Beleth

In the post Lost-Light world of Hora Lucerna, Beleth is a powerful and enigmatic Arcana known as the Demon King of Fear and Music. Beleth embodies the primal force of terror and the enchanting power of music, granting his followers the ability to instill fear and manipulate emotions through melodies. However, his gifts come with the dangerous cost of the bearer becoming increasingly consumed by their own fears and obsessions. Beleth’s influence is deeply felt, affecting the Arcana, the Possessed, and the mortal realm with his haunting and captivating presence.

Beleth as an Arcana

Domain and Abilities

• Domain: Fear, music, terror, and emotional manipulation.
• Powers: Beleth grants his followers the ability to instill fear and manipulate emotions through music and sound. His gifts come with the perilous cost of the bearer becoming increasingly consumed by their own fears and obsessions.

Gifts and Pacts

• Instilling Fear: Followers gain the ability to invoke intense fear in others, using their presence, actions, or words to terrorize.
• Musical Manipulation: Beleth’s followers can manipulate emotions through music, using melodies to enchant, control, and influence those around them.
• Consumption by Fear: His gifts come with the dangerous cost of the bearer becoming increasingly consumed by their own fears and obsessions, often leading to madness.

Influence on the Possessed

Partially Possessed by Beleth

• Fearmongers: Partially possessed individuals who channel Beleth’s power to instill fear. They can evoke terror in others but struggle with their own growing fears and anxieties, often finding it difficult to separate their emotions from those they influence.
• Musical Enchanters: Those who gain the ability to manipulate emotions through music. They can use melodies to control and influence others, but they face the constant danger of becoming obsessed with their own creations and losing touch with reality.

Fully Possessed by Beleth

• Terror Knights: Fully possessed followers who act as Beleth’s agents of fear and music. They wield immense power to instill terror and manipulate emotions, often using music as their primary tool. Their identities are nearly consumed by their own fears, making them unpredictable and dangerous figures.
• Lords/Ladies of Melody: Elite followers who have fully embraced Beleth’s gifts, becoming his most trusted and powerful servants. They have near-absolute control over fear and music, leading groups of lesser possessed in campaigns of terror and enchantment.

Beleth’s Role in the World

Demon King of Fear and Music Beleth’s presence in Hora Lucerna is a constant reminder of the power and danger of fear and music. His followers perform haunting rituals and harness the power of melodies in his honor, seeking to manipulate emotions and maintain control through their enchanting abilities. Beleth represents the primal and captivating nature of terror and sound.

Catalyst for Terror Beleth acts as a catalyst for terror and emotional manipulation in the post-Godfall world. His influence leads to the formation of fearsome factions and musical cults that operate in the shadows. He seeks to create a world where the power of fear and music is paramount, and emotional control is a key to power.

Opposition to Courage and Clarity Beleth stands in direct opposition to forces that promote courage and emotional clarity. His followers often clash with factions that value bravery and mental stability, using their powers to induce fear and confusion, undermining societal strength and cohesion.

Beleth’s Impact

Cultural Influence Beleth’s legend and influence permeate the culture of Hora Lucerna. Stories of his mastery of fear and music are told with both awe and caution. Many are drawn to his promise of power and emotional control, despite the risks of becoming consumed by their own fears. He represents the ultimate challenge to those who seek to wield the power of terror and music responsibly.

Strategic Alliances Beleth forms strategic alliances with other Arcana and powerful entities to further his goals. These alliances are often based on mutual respect for the power of fear and emotional manipulation but are also marked by the inherent risks of emotional instability. Despite this, they significantly impact the power dynamics in the world.