Usutukku: Favored Son of Suh

art by Andy Lever, https://losthavenart.com/

Usutukku, skilled in might, is the favored son of the Primordial chaos called Suh. He was chosen by her to conquer and destroy the world of Loria, returning it to Suh’s formless domain. He is no mindless minion, though. Cunning and careful, he weaves evil schemes to bring down the gods and their heroes, and corrupts the unwise to his cult and cause.

Usutukku appears to be a large demonic being, with burning red scales, flaming red gold eyes, small ivory horns, and wicked, bloodstained ivory claws. He has broad black bat-like wings, and a long and thick tail studded with bone growths. In many ways, he resembles a dragon given humanoid form and fiendish guise. On his torso he wears a breastplate that appears to be crafted of fired clay, like a writing tablet turned to armor, held in place on his chest by straps of black leather. It is inscribed with glowing arcane glyphs that resemble Sumerian Cuneiform writing. In his right hand, he bears his scepter of office, a flaming stone mace likewise inscribed with writing.

Based on the Sumerian tale of Tiamat and her favorite son, Kingu. Note that in his setting he is functionally the Commander of all the armies of the dark deity, and rules *all* fiends and most other unnatural monsters.

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