Rul is surprisingly ugly, with ebony skin, waist length, swirling black hair, and eyes the color of summer sky. He is tall and very muscular, and has a faraway expression. He usually wears peasants' clothes dyed blue-violet and gold. Rul, the malevolent deity of disease, is a figure shrouded in fear and whispered prayers of protection. Aligned with Lawful Evil, Rul stands as a stark adversary to the will of the god of the gods (HWITGTN), his actions driven by a deep-seated hatred and a desire to spread suffering and misery throughout the mortal realm. Despite the terror he inspires, no one openly worships Rul, for to do so would court certain doom and invite the wrath of both mortals and gods alike. Attributes and Symbols: Pestilential Cloud: Rul's presence is often heralded by the appearance of a noxious cloud, suffused with the stench of decay and the promise of sickness. This swirling miasma serves as a chilling symbol of the diseases that Rul wields as his weapons, spreading illness and despair wherever it roams. Skeletal Hand: A skeletal hand, clutching a vial of pestilence or a staff adorned with rotting flesh, is a sinister emblem of Rul's dominion over mortality. It represents the inevitability of death and the decay that follows, serving as a grim reminder of the fleeting nature of mortal existence under Rul's oppressive rule. Diseased Vermin: Rats, flies, and other vermin are often associated with Rul, serving as harbingers of plague and pestilence in the mortal realm. Their presence symbolizes the insidious nature of disease and the ease with which it can spread, carrying Rul's influence to every corner of the world. Beliefs and Values: Spreading Suffering: Rul's followers believe in the power of disease to sow chaos and misery among mortals, viewing sickness and affliction as tools for exerting control and domination over weaker beings. They revel in the suffering of others, finding pleasure in the pain and anguish wrought by the diseases they spread. Embrace of Decay: Worshipers of Rul embrace the inevitability of death and decay, seeing them as natural and necessary components of the cycle of life. They glorify in the decomposition of flesh and the decay of once-vibrant life forms, finding beauty in the grotesque and the macabre. Fear and Submission: Through the threat of disease and suffering, Rul's followers seek to instill fear and submission among mortals, wielding the specter of illness as a weapon to bend others to their will. They thrive on the desperation and despair of those afflicted by disease, feeding off the misery they create. Rul's influence casts a long shadow over the mortal realm, spreading sickness and despair wherever it extends. While his name is spoken only in hushed tones and his worship is shunned by all but the most desperate or depraved, the specter of Rul's malevolent presence looms large, a constant reminder of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death.