Taarskoe

Taarskoe is an ancient Vargr god.

• He has multiple billions of Vargr worshippers.
• The heartland of the faith is Provence Sector.

Description

Taarskoe is an ancient Vargr god of war and of metal-smithing, described as a gigantic muscular figure with braided fur, burning eyes, and carrying a huge sword and a mighty hammer. The god was worshipped on Lair prior to the discovery of jump technology.

Followers of Taarskoe are generally conservative and reactionary, favoring old and trusted methods and ways over the new. This has manifested as a general aversion to advanced technology of all kinds.

• The faithful generally carry a short sword of simple, unadorned design.

Taarskoism was the state religion of the Contract of Taarskoerzn and it forms the foundational beliefs of the Glory of Taarskoerzn. Taarskoe-worship continues within the Glory to the present day.

History & Background (Dossier)

Most Vargr consider Taarskoe a fictional figure or a purely spiritual entity. However, within the rimward regions of the Vargr Extents, the Church of the Chosen Ones regards Taarskoe as a real historical figure and prophet who ascended to a divine role upon his death.

• This recognition has won many followers of Taarskoe over to the Church of the Chosen Ones.

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• Author & Contributor: David Drazul