Endoros
Endoros: The Final Witness
Domains: Death, Knowledge, Order Alignment: True Neutral Titles: The Final Witness, The Quiet Watcher, Shepherd of Ends
Overview
Endoros is the god of mortality, inevitable passage, and the final boundary between life and whatever lies beyond. Neither cruel nor kind, he simply is — a cosmic constant who observes each death and quietly ensures no soul is left untended. Time and death are not his weapons, but his burden: to witness, to wait, and to guide.His name is invoked not in fear, but in respect — by mourners, by those who accept their fate, and by scholars of endings. He is the god of twilight vigils, hospice prayers, and last goodbyes.
Mythology
The First Passing: It is said that when the first mortal died, the other gods turned away. Only Endoros stepped forward. He reached out his hand, and the soul followed — not from compulsion, but because the god was already waiting.
The Hourglass Veil: Endoros carries a silent hourglass. It is said to represent the span of all lives — not to control them, but to bear witness. Some say he knows the exact moment of every death. Others believe he only watches, never intervening.
The Long Vigil: Legends tell of a time when the world itself will end. On that day, Endoros alone will remain, holding the final soul in his arms as the stars burn out. His vigil will end only when there is nothing left to watch.
Appearance
Endoros appears as a tall, ageless figure cloaked in robes of shifting gray and black, like dusk caught in motion. His face is obscured by a featureless porcelain mask — blank, save for the faint hint of eyes shaped by those who behold him. Rings of gold orbit his hands like suspended clockwork, and his shadow moves independently, sometimes slower, sometimes faster, as if disconnected from time.When he walks, there is no sound — save for the faint ticking of an unseen clock.
Symbol
A closed eye within an hourglass, etched in silver or black stone. Sometimes shown with a ring of starlight or a half-finished mask beside it.Worship and Practices
Rituals: – Final prayers offered to Endoros before burial or cremation – The Silence of Passage: a moment of breathless stillness after someone dies, where no one speaks until the body cools – Time Offerings: followers write the name of the departed and place it beneath a ticking clock or sundial to mark their journey
Temples or Shrines: – Endoros has few grand temples; instead, his shrines appear in graveyards, hospice halls, and ancient places of ruin – The Temple of the Last Hour in Velmora is tended by silent monks who keep the time of every soul buried there
Clergy and Orders
Keepers of the Veil: Silent priests and undertakers who perform rites for the dying, record names of the dead, and offer comfort to those about to cross over. They believe every death deserves a witness.The Chronoseers: A rare sect who study Endoros’s connection to time. They record visions of prophesied deaths, seek patterns in endings, and attempt to decode the rhythms of fate.
Public Perception
Endoros is neither widely adored nor reviled — he simply is. He receives few prayers from the living, but all mortals acknowledge him when the hour arrives. His faith is quiet but ever-present: a candle lit at dusk, a pause before burial, a name spoken into the wind.To scholars and seers, he represents the purity of truth — unchanging, inescapable, and dignified.
Legacy
Endoros does not command armies or shape empires. His influence lies in the hush between heartbeats, in the long shadow at twilight, in the whisper that all things pass. Every god may be praised or cursed — but all, in the end, are seen by Endoros.
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