Papazotl

Papazotl's Omu puzzle cube

**Papazotl** was a deity in the *Tomb of Annihilation Campaign* of Nat19. He was an eblis who was worshiped as one of the Nine Trickster Gods of Omu. As an NPC, he is portrayed by *Spencer Downs*.

## Personality

Touted as a being who bows to no one, Papazotl frequently makes demands of others and expects them to comply. He seems to look down on others as well, judging certain beings as weak or pathetic, even if they've managed to best him.

He can be quite vengeful, so much so that he is willing to inhabit the body of one he deems to be lesser in order to take revenge on Acererak for killing him. To this end, he is willing to cooperate and compromise with others.

## History

Papazotl was once one of the Nine Trickster Gods of Omu. He and his fellow Trickster Gods were slain by the powerful lich Acererak and buried in the Tomb of the Nine Gods.

## Role in Plot

Papazotl was mentioned numerous times during the Tomb Party's attempts to retrieve the Omuan puzzle cubes and enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. However, he did not make his first actual appearance until after they had entered it.

Papazotl appeared before the Tomb Party after they entered a crypt and unsealed a large sarcophagus. Once this sarcophagus was opened, Lydia alone saw the shadow of a large, birdlike creature, which then entered her body. She resisted its initial attempt to possess her, but after a brief conversation in which it offered her power in order to defeat Acererak, she accepted it into her. After this, Lydia began to act dramatically different than she had behaved previously. She began to speak in a condescending tone, and seemed disgusted by their previous attempt to make something happen in the crypt by bowing down to statues.

It was at this point that Blueberry had his familiar Cake use its ability to see into the hearts of others. Cake saw that something else now resided within Lydia, and that it was evil in nature.

The spirit, using Lydia's mouth to speak, then introduced itself to the rest of the Tomb Party as Papazotl the Trickster God. The party questioned his intentions, and he once again stated that he desires revenge against the lich that killed him, and would offer Lydia power to achieve that end. The party begrudgingly accepted Papazotl's terms, all the while acknowledging the threat Lydia's new behavior presented.

After the Tomb Party was slain by Belchorzh, the Amulet of Health containing Papazotl's spirit was added to his treasure hoard. Clone Ivellios, Clone Kari, Nalcorin, and Clone Valosi came and killed Belchorzh soon after, and claimed his treasure as their own. While sifting through the various items in Belchorzh's hoard, Kari came across the Amulet of Health. Papazotl tried to possess her but she resisted him. He tried to convince her to let him possess her and overthrow Nangnang, who was residing in her at the time. Kari politely refused his offer, much to his annoyance, but she did keep his amulet on her person.

## Worship

Papazotl had a shrine dedicated to his worship in the city of Omu.

## Relationships & Affiliations

### Kubazan

Papazotl and Kubazan were rivals within the Nine Trickster Gods.

## Abilities

As a spirit, Papazotl is able to possess the bodies of other creatures. While doing so, he grants them advantage on Wisdom checks, immunity to fall damage, and the inability to be surprised. However, his presence also influences the personality of whoever he's possessing.