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Patroclus is a deity of both life and guidance in the Underworld. A restless spirit himself, they are in charge of keeping eyes on the wandering souls that have been refused passage to the Underworld by Charon. During the season of spring they are known for aiding alongside Demeter with the growth of crops and plants, symbolizing birth and plentiful living. People that supply offerings to them are often those seeking abundant crops or those that are poor or have committed sins out of hope that if improperly laid to rest, Patroclus will guide them anyways.

Plucking one of the flowers that bloom from Patroclus' spear wounds are rumoured to provide the user with longevity and clearance of disease. However, these must be willingly gifted from the deity to induce these desired effects, as forcefully picking one will result in illness and a quick death instead. If the thief isn't properly buried and is declined passage, Patroclus will refuse to guide their soul for the amount of time they are sentenced to wander. While the thief lives the rest of their shortened life, Patroclus has been known to be a culprit in the decline of their crops and food out of spite and the proper 'justice' he deems for their immoral actions.

Oftentimes Patroclus is seen as an indifferent god that is neither overly good nor bad, though they do show signs of being charitable to those that are unlucky or poor. He only truly becomes callous when facing the souls that have deceived or angered him before they died. Besides this, he generally doesn't judge or favour the lost spirits that come to him as it is only his job to look over them and nothing else.

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