Imperator Baraxis and his Chancel

[Charles Warren]

Lord Baraxis, The Supreme Unknown, Imperator of Elements and Time

Demanding -1
Cruel -1
Untalented -1
Bright Warding 2
Multitudinous Mystery cult 1

Code: Hell

Principles: Baraxis would like to corrupt the present and replace it with a future where he is the most powerful Imperator.

Baraxis is a Fallen Angel. Like most of the denizens of Hell, he seeks corruption and power. But his service to the war, since his release from Hell has been unquestioned. He has invested much of his soul into his Nobles, brightly warding them against Excrucian influence.

Baraxis is worshiped by a modern Mystery Cult in the guise of an international technological research organization called the Institute of Future Dynamics. Fully indoctrinated members know the true name of the organization as the Society of Baraxis. The IFD is extremely wealthy and widespread. It’s Principia Futurum directs it to worship Chronos and Elementis. They envision a future where they rule all via technology augmented by the holy alchemy that originates from Zinzabar.



Gorgoth

This creature is a servant of Lord Baraxis. Voracious of appetite, perverse in tastes, he is less than a Noble, yet more than a common demon.

Locus Baraxis, Chancel Zinzabar

-Defender’s Blessing 4 (Nathan) Realm Auctoritas of 2
-Technology Barrier 1
-Alchemy 1 ( Trina )
-Primary Target -4
-Borderguard 3
-Open Border -2


Dynasty Points: 0

Within the vortex of an eternal storm of ever-changing elements lies a vast desert. If one survives it’s Elemental Storms and Time Storms, one will find at it’s center the City of Zinzabar. Its architecture looks like that of an ancient Arabian city, yet the composition of the buildings changes frequently.

Baraxis dwells in his Palace of Delights, in which it is said all manner of beauty and horror can be found. The chancel is jointly ruled by the Noble of Time and the Noble of Elements. Time is respected more as a leader; Elements is loved more by the people.

There are three types of people that dwell in Zinzabar. First are the Elementi, a race of exotic shapeshifters who are able to shift as the elements do in the chancel. They are a passionate, power-hungry people. They dress in Arabian robes and are beautiful, although their substance may one moment be fire and one moment sand. They worship the Elements and are maniacally devoted to the Noble of Elements.

The second species are the Clockwork Men, elegant frameworks with intricate innerworkings, who have a strange relation with Time. They revere the Noble of Time and maintain the Chronoscope.

The third are human slaves. Those who wander into the chancel ( and survive ) are enslaved.

At the center of the chancel is the Chronoscope, a massive circular clock-work device that is the engine that powers all of Time. It is maintained by clock-work sages, who seek to ensure that time unfolds as it should.

There are Seven Gates which open to the mortal world, including a mile-long open border that leads to a never-ending sandstorm in the Sahara Desert. One gate opens into the IFD’s skyscraper in Chicago.

The Air Gate: Chicago, IFD Tower
The Ice Gate: Siberia Russia
The Fire Gate: Etna Volcano, Italy
The Water Gate: Antarctica
The Earth Gate: Australian Outback
The Wood Gate: The Amazon Rainforest, Columbia
The Metal Gate: Congo
The Storm Gate: Open border in the Sahara Desert