Empyreans are the chosen of the Gods or the child of a God, or sometimes both, those venerated to a high status by one or more Gods. They may be mortals who were exalted before or after death, or may also be other powerful beings, such as 🐉Dragons, Genies, Celestials, Fiends, or others depending on the God. They act as messengers, guardians, scribes, and sentries for the Gods they serve. Empyreans are often mortals who have ascended to Godhood and most times reside within the ⚗️Material Plane and are thus associated with the body. Some Empyreans ascend to Godhood before their death, some reach this status by garnering devotion and worship, others take it by force. In either case, these Empyreans achieve undying worship without the need of being a martyr or facing justice. Other Empyreans are exalted after death, some at the moment of or shortly after their death, others long after they’ve been gone, being lifted up as their deeds and acts get re-examined. Empyreans, though born mortal, are full-fledged Celestials, on the same level as ✨Aeons and ✨Heralds.
Empyreans are oft made by half-races in need of a patron Deity, such was the case for the 🫎Goliaths (the offspring of a Human and True Giant, as well as the offspring of two Goliaths) and 🐻Bugbears (the cult of Goliaths that followed 🐺Myolg’s teachings). Empyreans are also often created by those in a shared profession, such as soldiers, or a those affected by a particular affliction, such as vampires.