Na-Ima
"The hour is near at hand. I have waited for so long... Thank you."Na-Ima's last words before her death, according to legend
Na-Ima, goddess of death, was never content when living on the material plane. She frequently cast her eyes to Evendur and begged him to free her from her body and let her live as a spirit, with him. He allowed her glimpses of such an existence in her dreams. When she saw people around her die, she prayed over them, pleading with Evendur to protect them on their journey to the next world, but never failing to thank him for the gift of death. She always fought for life but welcomed death when it did come, and when Evendur took up the Meydra to join him, it was the greatest day of her existence. She is said to be the carrier of souls to the next world when they die, and is portrayed as a tall, slender woman with no hair, pale blue skin, a wispy white dress, and bare feet.
Relationships
Na-Ima's husband was Perennitus. They had two children, Elairus and Rōz-El. Na-Ima was vilified by some of the other Meydra in life, including Uskad, Zhamat, and Olanna.
Followers
Clerics of Na-Ima are found all over Ekaia. They celebrate the Death of the Meydra on the first day of winter as the ultimate joy and wear skulls as a reminder of the impermanence of the material world. In many regions there is a stigma surrounding devotion to Na-Ima, but for the most part her order is treated with what ranges from tolerance to deep respect.
Aspects
The Reaper: Na-Ima has, at times, appeared with a gray hood obscuring her face, and a scythe in her hand. This aspect is most often associated with premature or violent deaths, though its precise implications are not known.
Divine Domains
Death, dreams, sleep, chronic illness
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