Gods of Anuire

Tholuk

A god of struggle and change, the mad god Tholuk has only recently returned to prominence after centuries of abandonment. His symbol is a Sword and a lunatic's face. Cults dedicated to Tholuk usually crop up in times of great change, worshiping battle-lust and celebrating life with equal abandon. He is ally to none and enemy to any and all - more a temperamental force of nature. His worship is strong amongst Orogs, who see him as the "Happy Death" and enjoy losing themselves in berserk rages while wearing bright colors and bells. He has made inroads amongst the Elves, Goblins and the Alorians, but none hold him higher than the Trolls. His clerics often multiclass as Barbarians and Fighters so as better to meet that aspect of their god. His Domains are Chaos, Death, Destruction, Madness and War. His favorite weapon is the sword (any sort will do).

Clerics often wear bells and clashing colors. To them, madmen are sacred. Lunatics are obviously touched by their god. Required observances include a libation of Beer (or your own blood, if no beer is available) offered at Dusk, while facing West. This symbolizes the passing of life into death. This is often accompanied by a few minutes of silence while the worshiper remembers those dead he has known, followed by loud laughter, songs, etc.(all optional - only the libation is absolutely necessary). It is through this rite that Clerics regain their spells.

The faith's recent rebirth and sudden growth has resulted in a few schisms and branchings of belief, but none so strong or lasting as the Order of the Harliquen Templars, led by the Merry Pankster Skahild Rose. A 'Black Druid' heretic, she was one of the first to uncover Tholuk's Labyrinth in Alor's Vale and reintroduce the god to the current age. The Order has since taken hold across Anuire, thanks to her close involvement in the Alorian High Kingdom.

Revised: 5/13/05

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