a completely different person when they ingest the chemicals that allow them more power, and often this person is even more cruel, vindictive, and murderous then their unchanged alter ego.

Anyone that has mastered the art of the mutagen can join the sect. Alchemists (especially the beastmorph archetype), mutagen warrior fighters, and mutagenic mauler brawlers make up the core of the sect. The alter egos are usually the one who seek admittance to the group, but eventually, the main personalities come along for the ride.

All things come through science and change to the followers of this dark entity. Who is your disciple of Haagenti? Why have they chosen to dedicate themselves to The Whisper Within? Where does their devotion to this Demon Lord come from? Let me know in the comments.

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