Page 79 of Hekate: The Witch
Hekate. They answer to no one.
Promise me that you will never
talk to them again.’
His hand gripped mine hard
and I frowned at his words.
‘But what are they?’
‘They control the divine order.
Who lives, who dies.
They spin the threads
of all our lives.’
I was surprised by this,
‘Even the Gods?’
He nodded. ‘Even the Gods.
Even Ferryman Gods like me.’
Mentions of his divinity
always made him uncomfortable,
so he continued as though
he had not mentioned
his divine role at all.
‘They are above Gods,
men and monsters alike.
They sit next to Hades
in his palace so he can
keep a watchful eye on them.’
My frown deepened.
‘So because they answer to no one
they are dangerous?’
Charon shook his head.
‘They are more so
… unpredictable.’
