#tuo

Been a while since I drew one of the Eskharan gods, but this one in particular is long overdue since they're pretty story relevant. This is Tuo, the god of law and judgment. Tuo is responsible for maintaining the order of the universe, upholding the boundaries between the planes, and judging the souls of the deceased to chose their destination in the afterlife. The pitcher around their neck contains wine as a libation for the dead, and it is said that drinking Tuo's wine will cleanse a soul of the pain and trauma of life so that they can move on in peace. They pour so many libations so often that the feathers on their breast and legs are stained permanently crimson, giving a macabre illusion at a casual glance. Public statuary frequently substitutes the wine pitcher for a pair of scales, so as not to scare local children or encourage excess drinking.