Garyx the All-Destroyer symbolizes the sheer power and destructive force of dragonkind. Some argue that Garyx is actually insane, as a result of his long residence on the Windswept Depths of Pandemonium. He appears much like a great wyrm red dragon.
Dogma
Garyx teaches by example, periodically traveling to the Material Plane to wreak unholy swaths of destruction across the landscape. Those who revere follow the example, using their power to bring ruin and devastation.
Clergy
Garyx pays little or no attention to his clerics and worshipers, but they do not care. They believe that he grants them the power to perform acts of destruction, and that is enough. Perhaps curiously, some druids also revere the renewal aspect of Garyx, knowing that some devastation is always necessary for rejuvenation.
Quests
Wars, battles, and campaigns of destruction are common quests for worshipers of Garyx.
Prayers
When lighting a fi re, a worshiper of Garyx murmurs a benison such as “Grant me the power to destroy.”
Temples
Few temples to Garyx have been found, though his worshipers often carve his symbol near their handiwork.
Rites
Garyx’s clerics conduct a variety of rites connected to the seasons. At the winter solstice, they celebrate All-Consuming Night, when they keep a large bonfi relit and followers bring a variety of flammable items to be destroyed. At the spring equinox, they hold a Sanctification of Renewal in which the ashes at the site of the All-Consuming Night bonfire are sifted and examined. Any useful remains are taken to be reused. For instance, bits of metal are taken to be reforged into swords, armor, or other useful tools of destruction. Any seedlings that might have taken root in the area are nurtured.
Herald and Allies
The herald Garyx sends most often is a mature adult red dragon. His allies include chaotic dragon blood creatures of all kinds and fire elementals of all sizes.
