TALOS

God of Storms

DnD Beyond Forgotten Realms

Description: Talos (pronounced: TAHL-os), also known as The Storm Lord and long ago as 'Kozah', was the greater deity of storms and destruction. His dogma was self-serving, demanding utter obedience from his priests and instructing them to spread destruction where they might. His followers were known as Talassans. After the @SPELLPLAGUE, , many came to believe that Talos was, in fact, an aspect of the another god Gruumsh however little is known as to whether Gruumsh even exists.
Personality: Talos was close with AURIL, had a flirtatious rivalry with UMBERLEE and a grudging alliance with MALAR, who would kill him if he could. He also hated deities that promoted building, learning, nature, and the altering of weather. Chief among his enemies were CHAUNTEA, ELDATH, LATHANDER, MYSTRA, SUNE, DENEIR, GOND, HELM, MIELIKKI, OGHMA, SILVANUS, and @TYR.
Following: The church of Talos was small by the standards of a greater deity, and his followers were fanatical in their love of destruction. The clergy had no formal hierarchy; obedience was enforced through might. Priests of Talos were fond of extorting sailors and farmers, threatening that Talos would bring destructive storms upon them if they did not placate the angry god. They were to pursue wealth and luxury with many indulging in acts of random or spiteful violence, pillage, and banditry. Talossan clerics were also committed evangelists who sought to gain converts through fear or the enticement of raw power.