Thafus

Thafus, or rarely Thafu or Thafusu is one of the Embodiments and a figure in both Thafonic and Conconian mythology. He is described as a demi-deity in Thafonic mythology, while a (presumed) mortal king in Conconian. His familial relations are expanded upon in Thafonic mythology, where he was said to be the triplet brother of Orestus and Konius, son of the deity Tekes and the mortal woman Hanai, and father of Chonus, Pedus and Lemitius. He is the protagonist of most Thafonic myths, though in the Late Patriarchy Era, certain myths portray him more negatively.

Thafonic mythology

Thafonic mythology tends to be somewhat political in nature whenever it is written down, and the veneration of Thafus as a mythical figure in Thafonic literary works seems to be due to his status as a personification of the Thafonic Patriarchy. Most Thafonic legends speak of Thafus as a brave, gallant hero, who had defeated many evils and won many battles. One key aspect of Thafus' personage throughout all mythology is that he is inextricably tied to his land and people, ruling over them fairly and wisely and leading them into battle.

Various individual writings see Thafus come to blows with his brother, Orestus. Notably, Orestus is the protagonist in the 7th Century BCE Kathus manuscript, while Thafus is seen as a lazy, gluttonous King. However, in most works, Orestus is seen as a masterful manipulator and cunning schemer who, while often very intelligent, only opposed Thafus out of spite and jealousy. The third brother, Konius, variously supported and opposed Thafus, being seen as fickle and changeable.

Family relations

Thafus was born of a union between the god Tekes and the maiden Hanai. Thafus was one triplet, the other two being Orestus and Konius. Konius emerged first from the womb, followed closely by Orestus, and Thafus emerged last. Hanai was the daughter of Metilai, and the sister of Polai, who bore a son named Ecteus, making he and Thafus cousins. Of the generation, all were rulers, but Thafus' lands were the greater and far more prosperous lands of the Vizon river. Thafus married the maiden Raliai, and bore the three children Chonus, Pedus and Lemitius, as well as the daughter Paoniai, of whom Orestus was jealous.

Conconian mythology

The Thafu(su) of Conconian mythology is not specified to be a demi-deity or a child of any deity, though lineage relating to deities is not a central feature of most Elmoric mythologies. Thafu is an incidental character named as the ruler of a Kingdom within the Sengilad, where Sengilu petitions him for assistance against the Galli, but he declines. He is also cited as a character in some other works, though usually little is mentioned of him. He is usually portrayed as a reluctant individual, only ever acting if persuaded to, and rarely ever persuaded to act.