Auril is the goddess of cold, a personification of the cruelty and indifference of harsh winters to most forms
of life. in her twisted way she sees herself a patron of beauty, freezing creatures in icy prisons and preserving their forms. Indeed
she is said to be jealous of the Snow Elves and their mastery
of sculpting ice.
Generally reckoned to be one of the lesser gods she has to contend with the paradox of an ultimate goal
that will bring death to even her own followers. It is whispered, however, she has found a way to fuel her divine power not only from worship but also from the suffering of those in the North. In the past it is said that she has allied with the Frost Giants but the alliance was always an uneasy
one since the Giants do not share her nihilistic goals.
Of late it would appear she has created rituals for her followers that can permanently freeze small areas of the
environment. Once these Cold Circles are created further rituals can take place which give her followers immunity
to the cold. If the ritual goes wrong in any way, however, a frightning creature of undeath is created that can
use cold rays to freeze other beings. Luckily these creatures, known as Cold Walkers, can be seen from a distance as
their body emits a cold and unnatural light.