The First to Die



(main article The Immortals )

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Cleric Domains: Darkness, Death, Destruction, Repose, Law, Void.

Witch Patrons: Ancestors, Boundaries, Death, Occult, Peace, Portents, Spirits, Shadow, Time.

Favored Weapons: the scythe and the sickle

Symbols: Incense, the colour white, the urn, the white lily, bones.

The First to Die was he who woke last. He saw a world filled with disappointment and strife, with longing, and with pain. He sought to leave the world as soon as he became part of it, but could not. Again and again he tried to end his life, but upon his death, he awoke. He felt compassion for the mortals who shared in his fate, and sought to change their destinies. He became all manner of withering forces, and robbed mortals of their time in the world. There is no joy in his work, for he is jealous, and bitter. At the same time, he is content that some may rest. As for him, he is forced to walk an endless wheel; ever crossing back and forth between life and death, never truly finding rest. He understands that this is necessary, but still he morns his fate. He is a shapeless Kami, for none but the doomed have seen him.

Those reverent of him are often philosophers and sages. They contemplate the meaning of existence, rebirth and eternity. Many include him in their prayers to other Kami so that he may watch over the souls of family members and loved ones. He is feared and respected, but the learned know that his duty is necessary.