Hinekora
Hinekora, also known as the "Mother of Death" or "Mother of the Dead", is a major Karui god that rules over the Halls of the Dead and oversees the Trial of the Ancestors.
Lore
Hinekora is depicted wearing an oversized crown/mask of threads and bones adorned with a giant green eye. She also wears a garb made of bones and threads, and her skin is painted in purple and green all over her body. She is also seen to have extraordinarily long hair many times longer than her body.
Hinekora plays a significant role in the myths and lives of the Karui people. Hinekora both collects and watches over the souls of the dead and has the ability to foresee the future through prophecies. These prophecies are typically interpreted by Hatungo ("wise woman"), Karui people with the ability of "second sight". Hatungo live between the realms of life and death and can often live hundreds of years, until Hinekora wishes to reclaim them. The Seeing Stone and Yama the White are both granted power by Hinekora's hair.
Hinekora has the ability to know everything about the living realms of Wraeclast and its surrounding lands, but appears to have no power over or ability to foresee otherworldly entities like Beyond demons or the Eldritch Horrors. It was also possible for beings from the human realm to avoid Hinekora and death (e.g. the Pale Court), though she is still able to observe them. She is in opposition to the god Chaos; while both observe the future, Chaos desires a future with unpredictable outcomes, while Hinekora wants the future to follow a set path guided by her prophecies.
In myth, Hinekora was known to have whipped Kitava using her hairHinekora's Hair"What we steal in life we repay in death."
- Karui Proverb, keeping him locked in the depths of the underworld without food and water. She foresaw the Slumbering of the Gods, and before she fell into a deep sleep, she created the Halls of the Dead as a place for Karui souls to go to after their death.
Related items
Item | Stats | Flavour Text |
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AshcallerAshcaller Carved WandWand Physical Damage: 9-17 Elemental Damage: (20-24) to (38-46) Critical Strike Chance: 7.00% Attacks per Second: 1.50Requires Level 12, 47 Int(11-15)% increased Spell Damage25% chance to Trigger Level 10 Summon Raging Spirit on Kill Adds (20-24) to (38-46) Fire Damage Adds (20-24) to (38-46) Fire Damage to Spells 10% chance to Cover Enemies in Ash on Hit"We do not command fire. Ngamahu lends it, and Hinekora returns it." - Lavianga, advisor to Kaom | (11-15)% increased Spell Damage25% chance to Trigger Level 10 Summon Raging Spirit on Kill Adds (20-24) to (38-46) Fire Damage Adds (20-24) to (38-46) Fire Damage to Spells 10% chance to Cover Enemies in Ash on Hit | "We do not command fire. Ngamahu lends it, and Hinekora returns it." - Lavianga, advisor to Kaom |
Beyond Sight IVBeyond Sight IVMy vision grows dark. A horror draws near. Its soul would be a treasured prize for Hinekora.You will slay the Herald of Bameth and the very powerful foe it summons.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character. | N/A | My vision grows dark. A horror draws near. Its soul would be a treasured prize for Hinekora. |
Death's HandDeath's Hand Karui SceptreSceptre Physical Damage: (72-83) to (140-183) Critical Strike Chance: (7.50-9.00)% Attacks per Second: 1.50 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 56, 96 Str, 96 Int26% increased Elemental DamageAdds (35-46) to (85-128) Physical Damage (25-50)% increased Critical Strike Chance 30% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Stun Gain Unholy Might for 4 seconds on Critical Strike"All are welcome in Hinekora's eternal home." - Karui Proverb | 26% increased Elemental DamageAdds (35-46) to (85-128) Physical Damage (25-50)% increased Critical Strike Chance 30% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Stun Gain Unholy Might for 4 seconds on Critical Strike | "All are welcome in Hinekora's eternal home." - Karui Proverb |
Hinekora's HairHinekora's Hair"What we steal in life we repay in death." - Karui Proverb | N/A | "What we steal in life we repay in death." - Karui Proverb |
Hinekora's SightHinekora's Sight Onyx AmuletRequires Level 44+(10-16) to all AttributesPrevent +3% of Suppressed Spell Damage +(600-1000) to Accuracy Rating +(600-1000) to Evasion Rating Cannot be BlindedRemember the past, anticipate the future. | +(10-16) to all AttributesPrevent +3% of Suppressed Spell Damage +(600-1000) to Accuracy Rating +(600-1000) to Evasion Rating Cannot be Blinded | Remember the past, anticipate the future. |
Kitava's FeastKitava's Feast Void AxeTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (288-326.4) to (432-489.6) Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Attacks per Second: 1.25 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 68, 149 Str, 76 DexSocketed Gems are supported by Level 30 Melee Splash (200-240)% increased Physical Damage 1% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 1% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana Recover 5% of Life on Kill Enemies Killed by your Hits are destroyedHinekora bound Kitava to a rock that Kitava could not lift with all his might. Kitava vowed that when he broke free, he would devour every soul in Hinekora's domain. | Socketed Gems are supported by Level 30 Melee Splash (200-240)% increased Physical Damage 1% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life 1% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana Recover 5% of Life on Kill Enemies Killed by your Hits are destroyed | Hinekora bound Kitava to a rock that Kitava could not lift with all his might. Kitava vowed that when he broke free, he would devour every soul in Hinekora's domain. |
