Baal
King of the Gods
Phoenician god of fertility, weather, and war.
Is worshiped in some cities as the succesor of Elun as the King of the gods. His origins was as the chief assistant to Enlil the creator god of Mesopotamia. Baal rose from this humble start, and left to find his own people and lands. He settled in Phoenicia and adopted the Phoenicians as his people. Here he ruled with his consort Astarte over these new peoples.
Divine Domains
Fertility, Weather, & War
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Baal, the son of Dagon, confident that he will be chosen as king by Elun, lord of the gods. Elun disappoints his expectations, however, by choosing Yamm, who almost instantly subjugates the other gods and forces them to work for him. The gods complain to Astarte who agrees to intercede for them with Yamm. She offers him all kinds of treasures, but he is only interested in possessing her. She agrees but must first return to Elun and the divine court to inform them of their contract.
Every god in attendance supports Astarte's decision to give herself to Yamm except Baal who swears revenge on Yamm for insulting Astarte in this way and promises to kill him. His reaction is interpreted as treason by some of the other gods who are quick to inform Yamm of it, and Yamm then sends emissaries to the court demanding Baal's surrender. The other gods show the emissaries the utmost respect, but Baal refuses to bow and is disgusted by the behavior of his fellow deities.
No decision is given by the gods and so Yamm sends a second delegation who are arrogant and neglect the proper rituals due to Elun and the court. Baal wants to kill them for this affrontery, but he is held back by Anat and Astarte, who warn him against the sin of killing a messenger who is only acting on orders and is therefore innocent. Elun does not move against the messengers either but, instead, promises them that Baal will not only appear before Yamm but will bring lavish gifts. Baal is enraged but understands he is not powerful enough to defeat Yamm in single combat. Chusor suggests a way, however, and tells Baal he can create two clubs for him, Yagrush and Aymur, which will destroy Yamm if used as instructed. Chusor makes the weapons and tells Baal how to use them, and Baal goes to meet Yamm, bearing no gifts. He strikes Yamm on the shoulders with Yagrush, but Yamm is unhurt. Baal retreats and returns to strike Yamm with Aymur between the eyes, and Yamm falls. Baal then hauls him back to the court, announces his victory, and casts Yamm back into the sea. Baal is now king of the gods, but Mot objects to this usurpation and sends the sea monster Lotan (possibly a form of Yamm) to attack Baal, but Baal defeats and kills him. Mot is now enraged further and swears he will devour Baal. Mot is unstoppable, and Baal understands that there are no magical weapons that can defeat death. He goes into hiding, sending a double in his place to be eaten by Mot, and all the gods mourn his death. As he was the god of rain and fertility, the earth becomes barren in his absence, and Anat, swearing revenge, attacks and kills Mot. As Mot is immortal, he returns to life, but Baal then emerges from hiding and subdues him, forcing him to return to his underworld home and recognize Baal as the legitimate king. He then asks for and receives permission from Elun and the other gods for Chusor to build him a grand palace on a mountain top (initially with no windows since it was thought Mot-as-Death entered a dwelling through a window) and begins his reign.
No decision is given by the gods and so Yamm sends a second delegation who are arrogant and neglect the proper rituals due to Elun and the court. Baal wants to kill them for this affrontery, but he is held back by Anat and Astarte, who warn him against the sin of killing a messenger who is only acting on orders and is therefore innocent. Elun does not move against the messengers either but, instead, promises them that Baal will not only appear before Yamm but will bring lavish gifts. Baal is enraged but understands he is not powerful enough to defeat Yamm in single combat. Chusor suggests a way, however, and tells Baal he can create two clubs for him, Yagrush and Aymur, which will destroy Yamm if used as instructed. Chusor makes the weapons and tells Baal how to use them, and Baal goes to meet Yamm, bearing no gifts. He strikes Yamm on the shoulders with Yagrush, but Yamm is unhurt. Baal retreats and returns to strike Yamm with Aymur between the eyes, and Yamm falls. Baal then hauls him back to the court, announces his victory, and casts Yamm back into the sea. Baal is now king of the gods, but Mot objects to this usurpation and sends the sea monster Lotan (possibly a form of Yamm) to attack Baal, but Baal defeats and kills him. Mot is now enraged further and swears he will devour Baal. Mot is unstoppable, and Baal understands that there are no magical weapons that can defeat death. He goes into hiding, sending a double in his place to be eaten by Mot, and all the gods mourn his death. As he was the god of rain and fertility, the earth becomes barren in his absence, and Anat, swearing revenge, attacks and kills Mot. As Mot is immortal, he returns to life, but Baal then emerges from hiding and subdues him, forcing him to return to his underworld home and recognize Baal as the legitimate king. He then asks for and receives permission from Elun and the other gods for Chusor to build him a grand palace on a mountain top (initially with no windows since it was thought Mot-as-Death entered a dwelling through a window) and begins his reign.
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Alignment
Lawful Neutral
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