Gender. Connection to Bhaal. MO - an over-elaborate charade.
First post. Just to jump in here, the Absolute is referred to as both male and female, seemingly dependent on who is talking about the Absolute. Here are some examples from those who refer to it as male:
"You hear the Absolute's voice, don't you? I will soon - I can already feel Him coming closer!"
"Our gift to the Absolute. May the whole world see His strength!"
"Let the Absolute hear your prayers. Let the blood of His enemies flow over you!"