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	==Cult==		==Cult==
	The church of Talos is small by the standards of a greater deity, and almost universally despised, due to the asshole nature of ~~gods~~ and followers both - still, the fanatical fervor of his worshippers helps make up for their limited numbers. The cult's major sources of income are raiding or extorting sailors and farmers, using threats of destructive storms and other natural disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes and whirlpools to force them to pay tribute in order to buy off Talos' wrath. This "worship of fear" also gives Talos some of his power, as it makes up for the relative scarcity of people who actually want to worship him. Still, despite this, Talos ever wishes to expand his influence, and his clerics are charged with spreading his worship, which they commit to with the same fanatical fervor they do everything else, seeking to convert through fear or the enticement of raw power.		The church of Talos is small by the standards of a greater deity, and almost universally despised, due to the asshole nature of god and followers both - still, the fanatical fervor of his worshippers helps make up for their limited numbers. The cult's major sources of income are raiding or extorting sailors and farmers, using threats of destructive storms and other natural disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes and whirlpools to force them to pay tribute in order to buy off Talos' wrath. This "worship of fear" also gives Talos some of his power, as it makes up for the relative scarcity of people who actually want to worship him. Still, despite this, Talos ever wishes to expand his influence, and his clerics are charged with spreading his worship, which they commit to with the same fanatical fervor they do everything else, seeking to convert through fear or the enticement of raw power.

	Talos inspires worship in those who fear the destructive power of nature. His followers are aligned chaotic evil, chaotic neutral, or neutral evil. Worshippers include [[barbarian]]s, [[fighter]]s, [[druid]]s, and [[half-orc]]s. They believe in grabbing what they can when they can, for Talos may take their lives at any time. They believe in fearlessly embracing natural disaster; in doing so they demonstrate the power of Talos, who protects them from harm. They preach that only worship of Talos can protect against natural disasters, and at Talos' whim they hurl such disasters at foes.		Talos inspires worship in those who fear the destructive power of nature. His followers are aligned chaotic evil, chaotic neutral, or neutral evil. Worshippers include [[barbarian]]s, [[fighter]]s, [[druid]]s, and [[half-orc]]s. They believe in grabbing what they can when they can, for Talos may take their lives at any time. They believe in fearlessly embracing natural disaster; in doing so they demonstrate the power of Talos, who protects them from harm. They preach that only worship of Talos can protect against natural disasters, and at Talos' whim they hurl such disasters at foes.

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			[[File:Talos p69.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Talos, channeling [[Meme\|Dr. Octagonapus]].]]
	'''Talos''', aka ''The Storm Lord'', is the God of Storms and Destruction in the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As you might expect, Talos is not a very nice guy. He kind of looks like [[Odin]], taking the form of a broad-shouldered, wild-bearded human man with one good eye, and one empty eye-socket filled with whirling stars, which he covers with a dark eyepatch. He wears half-plate armor over black leather armor, and black leather gloves... in case you needed more proof that he's a [[Big Bad Evil Guy\|Bad Guy]].		'''Talos''', aka ''The Storm Lord'', is the God of Storms and Destruction in the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As you might expect, Talos is not a very nice guy. He kind of looks like [[Odin]], taking the form of a broad-shouldered, wild-bearded human man with one good eye, and one empty eye-socket filled with whirling stars, which he covers with a dark eyepatch. He wears half-plate armor over black leather armor, and black leather gloves... in case you needed more proof that he's a [[Big Bad Evil Guy\|Bad Guy]].

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	\|Name = Talos		\|Name = Talos
	\|Symbol = [[File:Talos symbol.jpg\|150px]]		\|Symbol = [[File:Talos symbol.jpg\|150px]]
			\|Aliases = Bhaelros, Kozah, the Destroyer, the Storm Lord
	\|Alignment = Chaotic Evil		\|Alignment = Chaotic Evil
	\|Divine Rank = Greater God		\|Divine Rank = Greater God

