Known as “The Uncaring”, “The All-Knowing Stars”, and
“The Whisperer”, Hath is an Amaranthine that humblefolk and birdfolk alike struggle to understand. In
spite
of this conflict, Hath is revered by the mapach. According to
them, Hath was a constellation of stars who listened carefully
to the Nightfather. In ancient times, the Nightfather spoke
and spread his vast wisdom across the primordial darkness.
He spoke of night, of time, and of the worlds beyond life.
The constellation listened and grew wise, too wise to remain
as stars. Thus, it became a part of the Great Rhythm as the
Amaranthine of fear, doubt, and secrets. This is why, the tellers
say, the Nightfather no longer speaks.
Ever since, Hath has whispered its unsettling secrets to the
creatures below, speaking quietly so the other stars cannot hear.
Mapachs were not the first to hear its voice, but they claim
to be the first to truly make use of its secrets. While priests of
Hath do not necessarily “hear” the words of the stars, mapachs
believe that Hath speaks in subtle ways. Those frightened
while traveling at night or caught in dangerous situations
are bestowed with cautious and crafty thoughts by Hath. If
heeded, one may survive. If ignored, one may die. Either way,
Hath, The Uncaring, is apathetic.
The stars teach the importance of trusting in oneself and
keeping your wits about you, even in dire situations. When a
mapach gets a shiver of premonition, something they could
never have known, it is said to be the whispers of Hath they
have heard.
Hath has few followers, and most are mapachs. Rangers
and travelers passing through dangerous parts of the Wood
at night often pay homage to the All-Knowing Stars. While
some pray to this Amaranthine for guidance, others hope not
to hear Hath’s voice, as the stars only whisper to those in peril.
Warlocks make pacts with this Amaranthine for knowledge of
the worlds beyond life. Most consider this practice to be rather
reckless—The Uncaring is known to exact a terrible price for
such secrets. Some lose their mind delving into the vast reservoir of knowledge that Hath is all too
eager to supply.