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Vonymos
The Mourning Storm (planar psychopomp usher of catastrophes, lasts stands and suicides [they/them] / N)
Portfolio: Catastrophes, lasts stands and suicides
Realm: Outlands / Underlands / Storm of Shards
Alignment: N
Vonymos arose from the profound depths of grief that mortals experience in the wake of loss. This usher embodies the dual aspects of mourning, representing the spectrum of emotions and reactions that stem from sorrow. On one hand, Vonymos is synonymous with the darker facets of grief, such as depression, isolation, and desperation; the intense emotional turmoil that can engulf individuals as they grapple with loss. Conversely, Vonymos also represents more resilient responses to grief, including the surge of glorious last stands and the discovery of renewed vigour in the face of despair. In this sense, Vonymos serves as a muse to the other ushers, inspiring them to actions arising from the atmosphere of mourning.
The usher’s influence extends to souls who have succumbed to suicide, become martyrs, or fallen victim to catastrophic events like natural disasters and plagues. The presence of Vonymos is often felt as an overwhelming flood of emotions, powerful enough to break down the sturdiest of emotional barriers. For some, this experience is akin to a churning deluge that slowly wears away at one’s defences. For others, the Mourning Storm’s touch is more immediate and intense, akin to lightning and fire, spurring them into desperate or decisive action.
Vonymos resides in a glass willow overlooking the Storm of Shards. This location, a cascade of broken, floating stones drifting at the edge of the Spire, mirrors the usher’s connection to the fragments of emotion and experience that define the aftermath of loss. The physical manifestation of Vonymos varies. They sometimes appear as a wailing wheel of water around a single eye. This form encapsulates the cyclical nature of grief and the unending echo of cries that accompany loss. Alternatively, Vonymos can appear as a cross between a crow and a knight, symbolising their role as both a harbinger of death and a guardian of the fallen.
Source: Concordance of Rivals [PF1e] p20
Compiled by: Jon Winter-Holt—drawing heavily from Pathfinder 1e Concordance of Rivals