The other Fate—Atropos by older names. He arrives only when the line must end.

Ageless in the way of mountains, weathered in the way of sailors, Aionias keeps to the edges of roads and the edges of stories. When he steps from the hood’s shadow, the air thins. He speaks little, asks less, and leaves only certainty behind. He appears rarely—at doorways, on ferries, beside beds—where endings need a steady hand.

Traits

• Stoic, exact, incorruptible
• Unmoved by pleading; moved by rightful oath
• Sees the last step of any path with uncomfortable clarity

Role & Work

• The Cutter: closes threads when their measure is met
• Keeper of final bargains; witness to necessary endings
• Appears in only a few scenes—hinges more than moments

Symbols & Lore

• Black shears / short knife: edge that parts thread from world
• Knotted end: the mark that what’s done will not be unraveled
• Salt and laurel: cleansing and closure

Personality

Grave, tireless, unexpectedly gentle with the frightened. He honors measure without cruelty, and leaves space for mercy when mercy fits the truth.

Quote

“When the path is finished, I do not take it—I only stop it from taking more of you."

Minor Spoilers: Aionias appears only briefly, always near a crossing or a reckoning. He does not argue with gods or men. He nods to the Measurer, listens to the Spinner, and then does the work no one else will claim.