I wish I did know. [Not that it would have changed much.] I didn't even find out about the wager until I was already dead. As it turns out, gods are pretty sore losers. Big surprise, right?

[What a mess...]

From what I understand, the one who favored Joaquin gave him an item known as the Medal of Everlasting Life when he was younger. Pretty much like it sounds. The wearer cannot be hurt or killed.