The Raven Queen

Goddess of Death (a.k.a. the Lady of Fates, the Mistress of Winter)

Summary

The name of the god of death is long forgotten, but she is called the Raven Queen. She is the spinner of fate and the patron of winter. She marks the end of each mortal life and mourners call upon her during funeral rites, in the hope that she will guard the departed from he curse of undeath. She expects her followers to abide by these commandments: Hold no pity for those who suffer and die, for death is the natural end of life. Bring down the proud who try to cast of the chains of fate. As the instrument of the Raven Queen, you must punish hubris where you find it. Watch for the cults of Orcus and stamp them out whenever they arise. The Demon Prince of the Undead seeks to claim the Raven Queen’s throne. She is one of the four gods that hold power over the seasons and one of the three goddesses of destiny. Because of abuses by her predecessor, when she was elevated she was only given power over death itself, not over the dead. The Raven Queen has no enemies among the gods, but she has a clear hatred of the demon prince Orcus, who seeks to overthrow her and take her portfolio.

Divine Domains

Life, Death, Grave, Twilight

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Divine Classification

Major Deity

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Portfolio
Death, Fate, Winter
Favored Beast
Raven
Favored Weapon
Scythe