Argadain

Argadain is the god of death, fate and the sky. He represents true death and the cycle of reincarnation.

Role

Argadain is the god of death, who carries the souls of departed kith into The Beyond. He abhors the undead, the existence of which violates the natural cycle of reincarnation. His realm is home to the souls that await to continue their place in The Path, which may take as long as several years. During that time, Argadain judges the soul of each kith, based on how they lived their lives and chooses their next life accordingly.

Argadainic Tenets

Live to die. No kith should dream to live forever. Live a good life, and accept your end without regrets.

Guide the dead. Uphold the traditions of your ancestors. Respect the funerary rites, for they aid the souls of your fellow kith to The Vulture Lord.

Bring rest to the restless dead. Fear and evil temptations may shackle the souls of the dead, denying them peace. These undead are a blight upon the world. Hunt them down and restore order.

Submit to fate. Live as you are fated. Do not struggle against it, and you will find yourself at peace.

Manifestations

Ardagain is commonly depicted as a great vulture with brilliant white plumage, carrying the souls of the dead to his realm, where they wait to be reincarnated.

Worship

Worshippers of The Soul Keeper take care of cemeteries, crypts and other places of remembrance. They make sure the proper rites are followed when a person is buried. Birds are the favoured of Argadain, and are considered to be his messengers, who bring him news of a person's passing. His devotees fight the followers of Argadain's hated enemy, Bleddyn, and hunt the abhorred undead.

Temples and Holy Places

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Divine Domain

Argadain's Gates: A pair of vast gates, surrounded by a sprawling settlement, built by the dead waiting for their chance at reincarnation.

Titles:
The Soul Keeper. The Fated Death. Vulture Lord.
Portfolio (5E):
Death, Fate, Grave, Order, Sky
Symbol:
The silhouette of a white vulture in flight.
Adjective:
Argadainic