Gaol

Gaol is a figure from Third Compendium writings, allegedly the deity of reclusive sect. She is said to be related to creation myths, and possibly also desert temples.

Gaol Myth
The Gaol Myth is given concisely in "The History of Gaol":

"Gaol was infinitely generous, yet Gaol was alone. She sacrificed herself that the world may be created. She knew that this would end her life, but this was a sacrifice she was willing to make, for if she did not, there would be no one with whom she could share the beauty of existence.And so as her life ended,the life of the world began." This is said to be what the Gaol Sect believes.

Connection to Desert Temples and Creepers
In "The History of Gaol", it is speculated that Gaol is related to the Desert Temples, based on their decor, which features Creeper faces. The text states that the modern creeper might just mimic Gaol, and that them approaching someone and exploding is not meant to harm, but is instead the creeper trying to grant that person "new and greater life".