Qualmish

Domains
Death, Decay and Evil

Description
Qualmish is typically depicted as a hellish demon, surrounded by fire, with large, leathery red wings and a giant maw full of dagger-like fangs. Representing final death from which there is no hope of return or resurrection, Qualmish is almost universally feared by all. Despite this, there are rumors of some who actually pay him homage in an attempt to stave off his blighted touch from crops, family members or other items worthy of protection.

Note: (Theology ••)
Qualmish has become recognized among some scholars as most likely being a member of the Infernal Machinum, and in such circles is believed to be the General of Hexxtor's armies of demons.

Note: (Theology •••)
Qualmish may or may not actually be a demigod, per se. Some theologians believe him to actually be a high-ranking demon-prince who has somehow gained enough power to exit the Nine Hells - perhaps through his affiliation with the Infernal Machinum.

Note: (Theology •••••/Appropriate Specialization)
According to the "Book of Hell's Revelations" - a widely stifled artifact believed to have been penned sometime near the end of the 2nd Age, Qualmish is actually a Demon Prince, created in the earliest times by a little-known son of Maeros known as Caelestrum in order to fulfill the role of "Ruler of the Underworld and the Nine Hells."

It is further written that as the 1st Age was ending, and the gods were waging war, Caelestrum was badly injured during a battle with an Incarnation of Haddon, fled to the Underworld to find safety among his brood. According to the tome, Qualmish sensed his creator's weakened state - and devoured him to consume his power, thus committing the greatest crime there is among deities - but securing his place within the pantheon.