TRIALS OF THE YAK AND THE GAZELLE

Add extra challenge to your Cult Of The Lamb playthrough with new rules tailored to the leading styles of The Yak and The Gazelle. To win, you must defeat all 4 bishops and ascend to godhood while abiding by the rules of the challenge. Anything post-game is purely optional.

TRIAL OF THE YAK

The yak is a fearsome, unforgiving leader who prioritizes maintaining order through fear and violence. To complete his trial, you must become as ruthless as him.

DOCTRINES

The set of doctrines that The Yak's cult, and you, must abide by.

Sustenance

Feasting Ritual
"Be grateful for what I have provided for you"

Cannibal Trait
"Why let good meat go to waste?."

Ritual of the Ocean's Bounty
"Food is better when it can fight back."

Substances Encouraged
"My son likes these things a lot."


Afterlife

Belief in Sacrifice
"Only one shall take the fall."

Ritual of Resurrection
"The dead are not to be celebrated."

Good Die Young
"They've outlived their use to me."

Return to the Earth
"In the end you will become nothing but dirt."


Work & Worship

Faithful Trait
"Trust in me, and I will keep you safe."

Intimidate
"Know your place."

Ritual of Enlightenment
"Worship me, for I have saved you."

Glory Through Toil
"Rest is for the weak."


Law & Order

Murder Follower
"I saved your life, and I can just as easily take it away."

Ritualistic Pit Fight
"Only one can survive."

Belief in Original Sin
"You are evil for being alive."

Loyalty Enforcer
"Remind them of who they owe everything to."


Possessions

Bribe Followers
"I have no need for wealth."

Belief in False Idols
"Everything you do is in worship."

Alms for the Poor
"What would you all do without me?"

Devotee Trait
"I am all you'll ever need."


Sins

Rite of Wrath
"Harness your fury, make it your strength."

Gluttony of Cannibals
"Everyone gets a piece."

Violent Extremist
"What do morals matter on the battleground?"

Born of Sin
"Born weak, grow strong."

CHALLENGES

WEED OUT THE WEAK

+ Sick followers can’t be healed
+ Elderly followers must be killed
+ Fights cannot be broken up, in Pitfights the loser must always die

BE UNFORGIVING

+ Dissenters cannot be re-educated
+ Spies must be killed

THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU

+ Followers can only have meals prepared by you
+ Followers cannot farm

MEAT LOVERS

+ Followers must only eat meals with meat in them
+ Cannibalism is the first resort

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

+ You must take every opportunity to recruit cult members on Crusades (getting them from Helob or follower quests are optional)
+ You must immediately indocrinate followers

LET GOD DECIDE

+ The Lamb must acquire the cowboy fleece ability
+ Shoot first and ask questions later, attack every NPC

BONUS (OPTIONAL) FUN

You can customize the cowboy fleece with the look of the fleece of fragile fortitude to make it Blue!

Try relying mainly on your weapons, no curses or relics unless necessary!

Avoid sacrificing or killing healthy, loyal followers if you can. The Yak values his strongest members.

The Yak avoids having to raise young, but if you plan to, make sure to name the first baby you get Micheal

vreen's part is stilla wip but uhhh yeahhh