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	'''Talos''', aka ''The Storm Lord'', is the God of Storms and Destruction in the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As you might expect, Talos is not a very nice guy. He kind of looks like [[Odin]], taking the form of a broad-shouldered, wild-bearded human man with one good eye, and one empty eye-socket filled with whirling stars, which he covers with a dark eye patch. He He wears half plate armor over black leather armor, and black leather gloves... in case you needed more proof that he's a Bad Guy.		'''Talos''', aka ''The Storm Lord'', is the God of Storms and Destruction in the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As you might expect, Talos is not a very nice guy. He kind of looks like [[Odin]], taking the form of a broad-shouldered, wild-bearded human man with one good eye, and one empty eye-socket filled with whirling stars, which he covers with a dark eye patch. He He wears half plate armor over black leather armor, and black leather gloves... in case you needed more proof that he's a Bad Guy.

	Talos' dogma is self-serving, demanding utter obedience from his priests and instructing them to spread destruction where they may. He is known as '''Bhaelros''' to the Calishites and '''Kozah''' to the Bedine - in the desert areas, he takes on the avatar of a dusky-skinned, turbaned [[djinn]]]i rising from amidst a sandstorm. Followers of Talos are known as '''Talassans'''.		Talos' dogma is self-serving, demanding utter obedience from his priests and instructing them to spread destruction where they may. He is known as ''Bhaelros'' to the Calishites and ''Kozah'' to the Bedine - in the desert areas, he takes on the avatar of a dusky-skinned, turbaned [[djinn]]]i rising from amidst a sandstorm. Followers of Talos are known as ''Talassans''.

	==Cult==		==Cult==
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	==In the Pantheon==		==In the Pantheon==
	Formed from the first battle between [[Selûne]] and [[Shar]], Talos is the leader of the Deities of Fury - those [[Forgotten ~~Reams~~]] associated with the savage, destructive side of nature. He has a close relationship with [[Auril]], a relationship with [[Umberlee]] characterized by both flirtation and rivalry, and a grudging alliance with [[Malar]], who would kill him if he could. Talos elevates mortals to divinity and forces them to deplete themselves in his service. In AD&D lore, he once assumed the alias [[Malyk]] and attempted to gain dominion over [[Wild Magic]], but was foiled by [[Mystra]] - in 5th edition, this was retconned and Malyk became a [[Drow]] god exclusively, with no ties to Talos.		Formed from the first battle between [[Selûne]] and [[Shar]], Talos is the leader of the Deities of Fury - those [[Forgotten Realms]] associated with the savage, destructive side of nature. He has a close relationship with [[Auril]], a relationship with [[Umberlee]] characterized by both flirtation and rivalry, and a grudging alliance with [[Malar]], who would kill him if he could. Talos elevates mortals to divinity and forces them to deplete themselves in his service. In AD&D lore, he once assumed the alias [[Malyk]] and attempted to gain dominion over [[Wild Magic]], but was foiled by [[Mystra]] - in 5th edition, this was retconned and Malyk became a [[Drow]] god exclusively, with no ties to Talos.

	As you can probably expect, Talos hates deities that promote building, learning, nature, and the altering of weather. Chief among his enemies are [[Chauntea]], [[Eldath]], [[Lathander]], [[Mystra]], [[Sune]], [[Deneir]], [[Gond]], [[Helm]], [[Ilmater]], [[Mielikki]], [[Oghma]], [[Shiallia]], [[Silvanus]], and [[Tyr]].		As you can probably expect, Talos hates deities that promote building, learning, nature, and the altering of weather. Chief among his enemies are [[Chauntea]], [[Eldath]], [[Lathander]], [[Mystra]], [[Sune]], [[Deneir]], [[Gond]], [[Helm]], [[Ilmater]], [[Mielikki]], [[Oghma]], [[Shiallia]], [[Silvanus]], and [[Tyr]].

