Maelstrom Campaigns: Burthaggid (the Timeless)

Burthaggid (the Timeless)

"Timeless Master of Perpetual Eternity,
Beacon to Those at Time of Death,
Companion and Guide to Those Passing from Life,
Relentless Guardian of the Dead."

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Neutrality
skull and hourglass
pheonix
pale blue

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bald
pale blue robes
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new moon
monthly
offerings, tithing
Holy Symbol of Burthaggid the Timeless. Copyright © 1998 Brian K. Moseley. All rights reserved.
Holy Symbol of Burthaggid

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Within the Pantheon:: Burthaggid the Timeless is the son of Olhamtam and Kaichea. He has inherited the neutral outlook of his mother and father, and retains the strong individualism evidenced by his mother. But he evidences none of her chaotic nature, nor the desires and nature inclinations of his father. Burthaggid is the father of Aieridyn and Rancorin, both sons of Isbri, Alchenda, the daughter of Ul'ty, and Viest, the son of Motara.
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Role:: Burthaggid is the Lord of Time and Guardian of the Dead. He knows the time of death of all mortals, and he delivers their souls or spirits to their final resting place. He feels that the pain and suffering of life are always rewarded in the end by death, and believes the price of eternal peace to be a fair one. Burthaggid prefers a lonely existence, and rarely associates with other deities.
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Priests:: Burthaggid's flock must always remain neutral. While predominately absolute in their neutrality, they may embrace the philosophies of good, law, chaos, or evil. They are primarily concerned with helping the dying to reach an inner peace, so that their transition from this life is uninterrupted. A priest of Burthaggid may actually assist someone who is suffering and near death to die, thus ending their agony. Once a person is dead, the corpse is considered a worthless hulk, to be disposed of as circumstances permit. The life essence of the individual has left, and the shell which remains is unimportant. Burthaggid's priests seek out disturbed and restless spirits which infest the lands. They must help these unliving entities to pass from this existence to their next life. Evil priests cannot ally themselves with these undead spirits, and only those priests of good nature can even attempt to turn away the undead.; It is commonly believed that if a priest of the Guardian of the Dead oversees a funeral, then Burthaggid will surely escort the deceased to a peaceful, eternal rest. Consequently, the priests are welcome in most lands of Kaladia. Burthaggid's priests have little regard for living beings. They may attempt an appeal to Burthaggid to restore the life of an individual, if they believe the person has died unjustly. They rarely petition for such, as the power to raise the dead is not often granted.
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Temples:: Temples to Burthaggid are common in settled lands. They may be located in towns or cities, or just as often are found in small outlying communities.
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Appearance:: Burthaggid always appears as a powerful and aged male, noble and just in his cause, and immobile in his resolution. Though his race differs in his visages, he wears flowing blue robes, carries an hourglass and wields either a sickle or a scythe.
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General Information:: To all his followers, Burthaggid always appears bald. His priests must always keep their own scalps cleanly-shaven. Burthaggid is honored by the elves as the deity who gifted them with long life. The skull of Burthaggid's holy symbol is inconsistent. It may appear as human, humanoid, or may even be indeterminable.