====== Shintal ======
Three-headed [[goblin|Goblin]] [[deities|god]] of death.  He is often seen with a pig head, a [[human|Human]] head, and a [[giant_troll|Troll]] head. - Arcazion Pit (GS-ADV7)

A sacrifice of sorts is typically required to gain his favor.

>//“The moment you gaze upon him, he requires a sacrifice. If he approves your offering, he will grant you a favor: either to kill one of your enemies or spare the life of a friend.”// - [[gundur|Gundur]]

|**Race:** | [[goblin|Goblin]] [[deities|Deity]] |
|**Affiliation/Loyalty:**| Self |

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===== Miscellaneous =====

[[death-worshippers|Death-worshippers]] of Shintal may bear the mark of their god;

>//A surprising number of them have the same tattoo, a skull with the number “3” inscribed over its forehead.\\
...\\
“That’s the symbol for Shintal, the three-headed [[goblin|Goblin]] god of death."// - [[pulgor|Pulgor]] - Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1)

>//A surprising number of the patients have the same tattoo on their left shoulder: a skull with the numeral “3” written on it.// - Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1)

At the time of [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax's]] rule, cult worship of Shintal was forbidden;

>//You interview a few of the death-worshippers, but they’re understandably tight-lipped when it comes to discussing the cult. [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax]] recently outlawed the worship of Shintal.// - Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1)

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===== References =====
==== Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1)====

Making an offering of a [[lyndar_s_elixir|poison]] infused [[sweet_roll|sweet roll]], the demise of local rats appeases Shintal. Hidden gears turn and reveal a secret staircase in the [[temple_of_shintal|Temple of Shintal]].
==== Servants of Azema (GS-ADV2) ====

While exploring the [[temple_of_ulos|Temple of Ulos]], you find [[Castien|Castien]] kneeling at the statue of Shintal.

>//“I have prayed,” he explains, “and received a vision. I was not meant to die. The gods sent you to intervene on my behalf.”// - [[castien|Castien]] - Servants of Azema (GS-ADV2)

==== Arcazion Pit (GS-ADV7) ====
You meet Shintal at the [[scrying pool|Scrying Pool]], near the edge of the [[arcazion pit|Arcazion Pit]].  The [[deities|god]] of death is very interested in the upcoming battle.

>//Shintal smiles at you from the scrying pool. “Sacrifice as you will,” he says. “And return if you find yourself in need. I will be watching this battle with interest.”// - Arcazion Pit (GS-ADV7)