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 '''Talos''', aka ''The Storm Lord'', is the God of Storms and Destruction in the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As you might expect, Talos is not a very nice guy. He kind of looks like [[Odin]], taking the form of a broad-shouldered, wild-bearded human man with one good eye, and one empty eye-socket filled with whirling stars, which he covers with a dark eye patch. He He wears half plate armor over black leather armor, and black leather gloves... in case you needed more proof that he's a Bad Guy.
-Talos' dogma is self-serving, demanding utter obedience from his priests and instructing them to spread destruction where they may. He is known as ''Bhaelros'' to the Calishites and ''Kozah'' to the Bedine - in the desert areas, he takes on the avatar of a dusky-skinned, turbaned [[djinn]]i rising from amidst a sandstorm. Followers of Talos are known as ''Talassans''.
+Talos' dogma is self-serving, demanding utter obedience from his priests and instructing them to spread destruction where they may. He is known as '''Bhaelros''' to the Calishites and '''Kozah''' to the Bedine - in the desert areas, he takes on the avatar of a dusky-skinned, turbaned [[djinn]]]i rising from amidst a sandstorm. Followers of Talos are known as '''Talassans'''.
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 ==In the Pantheon==
-Formed from the first battle between [[Selûne]] and [[Shar]], Talos is the leader of the Deities of Fury - those [[Forgotten Realms]] associated with the savage, destructive side of nature. He has a close relationship with [[Auril]], a relationship with [[Umberlee]] characterized by both flirtation and rivalry, and a grudging alliance with [[Malar]], who would kill him if he could. Talos elevates mortals to divinity and forces them to deplete themselves in his service. In AD&D lore, he once assumed the alias [[Malyk]] and attempted to gain dominion over [[Wild Magic]], but was foiled by [[Mystra]] - in 5th edition, this was retconned and Malyk became a [[Drow]] god exclusively, with no ties to Talos.
+Formed from the first battle between [[Selûne]] and [[Shar]], Talos is the leader of the Deities of Fury - those [[Forgotten Reams]] associated with the savage, destructive side of nature. He has a close relationship with [[Auril]], a relationship with [[Umberlee]] characterized by both flirtation and rivalry, and a grudging alliance with [[Malar]], who would kill him if he could. Talos elevates mortals to divinity and forces them to deplete themselves in his service. In AD&D lore, he once assumed the alias [[Malyk]] and attempted to gain dominion over [[Wild Magic]], but was foiled by [[Mystra]] - in 5th edition, this was retconned and Malyk became a [[Drow]] god exclusively, with no ties to Talos.
 As you can probably expect, Talos hates deities that promote building, learning, nature, and the altering of weather. Chief among his enemies are [[Chauntea]], [[Eldath]], [[Lathander]], [[Mystra]], [[Sune]], [[Deneir]], [[Gond]], [[Helm]], [[Ilmater]], [[Mielikki]], [[Oghma]], [[Shiallia]], [[Silvanus]], and [[Tyr]].
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 There is a certain resemblance between Talos and [[Gruumsh]], and in 4th edition, it was suggested that the two were actually the same deity using different guises to appeal to difference races. This idea was dropped in 5th edition.
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 '''Talos''', aka ''The Storm Lord'', is the God of Storms and Destruction in the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As you might expect, Talos is not a very nice guy. He kind of looks like [[Odin]], taking the form of a broad-shouldered, wild-bearded human man with one good eye, and one empty eye-socket filled with whirling stars, which he covers with a dark eye patch. He He wears half plate armor over black leather armor, and black leather gloves... in case you needed more proof that he's a Bad Guy.
-Talos' dogma is self-serving, demanding utter obedience from his priests and instructing them to spread destruction where they may. He is known as '''Bhaelros''' to the Calishites and '''Kozah''' to the Bedine - in the desert areas, he takes on the avatar of a dusky-skinned, turbaned [[djinn]]]i rising from amidst a sandstorm. Followers of Talos are known as '''Talassans'''.
+Talos' dogma is self-serving, demanding utter obedience from his priests and instructing them to spread destruction where they may. He is known as ''Bhaelros'' to the Calishites and ''Kozah'' to the Bedine - in the desert areas, he takes on the avatar of a dusky-skinned, turbaned [[djinn]]i rising from amidst a sandstorm. Followers of Talos are known as ''Talassans''.
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 ==In the Pantheon==
-Formed from the first battle between [[Selûne]] and [[Shar]], Talos is the leader of the Deities of Fury - those [[Forgotten Reams]] associated with the savage, destructive side of nature. He has a close relationship with [[Auril]], a relationship with [[Umberlee]] characterized by both flirtation and rivalry, and a grudging alliance with [[Malar]], who would kill him if he could. Talos elevates mortals to divinity and forces them to deplete themselves in his service. In AD&D lore, he once assumed the alias [[Malyk]] and attempted to gain dominion over [[Wild Magic]], but was foiled by [[Mystra]] - in 5th edition, this was retconned and Malyk became a [[Drow]] god exclusively, with no ties to Talos.
+Formed from the first battle between [[Selûne]] and [[Shar]], Talos is the leader of the Deities of Fury - those [[Forgotten Realms]] associated with the savage, destructive side of nature. He has a close relationship with [[Auril]], a relationship with [[Umberlee]] characterized by both flirtation and rivalry, and a grudging alliance with [[Malar]], who would kill him if he could. Talos elevates mortals to divinity and forces them to deplete themselves in his service. In AD&D lore, he once assumed the alias [[Malyk]] and attempted to gain dominion over [[Wild Magic]], but was foiled by [[Mystra]] - in 5th edition, this was retconned and Malyk became a [[Drow]] god exclusively, with no ties to Talos.
 As you can probably expect, Talos hates deities that promote building, learning, nature, and the altering of weather. Chief among his enemies are [[Chauntea]], [[Eldath]], [[Lathander]], [[Mystra]], [[Sune]], [[Deneir]], [[Gond]], [[Helm]], [[Ilmater]], [[Mielikki]], [[Oghma]], [[Shiallia]], [[Silvanus]], and [[Tyr]].
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 There is a certain resemblance between Talos and [[Gruumsh]], and in 4th edition, it was suggested that the two were actually the same deity using different guises to appeal to difference races. This idea was dropped in 5th edition.
 {{D&D5e-FR-Deities}}

