The Golden Peacock



THE GOLDEN PEACOCK OF SABATEA The Golden Peacock of Sabatea derives from a Shemite god known to the nomads as Azazel. His name among the Meadow Shemites is Melek or Melek Taus. While the other gods give man buildings and farming implements, the Golden Peacock gives mankind war implements and vanity tools, such as cosmetics. Just as the peacock is beautiful and prideful, so too are those who wear cosmetics and so must the Golden Peacock be. He invented copper smelting from an ore known as Melekite. He is also the founder of Shemite alchemy and is associated with longevity. He is a being of light, which is why he is immortal. To live forever, one must be beyond time. To be beyond time, one must move at light’s speed. At that point, past, future and present are all as one. The Golden Peacock’s light body is multi-hued and streaking, much like a peacock’s tail. The point of much of Sabatean alchemy is to change one’s body of clay into a body of light in order to achieve godhood and immortality.

Pantheon
None, worshipped as a fallen god of the Shemite Pantheon

Names & Titles
Golden Peacock, Melek, Melek Taus (for Meadow Shemites), Azazel (for nomad Shemites).

Regions of Worship
Shem (city of Sabatea)

Representation
Usually represented as a golden peacock, a symbol of ultimate beauty and pride. His light body is multi-hued and streaking. He can also take form of a very beautiful hermaphrodite with golden skin, demon horns and hair colored as peacock feathers.

Gender representation: Androgynous

Symbolism

 * Blood
 * Copper
 * Black & Red
 * Light

Spheres of Power

 * Vanity
 * Cosmetics
 * Destruction
 * Rebellion
 * Smelting
 * Alchemy
 * Trickery
 * Longevity
 * Carnal desire

Rituals & Beliefs
The main religious thrust of the Golden Peacock is that one must always question tradition and dogma. Fixed ideologies are the antithesis of this cult. Even the idea of Fate accepted by most Shemites is questioned and challenged by the Sabateans. Their ability to prod and destroy basic foundations of belief and trust form the background of the Sabatean reputation for interrogation and torture.

The Priesthood
No ordained priesthood, but worshippers are of both genders.

Implementation IC & In-Game
Vanilla Derketo religion.

More Information
Faith & Fervour, Conan RPG <>