Saloc
| Saloc | |
|---|---|
| (Deity) | |
| Titles | The Minder of Immortals |
| Realm | Tumulus, Spire's Edge, Boneyard |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Areas of Concern | Agency Bronze Education |
| Worshipers | Poets Prisoners Sinners Students Teachers |
| Edicts | Help creatures grow and find purpose, offer second chances, study different ethical perspectives |
| Anathema | Manipulate or remove creature's emotions using magic, spread nihilism and hopelessness |
| Cleric Alignments (1E) | |
| Domains (1E) | Knowledge, Liberation, Repose, Strength |
| Cleric Alignments (2E) | |
| Domains (2E) | Change, death, freedom, knowledge |
| Favored Weapon | Guisarme |
| Symbol | Equilateral triangle set inside a circle |
| Images of Saloc | |
Source: Concordance of Rivals, pg(s). 16 (1E) Gods & Magic, pg(s). 89, 130-131 (2E) | |
- This article details the psychopomp usher; for the village chief of Novoboro, see Saloc (human).
Saloc is a genderless psychopomp usher[1] who revels in the free will of the living to do almost anything. Saloc defends souls on trial, arguing that they should be judged on the basis of both intentions and consequences. Saloc sometimes resurrects souls whom they deem to have been unfairly judged. The Minder of Immortals also judges deities, in the rare cases that is necessary.[2]
Home
Saloc dwells in a crypt-temple called the Tumulus, a site destined to be a comforting cradle for immortals when they die at the end of time. Saloc spends their time studying the growth of timeless beings and the moral structure of the cosmos. The city of Spire's Edge is constructed around the Tumulus, and Saloc governs it through a tribune of yamaraj psychopomps on leave from their court rooms. Pinnacle Hall serves as Saloc's palace and hall of governance, as well as the residence of the ruling yamaraj. The intransigent nosoi Aqui serves as Saloc's advisor and directs the palace's nosoi and viduus bureaucrats.[3]
Appearance
Saloc is roughly humanoid, with a featureless face and stag horns orbited by two eye-lined golden rings.[2]
Relationships
Saloc is held in low regard by most of their colleagues, due to their tendency to resurrect petitioners and undo judgements. Vale especially hates them, viewing Saloc as immature for doing so.[2]
References
- ↑ Jim Groves, James Jacobs, Rob McCreary, et al. (2012). Inner Sea Bestiary, p. 38. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-468-9
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 John Compton, Crystal Frasier, Ron Lundeen, and Amber Stewart. (2019). Concordance of Rivals, p. 16. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-64078-127-6
- ↑ Crystal Frasier. (2018). Spire's Edge. Distant Realms, p. 47–51. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-64078-046-0
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