Greetings, Penitents.
Just when you thought you’d met the worst of them, the underworld has seen fit to introduce even more of it’s charmingly dreadful divine patrons. Whether you’re forging a path of glory or simply trying not to perish horribly, these gods are here to make things… interesting.
Let’s meet the next round of delightfully dreadful deities you’ll be trying to impress, appease, or simply survive.
EOCIDE
Blood, sulk, and rage, bottled in a divine vessel with a flair for melodrama.
A headstrong god with ideas well above his station and the temper of a caffeinated wasp, Eocide is a living conduit for blood magic. His body is scrawled with primordial markings - a visual diary of poor life choices and unacknowledged genius. Worship him if you must, but don’t expect gratitude. He’s still bitter about not making the top spot in the pantheon’s popularity contest.
THE THING THAT GROWS
Half god, half compost heap, all fury.
Overlord of the Dread Pantheon, this fungal terror commands deference with the subtlety of a falling anvil. His shriveled, spore-ridden form radiates power and a general discontent with absolutely everything. Cross him, and you’ll be mulch before the day is out. Then again, even smiling at him funny seems to qualify as a slight, so good luck.
BRASS LEVIATHAN
Think ancient wrath meets eldritch grumble.
This enigmatic titan slumbers somewhere far below, seething in the abyss and muttering about the good old days. Its hulking brass form is less “majestic artifact” and more “forgotten horror that should probably stay buried.” But should it rise, expect chaos, destruction, and the distinct feeling that someone’s definitely getting blamed for waking it up.
MOTHER OF TEARS
Tragedy personified - now with bonus wailing.
She is despair incarnate, a towering matriarch draped in sorrow and slightly questionable fashion choices. Equal parts corpse, crone, and catastrophic emotional baggage, the Mother of Tears isn’t so much worshipped as endured. Her dynasty needs restoring (apparently). Your involvement is mandatory. Bring tissues.
Join Us… If You Dare
Each of these gods brings their own grotesque flavour to your run - new abilities, strategies, and, inevitably, fresh disasters. Whether you’re loyal to the Lord of Blight, whispering to rusted idols, or sobbing quietly under the weight of a fungal overlord’s disappointment, there’s something for everyone.
Don’t forget to join our Discord, where you can chat with other Penitents, share your best (and worst) strategies, or scream into the void about your latest run.
The Deadly Path launches March 25th – wishlist now, before one of the gods takes offence.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2455350/The_Deadly_Path/