CHAYESH

The source of many myths, legends, and lore is Chayesh.  Some will
even go so far as to say he does not exist, though these religious
views are the extreme.  Chayesh first appeared in Aabahran after the
mysterious disappearance of all of the ancient pantheon (with the
exception of Irumeru).  As Irumeru channeled all the power of the
former Gods into a chain to keep Aabahran from slipping into the Rift,
Chayesh appeared with Caimor and Malchaeius following close behind.
From what has been gathered from snippets of scrolls written during
that time, it seems they came from a planet not unlike Aabahran, but
much older and unstable.  So unstable was their planet in fact, that
upon the destruction of their God of Light, Juvan, their wartorn and
beleaguered world began to crumble. [It would be important to
interject here that it is still unknown if it was Chayesh himself who
destroyed Juvan, though his worshippers would confirm such as fact in
evidence of Chayesh's virtually unlimited power.] Seeking a restored
balance, the beacon of Irumeru's chain drew the trio to Aabahran with
their crumbling planet in tow.  After several battles and much debate,
the trio of Chayesh, Caimor, and Malchaeius forged a balance by
lending their powers over Death, Order, and Chaos to Irumeru's control
of the power of Life.  With the balance renewed, Aabahran stabilized
and the former planet of Chayesh crumbled into flaming shards across
the sky.
 
As with his history, so too is Chayesh's appearance the source of much
speculation.  Some say he is hideous, a sight so frightful that one
gaze would freeze the blood of Saint Andres himself.  Others say he is
nothing but spirit, a mist that moves freely from place to place
without hindrance of time and space.  Still others say he most
commonly appears as a simple traveller, joining an unfortunate party
of adventurers before mysterious dangers befall them.  Unbeknownst to
such hapless heroes, Death himself walks among them.
 
As Lord and Master over the Realm of Death and the Pillar of Souls,
Chayesh rules his domain ruthlessly.  Often described as mercilessly
cruel or deviously clever, he imparts special powers to those who call
themselves his "chosen", the legions of the Undead and their generals,
the Vampires.
 
Whether Chayesh still lurks somewhere - watching and manipulating Aabahran
from the shadows - or his power has been utterly consumed in a secret coup
by Anume, is a constant matter of speculation to the scholars of Death. What
is certain is that he does not oppose the Torturer openly, so perhaps an
understanding between these two Gods of Death has been reached.