Mortis

### Titles

Master Necromancer Mortis Mori, The False Prophet, Avatar of Death, Dark Angel of Vhenan

### Areas of Concern

Contracts, Control, Contamination, Despair

### Worshipers

Citizens of Vhenan, some lone nobles and select groups of nevermores

### Teachings

"Take control and pass the law"
"Systematic necromancy is the future"

### Edicts

Control the undead, grant undead minions a greater purpose

### Anathema

Leave undead unattended, break a deal you have made

### Sacred Colors

White, Tan, Antique gold

> "*Undeath is the only kingdom we need*"
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Mortis, who is often called The False Prophet within the southern kingdoms and especially El Sherdan, was a champion of Vraash who "saved" the Kingdom of Vhenan during the Second Demon War. While the people of Vhenan regard him as the one who brought them the powers of undeath to save their nation, most mortals regard him as a ruthless tyrant that claimed the souls of the Vhenanians to serve him and Vraash. Whatever one may believe, Master Necromancer Mortis Mori did technically save Vhenan. With his new generation of necromancers came the creation of the Church of the Eternal March, possibly the most important organization currently working within Vhenan. Mortis also brought on the idea of preserving a small amount of living Vhenanians so that they could be used a breeding source for new undead. This idea eventually lead to the creation of the nevermores. Mortis also had a plan on how to use undead as a means to create an immortal kingdom like no other. In his mind, he believed that it would advantageous to replace the military with mindless undead and divide power within the kingdom between a multitude of powerful and intelligent undead lords, followed by other undead officials beneath them. This kingdom would then become known as one worthy of Vraash, eventually outlasting every other nation on the continent and overpowering the mortals, ending all conflict between mortal races and ushering in an eternal age of peace between the undead.

However, it would seem that the king of Vhenan, Sandrocus, has claimed the nation as his own and rules it all by himself. It is unknown what has happened to Mortis; some say that his essence was used to create the body and mind of Sandrocus and others say that Sandrocus usurped him with the help of Vraash. It may even be that he is only in hiding, working towards his vision. Still, the worship of Mortis is permitted within Vhenan and continues to this day as it is very apparent within the undead kingdom.

## Relations

> "*You will kneel in time*"
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As is the case with most Demigods, Mortis' relations are unclear. It is only known that he is wholly committed to Vraash, who sent him to bring back the powers of undeath to the Realm of Mortals. As Vhenan only participated in the Second Demon War by defending their own lands, it can be presumed that Mortis did not have any contact with the other Demigods of his time, like Isqarioth of Tolrania. It is presumed that he spent a great deal of time within the court of Sandrocus, eventually swaying him to the idea of using undead as a defense against the demons. One might think that Malzarak would have some personal hatred towards Mortis, but they never had contact with each other as Mortis always operated behind the scenes. Slowly, Mortis would work towards turning most of the nobility towards the worship of Vraash and eventually many of them wished to be turned undead, even if they had not perished in battle. The offers of eternal life, endless fortitude and supreme power over their subjects intrigued many. Vraash was pleased but Mortis believed that this was only the first step for the undead; now his loyal subjects wait for further commands.

## Religion traits

* **Inoculated:** You gain a +2 trait bonus on saving throws against disease effects.
* **Empty Heart, Full Heart:** You gain a +1 trait bonus on saving throws against charm effects, and targets of your charm spells take a –1 penalty on their saving throws.

## Cleric alignments

* Lawful Neutral
* Lawful Evil
* Neutral Evil