[quote=@Theyra] I decided to do something else instead [hider=Arstus, Lord of the Stars and Light] [center][h2]Arstus[/h2][/center] [center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/08/36/8f/08368fe8ba5d35b35d0095cc746b895a.jpg[/img][/center] [b]God Concept:[/b] With power over the stars and light. Arstus is the embodiment of the light, either one found in the night sky or himself. Though it seems like his focus is away from others, he tries to think about others and not forget about the mortals who, while seeming like a tiny speck in the vastness of space. They are still important to him as his light gives them hope in the darkness. [b]Appearance:[/b] Arstus has several forms, but the one he prefers to use is one where he wears a black robe with a hood and shoulder pads. Which has gold and blue accents and a small blue crystal on his chest. He wears black gloves and black shoes. He is completely covered, and the only thing you can see physically are his eyes, which glow blue behind his dark mask made of an outerworldly material. [b]Motivation:[/b] Arstus exists to bring something to both gods and mortals that is needed. Mainly, this comes in the form of light, being a light where there is nothing but darkness. A beacon in the dark. Other times, beauty in the form of the stars in the night sky. Lighting up the night sky with stars that anyone can see and admire. While also serving as markers in the night sky for those who know how to travel by them. Ensuring that a light shines where it is needed. [b]Roleplay Example:[/b] It was dark, the dead of night, it was hard to see, but they had no choice, one of the pair a man thought as they tried to get their bearings. They had no torch, since the dukes' men would see them easily, and by the sounds of it. They were getting closer to them. So they kept running, before one, a woman tripped on a root and fell to the ground with a loud thomp. "They are over there!" A voice shouted, and the one of the pair the man tried to quickly get his companion up. But as it seemed like they would be caught then a bright light appeared above them and slowly descended in front of them. The duke's man tried to cover their eyes, but even that would fail at the blinding strength of the light. Unable to see or shut out the light, they retreated. Running away from the light, and when the duke's men were gone. The light vanished as quickly as it appeared. The pair was speechless before the woman tugged at the man and the two resumed their trek. Running as fast as they could while the man made a quick prayer to what he thought saved them. "Thank you, Lord Arstus." Arstus does not do this much, intervene like this, but he felt pity for the man. Who was doing something rather brave. Saving the life of a young woman and made a prayer to Arstus before doing this act. While Arstus does not know where they are going. Arstus knows that by his light. They have a chance now, and hopefully they will find someplace safe. So as he floated there unseen in the night sky as he watched the pair come out of sight. Arstus felt like his part was done, and he drifted back to the night sky. Disappearing in a burst of light, and wondered if anyone else needed his light tonight. [b]Availability:[/b] I am mostly free during the week and weekend, but sometimes I can get busy or distracted. [b]Experience:[/b] I have been roleplaying by forum for years, and I feel like I am somewhat good at it. Though I could be underselling myself, but I enjoy it and try to improve when I can. [/hider] [/quote] Your concept has a solid foundation with Arstus clearly being benevolent, and a coherent domain pairing. However, it needs significant development before approval (barring the all the strangeness regarding a god of light and stars dressing entirely in black). No, the biggest structural problem I see in your deity concept is his entirely passive motivation. "Light shines where it is needed" gives you nothing to do IC beyond reacting to others' initiatives. What are Arstus' proactive goals for the world? Does he want to place constellations to encode knowledge, ensure no place remains in permanent darkness, oppose forces that would snuff out hope, or create star-paths for navigation? Additionally, you've provided zero information about worshipers—who are his clergy, what do temples look like, what rituals exist, which professions favor him? Every other deity submission included some trace cultural footprint, but yours is absent. Finally, define your divine intervention limits: the roleplay example shows Arstus creating blinding light that incapacitates armed men, but notes he "doesn't do this much" without explaining why not. What restricts his intervention? Besides the mechanical stuff, why would he intervene in such a manner beyond being just "helpful"? I know I didn't ask for personality section, but I would at least like to have a better understanding of him opinions, quirks, and generally that thing which makes him distinct from "just another generic nice light god", aside from his clothes.