Orthus
Orthus, The Silent Guide, is revered as the solemn guardian of the threshold between life and death.
Overview
Orthus, God of Death and Passage
Orthus, The Silent Guide, is revered as the solemn guardian of the threshold between life and death. He is depicted as a stoic figure draped in dark robes, guiding souls with a gentle, unyielding hand. His followers, who include undertakers, healers, and spiritual guides, see him as a compassionate overseer who ensures safe passage for the departed, helping them navigate the eternity of the afterlife.
Sacred Profile
Areas of Concern
death, transition, and the afterlife
Tenets
honor the dead, guide the lost souls
Taboos
desecrate the dead, obstruct souls' passages
Symbol
a skull overlaid with an hourglass
Divine Attribute
Presence
Devotee Benefits
The deity's devotee benefits are organized in the Divine Details section below.
Divine Details
Anointed Spells
1st: endure, 2nd: soul lantern, 4th: vision of death
Divine Manifestation
Lifebinding or Voidbinding
Divine Consecration
none
Divine Skill
Empathy
Domains
death, fate, protection, undeath
Favored Weapon
scythe
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