Editing Neogi (section)

==Neogi Religion==
[[File:Neogi Umber hulk Dragon 214.jpg|right|thumb|''Dragon #214'']]
Despite their incredible arrogance, the "Ecology of the Neogi" in [[Dragon Magazine]] #214 states that neogi do have a form of religion, although it's a warped and brutal one. What that article says is shared below:

The only neogi fable of interest to sages details the neogi creation myth. Their legends claim the universe was created by a Being named '''''Ka’jik’zxi'''''. This deity constructed the Planes, Spheres, Flow, and the planets. Finally it created five more deities, each like itself only weaker. The five, named '''''Thrig’ki''''', '''''P’kk''''', '''''T’zen’kil''''', '''''Kr’tx''''' and '''''Kil’lix''''', each represent one of the desirable aspects of the neogi race. These deities squabbled over their areas of control until Ka’jik’zxi grew tired of their bickering and punished them. Furious, the five hatched a plot to kill Ka’jik’zxi. Concocting a fatal brew with the “foulest ingredients” (including friendship, mercy, and compassion) they poisoned their Creator. Ka’jik’zxi swelled up to a huge size, and the young deities hid, fearful of Ka’jik’zxi’s wrath. Suddenly, Ka’jik’zxi burst, spilling its entrails across the spheres. Some landed in the Outer Planes—the parts containing mercy and compassion became the gods of good. Some of Ka’jik’zxi landed in the Lower Planes and became the evil gods. Ka’jik’zxi’s brain landed in a forgotten Crystal Sphere.

After much searching, the neogi deities found the brain. There they were amazed to discover life—the first neogi had been “born.” The deities taught the neogi of the multiverse and their destiny to conquer. The neogi built ships and left their homeworld—referred to in legends as Ka’jk’z. They have never returned, but the neogi know their mission: to conquer all the Spheres.

One in 20 neogi has priestly abilities, and each spelljamming vessel is overseen by at least one priest. Priests are permitted to add the word '''''ki’zid''''' after their name, meaning “favored of deities.” The Powers of the neogi are referred to as “deity” and not “god’ or “goddess,” as there is no distinction between male or female amongst the sexless neogi. Deities are viewed as servants by the insolent neogi, who continually demand favor and good fortune. Neogi never pray, and rarely offer sacrifice, since they see themselves as more important.

Pronouncing the name of a neogi deity incorrectly is an invitation to be killed slowly and painfully. Humans, who tend to find neogi pronunciation difficult, are advised not to attempt saying deities’ names. There are five neogi deities:

'''Thrig’ki''' (lesser power), Align: NE, Plane: Karish (Abyss), Portfolio: “love” (envy/jealousy)
::Although the deity of “love,” Thrig is better translated as jealousy or hatred. To neogi, jealousy and love are the same. Thrig’ki appears as a neogi with writhing snakes for hair and twelve spidery legs.

'''P’kk '''(lesser power), Alignment: LE, Plane: Ki’pik (Baator), Portfolio: fear, tyranny.
::P’kk is the favorite deity of captains and neogi in positions of power who enjoy bullying and manipulating their lessers. P’kk is seen as an umber hulk with the head of a neogi.

'''T’zen’kil''' (lesser power, Alignment: NE, Plane: Karish, Portfolio: torture, pain, suffering.
::The name of T’zen’kil is invoked by neogi torturers and those in charge of the slave pens. Worshippers are tattooed with grotesque black symbols of pain. T’zen’kil looks like a black neogi with a whip for a tongue.

'''Kr’tx''' (lesser power), Alignment: CE, Plane: Jik’qu (Gray Waste), Portfolio: war, brutality, strength.
::Kr’tx is the neogi deity favored by umber hulk slaves, who delight in brutality and wanton destruction. The favor of Kr’tx is always demanded before a major battle. Kr’tx is seen as a red neogi with continually burning claws and hair.

'''Kil’lix''' (lesser power), Align: LE, Plane: Karish, Portfolio: death, murder, poison.
::Kil’lix is the patron of murderers and assassins in the neogi world, and is seen as the darkest of shadows. Its horrid laugh is high-pitched and whining, yet also deep and booming, and is said to be heard by those who are about to die.

All neogi priests gain access to the same spheres of spells. '''''Major access:''''' All, Astral, Charm, Combat, Elemental, Healing (reversed only), Necromantic, War. '''''Minor access:''''' Protection, Summoning.