Thalmon

[Phonetic]

Basic Information

• Name: Thalmon
• Domain: Oceans, The Drowned and Lost, Maelstroms
• Title: Keeper of the Drowned, Lord of the South Seas
• Alignment: Chaotic Void
• Symbol: A spiraling maelstrom
• Primary Worship Area: N/A

Physical Description

• Appearance:

Thalmon’s presence is as enigmatic and formidable as the ocean’s depths he governs. Unlike his more humanoid siblings, Thalmon often chooses to manifest as an elemental force—his form is that of a colossal tsunami or a churning sea, embodying the raw power and unpredictability of the ocean in tempest. His essence is palpable in the cold spray of the saltwater and the overwhelming sense of dread that accompanies the darkest storms at sea.

When Thalmon does take human form, it is nothing short of chilling. His figure is tall and gaunt, with skin the color of a storm-tossed ocean. His hair, long and unkempt, flows behind him like seaweed in strong currents. His eyes, a piercing and unnatural shade of blue, resemble the cold depths of the ocean floor—void of warmth but brimming with the secrets of sunken worlds.

His garb mimics the dark, muted tones of the deep sea, adorned with relics of shipwrecks and lost voyages—chains, barnacles, and shards of ancient, fogged glass. His movements are fluid yet unpredictable, as if he is constantly swaying with the rhythm of unseen waves. The air around him is perpetually damp and cold, carrying the faint, haunting sounds of distant ship bells and the cries of the drowned.

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Personality

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Relationships

Family:

• Ooscie: Mother. A complex relationship, although Thalmon largely places the blame for his exile on his brothers, his mother is not free of guilt in Thalmon’s eyes.
• Keldria: Brother. Thalmon’s relationship with Keldria is fraught with tension and a sense of betrayal. While Thalom harbours great resentment towards his elder brother, Keldria’s indifference towards Thalmon only exacerbates his hatred.
• Onasu: Brother. Thalmon regards Onasu as a cunning rival and a subtle betrayer, whose frequent underestimation of Thalmon may ultimately lead to his downfall. Thalmon perceives Onasu’s dismissive attitude as both a personal slight and a strategic error, one that he plans to exploit.
• Ooscara: Sister. In legend it is unclear if Thalmon is even aware of his sisters existence.
• Typhial: Brother. To Thalmon, Typhial is a simpleton, blissfully unaware of the ongoing power struggles between Thalmon, Keldria, and Onasu. Though he is greatful for one less sibling he needs to compete against. Rivals/Enemies: (Antagonistic relationships within the pantheon) Attitude towards Mortals: (How they generally treat or interact with their followers and other mortals)

Mythology and Worship

• Creation Myth:

Of the four Primoridals, it was Ooscie and her tireless work to guide her siblings in the creation of Staterum, that first caught the attention of Contrabastem. In recognition of her devotion, they endowed her realm with the essence of life, a gift that would bring forth the rulers of the oceans.

Thalmon, along with his brothers Keldria and Onasu, was originally deemed an equal heir to the expansive dominion of the waters. Yet, as the gifts were distributed, Thalmon was assigned to govern the barren South Seas, a realm of isolation and desolation. His mother, Ooscie, proclaimed him uniquely suited for this daunting role, praising his resilience and depth of character as befitting the guardian of the loneliest depths. She declared that only Thalmon possessed the fortitude to embrace the solemn duty of overseeing these remote waters.

However, beneath this veneer of maternal pride, Thalmon perceived a darker undercurrent to his fate. He saw his relegation as a cunning exile, orchestrated by his brothers’ silent machinations. In his eyes, Keldria’s ambition and Onasu’s cunning had swayed Ooscie’s judgment, casting him not as a guardian but as an outcast. This perceived betrayal planted seeds of resentment and wrath in Thalmon’s heart, festering over eons into a deep, cold anger that matched the abyssal waters he now ruled.

To those who dwell above the waves, Thalmon’s realm appeared less grand, less vital than the vibrant ecosystems governed by his brothers, a place to be feared and avoided. Keldria’s dominion over the Mare Sanctum and Onasu’s vibrant coral kingdoms were celebrated and revered, while Thalmon’s shadowy depths were shunned.

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Significant Historical Impact

• Major Plot Points in World History: During the AoD he seized the chance to claim the Mare Sanctum, and has now established dominion over the southern portion of the Oceans around Mon Olympus.
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Quotes

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Background

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