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	'''Talos''', aka ''The Storm Lord'', is the God of Storms and Destruction in the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As you might expect, Talos is not a very nice guy. He kind of looks like [[Odin]], taking the form of a broad-shouldered, wild-bearded human man with one good eye, and one empty eye-socket filled with whirling stars, which he covers with a dark eye patch. He He wears half plate armor over black leather armor, and black leather gloves... in case you needed more proof that he's a Bad Guy.		'''Talos''', aka ''The Storm Lord'', is the God of Storms and Destruction in the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As you might expect, Talos is not a very nice guy. He kind of looks like [[Odin]], taking the form of a broad-shouldered, wild-bearded human man with one good eye, and one empty eye-socket filled with whirling stars, which he covers with a dark eye patch. He He wears half plate armor over black leather armor, and black leather gloves... in case you needed more proof that he's a Bad Guy.

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	'''Talos''', aka ''The Storm Lord'', is the God of Storms and Destruction in the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As you might expect, Talos is not a very nice guy. He kind of looks like [[Odin]], taking the form of a broad-shouldered, wild-bearded human man with one good eye, and one empty eye-socket filled with whirling stars, which he covers with a dark ~~eye patch~~. He He wears half plate armor over black leather armor, and black leather gloves... in case you needed more proof that he's a Bad Guy.		'''Talos''', aka ''The Storm Lord'', is the God of Storms and Destruction in the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting of [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. As you might expect, Talos is not a very nice guy. He kind of looks like [[Odin]], taking the form of a broad-shouldered, wild-bearded human man with one good eye, and one empty eye-socket filled with whirling stars, which he covers with a dark eyepatch. He wears half-plate armor over black leather armor, and black leather gloves... in case you needed more proof that he's a [[Big Bad Evil Guy\|Bad Guy]].

	Talos' dogma is self-serving, demanding utter obedience from his priests and instructing them to spread destruction where they may. He is known as ''Bhaelros'' to the Calishites and ''Kozah'' to the Bedine - in the desert areas, he takes on the avatar of a dusky-skinned, turbaned [[djinn]]]i rising from amidst a sandstorm. Followers of Talos are known as ''Talassans''.		Talos' dogma is self-serving, demanding utter obedience from his priests and instructing them to spread destruction where they may. He is known as ''Bhaelros'' to the Calishites and ''Kozah'' to the Bedine - in the desert areas, he takes on the avatar of a dusky-skinned, turbaned [[djinn]]i rising from amidst a sandstorm. Followers of Talos are known as ''Talassans''.

