Moraxus

Moraxus is a fictional entity that appears across fantasy fiction, video games, and tabletop role-playing settings as an ancient being associated with knowledge, gates, and forbidden wisdom. In many interpretations, Moraxus acts as a gatekeeper to thresholds between realms or as a patron of memory, hidden libraries, and arcane secrets.

The name Moraxus is used in multiple works with no single canonical description. Etymology is typically speculative, often described as invented or derived from mythic-sounding roots. Some creators link Moraxus to demonology motifs, though it is not part of any historical tradition.

In common depictions, Moraxus is portrayed as a tall, gaunt, and shadowy figure, sometimes wreathed in smoke or sigils. Iconography may include an eye, a gate motif, or an open book. Abilities attributed to Moraxus frequently include memory manipulation, telepathy, and the power to seal or unseal gateways between worlds. In narratives, Moraxus often demands a price for knowledge or serves as an impartial but unforgiving custodian of secrets.

Usage of the character typically serves to explore themes of knowledge, temptation, and consequence. Some settings cast Moraxus as a neutral or malevolent force that tests characters seeking forbidden lore, while others treat the figure as a patron or mentor to scholars and occult investigators. The portrayal remains flexible, with variations across different authors and games.