The Nailbound

The Nailbound are a fanatical order of warriors and warlocks who believe that the gods are false usurpers of divine power. Their ultimate goal is to kill the gods and reclaim this stolen power for mortals. The faction is built on a foundation of pain, suffering, and penitence, seeing these as the only paths to true purification and strength. Hex Nails are deadly in combat, using a unique combination of nails and hammers.

Core Beliefs and Objectives:

1. Destroy the Gods: The Nailbound see the gods as corrupt beings who have stolen divine power from mortals. Their mission is to hunt down and destroy all divine entities.
2. Purification through Pain: Pain is considered the key to purification. Suffering is seen as a necessary part of strengthening the body and soul, and they frequently employ torturous rituals for both themselves and their enemies.
3. Restoring Balance: By eliminating the gods, the Hex Nails seek to restore divine balance to the world, where mortals can ascend without interference from these divine impostors.

Hierarchy Overview:

The Thornfather, He Who Binds the Nails**:** The supreme leader and patron, a transcendent entity who grants power to The Nailbound through pacts that bind them to pain and suffering.

The Council of Nails: A ruling council of unique, powerful individuals who interpret the will of The Thornfather and oversee all operations of the faction.

The Nailed Ones: The highest-ranking field warriors, who serve as the ultimate executioners of divine judgment, blending both magic and combat prowess.

Pain Hammers: Military leaders who specialize in close combat, focusing on destruction and discipline through force.

The Stigmata: Ritual masters responsible for casting powerful curses, leading purification rituals, and weakening enemies through magic.

Iron Inquisitors: Mid-level officers who lead squads in tactical missions. They are either Hammer Warlocks or Nail Warlocks, depending on their specialization.

Nail Penitents: The main fighting force of the faction, made up of Hammer Penitents (focused on physical combat) or Nail Penitents (focused on magic).

Thorned Initiates: New recruits undergoing rigorous physical and mental trials, not yet fully bound to either the Hammer or Nail path.