Udall

Udall, the tempestuous deity of Iozaria, reigns as the Chaotic Neutral god of storms and the ocean. His dominion is the formidable Tempest domain, where he commands the raw power and unpredictability of the seas and the skies. The hurricane, a symbol of his might and the mercurial nature of his influence, serves as his emblem. It is a harbinger of his capacity for both creation and destruction, a force that is both feared and revered.

The shrines dedicated to Udall are not places of casual worship but are instead epicenters of elemental power, located on distant and treacherous mountaintops. These sacred sites are shrouded in perpetual storms, guarded by creatures and spirits that embody the wrath and majesty of their lord. These locales are as much a testament to Udall’s might as they are a trial for any who seek to pay homage to the storm god.

Udall's relationship with his followers is unique among the deities of Iozaria. Unlike other gods, he is known to choose paladins rather than clerics to manifest his will, individuals who embody the chaos and ferocity of a tempest. The few clerics who are chosen, such as the legendary elf Maravin and the mysterious fallen aasimar Kal, are marked by extraordinary destinies and are regarded as enigmas within the faith.

When Udall chooses to reveal himself to mortals, it is not as a figure of flesh and blood but as an awe-inspiring presence within the tumultuous clouds. Thunder is his voice, a declaration of his existence and a sign of his attention, resonating through the heavens and across the seas.

In the cultural and religious landscape of Iozaria, Udall occupies a space that is both venerated and feared. His paladins and rare clerics do not preach a doctrine but instead serve as living embodiments of his indomitable spirit. They are often seen at the forefront of battles against the unnatural calm, seeking to restore the world's dynamic equilibrium.

Udall's worship is not about seeking safety from the storm but about finding strength within it. His followers are taught to respect the natural order, to understand the necessity of upheaval, and to embrace the change that comes with the crashing of waves and the roar of thunder. In the echoing booms that follow lightning’s flash, they hear the voice of Udall, ever-present and ever-powerful.