Editing Atropus (section)

==Patronage==
Since Atropus is an Elder Evil, some evil Warlocks, Wizards (particularly Necromancers), or Death Domain Clerics (or [[Ur-Priest|Ur-priests]] in older editions), as well as cults, may serve it. Usually these are NPCs or outright villains, but theoretically [[That Guy|a player Warlock]] can take Atropus as a Great Old One or Undead patron if the DM allows it. However, someone with Atropus as a patron will more often than not be (chaotic) evil and/or cynical, so unless the reason why someone is worshipping an apocalypse-bringer is tagging along with a group that's usually tasked with ''stopping'' it is well explained, or the DM has plans to work you into their plot, you'll probably be forced to change patron. You may also be forced to give up control of your character at some point, especially if Atropus itself shows up.

Followers of Atropus (that the World Born Dead is consciously aware of, or have been contacted by a Star Spawn emissary of it) are directed to spread undeath as much as possible, as to prepare their world for the arrival of their master. They will often also seek out artifacts and/or writings that may bestow upon them the knowledge to expedite Atropus' arrival (and/or grab their attention) - [[Just as planned|though several of these are associated with Allip curses]]. The only surefire way to get one's hands on a method to call it is to obtain the [[Book of Vile Darkness]]. Particularly favored servants can be granted Lichdom, allowing them to survive Atropus-fall (without being turned mindless, anyway) and become a commander of their undead legions.

Follower overlap with [[Orcus]] is expected, since both beings have similar goals (the replacement of life with undeath). Sometimes Orcus will use Atropus to his own ends, as seen with a [[Bodak]] general of Orcus in the campaign.