Pathfinder Deities - Rovagug

[@scottforsythe37]

WORM MENTIONED?! That novel changed me, I can't believe I'm hearing about it in a Pathfinder video!

[@dragonlord498]

Definitely a prime example of the purely destructive aspect of CE even demons and quippoths aren't quite as purely destructive Also in the apocalypse scenario where Asmodeus considered the other doombringer to be worth letting this one out is a indicator how bad things would be likely the other will bring a 100% end to everything not a 99.9999999999% end

[@Turnil321]

But Rovagug is a quippoth.

[@dragonlord498]

@@Turnil321 a I wasn't aware of that but makes sense though he was his own monstrosity or a rogue greater deity etc

[@Podfinder]

I think he is technically a qlippoth in the same way Sarenrae is technically an angel. Sort of a platonic ideal of a qlippoth, and the greatest among them by far.

[@BlueSapphyre]

Speaking of Earth, there’s a Pathfinder 1e adventure path, Reign of Winter, that features Earth in book 5, Rasputin Must Die.

[@Podfinder]

Oh just wait. That's some of my favorite lore in all of Pathfinder. I've got a script covering that topic in the works. It's a doozy. It will probably come out sometime in the summer.

[@lysandervalerius9837]

Really great video man! I would love to see a video about Haagenti, Socothbenoth or orcus!

[@meisterorr122]

I think I'll create a very minor faction of worshipper of Rovagug who are not destructive that worship the aspect of the god before he became that destructive. And even possess a holy book of its creation.

[@Podfinder]

That is an awesome idea! I might have to steal that for a home game at some point.

[@meisterorr122]

@@Podfinder Go ahead, it might take years before I even play pathfinder for the first time.

[@einkar4219]

I wouldn't be surprised if it was canon

[@goldenbrigain7031]

Paizo's personal lovecraftian cosmic horror god

[@Podfinder]

Exactly. Not to mention all the actual Lovecraftian gods who are canon to the Paizo setting. Paizo's writers really like cosmic horror.

[@curiouswind9196]

10:57 Rasputis is a level 18 oracle

[@carlborneke8641]

Another really good video

[@Reddotzebra]

If they're not allowed to create new things then surely any sacred text would automatically be considered heretical, wouldn't it?

[@Podfinder]

Good question. While the act of creation is anathema, I imagine that creating something simple like the spiral I mentioned in the video isn't something Rovagug would consider worthy of notice. Similarly, I assume followers are allowed to make fire pits or basic shelters for pragmatic reasons. Plus, symbols of Rovagug can cause fear or in some cases madness in others, and that is entirely in line with his desires.

[@ankitk236]

Correction: Those who choose to worship the Rough Beast are Smooth Brained

[@gryphoncompanion]

Is Nocticula coming soon? :)

[@Podfinder]

April 19th.

[@yaelz6043]

One would think that after all these millennia the other gods would be more powerful and taking him down next time will be easier.

[@AgentWebs]

I know it's a carryover from old d&d logic (and racism), but Rovagug's worship by "savage" small tribal communities makes no sense

[@Podfinder]

I generally agree, and I don't love the implications of it. The way I can kind of see the justification is that Rovagug's faith is actively hunted by most of the world, so definitely wouldn't exist wherever "civilization" has a strong grip. Small isolated groups in the wilderness would be more vulnerable to the "might makes right" mentality of his priests and followers. At the same time, "savage" peoples like the Shoanti who maintain large trade networks and social connections between clans don't see the same issues with Rovagug, even though they live in the wilderness.