Fiction:Cosmos of Nahiarus/Ahmu

Ahmu, rendered also as Aamu and Aumhu is the primordial god of death and time. Ancient mythology depicts Ahmu as the brother of Nalashtannylor and Aur, and the consort of Asmurrina.

Appearance
No historical analysis places a singular appearance on the form of Ahmu. His most commonly accepted form in ancient texts is that of a tall, well built man (species uncertain) wearing an ornate robe of black and gold. He tends to be bald and his features strong yet plain. Ancient art does not agree on Ahmu's skin colour, as it tends to range between a rich copper and pitch black skin. As other religions associate certain animals with death, Ahmu is sometimes depicted as an animal or accompanied by one.

History
Ahmu's existence long precedes historical measure. As the personification of time and death, Ahmu is sometimes regarded as the first deity to have emerged from the force of Uli-Anna. Prehistoric ruins attributed to the pre-civilisation Aurelians suggest that they acknowledged the existence of Ahmu. Unlike other Primordial Ones of whose cults were prevalent in the ancient age, death cults revolving around Ahmu have an obscure history. Theologians have concluded that Ahmu was only widely worshipped in prehistoric times, as death cults surrounding other ancient death gods soon took over. A handful of individuals in Nahiarus still maintain the belief that Ahmu is the true god of death.

Realm
As the personification of death, Ahmu's realm goes by endless names. It is most commonly referred to as the afterlife in non-denominational nomenclature. Due to its vastly different depictions from all corners of Nahiarus, there is no accurate depiction as to what Ahmu's realm is like.

Personality
Though many fear death and its personification, Ahmu is far more benevolent than one would assume. Ahmu is all-knowing and all-seeing, and is considered a fair entity. While his opinions of the living are mixed, it is recorded that Ahmu has a strong affinity with animals, who are underneath the sphere of his consort. He is merciful towards those who were kind in their past lives, and is often complacent of those who were not.

Two things are known to provoke the God of Death's ire - the perversion of the course of time, and the unnatural prolonging of one's life. Though Ahmu is known to make exceptions if it aids the realm, his otherwise benevolent nature is stripped back to reveal a furious and terrifying force to behold.

Cult of Ahmu
Like the other Primordial Ones, Ahmu is devoid of a cult - though religious cults and belief do not wane or strengthen the power of the Primordial Ones. As all cultures have funerary rites and a strong belief revolving around death, Ahmu's influence is ubiquitous despite what deity is worshipped in place of him. Some animals, especially cats, are strongly associated with Ahmu in the modern age by some. As a result, cats are seen as good luck in most part of the world.

Allies

 * Asmurrina
 * Nalashtannylor
 * Aur

Ambivalent

 * Mortal Pantheons

Enemies

 * Drascaur
 * Demon Kings