Chapter 35: Heist of the Century

Of the various groups of deities that ruled the Higher Planes, one stood above the rest, honored both for their transcendent powers and their proximity to the Lord: the five Wrathful Gods. 

Ananta, Heruka, Ahriman, Vritra, and Bhaira. Two Gods and three Antigods. 

Heruka, the Red God, was known as one of the most ferocious gods in existence, a warrior so obsessed with sensual dances, flame rituals and blood sacrifices that in ancient times, it used to be mistaken for an Antigod. And while the faith evolved to promote less violent ceremonies and present Heruka as a heroic divine protector, the Red God only accorded its favors to warriors with kill counts in the triple digits at the very least. 

A massive red cloud took shape above the venue, blotting out the sky. 

'Child of Vritra, you didn't forget the blood sacrifice and performed the ceremony with divine flames, showing me proper respect.