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{{Deity
image=[[Image:Raxivort01.jpg]]|
|name        =  
caption=Raxivort, as depicted in ''[[Dragon mag|Dragon]]'' #264 (1999).|
|image       = [[Image:Raxivort01.jpg]]
|caption     = Raxivort, as depicted in ''[[Dragon mag|Dragon]]'' #264 (1999).
name=Raxivort|
|alt_spelling =
title=Lord of Xvartkind, Packmaster of Rats, Night Flutterer|
|alt_name    =
home=Pandemonium|
|titles      = Lord of Xvartkind, Packmaster of Rats, Night Flutterer
power=Lesser|
|home         = Black Sewers, [[Pandesmos]], [[Pandemonium]]
gender=Male|
|portfolio    = Bats, wererats, rats, [[xvart]]s
class=Cleric 8/Fighter 12/Mage 6/assassin 10|
|alignment    = Chaotic evil
alignment=Chaotic Evil|
|race        = [[Xvart]]
portfolio=Bats, wererats, rats, [[xvart]]s|
|gender       = Male
domains=Animal, Chaos, Evil, Trickery|
|class       = Clr8/Ftr12/Mag6/Asn10
alias=|
|super        = None
super=None|
|symbol      = Fiery blue hand
|domains     = Animal, Chaos, Evil, Trickery
|rank        = Lesser
|footnotes    =  
}}
}}
'''Raxivort''' is the patron god of the [[xvart]]s. He also acts as a patron of wererats, bats, and rats. His symbol is a fiery blue hand.
'''Raxivort''' is the patron god of the [[xvart]]s. He also acts as a patron of wererats, bats, and rats. His symbol is a fiery blue hand.


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Sapient beings are sacrificed to Raxivort whenever such are available.
Sapient beings are sacrificed to Raxivort whenever such are available.


==Holy days==
==Holy days and observances==
The days most sacred to Raxivort's cult are the xvart mating seasons, on [[Greyhawk Calendar|Growfest 4 and Brewfest 4]]. Both days are known as [[Raxivort's Orgy]].
The days most sacred to Raxivort's cult are the xvart mating seasons, on [[Growfest]] 4 and [[Brewfest]] 4. Both days are known as [[Raxivort's Orgy]].


==History==
==History==
Long before the [[Baklunish-Suloise Wars]], before even the beginning of the [[Elf|elven]] calendar, Raxivort was a mortal xvart somewhere in the [[Flanaess]]. By his wit and strength, he rose to rulership over all xvartkind. Desiring still more power, he made pacts with beings of the outer planes, eventually contacting Graz'zt. Raxivort proved himself to his new demonic master, and was eventually rewarded with the position of Master of Slaves.  
Long before the [[Baklunish-Suloise Wars]], before even the beginning of the [[Elf|elven]] calendar, Raxivort was a mortal xvart somewhere in the [[Flanaess]]. By his wit and strength, he rose to rulership over all xvartkind. Desiring still more power, he made pacts with beings of the outer planes, eventually contacting [[Graz'zt]]. Raxivort proved himself to his new demonic master, and was eventually rewarded with the position of Master of Slaves.  


Only recently, after lengthy and apparently faithful service, Raxivort betrayed his master. When Graz'zt was least prepared, he struck, attempting to seize control of Graz'zt's layer of the Abyss, and the two entities warred for several months. Ultimately Raxivort called a truce, and made off to Pandemonium with much of Graz'zt's treasure.  
Only recently, after lengthy and apparently faithful service, Raxivort betrayed his master. When Graz'zt was least prepared, he struck, attempting to seize control of Graz'zt's layer of the [[Abyss]], and the two entities warred for several months. Ultimately Raxivort called a truce, and made off to [[Pandemonium]] with much of Graz'zt's treasure.  


Today Raxivort dwells in a realm called the Black Sewers in Pandesmos. He sends swarms of rats to Graz'zt's capital city, while Graz'zt sends assassins to kill his hated foe.  
Today Raxivort dwells in a realm called the Black Sewers in Pandesmos. He sends swarms of rats to Graz'zt's capital city, while Graz'zt sends assassins to kill his hated foe.  


==Bibliography==
== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
*[[Andy Miller|Miller, Andy]]. "The [[Oeridian]] Lesser Gods Part II: Raxivort and [[Sotillion|Sotillon]]." [[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]] #264. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999.
*[[Andy Miller|Miller, Andy]]. "The [[Oeridian]] Lesser Gods Part II: Raxivort and [[Sotillion|Sotillon]]." [[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]] #264. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999.
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. "Greyhawk's World." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #64. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. "Greyhawk's World." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #64. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
*-----. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
:———. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
 
*[[Graeme Morris|Morris, Graeme]]. ''[[The Sentinel]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Graeme Morris|Morris, Graeme]]. ''[[The Sentinel]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*Schneider, F. Wesley. "Forgotten Faiths." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #359. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.  
*Schneider, F. Wesley. "Forgotten Faiths." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #359. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.  
*Stark, Ed, [[James Jacobs]], and [[Erik Mona]]. ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.
*Stark, Ed, [[James Jacobs]], and [[Erik Mona]]. ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.
 
