Tahel

Tahel, a formidable female Ridgeback, stands as the ancient deity presiding over the hunt, decay, and the mysteries of the unknown. Cloaked in moss and adorned with the remnants of bones, she exudes an aura of solemnity and grumpiness, sparing her genuine compassion solely for Oriella, the old god of the future, and her most devout adherents.

Despite her outward simplicity, Tahel harbors a profound longing for mortality, feeling the insidious grasp of decay tightening around her essence with each passing century. Yet, amidst the inevitability of her own eventual demise, she finds solace and purpose in the primal thrill of the hunt, deriving joy from the devout reverence with which her followers pursue it. Content in her role as both deity and mortal longing for release, Tahel embraces the cycles of life and death with a stoic acceptance, finding fulfillment in the eternal dance of predator and prey.

In the annals of time, Tahel and Oriella share a bond that transcends the mortal coil, intertwining their fates in the intricate tapestry of existence. Once, in the eons long past, they roamed the boundless expanse of the world together, Tahel's rugged strength complementing Oriella's enigmatic wisdom. As mates, they navigated the labyrinthine corridors of the unknown, grappling with the burdens of foresight and decay that weighed heavily upon their souls.

Despite the inevitability of their eventual parting, Tahel and Oriella clung to each other fiercely, finding solace in the fleeting moments of joy they shared amidst the darkness. For in the embrace of their love, they found a respite from the burdens that weighed upon their souls, a fleeting glimpse of the peace they sought in the depths of the unknown. And though their paths may diverge in the endless expanse of time, the echoes of their love would linger on, woven into the very fabric of existence itself.