Path of BetrayalPath of BetrayalCut down by the king's hand, southern spirits linger near the bones of giants.You will encounter Karui Spirits near Weathered Carvings, and send them back to Hinekora.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character. | N/A | Cut down by the king's hand, southern spirits linger near the bones of giants. |
The Last WatchThe Last WatchA loyal soldier in life, he stands watch, bow in hand, waiting to be sent to the Mother of death.You will track down a powerful Ancient Archer who will drop a unique item when slain.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character. | N/A | A loyal soldier in life, he stands watch, bow in hand, waiting to be sent to the Mother of death. |
Bound FateBound Fate Cloth BeltRequires Level 49(15-25)% increased Stun and Block Recovery+(20-30) to Dexterity +(20-30) to Intelligence +(60-80) to maximum Life Every 5 seconds, gain one of the following for 5 seconds: Your Hits are always Critical Strikes Hits against you are always Critical Strikes Attacks cannot Hit you Attacks against you always Hit Your Damage with Hits is Lucky Damage of Hits against you is LuckyKnowing what will happen and knowing when it will happen are two very different things. | (15-25)% increased Stun and Block Recovery+(20-30) to Dexterity +(20-30) to Intelligence +(60-80) to maximum Life Every 5 seconds, gain one of the following for 5 seconds: Your Hits are always Critical Strikes Hits against you are always Critical Strikes Attacks cannot Hit you Attacks against you always Hit Your Damage with Hits is Lucky Damage of Hits against you is Lucky | Knowing what will happen and knowing when it will happen are two very different things. |
Hinekora's LockHinekora's LockStack Size: 10Allows an item to foresee the result of the next Currency item used on it Modifying the item in any way removes the ability to foreseeRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. | N/A | N/A |
Tattoo of the Hinekora DeathwardenTattoo of the Hinekora DeathwardenStack Size: 10 Replaces a Small Intelligence Passive Skill6% reduced Effect of Curses on youRight click this item then left click a valid Passive Skill. Maximum 50 Tattoos. | N/A | N/A |
Tattoo of the Hinekora WarriorTattoo of the Hinekora WarriorStack Size: 10 Replaces a Small Intelligence Passive Skill3% increased maximum Energy ShieldRight click this item then left click a valid Passive Skill. Maximum 50 Tattoos. | N/A | N/A |
Tattoo of the Hinekora ShamanTattoo of the Hinekora ShamanStack Size: 10 Replaces a Small Intelligence Passive Skill8% increased Mana Regeneration RateRight click this item then left click a valid Passive Skill. Maximum 50 Tattoos. | N/A | N/A |
Tattoo of the Hinekora StorytellerTattoo of the Hinekora StorytellerStack Size: 10 Replaces a Small Intelligence Passive Skill+3% to Chaos ResistanceRight click this item then left click a valid Passive Skill. Maximum 50 Tattoos. | N/A | N/A |
Tattoo of the Hinekora MakangaTattoo of the Hinekora MakangaStack Size: 10 Replaces a Small Intelligence Passive SkillRequires 7 adjacent Passive Skills Allocated8% increased Effect of your CursesRight click this item then left click a valid Passive Skill. Maximum 50 Tattoos. | N/A | N/A |
Tattoo of the Hinekora WarmongerTattoo of the Hinekora WarmongerStack Size: 10 Replaces a Small Intelligence Passive SkillMinions have 5% increased maximum LifeRight click this item then left click a valid Passive Skill. Maximum 50 Tattoos. | N/A | N/A |
Replica Hinekora's SightReplica Hinekora's Sight Onyx AmuletRequires Level 44+(10-16) to all Attributes+(600-1000) to Accuracy Rating +(600-1000) to Armour +1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances You cannot be Maimed"I touched #2993, and I saw... how blind we've been. The visions weren't the future. They were the past! Our 'unforeseen consequences' have already been happening!" - Researcher Graven | +(10-16) to all Attributes+(600-1000) to Accuracy Rating +(600-1000) to Armour +1% to all maximum Elemental Resistances You cannot be Maimed | "I touched #2993, and I saw... how blind we've been. The visions weren't the future. They were the past! Our 'unforeseen consequences' have already been happening!" - Researcher Graven |
Allflame Ember of HinekoraAllflame Ember of HinekoraPack Size: 5-7 Monsters Pack contains Pack LeaderPack Monsters can drop Karui TattoosClick and drag this item over a Monster Pack in the Lantern of Arimor to have those packs in the area replaced with this pack. | N/A | N/A |
Additional Dialogue
Winning a Tournament in The Halls of the Dead
- "Beware the gaze of the pale one. A colony of ants burrows through a wall, seeking the treasures beyond. Truth and hope are enemies."
- "Two enemies, born opposed, clasped hands only once. The silent wall and the raging storm oppose the endless swarm."
- " ... back again... I must fight for every moment of lucidity. Time is shorter than you know. Cataclysms await down most paths, and those paths then turn on and eat each other. These things must happen. You must make them happen. It begins with the fulcrum of destiny, the moment on which all of existence is balanced. The King of Dreams must me allowed to escape, and though there can be only one, two High Templars must witness... this..."