Colibrus

Colibrus: The Blood God, The Vampire Lord, the Dark Father

Symbol: A reaching hand in front of blood spray or crimson backdrop
Home Plane: Black Bastion, Barrens of Doom and Despair
Alignment: LE
Portfolio: Blood, vampires
Domains: Evil, Undead, Blood, Law
Worshipers: Vampires, Blackguards, Nobles, those seeking immortality.
Aliases: N/A
Cleric Alignments: LN, LE, NE
Favored Weapon: The Damonklinge (a Greatsword)

History/Relationships: To be finished.

Dogma: Nobility and splendor comes to those who serve the Vampire King. All others who exist are beneath you as you are true nobility. Use and take from others, all they have is rightfully your own. Accept tribute for yourself and sacrifice, but the blood is sacred. Pour out blood in sacrifice to the Blood God or feed upon it yourself. Blood is a symbol of greatness and elegance. Show complete devotion to those whose blood is thicker than your own and the vampire children of Colibrus, as they command his power. Seek to attain immortality, as death is the end of your nobility. Vindicate the Dark Father and let all who wish to drink of his blood come before him.

Avatar/Manifestations: Colibrus true form is thought to be that of a garbed man with burning eyes and pale flesh.

Agents/Petitioners: Colibrus' agents tend to be those who seek immortality and greatness. He has many vampires willing to follow his every word. Colibrus rarely acts himself, using is small but powerful following to carry out his ends. His mortal followers tend to become servants to his immortal followers who are often seen as being closer to the Blood God. This creates a hierarchy with Colibrus at the head.

The Church of Colibrus: The church of Colibrus began soon after his ascension as a demi-power with the spread of his vampiric clan who is said to be direct descendants of his. Though his church remains smaller than other faiths, it has recently seen a growth and a spread beyond Sundren's borders where it is said to have originated.

Any group that gives worship to the Blood God are likely to have a vampire patron above them who guides the affairs of the sect, often using them to solidify his foothold in their own respective regions. Most followers of Colibrus work in secrecy, however, there are some who believe they should be open with their bonding to the Dark Father, and will speak outwardly to masses and people, often in attempts to garner support and converts. This is considered a noble display and right.

Places of worship tend to be shrines in extravagant places, such as luxurious manors or keeps. These are often the abodes of local nobility or wealthy benefactors who have either been slain and their assets taken for the church or who themselves have joined. An altar is always present and always has the scent of old blood as sacrifices are made to Colibrus in blood.

Priests of Colibrus pray for spells at midnight.

Day-to-Day Activities: Activities tend toward spreading of Colibrus' worship as well as gaining dominion over those not of his fold.

Holy Days/Important Ceremonies: Once a year in the autumn season, the full moon after harvest moon which is called the blood moon, Colibrus' servants engage in a ritual called the Bloodletting. Each mortal servant is to give a portion of their own blood to him in sacrifice upon his altar. Every vampire servant is to abstain from drinking blood this evening and give a mortal's blood to Colibrus.

Beyond the Bloodletting, other ceremonies are held based on each sect. Often they will venerate their noble leaders along side Colibrus. In all Ceremonies the blood of intelligent creatures is used in some way, and the blood of virgins is considered most pure as well as the blood of Colibrus' enemies.

Priestly Vestments: Ceremonial dress for Colibrus are fine garments of crimson or long flowing robes. The highest priests will often be adorned in rubies and bloodstones set within gold jewelry.