Quotidian Triumvirate

The name "Quotidian Triumvirate" refers to a trio of meta-individuals responsible for the basic elements of existence (the prefix "meta" is used to instill in the reader a sense of awe and confusion regarding the nature of this group, its constituents, and the author's knowledge about the same. This is done to titillate the reader's mind as well as to build up an impossible idealization that will inevitably lead to disappointment and feelings of emptiness—a bit like life actually).

Speaking of life, one would find upon closer examination that the meta-entity named the Jubilant Sower was in fact responsible for instilling that quality in all living creatures. This is something that the living creatures usually do not realize, as they are typically too focussed on their actually living to notice. And this is an unfortunate truth as all the creatures' living is already taken care of by the Meticulous Attendant—so they'd be much better served worrying about something else and just letting the living work itself out. Most people don't do this and so they find that they unexpectedly run out of living before they've actually finished worrying about it enough to start it. Thus, the creature finds themselves face-to-face with the Grim Reaper wrought with confusion and disappointment that started with Life, continued through Living, and surprisingly failed to end with Death.

Of course it is little solace to the creature to know that those three stages have personifications that when grouped together form the Quotidian Triumvirate—especially when this creature is confronted with an animated skeleton clad in a black hooded robe and carrying a scythe in his right hand. Indeed, such a sight would startle most hearts—even given the widespread publicity that Death has attained.

Yet Death is the most popular and well-known of the group despite being the last one involved in a creature's existence. This fact may only be attributed to his extraordinary talent in problem solving as well as his fondness for cats—anyone liking felines as much as he does would surely be spotted.

On the other hand Life is hardly ever noticed by anyone, and this is understood by considering when she appears: only at times of great excitement, commotion, and pain—moments when people's attentions are focussed on matters such as "which way is the head pointing?" and "get this the hell out of me!". Apart from the distractions, Life is also overlooked because she is more overlookable—that is, she is flesh and blood as opposed to bone, she wears a white hooded robe with white gloves, and she is only half the height of Death. Furthermore, Life holds, in her left hand, a staff set with a deep red stone. Thus, overall, Life is much more friendly looking than Death.

But the truth of the matter is that, among the triumvirate, Living does the most work and receives the least credit. However, he is perfectly happy with doing an excellent job and going unrecognized—though no one has actually asked him... even if they did he couldn't reply because he is both deaf and mute, so it is merely given that he is happy with his function.

Name

Death (The personification of Death)

Gender

None. But male if you must.

Height

twice that of life's

Occupation

Ensure that people die

Personal Statement

I have to go.

Name

Life (The personification of life).

Gender

Female

Height

half that of Death's

Occupation

Instill life in creatures at birth

Personal Statement

I'm working nearly all the time, so you'll usually find me in my work outfit: a white hooded robe that is identical in design to Death's, white cotton gloves, and carrying my staff. Wearing the robe all the time is fairly dreadful as it's hot and stuffy while its color means that it gets dirty every time I go out—but it's all part of the job and as long as Death insists on wearing black I have no choice.

Comments

• Susan said: I think she's too humble to admit this, so I have to post it for her. Life is intelligent and rational beyond belief but is also kind, caring, and friendly. Her smile will brighten your day—as will the twinkle in her eyes and the jubilance in her stance. She really knows how to express herself and likes doing (I'm talking about that time you were dancing and singing to your iPod... you're totally gonna kill me for writing that!). Thanks for being there girl!
• lowly_human said: Imagine the most beautiful woman you have ever seen. Now make her 100 times more attractive. Whatever the result is, it is very probably wrong. life defines beauty: long dark brown hair with just the right amount of waviness to look both wild and tame; full, succulent pink lips that appear flawlessly appropriate and minutely too large; soft, rounded cheeks with just a hint of rose petal pink; deep, mesmerizing brown eyes that exude friendship and kindness; and a radiant, irresistible smile. Given these you probably have an idea that is still mostly wrong, but is slightly more correct. Here try again, but listen this time...

Name

Living (The personification of living).

Gender

Male

Height

average

Occupation

Oversee the living of creatures. This entails traveling around the world stabbing people with a sword and causing wounds of varying degrees. The severity of the wound is determined mostly upon how happy the person is: greater happiness implies more serious wounds.

Personal Statement

Blind, deaf, mute, bald male wearing footed pajamas colored deep blood red.