Anpu

The jackal-headed God, Anpu, weighs the hearts of the dead in Duat, determining if they are worthy to pass into an afterlife. Otherwise, he tosses them to Ammut, who devours them. For a short time, he shared this duty with Wesir, but he usually still functions as judge of the Underworld. He took to guiding the dead through Duat to the scales, and presiding over funerals. Ultimately, ma’at decides who has led a true and just life, and Anpu never cared if he was the one to read the scales.

Anpu is one of the older Gods of the pantheon, one of Re’s children, though he is unsure as to who his mother really is. Bast has always claimed that title, though sometimes Set claims Anpu’s whole parentage is a lie, just to stir up some drama. Anpu doesn’t seem to care who spawned him; he has other more important matters to concern himself with than a little family drama.

Today, Anpu appears as either a golden wolf who can speak, or an older man with skin so dark it is nearly black, and a bald head. He wears all-black clothing, always business attire or more formal. He prefers to frequent funeral homes and graveyards, but sometimes spends time in nursing homes or critical-care wards as a doctor, easing the dying into oblivion. Anpu’s demeanor is calm and collected, though he holds the passions of the jackal he embodies. He can be loyal, or turn in a fit of rage, leading many to believe he is fickle. Anpu isn’t fickle, he’s impassioned, and isn’t afraid to show it when it matters to him.

Likewise, Anpu’s Scions are full of passion. They are loyal and devoted followers who take it upon themselves to ensure people do not die before their time, but try to ease the dying into death with a gentle hand. They have the passion of the jackal, even if they do not know how to control it. These Scions tend closer to the Virtue of Justice over Balance, allowing their passions to guide them.