Jhebbal Sag

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All animals, including man, once worshipped Jhebbal Sag and spoke the same language. Now, both man and beast have forgotten Jhebbal Sag. Only the largest, smartest, or strongest creatures still remember the influence of their wild god. He is the leader of the animal gods such as Jullah and Jhil and all of the other animal totems serve him. He is worshipped almost universally in the Black Kingdoms, as well as among the tribes of the Pictish Wilderness. According to legend, there are groves throughout Pictland or the Black Kingdoms where Jhebbal Sag still visits and takes his pleasure among the females of the animal kingdom. Sometimes, he mates with a lioness, doe, or a woman. And from these encounters come a steady supply of exceptional creatures who are brothers in spirit as well as blood. By demonstrating their powers with the Call of Jhebbal Sag, these priests prove themselves to be of the old god's blood. Priests of Jhebbal Sag are usually shamans or witch doctors in a tribe. They hear the whispers of their "Beast Lord" on the wind, bring meat to his altars in sacrifice, and escort women into his sacred groves. Jhebbal Sag can manifest as one or several natural animals. He might also send one of the lesser animal gods or their servants. It is said that Jhebbal Sag only comes out at night during a full moon. There are tales from men and women who have seen his eyes burning like yellow coals in the darkness. "Like a whisper at the back of his consciousness rose the vague memory of the name of an ancient god of darkness and primordial fear, to whom once both men and beasts bowed and whose children -- men whispered -- still lurked in the dark corners of the world."