Yamatsumi

Yamatsumi is the Tian-Min god of winter, mountains, and volcanoes. His holy symbol is an erupting, snow-capped volcano.

Church of Yamatsumi

Worshipers

Yamatsumi's most common devotees are ascetic monks, or yamabushi, who make their home in the mountains. From their high mountain perches, they tend to take a detached view of the common problems of civilization, preferring solitude and the grandeur of the natural world. Many common people also invoke Yamatsumi's protection when they witness a belching volcano or feel the first cold of winter.

Yamatsumi is most frequently worshiped in the nations of Dtang Ma, Hongal, Minkai, Nagajor, and Zi Ha, as well as among the tribes of the Wall of Heaven mountains. He is also among the most frequently worshiped Tian deities in the Inner Sea region.

Temples and shrines

Every mountaintop, especially when covered in snow, is a temple to Yamatsumi. Volcanic eruptions are a sign of his displeasure.

Divine Domains

Cold, earth, fire, might

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Yamatsumi is a nature deity of mountains, with a particular interest in volcanoes. He is also a god of renewal, as the spring melt from the mountains brings needed moisture to the lowlands, and ash from volcanic eruptions enriches the soil.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

The Mountain Lord is most frequently depicted as a giant with ram's horns on his head, ice for skin, and a beard and hair made of living lava.

Alignment

Neutral

Realm

Yanjira

Honorary & Occupational Titles

The Mountain Lord

Ruled Locations

• Yanjira

Adjective 
Yamatsuman
Areas of Concern 
Mountains
Volcanoes
Winter
Favoured Weapon 
Tetsubo
Symbol 
Erupting, snow-capped volcano
Sacred Animal 
Ram