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[b]Name: [/b] Tyzitla
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[center][b]Goal:[/b] Tyzitla...is neutral. While he doesn't desire more territory himself, he will not hesitate to strike down those he he views as someone who will disrupt the world on a large scale. That's not to say he's peaceful and not a warmonger, he will lend his aide to anyone who he believes is ultimately good - even those that could be considered warmongers and blood thirsty savages. To him, the End always Justify the Means. Even if the means is full scale genocide of everything or the destruction of the current world so that it may begin anew. (I hope this is acceptable.)[/center]

[center][b]Domain:[/b] Shadows, Oaths, Plots, Knowledge, Assassination, Endings.
[i]All Shadows are not evil. Most will aid the one looking for shelter. One who is plotting something, or carrying an irredeemable task. Do not be afraid of them. They will help you, should you let them.[/i]
[i]All Knowledge exists for a reason. To reject an idea, is to reject reality itself. If it is dangerous, study it, learn it. If it is helpful, refine it, so that it may help others.[/i]
[i]All things must eventually end. Even the Gods will one day fade into the void. Accepting this is the first step to enlightenment.[/i]
[i]All promises must be kept, oaths sworn are to be upheld. Failing is only acceptable if the oath or promise is impossible.[/i]
[i]- Excerpt from the Grimoire of Scath[/i][/center]

[center][i]"However, above all, my children, Not everything in the world is good and kind, Sometimes, life can be cruel, gruesome, and unfair, but it can not be rejected. Everything is Necessary, everything has a purpose. A reason for existing. As such, we take the burden of doing such things ourselves so that others do not have to. We dirty our hands so that the others do not have to. We protect them from the gruesome reality of some things, so that they may live in blissful ignorance. That is the task, I, Tyzitla have chosen. That is the mission I have tasked you with, my children."
-The Teachings of Tyzitla, first edition.[/i][/center]

[b]Powers:[/b] 
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[b]Shadow Conjuration[/b] 
He can manipulate shadows. His power is most effectively used during the day, optimally at twilight, contrary to what some might believe. Shadows cannot exist without light, and they are the strongest in the twilight hours of the day when the shadows are the longest. They can be formed into a blade, armor, anything imaginable if he has enough. Even creatures made out of shadows that have free will and sentience of their own.

[b]Mark of the Shadows.[/b] 
A brand, that each of his followers bears. This allows them to manipulate shadows, just as he himself does. While shadow manipulation can be learned naturally, the mark gives someone a boost whilst using the magic. Most often, it is placed on a child when they come of age. Usually on their hand, face, or rarely they have a large one inscribed upon their back. It is not a painful process usually, since it is done using magic. It bestows enhanced agility and reflexes as well, depending on how one chooses to develop their skills. As those who develop their skills grow older and more powerful, they may have additional brandings carved into their skin.

[b]Eyes of the Shadows, Form of Shadow[/b]
Tyzitla can focus his mind through meditating, and see what is happening anywhere that there is sufficient shadow. However, such a feat is not perfect. Visions are often hazy, speech distorted and sometimes not present at all. A form of Clairvoyance, if you will. He may also move through shadows as well, moving through a realm simply known as 'The Void" as a form of quick escape/travel.

[b]Binding of the Soul[/b] Any mortal, god, or other creature that makes an oath before any of his altars, or invokes his name whilst speaking an oath, will be driven to complete the oath no matter what, even if later on they do not wish to do it. (obviously not [i]every[/i] little swear or oath. I think you all get the idea though.) Even oaths made against someone's will. Until it is done, they may not run nor rest until it is. In some rare cases, they cannot die either, becoming half human shadow horrors if their body is injured enough. This binding is absolute, and can only be rescinded by Tyzitla himself. There are other methods of freeing oneself, however....

While not a very...offensively spectacular power, if he was backed into a corner one has to wonder what would happen if he swore an oath on his own name....

[b]Everything comes to an End[/b]
A powerful curse that saps the life out of anything or one placed upon it. Certainly, it may take awhile to have any real effect, but it can go unnoticed for some time. It cannot kill anyone, however, but it can leave them comatose and unable to defend themselves. There are a few ways to heal this, however. Either he removes the curse himself, or another god does so. Or with time, the curse could simply fade. In some rare cases, it may not effect the afflicted at all.[/hider]

[center][b]Artifacts:[/b]

Tyzitlas heart:
This...thing, rests in a giant cavern beneath the frigid mountain his people call home. The cavern is completely inaccessible by normal means and can only be accessed by someone who knows where it is, as in someone who has been there before. The purpose of the heart, is to forge weapons and items from Tyzitla own essence, if you will. Weapons such as these are given to the highest ranking members of his followers and bound to their very soul, so that if they should die, their weapons return to him. This doubles also as a sort of 'battery' for him. It stores a large portion of his power, and it stores an almost infinite amount of energy as It naturally charges with time. With it, he could continue to function even if his followers were wiped out, for a time. However, should this artifact be destroyed...it's his 'heart' for a reason.

[b]Territory:[/b] The land of Valeria. A Mountainous region far to the north of the other gods lands. The last bastion of warmth against the frigid northern lands beyond. Mostly mountainous, it has a few valleys that one must cross in order to reach their city. The climate is cold, to comfortable, and most of the valleys and mountains are covered in mist or thick fog. The mountains are rocky, and the soil poor and it can't support plant life for the most part, though they have many caves and rivers, many of which connect to their capital city of Tyzil.

The people here come from many walks of life. Most are those who have been spurned or beaten down by society in some way. The natives of Tyzil and Valeria are quite friendly and accept all within their city, be they murderer, former bandit, demon, or someone even cursed by another of the gods. All they have to do, is behave and follow the laws of the city. The natives can be told apart from others from their tattoo like markings. Magic that has been literally branded into their skin to enhance their abilities in some way. Most are dark skinned, with pure white hair or dark hair, pointed ears and eye colors ranging from a bright yellow, to a vibrant purple thanks to the magic.

Most are naturally gifted with Shadow Magic in some form. Be it Shadow Smithing, Crafting, conjuring, or using shadows themselves as weapons. They are a lithe, agile, but hardy people who regularly hunt dangerous animals to the north of the city and in the mountains, or go into other nations to perform...less than honorable tasks. Killing is a business, and anyone who wants someone assassinated for whatever reason, it isn't to hard to find them. They do not accept all jobs, however. Money isn't the motivator for them.

They also trade in information. You want to know something that shouldn't be known? Then you've come to the right people. Their libraries are open for anyone with an interest in the arcane, forbidden, eldritch or anything at all. However, to see particularly dangerous tomes, you must get permission from Tyzitla himself. [/center]