Manvur

Manvur is a powerful deity who oversees the process of death and the natural cycle of life. He is often depicted as a tall, imposing figure with pale skin and jet-black hair, wearing a simple black robe and carrying a scythe. His eyes are always hidden behind a veil, and his face is emotionless, reflecting the inevitable nature of his portfolio.

Background

Manvur, Lord of Death, is said to have existed since the birth of the Shattered Kingdoms. For ages he was nothing more than an amorphous essence that embodied the natural cycle of life and death in nature. At the moment of the first mortal's birth, something an Manvur began to stir and his essence began to coalesce into the deity we now knew. At the moment of the first mortal's death, this transformation finished and Manvur’s powers emerged and the concept of mortality and the inevitable transition to the afterlife was born.

As civilizations rose and fell, Manvur remained a constant, his presence a reminder of the ephemeral nature of life. He was revered by some and feared by others, but to this day his role in the natural order remained unchallenged.

Dogma

Manvur teaches that death is a natural part of the cycle of life and that it should be accepted rather than feared. He believes that all living things must eventually pass into the afterlife, and that those who lead virtuous lives will be rewarded. Manvur's followers strive to live their lives in accordance with his teachings, accepting death as an inevitability and finding comfort in the knowledge that their souls will pass into the afterlife.

Followers

Manvur's followers include those who work in professions that deal with death, such as gravediggers, undertakers, and doctors, as well as adventurers who have faced death and come to accept its inevitability. His followers strive to live virtuous lives, accepting death as a natural part of the cycle of life.

Enemies

Manvur's enemies include those who seek to cheat death and disrupt the natural cycle of life, such as necromancers and undead. He also opposes those who seek to prolong their own lives through unnatural means or who revel in causing death and destruction. Manvur's followers will often oppose those who defy the natural order, seeking to restore balance and ensure that the cycle of life and death continues as intended.

Tenets

• Acceptance of Death: Manvur teaches that death is a natural part of the cycle of life and should be accepted rather than feared.
• Respect for the Dead: Manvur's followers strive to honor the dead by performing rituals and preparing their bodies for burial.
• Embrace of Inevitability: Manvur's second portfolio is inevitability, which means that everything in life has a purpose and a destiny. His followers strive to live their lives in accordance with this understanding, accepting the inevitability of their own deaths.
• Virtuous Living: Manvur's followers strive to live virtuous lives, finding meaning and purpose in the natural cycle of life and death. They seek to lead lives that are in accordance with his teachings and that prepare them for their eventual passage into the afterlife.