Drozom the Frozen

Glacial Chieftain, The Ice Tyrant

Drozom the Frozen is a deity born from the ferocity and ruthlessness of a mortal warrior whose name alone once struck fear into the hearts of his enemies. A former mountain man from the peaks of Kajinxi, Drozom’s relentless pursuit of power through fear and respect elevated him to a god of conquest, competition, and ferocity. As a deity, he embodies an exaggerated version of his mortal self, wielding far greater power and continuing his obsession with his glory days.

History

In life, Drozom was a warrior unlike any other. His ferocity in battle was so extreme that those who fell under his control believed he was the mortal incarnation of Vroga. Although he was not a giant, his presence and reputation made him seem larger than life. Drozom’s philosophy was simple: to gain power, fear, and respect, one must take them without hesitation or remorse. He viewed every problem as a stubborn log to be split, relentlessly attacking until his opponents crumbled.

Drozom’s path to divinity was forged through blood and terror. His tribe revered him, and his enemies dreaded the mere mention of his name. When his time on the Material Plane came to an end, it did so violently. Drozom died in single combat against one of the most fearsome knights of the Daelands, Būros the Valiant. Although Būros won the battle, Drozom’s fatal blow ensured that his opponent’s victory was short-lived.

Upon his death, Drozom’s soul ascended to the Plane of Ice, where he became a deity. He now rules over this frozen domain, an exaggerated and even more powerful version of the fearsome warrior he once was. His obsession with his glory days persists, driving him to continually seek new conquests and challenges.

Dogma

Drozom’s teachings revolve around the principles of conquest, competition, and ferocity. He believes that power must be taken and that true strength comes from relentless aggression and fearlessness. His followers are encouraged to dominate their adversaries and pursue their goals with unwavering determination.

Tenets of Faith

• Conquer Relentlessly: Seek power and domination through unyielding aggression and fearlessness.
• Crush the Weak: Show no mercy to those who are weaker, for they are unworthy of power.
• Relentless Competition: View every challenge as an opportunity to prove your strength and superiority.
• Respect Through Fear: Earn respect by instilling fear in your enemies and allies alike.
• Glory in Battle: Embrace combat as the ultimate test of one’s worth and the path to true greatness.

Rituals and Practices

• Battle Hymns: Chanting and singing of hymns dedicated to Drozom’s victories and ferocity before going into battle.
• Conquest Feasts: Celebratory feasts held after successful battles or conquests, where the strongest warriors are honored.
• Frostblood Ritual: A ceremony where followers ritually scar themselves with ice, symbolizing their commitment to Drozom’s ferocity and fearlessness.
• Trials of the Glacier: Rigorous tests of strength and endurance held in the harshest icy environments, designed to weed out the weak.

Consequences of Transgression

• Fear’s Curse: Followers who fail to instill fear may suffer from nightmares and paranoia, haunted by visions of their enemies.
• Frozen Wrath: Those who show weakness or disloyalty may find themselves encased in ice, left to perish in the cold.
• The Wastes: Transgressors may be exiled. Their banishment falls in dead winter, and they are left to survive alone in the desolate and frozen parts of the Barren Lands. Success is seen as redemption.

Worshipers

Drozom is a fairly popular god in the lands of Kajinxi and the Barren Lands. His worshipers include mountain men, goblinoids, and the fierce Karruk tribes. These followers revere Drozom for his uncompromising strength and ferocity, seeking to emulate his fearsome reputation. They are often warriors and chieftains who value power above all else and are unafraid to take it by force.

Orders and Sects

Frostlords

A sect of elite warriors dedicated to mastering the harsh environments of ice and snow, believing that only the strongest can truly honor Drozom.

The Fang

A group of assassins whose weapon of choice is the icicle. They spread fear and eliminate enemies in Drozom’s name, leaving no evidence in their wake.

Glacial Shields

An order of defenders who protect the worshipers and sacred sites of Drozom. Many believe them to be the literal walking dead.

Campaign Updates

The hobgoblins of Draazstone pray to him, and the party first heard it done at a graveside. East of the western mountains, at a cairn raised over the Amultan officer Raerin Corvain, a hobgoblin knelt and prayed in G’lin, pouring water over the stones so the winter freeze would take hold and keep the soul solid, rigid, and strong (S2E14). He offered, in the same breath, to burn the corpse of one of the men who had taken them.

It is a burial rite from a people who bury in a hard country. Nobody present recognized the name.