© Daniel S. Wall, April 12, 2026.

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“Most times the sun passes peaceably from Taiyo to Kotoya. Sometimes Taiyo is reluctant to part with his charge. If Kotoya must fight with Taiyo for control of the sun, then the sun falters and its light fades. Thankfully, Kotoya has always prevailed, or perhaps Taiyo has always seen wisdom in the cycle of the day. To date, the sun has always regained its strength and finished its course. The wisest among us does not know what would happen if Kotoya should ever fail to take the sun down with him at the end of the day.”

– It is written in the ropes.

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Kotoya appears to be a handsome and strong man. He carries a Bola and  Great Club. His is otherwise clad in the finest of cloth, spun from the fur of a vacuña. Kotoya often wears gold, and never silver.

As the Lord of the Sunset, Kotoya is charged with bringing about the end of the day, a duty that he performs with pride. He is otherwise keen to protect mortals from terrible monsters.

Kotoya looks after the welfare of a great mountain empire whose rulers are said to be his descendants. The Lord of the Sunset will not abide any threat to this kingdom or its rulers.

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Religion: Although people all over the world may pay their respects to the Lord of the Sunset, Kotoya enjoys full worship in only the kingdom claiming him as their ancestor and patron. In that kingdom, he is foremost among the gods, and his offerings are gathered from all over the land.

The official cult of Kotoya is very much concerned with support for imperial expansion, and with ensuring that such expansion is done to the honor of their great lord. Priests of Kotoya have been known to make great offerings of gold and jewelry. On occasion they will also demand young women from conquered territories, the majority of which are forced to serve as priestesses. On rare occasions, they will sacrifice one to the sun in a ritual marriage.

The greatest among Kotoya’s followers are always mummified and kept in royal tombs filled with treasure, all given in sacrifice to Kotoya.

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Domains: Royalty, The Sun, The West

Symbol: An Eye contained in the Sun.

Favored Offerings: Gold and jewelry.