*"The Sealed One, Arbiter Eternal, Lord of Judgement"* ## Overview Pitaya is the second of the [[Trinity Cycle]], forged not from mortal hope like [[Moya, Goddess of Freedom|Moya]] or cosmic origin like [[Kiwano, God of Creation|Kiwano]], but shaped by divine necessity. Created by Kiwano to oversee the fate of mortal souls, Pitaya serves as the eternal judge—neither cruel nor kind. He is the keeper of [[Exodus]], the soulway between life and death, where each spirit is weighed against its ideal reflection. Souls heavier than truth are sent back to live again, born anew. Souls lighter ascent to [[Reveri]]. ## Mythos Pitaya was forged by Kiwano to aid him in the management of the mortal realm. As life blossomed, so too did death—and Kiwano, unable to judge his own creations, shaped Pitaya to do just that. He was given one task: to weigh every soul. In time, he built Exodus, the realm between, where he oversees the Cycle with divine precision. He walked the material world in the early days of the Cycle, a figure of quiet grace and celestial purpose. Though all feared him, Pitaya carried out the duty that was given to him, for it was all he had ever known. But Pitaya grew curious. Envious. Ambitious. Desperate. He longed to know more than just the end of things. In secret, he attempted to steal a fragment of Kiwano's divine essence—a piece of the World Anvil, hoping to forge his own dominion over the soul. To *create.* He failed. Kiwano, betrayed by his own son, banished Pitaya to Exodus, sealing him within the very realm he was meant to govern. From that day on, Pitaya has remained within the soulway, unable to leave, forced to watch the world from the memories of the fallen. He judges still, though not without regret and a deep, insatiable rage. ## Worship and Iconography Pitaya is often depicted as a tall, severe figure draped in robes of deep crimson. His eyes are usually hidden beneath a blindfold—a reminder of the [[Titanfall|damage done to him]] by Kiwano. His torso is bisected, revealing a white inner that glows and drips occasionally. In all images, he holds his iconic Scales of Judgement. ## Legacy Though Pitaya was once a figure of divine purpose, his story has since curdled into myth, fear, and whispered warnings. Since his banishment, Pitaya has become more than a god. He is a looming inevitability—a name that is feared to be spoken. In recent centuries, cultures across Kuizine have developed entire traditions to ward him off, most prominently: #### Nox Mortis A solemn holiday celebrated on [[Frutuscore]]. Celebrated on Mors 22, the living don masks, light lanterns, and make offerings to the dead—not just to honor their spirits, but to keep Pitaya at bay, lest he come to claim more. #### [[Moya's Lantern]] The divine moon said to have been set aglow by Moya herself, burning a faint blue each night to keep Pitaya's shadow from taking the world. To sleep under clouded skies or a new moon is still considered an ill omen.