Porathe
God of Death, Moon, and Judgement
"The God of Hands"
Porathe is the god of Death and the pale moon that watches over all in their slumber. Porathe is not an evil presence, but a cold god who does his duty. His purpose is the ushering the newly dead through his gloomy realm of Illestelle to their final resting place (either in the hands of their own god or with Porathe forever if they are not welcomed by their god).
Porathe temples are rarely visited yet found in every town. They are used by commonfolk only when a loved one has perished. Though Porathe is viewed as cold and uncaring, people are quick to pray for his aid when a loved one has died.
Common followers are very rare in this faith. Only clergy are found in the temples. The temple are gloomy affairs with a large hand carved in stone over the entrance.
Followers are encouraged to slay the undead when they can, but not out of spite, but to ease their souls back to rest. Porathe has no patience for wild monsters or even social ones (like goblins or orcs) as they bring rampant unwanted death and their "communities" are lacking and barbaric.
Porathe has some members of his clergy seek out and stop those who disrupt his natural plan (murders, war mongers, violent monsters). This can come in the form of aid or stopping something violent from happening, but it can also take the form of a Judge. Porathe bestows this gift upon a select few (which Cavan has yet to earn). Once bestowed the title of Judge by Porathe, the Judge has the ability to kill anyone in the world according to their judgement and how it fits Porathe's plan. The Judge's power to kill supersedes all other civilized laws, as no one wants to get in the way of Porathe's Plan. A Judge with proper cause could kill a king, and no one would have legal right to do anything about it. There might be personal reasons people might try to get revenge on the judge, but no law against the Judge doing Porathe's will. In the event a Judge goes too far and takes the wrong life, then Porathe immediately kills the Judge, claims the Judge's soul, and it is not a pleasant afterlife for the Judge.
Temples have wrought iron gates. Carved hand over the door. Narrow hallways, no main worship chamber. Just small alcoves.
Ceremony: Veilstones Rite During the Veilstones Rite, mourners place small, smooth stones on the graves of the departed. Each stone represents a cherished memory or a wish for the peaceful repose of the departed soul. This ritual symbolizes the connection between the living and the deceased and the enduring presence of Porathe's guidance. Follower's phrase: "He's in the hands of Porathe now." (He has passed on)
Ceremony: Veilstones Rite During the Veilstones Rite, mourners place small, smooth stones on the graves of the departed. Each stone represents a cherished memory or a wish for the peaceful repose of the departed soul. This ritual symbolizes the connection between the living and the deceased and the enduring presence of Porathe's guidance. Follower's phrase: "He's in the hands of Porathe now." (He has passed on)
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