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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DMEntropy" data-source="post: 1220247" data-attributes="member: 13270">TyphusTyphus is most often depicted as a muscular man with shiny, ebon skin.  His body is completely hairless and his eyes are two brilliant sparks of lightning in their sockets.  In many depictions at his temples he will be arising from a swirling thunderstorm cloud.  His torso will rise above the cloud as he hurls lightning bolts down below.Requirements of PriesthoodThe priests of Typhus come from all walks of life and backgrounds.  There is little in the way of selection about who can become a priest.  If it is the will of the Howling Wind, divine favor will be visited on a novitiate.Priests of Typhus may freely multiclass.  Many of them do in reflection of their chaotic natures.  They typically seem to be moving in several directions at once in life.Aims, Credos, and EthosIt is unclear if Typhus and his priests have any clear goals.  Typhus preaches no dogma.  His existence is his dogma.  The howling winds, the shattering lightning bolt, the storms that come with these are all the voice of Typhus.Those who are devoted to Typhus are a disorganized group.  There is no centralized structure to the religion.  The priests espouse topics in a seemingly random fashion to their followers.  Infrequently the different sects of Typhus will band together for a common goal under a charismatic leader.The absence of a centralized organization to the religion has been both boon and curse.  Few others tolerate the seemingly random actions of policy taken by the priests of this deity.  However, due to the lack of a unified group of large numbers of followers, they are typically not perceived as a threat.Rituals There are no organized dates for yearly rituals.  Offerings are made whenever a large storm enters an area with worshippers of Typhus.  People who are not truly devout will often join these ceremonies in an effort to gain mercy from the Wind Lord.  These ceremonies will be held outside in the presence of the weather so that the faithful can “feel” the presence of their patron deity.There are many shrines and temples to Typhus.  Most of them are found along the coast.  Sailors and fishermen will offer tribute to Typhus to avoid the wrath of this chaotic deity.  Typhus can grant the boon of beneficial winds to those who are devout and have appeased his fickle desires.Customs, Rules, and Taboos    The followers of Typhus will aid the followers of Kirok when that aid does not put them in danger.  There is an unwritten code of mutual assistance between these two religions that neither is motivated to break.Equipment, Garb, and Offerings    A priest of Typhus is readily identified by black garb with silver or blue lightning bolt patterns superimposed.  All types of armor are worn by this clergy and will tend to be black in color with a prominent lightning bolt symbol.  Shields will be designed in the same manner.  Holy symbols are typically some type of metal (iron, silver, platinum) and encrusted with gemstones if the priest has the finances to do so.  Weapons favored by this priesthood are javelins and spears.    Typical offerings are items that can be born aloft by the winds.  Prayers and supplications written in valuable and rare inks are most common.  Perfumes and incense are also offered.Specialty MagicJavelin of Lighting – See p.226 of v3.5 DMG.</blockquote>

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