Baphomet
Baphomet is known as the Lord of the Labyrinth—a demon power associated with beasts, twisting paths, and the slow corruption of loyalty into betrayal. His name is spoken in the same breath as mazes, hidden doors, and rituals that turn order into confusion.
In rural places, his worship is often dismissed as superstition.
In desperate places, it isn’t.
Signs & Themes
Baphomet’s influence is often linked to:
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Labyrinth imagery (spirals, mazes, branching paths)
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Beast symbolism (horns, hooves, bull-headed marks)
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Betrayal (oaths broken, allies turned, “treachery” framed as justice)
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Hidden ways (concealed passages, secret doors, places beneath places)
Known Mentions
- During the burnings in Strangeways, Gan Porter raved about Baphomet while in chains, invoking legions and beasts.
Open Questions
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Was the invocation faith, madness, or a script?
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Was Gan a believer—or a convenient name to justify a fire?
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If Baphomet is truly involved, what is the labyrinth in this story: a place, a cult, or a structure beneath the town?