God of Death - Thanbakos (Th ● Han ● Back ● Ohs)

Chaotic evil

Physical Appearance:

Thanbakos' sinister form embodies the chilling inevitability and destructive force of death. They appear as an imposing skeletal armored figure, adorned in armor of pure black, resembling the empty void of space. A dark and ethereal essence seems to drip from their form in eerie, dripping purple tendrils. In both gauntleted hands, they wield a massive two-handed blade, its obsidian flames flickering with malevolence. Thanbakos' presence is an aura of dread and annihilation.

Symbolism:

The symbol of Thanbakos is a skull engulfed in dark flames, symbolizing the consuming and relentless aspect of death. Their followers often bear this symbol as a representation of their connection to the god of death.

Domain and Portfolio:

Thanbakos' domain is the realm of death, decay, and the inexorable passage of mortal souls to the afterlife. They embody the eternal darkness that awaits all living beings, overseeing the harvest of souls, the dissolution of existence, and the cessation of life. Thanbakos inspires fear, destruction, and the acceptance of death as a merciless force of the universe.

Personality and Motivations:

Thanbakos is a malevolent and chaotic deity, driven by an insatiable hunger for the cessation of life and the chaos that death brings. Their motivations are centered on the belief that death is the ultimate equalizer, and they seek to guide individuals and societies toward embracing death and causing it to others.

Legends and Stories:

Myths depict Thanbakos as the reaper of souls, the embodiment of mortality, and the patron of necromancers and those who wield the power of death. They are often portrayed as a relentless force, haunting the dreams of the living and beckoning souls to their inevitable end.

Alignment and Worshipers:

Thanbakos' alignment is Chaotic Evil, reflecting their chaotic and malevolent nature, guided by a desire to sow discord and bring about death. Their followers include necromancers, cultists, those who seek to wield the power of death, and those who revel in the fear of mortality. They look to Thanbakos for guidance in embracing the destructive force of death.

Interactions with Mortals:

Thanbakos communicates with mortals through nightmares, omens of death, and the allure of dark necromantic arts. They send signs in the form of opportunities for destruction, the emergence of cults devoted to death, and the inevitability of mortality, urging their followers to embrace the chaos and darkness of existence.

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