Kalatos, God of Death

When the last breath of mortal creation was drawn, or perhaps just before, as entropy and decay began to take hold, the god of death Kalatos was formed. When a soul meets its end, Kalatos acquires it and drags it to the Underworld, leaving it at the bank of the Styx, the river of soul energy that divides mortality from the other side, so their child, Vakari, can transport them to the Judgement Hall of Vateos. Followers of Kalatos know that all are equal in the eyes of Kalatos; Beggars, Kings and even Gods eventually die, and no amount of wealth can push them from their task. Their worship primarily comes from those who tend to the dead in some capacity, from morticians to grave keepers, though it is a more subtle affair compared to other deific worship.

Kalatos is often depicted as a centaur skeleton, wrapped in dark material.

Divine Domains

Primary: Death
Secondary: Grave

Holy Books & Codes

The Pallid Scroll, which contains the teachings of Kalatos

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Followers of Kalatos carry a small symbol of a scythe crossed against a set of bones.

Priests of Kalatos often dress in all black, covering their face so Kalatos may not yet know them.

Tenets of Faith

• Death is a path we must all take
• It is not the length of your life that matters, but the quality of it
• Care for the dead, they will care for you
• Dead is Dead; do not subvert it

Holidays

The Winter Solstice – 39th of Theilios
Considered the shortest day in the Helathen year, this day represents the onset of the dying of the year, of the cold weather fully taking hold, and the last breath of year being taken. It is customary to leave out an offering at local temples, dedicated to Kalatos, in the hope he does not take the worshipper in this harsh winter.

Divine Classification

Deity

Religions

• Latem
• Scyras
• The City States of Helathen

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Kalatos Geras
Thanatos
Myrkul
The Grim Reaper