Capra Maledictum: The Cursed Goat
Origin
Capra Maledictum, meaning "Cursed Goat" in Ecclesiastical Latin, wasn't born of infernal pacts or primordial chaos. Instead, it originated from a twisted act of desperate piety. Centuries ago, a hermit, driven mad by grief and guilt over a perceived sin, sought to cleanse himself through a ritual involving a sacrificial goat. The ritual, however, went horribly awry. The hermit's corrupted faith twisted the sacred act, warping the goat's very essence and binding it to a malevolent entity lurking in the shadowed corners of reality. The goat, initially ordinary, became a conduit for the entity's power, transforming into Capra Maledictum.
Lineage
Capra Maledictum has no true bloodline in the traditional demonic sense. It's a creature of unnatural origin, a cursed entity rather than a born demon. Its power is derived from the entity it channels, a nameless being of immense, undefined age. This entity possesses no physical form, existing solely as a malevolent influence capable of warping matter and will.
Authority/Power
Capra Maledictum wields power over corrupted nature and twisted faith. It can manipulate vegetation to ensnare its prey, summon swarms of insects to overwhelm enemies, and corrupt the minds of the pious and devout, twisting their faith into monstrous perversions. Its whispers induce despair and doubt, leading even the strongest to question their beliefs.
Abilities
Its abilities include:
- Twisted Nature Manipulation: Causing plants to become aggressive, thorny, and poisonous.
- Swarms of Corruption: Summoning waves of grotesque insects that feed on faith and sanity.
- Whispers of Doubt: Projecting debilitating mental attacks that prey on religious convictions and moral fiber.
- Blighted Gaze: A hypnotic stare that inflicts despair and a sense of utter hopelessness.
Major Events
Several pivotal events highlight Capra Maledictum's existence:
- The Hermit's Rite: The event that birthed Capra Maledictum, marking the entity's first incursion into the mortal realm.
- The Blackening of Oakhaven: Capra Maledictum corrupted the entire forest of Oakhaven, twisting its once-holy groves into a blighted wasteland, driving its inhabitants to madness and despair.
- The Fall of Saint Aella: A highly revered saint, known for her unwavering faith, was driven to suicide by Capra Maledictum’s relentless whispers of doubt.
- The Siege of Veridia: Capra Maledictum manipulated the local fauna to attack the city of Veridia, nearly resulting in its complete destruction.