Dhuzum, The Old Man Who Watches
The Old Man Who Watches, The Great Chronicler
Dhuzum was the first being to come into existence, and he will also be the last. Dhuzum has only ever directly done one thing to the universe: begin the process of time. Since that first action that led to all others, Dhuzum has only watched, and written. The Old Man Who Watches is the chronicler of the universe. All of history is said to be written down in his book, and he will only stop writing when it is time for the universe to come to an end. Dhuzum is commonly depicted as an old man in a simple gray robe, and actively writing in a large book.
Dhuzum does not have a large following. His tendency to avoid interfering with the universe means he has very few clerics, and those who do follow him generally take a similar role to him, as passive observers. Most of his followers also choose to avoid picking sides or seeking glory, they see it as their role to emulate The Old Man Who Watches, and take up the cause of recording history. Some of the more good inclined followers take it a step further and see it as their chosen duty to spread knowledge and truth, but Dhuzum does not seem to directly endorse or reward that. Some also wonder if Dhuzum is a scientist, and if he is recording the results of some great experiment that is the universe, though Dhuzum has been silent on this topic as well.
Divine Domains
Truth, Knowledge, Legend, Ancestors, Education, Rune
Dhuzum holds sway over matter related to the past, knowledge, learning, and writing.
Holy Books & Codes
Followers of Dhuzum usually own a copy of a book called the Gray Chronicle, a compilations of all known history. The book is very large and usually has to be stored in a place of worship or learning.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Followers of Dhuzum usually have some sort of elaborate timepiece on their person, though there is no official symbol of his church.
Tenets of Faith
Dhuzum does not have many specific teachings, though he generally frowns upon the destruction of any kind of knowledge, and specifically dislikes the falsifying of history.
Holidays
At the start of each year the followers of Dhuzum hold an event called the Recollection, where they gather together to share information, and prepare to record the last years events so they may be added to the Gray Chronicle. They also use this time to commemorate and mourn the massive loss of information that occurred during the Great Sundering.
After particularly noteworthy events occur, such as the end of a large war or change in dynasty, the Gray Watchers will sometimes call for a Seeking, where many followers will devote their time to seeking out information on that event before anything gets lost to time.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Dhuzum shall record the history of the universe in its entirety.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Dhuzum does not interact much with the other gods. Some of them view Dhuzum as a sort of father or grandfather for having begun the process of time, and for being the first god, but mostly they are just content to leave him to his own devices, as he remains neutral in all things.
Divine Classification
Greater Deity
Alignment
Lawful Neutral: Dhuzum does not see his role as an active member of the universe, only its historian. He strictly observes and records what he sees.
Realm
Church/Cult
Children
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