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image=[[Image:Laogzed01.jpg]]| | image=[[Image:Laogzed01.jpg]]| | ||
caption=Laogzed, as depicted in ''Deities and Demigods'' (1980).| | caption=Laogzed, as depicted in ''Deities and Demigods'' (1980).| | ||
name=Laogzed| |titles =The Devourer, Eater of Souls| | |||
name=Laogzed| | home=[[Abyss|Infinite Layers of the Abyss]]|rank =Demigod| | ||
home=[[Abyss|Infinite Layers of the Abyss]]| | |||
gender=unknown| | gender=unknown| | ||
class=Priest 12 (avatar)| | class=Priest 12 (avatar)| | ||
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==Realm== | ==Realm== | ||
Laogzed makes its home on the ''Rotting Plain'', which is the 181st layer of the [[Abyss]]. It is a combination of pungent, sweltering savanna and shallow swamplands. Other powers of the [[Abyss]] use it as something of a dumping ground, as Laogzed devours everything, | Laogzed makes its home on the ''Rotting Plain'', which is the 181st layer of the [[Abyss]]. It is a combination of pungent, sweltering savanna and shallow swamplands. Other powers of the [[Abyss]] use it as something of a dumping ground, as Laogzed devours everything, regardless of its origin. Whatever it devours becomes part of the substance of the plane, so this is known to demons to be an effective way of permanently disposing of artifacts and items they wish to keep away from others. Laogzed also feeds on damned souls and herds of demons of "least" status. | ||
==Worshipers== | ==Worshipers== | ||
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Laogzed is worshiped in natural caverns. | Laogzed is worshiped in natural caverns. | ||
==Holy | ==Holy days and observances== | ||
Laogzed's holy day is [[Winter | Laogzed's holy day is [[Winter solstice|Midwinter's Day]], a time of burnt human sacrifice and, presumedly, the time of the ritual shedding of the skins. | ||
==Publishing history== | ==Publishing history== | ||
[[James M. Ward]] created Laogzed for the ''[[Deities and Demigods]]'' cyclopedia (1980). The god appeared in ''[[Monster Mythology]]'' in 1992, and its realm was described in ''[[Planes of Chaos]]'' in 1994. In the | [[James M. Ward]] created Laogzed for the ''[[Deities and Demigods]]'' cyclopedia (1980). The god appeared in ''[[Monster Mythology]]'' in 1992, and its realm was described in ''[[Planes of Chaos]]'' in 1994. In the third edition of the ''D&D'' game, Laogzed was mentioned in ''[[Defenders of the Faith]]'', ''[[Complete Divine'', and in ''Serpent Kingdoms'' for the ''Forgotten Realms'' setting. Laogzed was among the gods listed in the "Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities" in 2005, and appeared in the article "Spellcraft: Alien Blessings" in [[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]] #342. | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*[[Ward, James]], and [[Robert Kuntz]]. ''[[Deities and Demigods]]'' Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980. | *[[Ward, James]], and [[Robert Kuntz]]. ''[[Deities and Demigods]]'' Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980. | ||
==External | == External links == | ||
{{External link disclaimer}} | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laogzed Laogzed at Wikipedia]. | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laogzed Laogzed at Wikipedia]. | ||
[[Category:Reptilian deities]] | [[Category:Reptilian deities]]{{index}} | ||
Latest revision as of 08:52, 2 May 2025
| Laogzed | |
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 Laogzed, as depicted in Deities and Demigods (1980). | |
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | The Devourer, Eater of Souls |
| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Eating, Troglodytes |
| Home: | Infinite Layers of the Abyss |
| Alignment: | Chaotic Evil |
| Gender: | unknown |
| Class: | Priest 12 (avatar) |
| Rules items | |
| Domains: | Chaos, Death, Destruction, Evil |
| Divine rank: | Demigod |
Laogzed is the deity worshipped by the reptilian troglodyte race. Its symbol is an oozing toad-lizard, or a lizard's head. Laogzed's sacred animal is the toad.
Description
Laogzed is described as a disgusting, vile being who resembles both a toad and a lizard. Its skin is covered with loose patches of dead flesh, and oozes an acidic poison.
Relationships
Laogzed is said in some myths to be the spawn of Panzuriel and an unnamed female demon of reptilian aspects. According to the story, Laogzed was quickly banished from Panzuriel's realm, and it has remained in the Abyss ever since, though the deity seems to have barely noticed the change in venue. Other myths suggest its father might be the Elder Elemental God.
Realm
Laogzed makes its home on the Rotting Plain, which is the 181st layer of the Abyss. It is a combination of pungent, sweltering savanna and shallow swamplands. Other powers of the Abyss use it as something of a dumping ground, as Laogzed devours everything, regardless of its origin. Whatever it devours becomes part of the substance of the plane, so this is known to demons to be an effective way of permanently disposing of artifacts and items they wish to keep away from others. Laogzed also feeds on damned souls and herds of demons of "least" status.
Worshipers
Laogzed's followers are nearly always troglodytes, though it is possible individuals of other races by may pay homage to it.
Clergy
Laogzed's shamans serve as the chief advisors to troglodyte chiefs, but keep themselves from developing close personal relationships with them so that they may serve new chiefs when they die (as they often do). The shamans wear topaz-colored vestments and bone belts. They make strenuous efforts to have their own steel javelins.
Rituals
Laogzed's shamans officiate at the annual shedding of the skins. Burnt human corpses are offered to it as sacrifices annually.
Temples
Laogzed is worshiped in natural caverns.
Holy days and observances
Laogzed's holy day is Midwinter's Day, a time of burnt human sacrifice and, presumedly, the time of the ritual shedding of the skins.
Publishing history
James M. Ward created Laogzed for the Deities and Demigods cyclopedia (1980). The god appeared in Monster Mythology in 1992, and its realm was described in Planes of Chaos in 1994. In the third edition of the D&D game, Laogzed was mentioned in Defenders of the Faith, [[Complete Divine, and in Serpent Kingdoms for the Forgotten Realms setting. Laogzed was among the gods listed in the "Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities" in 2005, and appeared in the article "Spellcraft: Alien Blessings" in Dragon #342.
Bibliography
- Conforti, Steven, ed. Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign, version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[1]
- Noonan, David. Complete Divine. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2004.
- Redman, Rich and James Wyatt. Defenders of the Faith Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Sargent, Carl. Monster Mythology Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
- Smith, Lester W., and Wolfgang Baur. Planes of Chaos. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1994.
- Ward, James, and Robert Kuntz. Deities and Demigods Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
External links
Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.
- Laogzed at Wikipedia.
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
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| Laogzed | Deity | Worshipped by: Troglodyte, Native of: Abyss, | Deities & Demigods (1st & 2nd printing), AD&D 1e | 112, 141 |
| Laogzed | Deity | Worshipped by: Troglodyte, Native of: Abyss, | Deities & Demigods (3rd+ printing), AD&D 1e | 97, 125 |
| Laogzed | Deity | Worshipped by: Troglodyte, Native of: Abyss, | DMGR4 - Monster Mythology | 3, 61, 98, 100 |
| Laogzed | Deity | Worshipped by: Troglodyte, Native of: Abyss, | Defenders of the Faith, D&D 3.0e | 92, 94 |
| Laogzed | Deity | Worshipped by: Troglodyte, Native of: Abyss, | Legends & Lore, AD&D 1e | 97, 125 |
| Laogzed | Deity | Worshipped by: Troglodyte, Native of: Abyss, | Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e | 102 |
| Laogzed | Deity | Worshipped by: Troglodyte, Native of: Abyss, | On Hallowed Ground | 177, 185, 192 |