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Imot
The Symbol of Doom (planar psychopomp usher of inevitability, mathematics, portents [they/them] / N)
Portfolio: Inevitability, mathematics and portents
Realm: Outlands / Underlands / Tetravia
Alignment: N
Imot is a unique and complex figure, whose existence is rooted in mortal guilt and the yearning for hindsight following tragedies. Unlike other ushers who may directly cause loss of life, Imot’s role is more subtle and insidious. They’re involved in the events leading up to large-scale disasters, sometimes even orchestrating them when cultures fail to evolve or end naturally.
Imot is driven by a deep-seated compulsion to leave behind clues about impending disasters in the natural world. These clues are cryptic, wrapped in confounding symbolism and complex equations. To the uninitiated, these omens manifest as subconscious unease or anxiety, while those aware of Imot’s nature might see them as an opportunity to avert disaster, albeit often too late. As a result, Imot is regarded as the usher of dread, paranoia, self-blame, and the fear of personal failure.
In addition to being connected to large-scale deaths, Imot is seen as the patron of mathematicians, particularly those pushing the boundaries of understanding, and those who perish in what seem like inevitable circumstances or mass casualties. Prophets and seers are drawn to Imot’s enigmatic and elusive signs, hoping to decode these for foresight.
Imot’s physical manifestation is as a golden, four-sided pyramid with a wing on each facet. Their method of communication is non-verbal, relying on the conjuring of images and symbols. This unique form of interaction is challenging even for their fellow ushers and those who serve them, with only the most devoted eventually learning to understand this language. Sages have wondered whether Imot is speaking the same language as Sigil’s dabus, only more cryptically.
Imot resides in the Tetravia, a realm of crossroads and towers located between the Eight Courts. From this vantage point, they observe the mortal world and the Outer Planes, continuously seeking new patterns and secrets.
Source: Concordance of Rivals [PF1e] p9
Compiled by: Jon Winter-Holt—drawing heavily from Pathfinder 1e Concordance of Rivals