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The '''Black God''' is a [[Gods (Tortallan Universe)|god]] worshipped in [[Tortall]], as well as the other [[Eastern Lands|Eastern]] and [[Southern Lands]]. He is also known as the '''God of Death'''. He is the ruler of the [[Peaceful Realms]], the land where the souls of dead humans are brought. He is one of the Great Gods. He also has one known divine child, the [[Graveyard Hag]] of [[Carthak]].
  
The '''Black God''' is a [[Gods (Tortallan Universe)|god]] worshipped in [[Tortall]], as well as the other [[Eastern Lands|Eastern]] and [[Southern Lands]]. He is also known as the '''God of Death'''. He is the ruler of the [[Peaceful Realms]], the land where the souls of dead humans are brought. He is one of the Great Gods. He also has one known divine child, the [[Graveyard Hag]] of [[Carthak]].
   
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[[Pigeons]] are sacred to him, and serve him. They are charged with transporting souls to him, or carrying the souls until they are ready to move on. [[Dust spinner]]s are also sacred to him, and carry souls as well until they are ready to move on<ref>''[[Bloodhound]]'', September 12, 247 (p. 112)</ref>. One of his human servants [[Rebakah Cooper]], can hear the voices of the dead on the dust spinners and pigeons. It is believed she is there so she can assure she will avenge them.
  
[[Pigeons]] are sacred to him, and serve him. They are charged with transporting souls to him, or carrying the souls until they are ready to move on. [[Dust spinner]]s are also sacred to him, and carry souls as well until they are ready to move on<ref>''[[Bloodhound]]'', September 12, 247 (p. 112)</ref>. One of his human servants [[Rebakah Cooper]], can hear the voices of the dead on the dust spinners and pigeons. It is believed she is there so she can assure she will avenge them.
   
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As he is the god of death, he seemed to have passed on the power to awaken the dead to his daughter, the Graveyard Hag, who uses it for various purposes.
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Despite being the god of death, it is stated that he cannot (or will not) bring back the dead or give the dead even a temporary seeming of life. Only his daughter, the [[Graveyard Hag]], has that gift.
   
 
===Worship and priesthood===
  
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He is normally depicted as hooded and robed completely in black<ref>''[[Terrier]]'', Glossary (p. 576; Random House paperback)</ref>. This seems to be a true depiction, as he appears just like this to [[Alianne of Pirate's Swoop]] in ''[[Trickster's Queen]]''. In ''[[Mastiff]]'', however, Rebekah Cooper describes the robe as shifting through "... every color that might possibly exist."<ref>[[Mastiff|''Mastiff'']]'', ''June 23, 249 (p. 457)</ref>
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He is normally depicted as hooded and robed completely in black<ref>''[[Terrier]]'', Glossary (p. 576; Random House paperback)</ref>. This seems to be a true depiction, as he appears just like this to [[Alianne Crow|Alianne of Pirate's Swoop]] in ''[[Trickster's Queen]]''. In ''[[Mastiff]]'', however, Rebekah Cooper describes the robe as shifting through "... every color that might possibly exist."<ref>[[Mastiff|''Mastiff'']]'', ''June 23, 249 (p. 457)</ref>
   
 
==Involvement with the [[Mortal Realms]]==
  
==Involvement with the [[Mortal Realms]]==
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In the 200s [[HE]], he gifted [[Rebakah Cooper]] with a very particular sort of air magic that allowed her to hear the voices of the dead.
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In the 200s [[Human Era|HE]], he gifted [[Rebakah Cooper]] with a very particular sort of air magic that allowed her to hear the voices of the dead.
   
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Later, in the 400s, he came into contact with [[Alianne of Pirate's Swoop]] when she was visiting the dead king [[Hazarin Rittevon]]. She was frightened a little to see the god and knelt, knowing that he could easily take her if he wanted to. He only gave her a sympathetic pat and left with Hazarin's soul.
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Later, in the 400s, he came into contact with [[Alianne Crow|Alianne of Pirate's Swoop]] when she was visiting the dead king [[Hazarin Rittevon]]. She was frightened a little to see the god and knelt, knowing that he could easily take her if he wanted to. He only gave her a sympathetic pat and left with Hazarin's soul.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
 
The Black God is mentioned several times throughout the novels and appears in ''[[Alanna: The First Adventure]], [[In the Hand of the Goddess]], [[The Realms of the Gods]], [[Trickster's Choice]], ''and'' [[Mastiff]]''.
  
The Black God is mentioned several times throughout the novels and appears in ''[[Alanna: The First Adventure]], [[In the Hand of the Goddess]], [[The Realms of the Gods]], [[Trickster's Choice]], ''and'' [[Mastiff]]''.
   
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Template:TU Gods The Black God is a god worshipped in Tortall, as well as the other Eastern and Southern Lands. He is also known as the God of Death. He is the ruler of the Peaceful Realms, the land where the souls of dead humans are brought. He is one of the Great Gods. He also has one known divine child, the Graveyard Hag of Carthak.

Influence

Territorial designations

The Black God is the ruler of the land of the dead. He also is in charge of bringing the souls of people who die there. It seems that he has trouble finding souls when they are lost at sea, so it is up to the Wave-walker to bring them to him. He is one of the Great Gods, and is immensely powerful.

Sacred animals, objects, and magic

Pigeons are sacred to him, and serve him. They are charged with transporting souls to him, or carrying the souls until they are ready to move on. Dust spinners are also sacred to him, and carry souls as well until they are ready to move on[1]. One of his human servants Rebakah Cooper, can hear the voices of the dead on the dust spinners and pigeons. It is believed she is there so she can assure she will avenge them.

Despite being the god of death, it is stated that he cannot (or will not) bring back the dead or give the dead even a temporary seeming of life. Only his daughter, the Graveyard Hag, has that gift.

Worship and priesthood

The Black God's priests are addressed as "Friend," and wear black robes and a black veil[2].

Committing suicide was called the Black God's Option around the middle of the third century of the Human Era.

He is well known to be the most merciful of the gods, who forgives and loves even the worst offenders.

Depictions and likeness

He is normally depicted as hooded and robed completely in black[3]. This seems to be a true depiction, as he appears just like this to Alianne of Pirate's Swoop in Trickster's Queen. In Mastiff, however, Rebekah Cooper describes the robe as shifting through "... every color that might possibly exist."[4]

Involvement with the Mortal Realms

In the 200s HE, he gifted Rebakah Cooper with a very particular sort of air magic that allowed her to hear the voices of the dead.

Later, in the 400s, he came into contact with Alianne of Pirate's Swoop when she was visiting the dead king Hazarin Rittevon. She was frightened a little to see the god and knelt, knowing that he could easily take her if he wanted to. He only gave her a sympathetic pat and left with Hazarin's soul.

Appearances

The Black God is mentioned several times throughout the novels and appears in Alanna: The First Adventure, In the Hand of the Goddess, The Realms of the Gods, Trickster's Choice, and Mastiff.

Notes and References

  1. ↑ Bloodhound, September 12, 247 (p. 112)
  2. ↑ Bloodhound, September 19, 247 II (p. 435)
  3. ↑ Terrier, Glossary (p. 576; Random House paperback)
  4. ↑ Mastiff, June 23, 249 (p. 457)

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