Nephthys, Keeper of the Veil
Nephthys, Keeper of the Veil, is a formidable and enigmatic deity in the realm of Abrillion. Cloaked in shadows and adorned with ethereal robes that seem to billow like a cosmic mist, Nephthys is a figure of both beauty and mystery. Her presence is marked by the subtle chill of the grave, and her eyes gleam with an otherworldly luminescence that pierces through the darkness.
As the Keeper of the Veil, Nephthys is responsible for maintaining the delicate balance between life and death. Her domain encompasses the transitions between the mortal realm and the afterlife, and she is often depicted as a guardian of the souls that journey through the cosmic tapestry. A veil of twilight surrounds her, symbolizing the thin boundary that separates the living from the departed.
Nephthys wields a staff forged from the essence of shadows, a mystical artifact that channels her dominion over the forces of death. The staff is adorned with symbols representing the various aspects of mortality, and its touch can bring a gentle release to those whose time has come or a swift judgment to those who defy the natural order.
Despite her association with death, Nephthys is not a malevolent deity. Instead, she is a neutral force, maintaining the cosmic equilibrium. Her followers often include mortals seeking solace in the face of mortality or those who seek to understand the mysteries of the afterlife. The clergy of Nephthys may be found in dimly lit temples, performing rites and rituals to honor the passage of souls and seeking guidance from their elusive and veiled deity.
Nephthys embodies the duality of existence, where life and death are intertwined in an eternal dance. Her presence evokes a sense of reverence and awe, and those who encounter her may feel a profound connection to the cycles of life and the mysteries that lie beyond the mortal veil.
Areas of Concern
Tomb, Cemetery, Death Rituals & Funeral Rites
Edicts
Respect the natural order of life, death and beyond.
Seek knowledge and understanding of the mysteries beyond the mortal veil and even beyond death itself.
Uphold the balance between light and darkness.
Anathema
Disrupting funeral rites or desecrating the dead.
Revealing forbidden knowledge to the uninitiated.
Serving forces that seek to upset the balance between life, death and beyond.
Divine Attribute
Wisdom or Intelligence
Devotee Benefits
Cleric spells
1st - Spirit Link, 3rd - Ghostly Weapon, 6th - Spirit Blast
Divine Font
Heal or Harm
Divine Sanctification
Can choose holy
Divine Skill
Occultism
Domains
Death, decay, fate, repose, soul, time
Favored Weapon
Scythe