Underworld Empress

The Underworld Empress, also known as the Shadow Queen, reigns over the realm of the dead. With compassion and severity, she judges the souls who come before her, deciding their fate according to their deeds in life With a mere glance, she can see the deepest secrets of the heart. Her presence is both captivating and unsettling, as she embodies the transformative power of death.

The Underworld Queen is often depicted surrounded by a retinue of ghostly attendants, who carry out her decrees. Her throne is said to be crafted from the bones of the ancients, and her crown shines with a soft, ethereal light.

In her realm, the cycle of life and death is ever-turning. Souls who have lived virtuous lives are guided to the Circle of Rebirth, where they are washed clean of their past deeds and reborn into a new life.

Those who have lived lives of darkness and cruelty are sent to the Halls of Reflection, where they must confront the shadows of their own hearts. Only when they have faced their own darkness can they hope for redemption.

In rare cases, the Underworld Queen may choose to send a soul directly to the heavens, where they are received as honored guests of the Celestial Emperor

Underworld Empress

Symbols

• The Phoenix: Sacred animal, representing rebirth and transformation.
• Red Spider Lilies: Associated with the Underworld Empress, symbolizing the mysteries of death and rebirth.
• The Ledger of the Dead: A symbol of the Underworld Empress's record-keeping, tracking the lives, deeds, and ultimate fates of all souls.
• The Mirror: Representing the Underworld Empress's ability to reveal hidden truths and reflect the souls of the departed.

Domains:

• Death: The Underworld Empress has dominion over the mysteries of death and the afterlife.
• Judgement: She is the ultimate judge of souls, determining their worthiness for rebirth or eternal rest.
• Rebirth: The Underworld Empress governs the cycle of rebirth, guiding souls toward renewal and transformation.
• Night: Her realm is shrouded in the darkness of night, where secrets and mysteries reside.

Dogmas

1. The Inevitability of Fate: All souls must face judgement and rebirth, as determined by the Underworld Empress.
2. The Balance of Souls: The Underworld Empress maintains the delicate balance between the world of the living and the realm of the dead.
3. The Power of Renewal: Rebirth is a transformative process, offering souls the chance to learn from past mistakes and grow.
4. The Mystery of the Unknown: The Underworld Empress guards the secrets of the afterlife, revealing them only to those who are worthy.

Holidays

• The Night of Shadows:
• Date:
• Purpose: : This holiday is when departed loved ones and ancestors are honored, and spirits appeased.
• Followers Celebrate by:
• Leaving offerings of food, drink, and incense at altars and gravesites
• Holding feasts and gatherings to share stories and memories of ancestors
• Participating in rituals and ceremonies to ensure the spirits' safe passage and to ward off malevolent entities

• The Festival of Rebirth:
• Date:
• Purpose: This holiday marks the cycle of rebirth and renewal.
• Followers Celebrate by:
• Engaging in feasts and merriment, honoring the Underworld Empress's role in guiding souls toward rebirth.
• Writing on papers past regrets and painful memories they wish to let go of, and offering them to a bonfire to burn away.
• Performing the Phoenix Dance, a traditional ritual where participants mimic the phoenix's cyclical journey of death and rebirth, symbolizing transformation and renewal.
• The Day of Judgement
• Purpose: This holiday acknowledges the Underworld Empress's role as the ultimate judge of souls.
• Followers Celebrate by:
• Purification Rituals, and ceremonies to ward away negative energies and ensure the sins of the past life do not affect the current life.
• Forgiveness through personal reflections, prayers, and offerings to the Underworld Empress, acknowledging past mistakes and seeking guidance for improvement.
• The Mirror of Reflection is A ritual where followers gaze into a mirror, reflecting on their past actions and seeking guidance.
• Warning: Some followers may be tempted to ask the mirror to reveal past lives or visions of their future self. However, this can invite wicked spirits with malicious intent.
• Caution: Those who attempt to uncover hidden truths must be prepared for the consequences. They must purify their intentions, protect themselves with sacred symbols, and beware of the whispers of deceitful entities.