Bhaal
The Lord of Murder whose bloody legacy haunts the Forgotten Realms.
Bhaal stands as one of the most infamous deities within the Forgotten Realms setting, revered and reviled as the Lord of Murder. As a power associated with bloodshed and assassination, he influenced countless mortals to commit acts of violence in his name. Though currently deceased, his legacy endures through the dangerous progeny known as Bhaalspawn. His influence persists in the shadows of Faerûn, driving cultists and adventurers alike into conflict over his scattered divine essence.
Quick Facts
- Portfolio
- Murder
- Alignment
- Neutral evil
- Symbol
- A skull surrounded by a ring of blood droplets
- Status
- Dead (listed among Faerûn's dead deities)
- Pantheon
- Faerûn
Facts from the source article.
Background
Bhaal was a member of the Faerûnian pantheon before his demise during the Time of Troubles. His death involved betrayal by a fellow deity who usurped his divine portfolio, stripping him of his power and sending his avatar into oblivion. Despite his physical end, his essence remained scattered across the world within his many mortal children. These Bhaalspawn possess immense potential and often struggle against their father's violent nature.
Did You Know?
- Bhaal's symbol is a skull with crossed daggers, representing death by violence.
- He was once part of the official Faerûnian pantheon before being cast out or destroyed.
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