Catori (Divine Soul)

> *"The dead keep their secrets, and in a while, we shall be as wise as they - and as taciturn." -* Alexander Smith
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## CATORI

### Status

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Having gained divinity in *YR 68, ERA 1,* Catori is one of the oldest divines, and has for the majority of their lifetimes resided inside of the Temple, acting as the main overseer for Aprosians who are starting their journey into the afterlife. Historically, they have led funerals, counseled those reaching the end of their lives, ignited funeral pyres, and trained priests, yet with the exceptional growth that has occurred in the past century, their work has dwindled down to what can be managed, and important figures, such as other divines.

As a **die roll five** divine, their departure, and return is assured as time creeps forward. Records of prior vessels show that Catori's vessels average lengthy lifespans, with their oldest vessel being Asra, *the Solemn*, who was 122 years old at exodus, and typically spending 60-75 years in their vessels. Despite the vast stretch of time that their soul has resided in Apros, Catori still carries the memories all of previous vessels, and of each exodus they've experienced, though it can be difficult to pull information from them.

## Divinity

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## Symbolism

Catori's presence in the Temple is seen as a sign of their legitimacy to be worshiped by some. Time, along with the removal of some crucial details has blurred the truth behind their path to divinity, which has led to the belief that Catori's arrival in Apros was a blessing from above. Psychopomps, and other devotees have chosen various symbols to express their devotion, or to attempt to garner the divine's blessing.

* Phantasms are the universal symbol for Catori, with some kept as pets for the divine within the Temple. Folklore states that Phantasms appeared within Apros following reaching their divinity.
* Deep purples, and indigo are their favored shades, causing indigo to be recognized as a grieving colour.
* The precious metal silver, especially in jewelry and clothing.
* Any exodus that they experience is seen as an omen for Apros as a whole.

## Vessels

Catori's vessels typically waste no time in being replaced following exodus, and have no preference to species, biological sex, or gender. The main characteristics to their vessels is the continued eye colour, passive magic, and active magic. Their memories, and active magic abilities will return with the passage of time, not returning until around eight to twelve years of age, with the latest beginning at sixteen years old, and settling back into place by the age of thirty. Their personality is free to feel the nurturing of their world long after their memories return, but a few things remain the same: the tendency to grow towards sparse words, and become stoic, along with a hidden wisdom that far exceeds the understanding of any non-divine.

When trying to decipher the arrival of a new vessel before the return of their memories, a *High Priest/Priestess*, or Ain can use the following as a guide:

* Their eyes will always be **indigo.**
* The following passive magic begins at birth:
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