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The Cult of Malacath honours the Keeper of the Bloody Curse, and uphold his strictest principles. They see themselves surrounded by enemies due to the nature of the Prince, and they are ready to fight and die to preserve their faith.

Tenet	Effects
Unrelenting Faith	• Members of The Clergy can Serve as Commanders or Champions • All Malacath Cultist Prowess: +4 Faith Hostility Advantage: +2
	"Our convictions are strong, and we will gladly fight and die for our faith. No matter how badly the odds are stacked against us, we shall not surrender."
Warmonger	• At Peace Opinion instead of Offensive War Opinion •Can Use Conquest Casus Belli without the required Innovations. If the attacker's culture has the required Innovation, the Casus Belli requires one less Level of Fame or Level of Devotion •Members of The Clergy can Serve as Commanders or Champions •Can use Holy Wars against Faiths considered Hostile instead of Evil •Unlocks the Champion of Faith Vassal Contract
	"Faith of war hand in hand. One who refuses to fight in the name of the divine cannot be called a true believer"
Contempt for the Weak	• Uses the Duel to the Death for a Title instead of Duel for a Title. The Interation does not cost Prestige, a victory provides Piety, but every duel is to the death. • Ruller with high Prowess Skill may pay presige to claim titles held by orger ruler. The higher the difference off Titles held by other rulers. The higher the difference of the prowess between the rulers, the lower the cost. • Vassal Obligations are tied to the differences of Prowess between a Vassal and their Liege. • Rulers get for each point of Prowess: +0.5% Levy Size and Reinforcement Rate, - 0.5 % Men-at-Arms Maintenance (you need a Marshal for that effect to take place) +1 Vassal, Courtier and Guest Opinion (You need a Chancellor for that effect to take place) +0.1 Monthly County Control (You need Steward for that effect to take place) • enables 'Rule by Might' Succession Law. A Successor is chosen among a ruler's eligible children, whic will have to face any sibling who contest their claim in Duel to the Death. • Makes the following traits Virtues: Hale, Strong With the following effects: Cult of Malacath Opinion: +20 Piety: +1.0/month Zealot Vassal Opinion: +10 Makes the following traits Virtues: Robust, Herculean With the following effects: Cult of Malacath Opinion: +20 Piety: +2.0/month Zealot Vassal Opinion: +20 Makes the following traits Sins: Delicate, Weak With the following effects: Cult of Malacath Opinion: -10 Piety: -1.0/month Zealot Vassal Opinion: -10 Makes the following traits Sins: Frail, Feeble With the following effects: Cult of Malacath Opinion: -20 Piety: -2.0/month Zealot Vassal Opinion: -20
	"The world we live in is harsh and unforgiving. If we are to survive we must ensure only the strongest can rule, ousting the weaker rulers when needed"

Patron	Effect
Malacath	• Diplomacy: -1 • Prowess: +3 • Piety: +0.1
	"Deadric Prince of the Spurned, Malacath rules over the Ashpit in Oblivion. He is typically depicted as an Orc Wielding a Sword or Axe. Malacath has a dedicated following among the orsimer, with many living by his creed- The Code of Malacath"

Virtues	Sins
Wrathfull	Deceitful
Brave	Craven
Vengeful	Forgiving
Champion of Malacath	Delicate
Hale	Weak
Strong

Name	Effects
Duskwatch	• All Malacath Cultists: Piety: +0.5/month
Giant's Grove	• All Malacath Cultists: Piety per Knight: +0.1/month
Fharun	• All Malacath Cultists Piety per Knight: +0.1/month
Abamath	• All Malacath Cultists: Different Culture Opinion: +5
Assurdirapal	• All Malacath Cultists Clergy Opinion: +10