Athanasios - God of Death and Martyrs (ath-an-ACE-ee-ohs)

The Great Martyr Athanasios

Divine Domains

Death
Retribution
Acceptance
Martyrdom

Artifacts

Helm of Fortitude

Holy Books & Codes

The Way of the Long Death

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Downward Xiphos behind a skull
Ionian columns and upside-down torches

Tenets of Faith

Let the Fallen Have Their Rest
 Death is but a Part of the Cycle of Life
Do Not Dull Lively Crop

Divine Goals & Aspirations

To facilitate the balance of life and death and the passage from life to death

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Little is known about the man known as Athanasios, though one thing is agreed upon: Athanasios died in battle so that members of his unit would live. In this time of violent selfishness, the Moons took pity on Athanasios' selfless action and decided to give him the realm of the dead, making Athanasios the first mortal god. Though unlike his successors, Athanasios isn't truly mortal. His reign over death is so absolute that Athanasios can never truly die short of The Moons removing him from his domain.

Divine Classification

Greater Divine

Religions

• The Holy Coalition of Verdai
• The Order of Rightful Passing

Realm

Πέρα

Church/Cult

The Order of Rightful Passing

Honorary & Occupational Titles

The Great Guide
Lord of the Dead
The Holy Martyr
The Guide to the End

Date of Birth

Unknown

Circumstances of Death

Killed in battle, sacrificing himself for his army

Birthplace

Unknown

Children

• Kalrik

Gender

Male

Eyes

Silver

Hair

Black

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Olive

Height

6'2"

Quotes & Catchphrases

"Death is but part of life: fear it not, evade it not, and view it not as evil. To fear death delivers you into the hands of those who can bring death down upon you."

Other Affiliations

• Monastery of the Long Death
• The Order of Rightful Passing

Ruled Locations

• Πέρα