	==Cult==		==Cult==
	The church of Talos is small by the standards of a greater deity, and almost universally despised, due to the asshole nature of gods and followers both - still, the fanatical fervor of his worshippers helps make up for their limited numbers. The cult's major sources of income are raiding or extorting sailors and farmers, using threats of destructive storms and other natural disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes and whirlpools to force them to pay tribute in order to buy off Talos' wrath. This "worship of fear" also gives Talos some of his power, as it makes up for the relative scarcity of people who actually want to worship him. Still, despite this, Talos ever wishes to expand his influence, and his clerics are charged with spreading his worship, which they commit to with the same fanatical fervor they do everything else, seeking to convert through fear or the enticement of raw power.		The church of Talos is small by the standards of a greater deity, and almost universally despised, due to the asshole nature of gods and followers both - still, the fanatical fervor of his worshippers helps make up for their limited numbers. The cult's major sources of income are raiding or extorting sailors and farmers, using threats of destructive storms and other natural disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes and whirlpools to force them to pay tribute in order to buy off Talos' wrath. This "worship of fear" also gives Talos some of his power, as it makes up for the relative scarcity of people who actually want to worship him. Still, despite this, Talos ever wishes to expand his influence, and his clerics are charged with spreading his worship, which they commit to with the same fanatical fervor they do everything else, seeking to convert through fear or the enticement of raw power.

	Talos inspires worship in those who fear the destructive power of nature. His followers are aligned chaotic evil, chaotic neutral, or neutral evil. Worshippers include ~~barbarians~~, ~~fighters~~, ~~druids~~, and half-~~orcs~~. They believe in grabbing what they can when they can, for Talos may take their lives at any time. They believe in fearlessly embracing natural disaster; in doing so they demonstrate the power of Talos, who protects them from harm. They preach that only worship of Talos can protect against natural disasters, and at Talos' whim they hurl such disasters at foes.		Talos inspires worship in those who fear the destructive power of nature. His followers are aligned chaotic evil, chaotic neutral, or neutral evil. Worshippers include [[barbarian]]s, [[fighter]]s, [[druid]]s, and [[half-orc]]s. They believe in grabbing what they can when they can, for Talos may take their lives at any time. They believe in fearlessly embracing natural disaster; in doing so they demonstrate the power of Talos, who protects them from harm. They preach that only worship of Talos can protect against natural disasters, and at Talos' whim they hurl such disasters at foes.

	Talassan ~~clerics~~ are wont to pursue wealth, luxury and wantonness. Many indulge in acts of random or spiteful violence, pillage and banditry. Talassan clerics attack in groups to raze settlements that attempt to resist them.		Talassan [[cleric]]s are wont to pursue wealth, luxury and wantonness. Many indulge in acts of random or spiteful violence, pillage and banditry. Talassan clerics attack in groups to raze settlements that attempt to resist them.

	Worship of Talos is outlawed in many countries. Most Talassan holy sites are secret because of the church's reputation. Public churches often take the form of castles or fortified strongholds that lie on earthquake fault lines or in the path of storms or lava; Talos ensures they remain unscathed. The clergy has no formal hierarchy; obedience is enforced through might.		Worship of Talos is outlawed in many countries. Most Talassan holy sites are secret because of the church's reputation. Public churches often take the form of castles or fortified strongholds that lie on earthquake fault lines or in the path of storms or lava; Talos ensures they remain unscathed. The clergy has no formal hierarchy; obedience is enforced through might.

