Godling

A godling, also known as a host, is a mortal that has been possessed by a god. Gods require some sort of link to the mortal realm or else they may be banished back to the Duat. Godlings can be possessed in various degrees; some are completely controlled by the god and take on their favored appearance, while others are only influenced and maintain the host's appearance. Godlings may also be almost anything, such as an animal or even an object, but gods prefer humans because they are creative and can break out of patterns.

The House of Life considers all godlings to be threats and actively hunts them down. While they prefer to banish the god without harming the host, they are not above killing a godling should the need arise.

Not all gods require a host to manifest. Anubis, for example, may manifest in any graveyard, place of death, or place of mourning. Similarly, Nut does not require a host because she is the sky and may manifest at anytime.