The god of vanity.
Epithet: "The Prince".
Theindal is the god of art, beauty, and vanity. His symbol is that of a perfect blood red rose studded with thorns. Theindal is a fickle god, prone to fits of rage, jealousy, and dangerous boredom. It is said he was responsible for cursing the Ksaravi with the forms of rats due to a momentary need for amusement. Theindal rewards those who are beautiful, but curses those who dare to believe themselves on par with himself. To call upon Theindal is a careful matter, much like handling a rose.
See also: How did the Ksaravi come to be?
Affinities
- Art
- Beauty
- Vanity
- Quality - As it relates to Beauty
- Purity
Also Known As
- The Beholder
- Prince of Beauty
- The Prince
Symbol
His symbol is that of a perfect blood red rose studded with thorns.
Methods of Worship
- Creation/sacrifice of jewelry/other beautiful objects
- Pilgrimage to a beautiful location, performing a ritual there
- Gathering of flowers to present to Theindal
Vision and Driving Beliefs - Dogma
Theindal teaches his followers that beauty allows one to become closer to perfection. The followers of this god have been taught that one may judge a person by what they find beautiful. The beauty that Theindal speaks of however is not simply superficial beauty; he speaks also of the inner beauty, a message that has been lost on many of his worshipers.
Theindal has also taught his worshipers that art allows one to create beauty, and that creating art may lead one to enlightenment. In a way, this deity asserts that perfect art and expression can create perfect people. Works of art can last forever and it is best to have many beautiful things in the world.
Personality Traits
Theindal is a fickle god, prone to fits of rage, jealousy, and dangerous boredom. It is said he was responsible for cursing the Ksaravi with the forms of rats due to a momentary need for amusement. Theindal rewards those who are beautiful, but curses those who dare to believe themselves on par with himself. To call upon Theindal is a careful matter, much like handling a rose.
To most other beings Theindal comes across as a vain and superficial god. This portrait of Theindal is not exactly true as he can find non-physical beauty in almost anything. It is his ability to find imperfections in anything that has led to this characterization. Theindal cares little for matters that do not relate to art and beauty and most often simply dismisses conversations that are not related to those subjects.
Physical Appearance
Theindal most often appears as a humanoid male with extravagant or foppish clothing. His body is not too muscular nor too scrawny and he carries himself with a roguish confidence.
Races that Often Worship this Divine Being
- High Elf
- Qaliathari Human
- Raki
- Wood Elf
Professions that Often Worship this Divine Being
- Artificer
- Cleric
- Psionicist
- Bard
Relationship with Other Divine Beings
Theindal enjoys the company of other deities that enjoy art and finds little use for those who do not appreciate, or destroy, such things.
Quotes
Grace Ealil (high elf), Leth Nurae: "Theindal is the prince of beauty. The high elves are favored in his eyes."
Elegant Aria (high elf), Leth Nurae: "You can see where Theindal has touched this world, for great beauty remains."
Sa'id Modabi (Qaliathari), Khal: "Theindal should have cursed them to be something even more lowly. Yes, the Ksaravi are only fit to be worms, crawling around on the ground…"
Acolyte Horace (Thestran), Tursh: "Do not become an eyesore to Theindal; for if his gaze were to fall upon you, you would be smitten into dust."