Kidaris

The Keeper of Souls

Kidaris, the goddess of death and the underworld, embodies the inevitability and order of life’s final transition. She is a figure of solemn grace, often regarded with a mix of reverence and fear. Kidaris’s personality is calm and measured, viewing death not as an end but as a necessary part of the natural cycle. She emphasizes the importance of honoring those who have passed and maintaining balance between life and death, believing that every soul has a place in the grand design of existence.
When appearing to mortals, Kidaris often takes the form of a serene, cloaked figure, her face obscured by a hood, exuding an aura of calm and acceptance. In this form, she carries a staff adorned with symbols of the afterlife, and her presence brings a sense of peace to those who encounter her. Occasionally, she may manifest as a gentle specter or a luminous wisp, guiding souls to their rightful rest in the underworld. Her appearances often evoke a sense of finality, but also comfort, as she reassures mortals of the continuity beyond life.
Her followers include clerics, morticians, and those who work in the fields of healing and guiding the dead. Many of Kidaris’s devotees are drawn to her teachings on the cycle of life and death, often serving as spiritual guides or caretakers for the departed. Necromancers who seek to understand the boundaries of life and the afterlife may also revere her, seeking knowledge about the nature of death and the powers that govern it. Her followers are typically calm and introspective, viewing their role as essential to maintaining the balance between the living and the dead.
Kidaris’s influence can manifest in various ways, such as providing solace to those grieving or revealing signs that guide the dead toward their afterlife. She may grant visions of what lies beyond, or offer wisdom to those who seek to understand the nature of mortality. Those favored by Kidaris often find themselves with a deeper understanding of life’s transient nature, embracing their roles as caretakers and guides in the journey of souls. Through her guidance, they learn to honor the past while accepting the inevitability of change.

Divine Classification

Deity

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Species

Deities

Realm

The Shrouded Vale

Ruled Locations

• The Shrouded Vale