	Clerics of Talos celebrate Talassan festivals with ceremonies that summon lightning and storms. Their most sacred ritual, Calling Down the Thunder, involves the sacrifice of an intelligent being by lightning. The most frequent cleric ritual is the Fury, in which the cleric prays, makes berserk attacks to wreak as much destruction as possible in a small amount of time, then prays again. Clerics of Talos are nicknamed "doom crows" because of their formal dress: they wear black robes and cloaks shot through with teardrops and jagged lines of gold and silver. High clergy wear blue-white ceremonial robes streaked with crimson. All clerics wear an ~~eye patch~~. Talassan clerics generally multiclass to [[barbarian]], [[Sorcerer (Dungeons & Dragons)\|sorcerer]], the stormlord ~~prestige class~~, and [[wizard]].		Clerics of Talos celebrate Talassan festivals with ceremonies that summon lightning and storms. Their most sacred ritual, Calling Down the Thunder, involves the sacrifice of an intelligent being by lightning. The most frequent cleric ritual is the Fury, in which the cleric prays, makes berserk attacks to wreak as much destruction as possible in a small amount of time, then prays again. Clerics of Talos are nicknamed "doom crows" because of their formal dress: they wear black robes and cloaks shot through with teardrops and jagged lines of gold and silver. High clergy wear blue-white ceremonial robes streaked with crimson. All clerics wear an eyepatch. Talassan clerics generally multiclass to barbarian, [[Sorcerer (Dungeons & Dragons)\|sorcerer]], the stormlord [[Prestige Class]], and [[wizard]].

	Formal orders of Talos are, understandably, rare, and shrouded in secrecy. The only two known orders are the ''Lords of the Tempest'' ([[wizard]]s specializing in exotic combinations of elemental magic) and the ''Circle of Rust and the Worm'' (a cabal of crazed sages and mystics of assorted disciplines, both religious and secular, intent on bringing about the end of the world).		Formal orders of Talos are, understandably, rare, and shrouded in secrecy. The only two known orders are the ''Lords of the Tempest'' ([[wizard]]s specializing in exotic combinations of elemental magic) and the ''Circle of Rust and the Worm'' (a cabal of crazed sages and mystics of assorted disciplines, both religious and secular, intent on bringing about the end of the world).
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	==In the Pantheon==		==In the Pantheon==
	Formed from the first battle between [[Selûne]] and [[Shar]], Talos is the leader of the Deities of Fury - those [[Forgotten Realms]] associated with the savage, destructive side of nature. He has a close relationship with [[Auril]], a relationship with [[Umberlee]] characterized by both flirtation and rivalry, and a grudging alliance with [[Malar]], who would kill him if he could. Talos elevates mortals to divinity and forces them to deplete themselves in his service. In AD&D lore, he once assumed the alias [[Malyk]] and attempted to gain dominion over [[Wild Magic]], but was foiled by [[Mystra]] - in 5th edition, this was retconned and Malyk became a [[Drow]] god exclusively, with no ties to Talos.		Formed from the first battle between [[Selûne]] and [[Shar]], Talos is the leader of the Deities of Fury - those [[Forgotten Realms]] deities associated with the savage, destructive side of nature. He has a close relationship with [[Auril]], a relationship with [[Umberlee]] characterized by both flirtation and rivalry, and a grudging alliance with [[Malar]], who would kill him if he could. Talos elevates mortals to divinity and forces them to deplete themselves in his service. In AD&D lore, he once assumed the alias [[Malyk]] and attempted to gain dominion over [[Wild Magic]], but was foiled by [[Mystra]] - in 5th edition, this was retconned and Malyk became a [[Drow]] god exclusively, with no ties to Talos.

	As you can probably expect, Talos hates deities that promote building, learning, nature, and the altering of weather. Chief among his enemies are [[Chauntea]], [[Eldath]], [[Lathander]], [[Mystra]], [[Sune]], [[Deneir]], [[Gond]], [[Helm]], [[Ilmater]], [[Mielikki]], [[Oghma]], [[Shiallia]], [[Silvanus]], and [[Tyr]].		As you can probably expect, Talos hates deities that promote building, learning, nature, and the altering of weather. Chief among his enemies are [[Chauntea]], [[Eldath]], [[Lathander]], [[Mystra]], [[Sune]], [[Deneir]], [[Gond]], [[Helm]], [[Ilmater]], [[Mielikki]], [[Oghma]], [[Shiallia]], [[Silvanus]], and [[Tyr]].