Nicodemus, God of Death & Afterlife (nick-oh-DEEM-us)
The Prince of Twilight, The Black Traveler, The Unheard Prophet
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Nicodemus is the god of death, secrecy, manners, and the afterlife Nicodemus strives for balance in most of his dealings. He sees the value of the law and the value of breaking it when it is unjust. He knows that dark deeds may be done in the service of the greater good, and that the best of intentions can still lead to doom.Depiction
Nicodemus is depicted as a dark-haired, grim-faced human or orcish man, often with a short beard, dressed all in black. He is typically shown with either a scythe or, strangely, a guitar. Nicodemus is a quiet, moody god with a somewhat dry, dour sort of outlook. He is responsible for sorting departed souls into their proper location after death, sending the dead to the right deity’s afterlife, and he views this as a job of utmost importance. The god also has a rather dry, sarcastic sense of humor, and a fondness for mortal musicians and taverns; it's said that he can occasionally be found in a quiet bar, having an ale and playing music.Relationships
Nicodemus is the son of Morwen and Kelesta, the twin brother of Peitho, husband to Sephira, and father to Kallias Nicodemus deals mostly with his wife and son, although other deities do try to draw the dour god into being more social, especially Peitho. Nicodemus and Akmon despise each other due to Akmon’s continued pursuit of Sephira, although Nicodemus’s greatest ire is reserved for his father, Morwen. He loves his family deeply, even though he is often bad at showing it.Symbols
Nicodemus’s holy symbol is a black scythe on a silver background Nicodemus’s colors are black and gray Nicodemus’s favored weapon is the scythe Among Nicodemus’s other symbols are ravens, bones, hourglasses, and apples
Divine Classification
God
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Prince of Twilight, The Black Traveler, The Unheard Prophet
Children
Gender
Male
Death, Grave, Twilight