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[[Category:Shapeshifter deities]]
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Greyhawk Divinity
Raxivort
Raxivort, as depicted in Dragon #264 (1999).
Names and titles
Title(s):Lord of Xvartkind, Packmaster of Rats, Night Flutterer
General information
Portfolio:Bats, wererats, rats, xvarts
Home:Black Sewers, Pandesmos, Pandemonium
Alignment:Chaotic evil
Race:Xvart
Gender:Male
Class:Clr8/Ftr12/Mag6/Asn10
Superior:None
Symbol:Fiery blue hand
Rules items
Domains:Animal, Chaos, Evil, Trickery
Divine rank:Lesser

Raxivort is the patron god of the xvarts. He also acts as a patron of wererats, bats, and rats. His symbol is a fiery blue hand.

Description

Raxivort resembles a xvart of great hideousness (even for a xvart). His skin is bright blue and his eyes glow with orange light. He wears silken garments over blue chainmail, all of which shimmer as if aflame. He carries small, bladed weapons such as knives and daggers, as well as his falchion, the Azure Razor. Raxivort can also take the form of a rat or a giant bat.

Relationships

Raxivort was formerly Graz'zt's Master of Slaves. They parted on extremely bad terms, and remain deadly foes. Raxivort controls the hordes of vermin that infest the streets of Zelatar, Graz'zt's capital city.

Realm

Raxivort's realm, the Black Sewers, is in Pandesmos, one of the layers of Pandemonium.

Dogma

Raxivort teaches that might makes right. If xvarts are not strong enough to prevail, the proper course of action is to retreat, and return with enforcements. He advises patience, and advocates any means—lying, cheating, theft, enslavement—to survive. With patience, one can still triumph in the end.

Worshipers

Most of the Night Flutterer's worshipers are xvarts, though wererats and werebats occasionally also revere him.

Clergy

Shamans of Raxivort wear special stilts that elevate them to a height of five feet. Over these, they wear long black robes and a mask of gold or gilded copper. The stilts are worn only on ceremonial occasions.

Their chief duty is to ensure their own survival and that of their tribe (in that order).

Temples

Raxivort's worship is illegal in most lands, even those of Iuz. There are likely temples to the Packmaster of Rats in the Duchy of Berghof, the Bone March, and the Pomarj. A large temple to the Night Flutterer is rumored to exist in the Drachensgrab Mountains.

Rituals

Sapient beings are sacrificed to Raxivort whenever such are available.

Holy days and observances

The days most sacred to Raxivort's cult are the xvart mating seasons, on Growfest 4 and Brewfest 4. Both days are known as Raxivort's Orgy.

History

Long before the Baklunish-Suloise Wars, before even the beginning of the elven calendar, Raxivort was a mortal xvart somewhere in the Flanaess. By his wit and strength, he rose to rulership over all xvartkind. Desiring still more power, he made pacts with beings of the outer planes, eventually contacting Graz'zt. Raxivort proved himself to his new demonic master, and was eventually rewarded with the position of Master of Slaves.

Only recently, after lengthy and apparently faithful service, Raxivort betrayed his master. When Graz'zt was least prepared, he struck, attempting to seize control of Graz'zt's layer of the Abyss, and the two entities warred for several months. Ultimately Raxivort called a truce, and made off to Pandemonium with much of Graz'zt's treasure.

Today Raxivort dwells in a realm called the Black Sewers in Pandesmos. He sends swarms of rats to Graz'zt's capital city, while Graz'zt sends assassins to kill his hated foe.

References

Notes

Citations

Bibliography

———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 18
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Oerth Journal #06 24
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Oerth Journal #23 10
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 20
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Saltmarsh Encounters, D&D 5e 13
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 64, 75
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 46
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Bastion of Faith 42
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Dragon magazine #064 13
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Dragon magazine #264 46, 47, 48
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Dragon magazine #298 77
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Dragon magazine #299 101
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Dragon magazine #359 121
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Dragon magazine #AN4 19
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, From the Ashes: References Card #4
Raxivort Deity Worshipped by: Xvart, Oeridian, Native of: Pandemonium, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 182
Raxivort's Orgy Calendar Dragon magazine #AN4 19, 20
Raxivort, Temple of (Erelhei-Cinlu) Building Temple, Dragon magazine #298 77
Specialty Priest of Raxivort (Towerers) People Group Religious order, Dragon magazine #264 48
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