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Saloc
The Minder of Immortals (planar psychopomp usher of agency, bronze, education [they/them] / N)
Portfolio: Agency, bronze, education
Realm: Outlands / Underlands / Spire’s Edge
Alignment: N
Saloc, known as the Minder of Immortals, is an usher concerned with mortal agency and the soul’s journey. They are invested in the concept of personal intent and the narrative that underlies every mortal life, advocating that a cutter’s intentions and personal experiences should be also counted in the final judgment of their soul, not just the consequences of their actions.
Saloc’s role includes providing defence for souls on trial in the Boneyard, emphasising the would-be petitioner’s own recounting and intentions, challenging the judgments made by yamaraj which can often be based solely on outcomes. Saloc has even resurrected mortals whose souls’ judgments they deemed unfair, offering them another chance to demonstrate their true nature. This practice often puts Saloc at odds with other psychopomps and particularly with Vale, who views their tactics and frequent use of such magics as irresponsible. As the solicitor of will over context, Saloc holds a unique position of authority, even over deities. However, Saloc seldom exercises this judgment, given the rarity of such cases.
Saloc’s existence predates most other ushers, and many powers. The chant goes they were born from the mortal need to justify and defend one’s own actions and decisions. Their surreal form is roughly humanoid, with a featureless face crowned by stag horns and their head orbited by two golden rings studded with eyes.
The Minder of Immortals presides over Spire’s Edge, a vast, twisting metropolis on the Underlands where the least-developed souls of the Boneyard reside. Here, these souls either find their purpose or fade away into cosmic dust.
Source: Concordance of Rivals [PF1e] p16
Compiled by: Jon Winter-Holt—drawing heavily from Pathfinder 1e Concordance of Rivals