Tinirau
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Alignment: Lawful Good
Domains: Animal, Fish, Protection, Travel, Water
Favored Weapon: Trident
Symbol: a shark or shark’s tooth
Tinirau (pronounced “TEN-ir-ow”) is the god of sharks, whales, and other predatory fishes. He is a fierce, warrior-like protector of the oceans, the sea, and the coral reefs. There are many stories told of Tinirau, but one of the most common is the story of ‘Ae and the Two Turtles.
A man named ‘Ae (pronounced “ay-EE”) was lost at sea after his canoe capsized. He cried out to the gods for help, and Tinirau lent him two of his great sea turtles to give him a ride home. Instead of returning the great turtles to Tinirau, ‘Ae killed the turtles and cooked a great feast for himself. When the blood of the turtles touched the waves on the beach, Tinirau immediately knew what the wicked ‘Ae had done. He left the ocean and found ‘Ae asleep from the great meal he had eaten, and became furious. He captured ‘Ae, and repaid him for his treachery by feeding him to the sharks of the sea. Because of this, sharks developed a taste for the flesh of mankind.
Tinirau’s mask is blue, with a shark’s mouth, teeth, and eyes done in white paint. In worship ceremonies, his presence is represented by special talismans made from large shark teeth that are worn around the necks of his priests. He is worshipped by the aquatic elves above all others, but also by fishermen, pearl divers, and kelp harvesters who hope to stay on his good side.
Tinirau belongs to the Fire Islands Pantheon.
