Afterlife

The River Styx was the boundary between the land of the living and the dead. Souls had to cross this river to enter the underworld, usually with the help of Odigos , who would transport the dead if they had passed with proper rites.

Cats who died and were not buried with an offering must wait for 200 moons on the borders of the underworld before being guided by Odigos to judgment.

Afterlives

Asphodel Meadows

The resting place for ordinary souls who neither commit great sins nor achieve remarkable deeds. It is a quiet, neutral place, free from punishment but also lacking the joys of Elysium. Souls here feel no hunger, no exhaustion, no physical discomfort. While this may seem like a blessing—no pain, no suffering—it’s the absence of desire that leaves them in a constant state of neutrality. They don’t crave food, rest, or warmth, and because of this, they simply wander aimlessly, without the highs or lows that come with feeling.

The only joy to be found in Asphodel comes from sharing space with loved ones who have also passed into this realm. While emotions are dulled, being in the presence of those they cared for brings a quiet sense of comfort and familiarity. Souls here, however, are unaware of the goings-on of those still alive. Their living relations remain a mystery to them, until one of their kin passes into Asphodel and shares the news. 

It is said that when a clan cat dies, those who were part of their clan gather to hear the newly arrived soul share tales from the living world, the only connection they still have to their former lives.

Elysian Fields 

In contrast, those in Elysium live in a more vibrant afterlife. They feel slight pangs of hunger, but the prey they love is always easy to find and catch. They tire, but their beds are soft, always at the perfect temperature for rest. Elysium offers a balance—the satisfaction of small desires and their fulfillment. While Asphodel is a place of stillness and calm, Elysium hums with gentle pleasures, making it the paradise many long for, while Asphodel remains a realm of quiet existence, where souls find solace only in the presence of loved ones and occasional whispers of the living world.

The paradise of the afterlife. It was a realm of eternal peace and bliss where the souls of the righteous, heroic, and those favored by the gods went after death. It was a reward for those who lived virtuous or heroic lives. The idea of reincarnation was also present, where souls in Elysium could be reborn.

• The Isles of the Blessed were for those who lived three virtuous lives and were granted entrance to a special paradise, an even more exclusive realm than Elysium. It was considered the final resting place for the truly exceptional souls.

• The River Lethe was one of the five rivers of the underworld, and drinking from it caused souls to forget their previous lives. This was essential for souls that were reincarnated, as they would enter the world without memories of their past lives.

Unlike those in Asphodel, souls in Elysium are aware of their loved ones still living in the mortal world. News from the living often reaches them, allowing them to keep a distant connection with their families and clans.

It is said that, in rare instances, some souls are granted the ability to visit their loved ones still among the living. However, these visits are surrounded by mystery and uncertainty—no one knows for sure if such encounters truly happen. The one thing known for certain is that Echostar, the ruler of the afterlife, must approve any such visits. Without Echostar’s explicit permission, even the most virtuous souls of Elysium are bound to remain in their realm.

The process of gaining Echostar’s favor for a visit is difficult and reserved for truly exceptional circumstances. Legends speak of moments where an important message had to be delivered, or a loved one needed guidance in a time of great peril. However, these stories are often told as myths, and whether they are true or not remains unclear, adding to the mystical aura of Elysium and its connection to the living world.

Tartarus

The darkest and most dreadful part of the underworld, reserved for the worst sinners and evildoers. It was a place of eternal punishment, where souls who committed heinous crimes against the gods or humanity were sent. Titans, like Crowstar and his allies, were famously imprisoned in Tartarus after their defeat by his children. Souls in Tartarus endured torment for their transgressions. 

• The Fields of Punishment was another region of the underworld where souls who committed crimes but weren't evil enough to be cast into the worst of Tartarus. Punishments here were severe but not as eternal or intense as those in Tartarus.