Urogalan

He Who Must Be, The Black Hound, Lord in the Earth, The Protector, The Shaper

Halflings learn that death is not to be feared, for He Who Must Be is a gentle god who leads them to peace and slumber. Halflings will walk with the Black Hound down into the soil and return to the earth, that life might spring anew where they lay. Earth is both the giver and receiver of life.
The priesthood of Urogalan go by many names. Young initiates are often called Earthlings, while the experienced are Vassals of the Black Hound; as a whole, many call them Grimwardens. Grimwardens tend to be solemn individuals who oversee not only funeral proceedings, but also record-keeping and genealogy. Their blessings are often called upon before ground is broken on new construction, as halflings realize that any plot of dirt with life in it is a place where something once died. Grimwardens are always barefoot, bringing them closest to Urogalan’s land.
The temples of Urogalan are not generally places that people visit on a regular basis. They are often built beside graveyards, and more commonly resemble libraries, containing a wealth of local knowledge. Held within are the collected deeds of those who have died, and genealogical lines tracing back beyond living memory. It is not uncommon for local masters, artisans, farmers, or merchants, to donate personal diaries containing their trade secrets to the temple shortly before their deaths.

Divine Classification

Death, Grave, and Knowledge domains

Alignment

Lawful Neutral