Thulous, God of Death
Thulous, the Morose god of Death, is a mysterious and enigmatic deity, with a true neutral alignment that reflects his detached and neutral stance on the affairs of mortals. As the god of death, Thulous is responsible for guiding the souls of the deceased to their final rest, and he takes this role very seriously.
In terms of his physical appearance, Thulous is often depicted as a tall, gaunt figure, with pale skin and dark, sunken eyes. He is usually shown wearing dark robes adorned with crow motifs, symbolizing his role as "He who feeds the crows." Thulous is known for his somber and melancholy demeanor, and he is rarely seen smiling or showing any other emotion.
Despite his morose nature, Thulous is a powerful deity, with control over the realms of death and the afterlife. He is able to guide the souls of the deceased to their final resting place, and is also able to communicate with them through dreams and visions. Thulous is also said to be able to bring people back from the dead, though this is a rare occurrence, and he only does so for very specific reasons.
Thulous has a difficult relationship with his wife, Sygil. Despite being married, Thulous is known for his unfaithfulness, and Sygil is often angry and frustrated with him for this reason. As a result, Thulous has chosen to live in his own domain, separate from Sygil and the other deities.
As the god of death, Thulous is known for his patience, as he understands that death is an inevitability that affects all living beings. He is not in a hurry to reap the souls of the deceased, and is content to wait until the time is right. This does not mean that Thulous is indifferent to the suffering of mortals, however. He is simply aware that death is a natural part of the cycle of life, and he is willing to wait until the time is right before guiding their souls to the afterlife.
Thulous's temples are not particularly popular among mortals, as many people find the concept of death to be unsettling and unpleasant. Despite this, there are still a few dedicated temples to Thulous scattered throughout the land, often located in remote, isolated places. These temples are usually dark and somber places, with heavy stone walls and dimly-lit interiors. The altars are usually adorned with crow skulls, and other symbols of death. The priests and priestesses who serve there are usually garbed in dark, somber robes.
Despite the somewhat intimidating nature of these temples, they are actually places of peace and contemplation, where people can come to pay their respects to Thulous and seek guidance in matters of death and the afterlife. They are also used for funerary rites and other ceremonies related to the deceased, and are often visited by those who are grieving.
Overall, Thulous is a mysterious and enigmatic deity, respected and feared by mortals for his role in guiding the souls of the deceased. While he is not an evil or malevolent deity, he is also not particularly benevolent, and he tends to stay out of the affairs of mortals, preferring to focus on his own domain.
