© Daniel S. Wall, April 16, 2026.
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“If you listen carefully to the wind, you can hear his voice behind it. His voice says the weak shall rest upon the ocean floor.”
– Old Mackie One Eye, Bosun’s Mate.
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Legends tell of a great Walrus in the North seas. Sailors credit this lord of the icy waters with producing great winds and terrible storms. Hval Maluk regards arctic waters as a home to the strong and the brave, and he is offended at the mere thought of a weak-willed soul in this, his own domain. He regards all humans and their kindred with great suspicion, and He sends his storms to drive away the weakest from among these creatures. Hval detests weakness of all kinds, and hH will not hesitate to kill those proving too frail to thrive in the harsh world which is his home.
It is possible that Hval Maluk may, on occasion, send a welcome wind blowing in just the right direction, but most would tell you not to count on it. Many would deny that such aid ever occurs, even if they sometimes toss an offering into the sea in the hopes that they might be wrong about the matter.
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Religion: There is no organized religion worshipping Hval Maluk, though wise people will honor His name whenever entering His domain. Individuals finding themselves in arctic waters would do well to pay him heed of some kind. Whether Vikings in their longboats or Inuit out on the ice, travelers on the outermost seas will often make a sacrifice to this god. This commonly takes the form of leaving a small bit of food behind in camp or tossing some overboard at the beginning of a meal. Only a fool would pray that Hval Maluk show mercy, but a strong sailor might hope that respects would be repaid in kind to those deemed worthy of the aid. Those with sense ask only that they should themselves have the strength and courage to weather any challenges sent their way.
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Domains: Cold Waters, Winter Weather
Symbol: Two long tusks under a bunch of whiskers.
Favored Offerings: Hval Maluk is most pleased with offerings of Meat and Fish.