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===Dead===

The famines and plagues of this century are transforming the normally peaceful world of the dead into a crowded, contentious place. The spirits of deceased mortals usually dwell in an unseen spirit world, but some of them remain behind or return as disembodied incorporeal ghosts or walking corpses also known as revenants. Many of the dead are benign and benevolent. Deceased ancestors protect their descendants, and saints do some of their most impressive work after leaving mortal life behind.

;The Blessed Dead: The dead, typically freed from the burden of trying to live a longer, better of meaningful life, are not as concerned about faith and divine power as mortals. Most are patiently waiting for judgment, rebirth, a final battle or whatever end of the world they anticipate. However, a few blessed dead are miracle workers who continue to channel divine favor from beyond the grave.

;Restless Spirits: Some dead people are driven by obsession to interfere with the world of the living. Perhaps the ghost or revenant cannot rest until he has avenged some terrible wrong, or perhaps he has no resting place at all and is cursed to wander until the end of days. Guardian spirits might also fall into this category, trying to restore an ancestral property or protect a living descendant.