Izanumi (Ee-Zaa-Goo-Mee)
Goddess of Death
Alignment: N
Areas of Concern: Death, the Underworld, Mourning
Domains: Darkness, Death, Repose, Water
Subdomains: Ancestors, Gloom, Loss, Souls
Favored Weapon: Dagger
Symbol: A stylized depiction of a serene water surface, often adorned with lilies and chrysanthemums.
description:
Izanumi, known as the Serene Guide, is a compassionate deity overseeing realms of death and the afterlife. She symbolizes solace, her followers embrace grief, and her temples provide refuge. Koi fish embody her teachings, representing transformation. Izanumi brings wisdom and serenity to those accepting life's natural order.
Divine Edicts:
Honor the Departed: Show reverence for the deceased, preserve their memory, and offer prayers for their safe journey to the afterlife.
Respect the Veil: Do not tamper with the boundary between life and death, and avoid raising the restless spirits.
Embrace Grief: Allow oneself to mourn and find solace in the grieving process, for it is a natural part of life.
Divine Anathema:
Necromancy: Practicing necromancy, especially to disrupt the natural order of life and death, is a grave offense.
Disturbing the Dead: Desecrating graves, disturbing the peace of the deceased, or preventing souls from reaching their final rest is forbidden.
Suppressing Grief: Suppressing or denying one's grief, or preventing others from mourning, goes against Izanumi's teachings of accepting the natural process of loss.
Sacred Animal: The koi fish, known for its graceful movements and symbolic association with transformation, is regarded as the sacred animal of Izanumi. Followers believe that observing the movements of koi fish in tranquil ponds can offer insights into the cyclical nature of life and death.
Divine Domains
Darkness, Death, Evil, Repose, Void.
