Helka
Goddess of Shadows and Death · The Raven Queen
Domain
Shadows, Death, Spirits, The Unseen
Alignment
Neutral Evil
Status
Active
Factions
Ravenskull Clan, Blackfang Clan, Spirit Shamans
Helka is the Frostfall goddess of death, shadows, and the spirit realm. She rules over all that passes from the living world into shadow and mist. Her followers understand death not as tragedy but as inevitable transition, and they seek communion with those who have passed beyond the veil.
Holy Symbol
A raven perched on a skull wreathed in shadow
Worship & Rites
Helka is worshipped in ancient burial grounds and shadowy forests where the boundary between worlds grows thin. Worship involves communing with spirits, performing necromantic rites, and making offerings to the dead. The Ravenskull and Blackfang clans are her most devoted followers.
Clergy & Organization
Shamans serve as Helka's clergy, mystics who commune with the dead and guide spirits in their transitions. They are feared and respected, keepers of forbidden knowledge and bridges between worlds.
Holy Days
The Long Night
Darkest night of the year, ceremonies of communion with spirits and honoring the dead
The Veil Thinning
Times when the boundaries between worlds grow weak, opportunities for spirit communication
Lore & History
Helka is feared by many and understood by few. She does not actively cause death—she simply accepts all who come to her and guides them into shadow. Those who serve her understand that death is not the end but a transition, and they work to ease that passage for others. While many view her worship as dark and profane, her followers see it as acceptance of mortality's inevitability and respect for those who have passed.