The Pyreon are the four enigmatic offspring of the Heavenly Emperor and the Underworld Empress. Referred to as children, their nature transcends traditional binary distinctions, embracing both feminine and masculine aspects. As androgynous beings, they embody a fluid, multifaceted essence. In the Underworld, the Pyreon serve alongside their mother, overseeing the transformative journey of death. Together, they guide souls through the realms of the afterlife, facilitating the alchemical process of rebirth and renewal.

Sāngzàng

Symbols

• A stylized Barn Owl nestled in a White Chrysanthemum
• An Hourglass dripping white sand
• An empty white throne with a plush red seat

Domain: Grave

Rituals:

• Vigil of Stillness: A silent meditation on the stillness of death and the transition to the afterlife.
• Candlelit Procession: A procession of white or pale-colored candles, symbolizing the journey of the deceased into the afterlife.
• Release of the Owl: Releasing an owl to guide the soul safely to the underworld.

Powers:

• Control over the threshold between life and death
• Ability to manipulate the decay and preservation of physical bodies
• Capacity to communicate with spirits trapped between worlds

Scared Animal: Barn Owl

Dominion: The Still Waters

Yǔnluò

Symbols

• A Deathhead moth resting on Lady's Parasol
• A bouquet of wilted, rotting flowers
• A skull with vines or Vervain flowers growing out of it

Domain: Decay

Powers

• Control over the decomposition process, manipulating the rate and nature of decay.
• Ability to communicate with and command insects, fungi, and other organisms associated with decay.
• Power to inflict or heal diseases related to decay and putrefaction

Rituals

• Meditation on Impermanence: Followers meditate on the impermanence of all things, acknowledging the inevitability of decay and transformation.
• Ritual of Decay: Followers symbolically let go of something that no longer serves them, acknowledging the necessity of decay for new growth.
• Ritual of Renewal: Followers celebrate the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, honoring Yǔnluò's role in transformation.

Sacred Animal: Death's Head Moth

Dominion: The Rotting Gardens

Jiěsàn

Symbols

• A black octopus crawling out of a black calla lily
• A shattered mirror, representing the fragmentation of the self
• A frayed rope, symbolizing the unraveling of bonds and connections

Domain: Dissolution

Powers

• Ability to dissolve and manipulate the bonds between spirits, souls, and the physical world.
• Power to navigate and communicate through the Dissolving Depths, guiding spirits through the afterlife.
• Capacity to induce or heal states of dissociation, allowing spirits to transcend or reconnect with their physical forms. Ability to manipulate the flow of memories and experiences, allowing spirits to release or retain them as needed.

Rituals

• The Unraveling: Symbolically unraveling threads or fibers to represent the dissolution of bonds.
• The Black Calla Lily Ceremony: Offering black calla lilies to acknowledge the beauty and mystery of the afterlife.
• The Octopus's Garden: Creating a symbolic "garden" to honor the octopus's power of transformation.
• Meditation on Dissolution: Meditating on the dissolution of attachments, desires, and ego to transcend the boundaries of the self.
• The Letting Go: A ritual where followers symbolically release attachments, desires, or aspects of themselves that no longer serve them.

Sacred Animal: Black Octopus

Dominion: Dissolving Depths

Chóngshēng

Symbols:

• The Wheel of Cycles with jasmine and Cabbage White butterflies dancing around it, representing the eternal cycle of birth, growth, decay, and rebirth.
• A sprig of jasmine, symbolizing love, renewal, and spiritual growth.
• A pair of intertwined snakes, representing transformation and renewal.

Domain: Rebirth

Powers:

• Ability to manipulate the cycles of nature, controlling the growth and decay of living things.
• Power to heal and revitalize, restoring balance and vitality to the body and spirit.
• Capacity to guide spirits through the process of rebirth, ensuring a smooth transition into new life.

Rituals:

The Turning of the Wheel: A ritual where followers symbolically turn the Wheel of Cycles, acknowledging the eternal cycle of birth, growth, decay, and rebirth.

The Jasmine Offering: A ceremony where devotees offer jasmine flowers to Chóngshēng, seeking love, renewal, and spiritual growth.

The Dance of Renewal: A ritual where followers dance with ribbons or scarves, representing the interconnectedness of all things and the cyclical nature of life.

The Awakening of the Seed: A ritual where followers plant seeds in a symbolic garden, representing the potential for new life and growth, and seeking Chóngshēng's blessing for fertility and renewal.

Sacred Animal: White Cabbage Butterfly

Dominion: Eternal Spring