Tharizdun

Tharizdun, also known as the Chained God, the Elder Elemental Eye, and the Destroyer, is a powerful and malevolent deity in various fictional role-playing game settings, most notably Dungeons & Dragons. He is primarily associated with chaos, destruction, entropy, and madness.

Description: Tharizdun is often depicted as an ancient and primordial force of destruction, predating many other gods and the known universe. He is commonly described as being chained or imprisoned, a condition meant to prevent him from fully unleashing his destructive power upon reality. Despite his imprisonment, his influence can still manifest through cults, artifacts, and catastrophic events.

Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Domains: Tharizdun's domains typically include Chaos, Destruction, Evil, Madness, and Trickery.

Worshipers: Followers of Tharizdun are typically driven by madness, a desire for annihilation, or the belief that the universe must be destroyed to be rebuilt. They often engage in destructive acts and perform dark rituals to weaken his chains and hasten his release. Cults dedicated to Tharizdun are often secretive and dangerous, posing a significant threat to established societies.

Goals: Tharizdun's ultimate goal is the complete and utter destruction of all existence, reducing the universe to a state of pure entropy and nothingness. He seeks to break free from his chains and unleash his power upon the world, consuming everything in a wave of chaos and annihilation.

Imprisonment: The circumstances surrounding Tharizdun's imprisonment vary depending on the specific setting. In some accounts, he was chained by other deities or cosmic entities who recognized the threat he posed to reality. The nature of these chains is often magical or cosmic in nature, and their maintenance is crucial to preventing Tharizdun's escape.

Impact: Tharizdun represents a fundamental threat to the order and stability of the multiverse. His influence can corrupt individuals, incite wars, and lead to the unraveling of reality itself. He serves as a powerful antagonist, embodying the forces of chaos and destruction that oppose the forces of good and order.