This article is about the deity Chemosh; if you are looking for the moon of the same name see here.
Overview
Chemosh was one of the first deities of darkness drawn from Beyond to aid Takhisis in achieving her goals. Dark and terrifying, Chemosh seeks to keep souls from passing Beyond by promising them immortality as undead or casting them into the Abyss. As mortals surrender their free will to Chemosh, he gains more influence in the world, the better to gather all souls under his dark shadow.
Description
Chemosh has appeared to those doomed to die in many forms, but the two most common are a rakishly handsome man in black silks and velvet, or a cadaverous figure in funereal robes. Chemosh has appeared in other forms at times, including that of a mighty goat-skulled satyr, but his presence is usually quiet and subtle. No matter which form he takes, the odors of chrysanthemums and death lilies mark his passing.
Holy symbol
Chemosh's symbol is a yellow skull.
Celestial symbol
Chemosh is associated with the constellation Goat's Skull.
Favored weapon
Chemosh wields a sickle known as Harvester of Souls.
Realm
Krynnspace cosmology
In the cosmology of Krynnspace, Chemosh maintains a hidden realm within the Abyss, alongside the other Gods of Darkness.
Great Wheel cosmology
In the Great Wheel Cosmology, Chemosh resides within his realm, known as Lifebane, which is located on the 142nd layer of the Infinite Layers of the Abyss.
Worship
Priests of Chemosh seek to undermine the works of the Gods of Light, by convincing them to embrace the mockery of life that is undeath. Most of Chemosh's worshippers work in secret, expanding their numbers through false promises of immortality. Many of his priests cling to power even after death by transforming themselves into liches or other dread beings.
In Spelljammer
Chemosh is a member of the Gods of Darkness and is considered native to Krynnspace.