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Iuppiter - God of the Sky

God of the Sky, Forerunner of Kings, Commander of the Sun and Storms

Domains

Light, The Sky, and Electricity.

Powers

Iuppiter is God of all that the light touches. While other gods might have direct control over a certain element or aspect of life- almost everything can be tied back to Iuppiter. Iuppiter commands the sun, which allows plants to grow, which allows animals to eat. He commands the sky, and directs the clouds, which allows life to continue. He even controls many aspects of the sun and the stars- such as their heat, light, and the shapes they make in the sky.

Vulnerabilities

Iuppiter has direct control of very few things and often works in tandem with other Gods. He can make the sun shine and the clouds cry as much as he pleases - but only the god of the earth can allow grass to grow. He can produce storms and thunder and lightning, but only Nahargu'ul can allow him water from the seas. At the end of the day, Iuppiter's abilities are the keys to life itself- but he can by no means do it all on his own.

Appearance

Digital depiction

Iuppiter isn't often seen by many- but when he shows, it is impossible not to notice him. His sheer size towers tens of thousands of feet into the stratosphere. Legends say that in particularly brutal storms or hurricanes, his form can be seen inside the clouds for a moment when the lightning lights up the sky.

Creations

Iuppiter has created birds. They are the only living beings he is responsible for. However, cloud formations, the sun, thunder, lightning, rain, magnetism, constellations, winds, and various eclipses are all things he has is completely or partially responsible for.

Worshipers, Religion, and Culture

Iuppiter is a well known god, just not by name. Very rarely does he do much to directly effect mortals- but he receives acts of servitude and sacrifice daily (even if he doesn't want them). Wishes for good weather for a good harvest, and calm seas for good trade are all within his realm of control (with the seas being one he works with Nahargu'ul with on the regular). His worshippers are the farmers, the peasants, the kings, the sailors, the inventors, and the common man. He is referred to by many names- too many to count, but all wishing for the same or similar things.

Region or Location

Much like Nahargu’ul, Iuppiter's command is vast. Arguable the greatest in distance out of all the gods. However, due to the current state of the mortals, very little of his sphere of influence is actually taken advantage of. However, due to his closely knit relationship with the god of the sea- Iuppiter makes due. With trade winds, he creates pathways of travel, and with command over the stars and magnetism- items such as compasses and directions in the form of constellations have become tools of the common man. No matter where you are, day or night, near or far, Iuppiter is watching over you. Hopefully with a smile.

Personality

Iuppiter is a fairly kind and jolly god, and one that oftentimes assists mortals and their endeavors far more than he does hinder them. He is naturally kind- and enjoys the wonder of children and the awe of adults. His boisterous and fairly active lifestyle have lead him to becoming particularly invested in the wellbeing of the mortals he watches. But, his brotherhood with the god of the sea has instilled some iron into the grip of their fairly benevolent god- and when you piss him off, you will know it.

Opinions

Nahargu'ul - Despite being relative polar opposites, Nahargu'ul and Iuppiter have a surprisingly close relationship. Despite Nahargu'ul's nature as a pariah in the immortal community, his brotherhood with the god of the sea extends to the dawn of creation. So much so that the two Gods have created various natural phenomenons. Because they've touched tips so much over time, thunder, lightning, storms, and hurricanes have come into existence. They are basically brothers- each one side of a coin.

Kilgarrah - Kilgarrah and Iuppiter have had a fairly brotherly relationship. Dragons fly, and Iuppiter controls the sky itself. Dragons breathe fire- and hey, Iuppiter is a God of light. Due to his creations taking a home in the place of his power itself was Kilgarrah placing his trust in the god of the sky- who intends to never break that trust.

Nahash - Iuppiter is a warm god- jolly and red nosed like a being of happiness. While Nahash can be a little sketchy here and there, Iuppiter will always have a love for shiny objects and good fun. Both of which the bringer of hope and wealth can produce in surplus.

Dormammus - Dormammus and his sorcery has always instilled a sense of wonder into Iuppiter. While the two very rarely interact due to their busy schedules, Iuppiter will always make time for the god's company provided Dormammus is willing to blow the Sky god's mind in his latest work.

Tales

Iuppiter is god of the sun. Each day he drives a chariot of fiery serpents and horses across the sky to give light to the world.

It is said that superstorms such as hurricanes were thought up during a drunk conversation between Iuppiter and Nahargu'ul. As the tale goes, the boisterous and jolly god of the sky and the dark god of the sea had been arguing like brothers do, and as a result of their quarrel- the greatest natural phenomenon ever was born. The resulting hurricane wrecked havoc upon the land and the sea- and both gods marveled at their newfound tool. The argument ceased, and the gods continued to experiment with cooperation- leading to various kinds of storms and vortexes. Legends even tell of the infamous 'Sharknado' that led to a great loss of life. This story is almost solely spread by drunks and vagabonds, but is spread never the less.

@JunkMail

This is a really good sheet. I like the concept you have here, as well as him having and relying on interactions with other Gods. Accepted.

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You sound like you're trying to make your character unequivocally stronger, older, and smarter than all others. I don't think there's a justification for this.

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Noice.

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@SepticGentleman

I really like your God. He doesn't demand any special, complex ritual worship, and he isn't declaring war on the land or anything like that. He just wants to sit at the bottom of his damn ocean and screw with sailors.

@Jeyma

Speaking of which, is your sheet done?

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@dragonmancerMy idea for the "eldest" thing is that he remembers a time before any of the other (currently present) gods existed. Something like a "first generation" god, and is perhaps the last member of their kin.

The omnipotence would work exactly like this: he knows everything. He doesn't know the future, but every piece of information that currently exists in the world is in his possession.

Though he's generally an observer, he takes action when he deems it necessary, and acts swiftly and decisively. Perhaps at some point in the past he acted by "taking the mind" of another god, essentially lobotomizing them.

@Dead Cruiser

Its a good idea, but I have a few issues with it.

#1. While I like the idea of a different generations of Gods, like the titans to the Olympians or the giants to the Nordic gods, If there is multiple generations including the 'elder' gods, I would prefer if your character wouldn't be the only one of this category. In fact before we get started I'd like to appoint several other Gods in this possession to perform something similar to a triad or the big three Gods, which of course Your God would likely be apart of.

#2. Knowing every single bit of information, including about what the Gods are doing is stretching a bit into too much power in one mind, being able to shut down other Gods, at any point, I'm going to have to turn down completely. That isn't to say you could defeat a god (I will be including a certain element that can neutralize gods to some extant), but the method you proposed isn't gonna fly, unless if you were to balance it to where it would only be possible in a very planned and calculative method, prone to backfire if it fails either by failed execution or the target was able to avoid it, and that the method isn't a permanent way to deal with a God, rather a temporary solution or a temporary seal.

#3. I can allow some form of semi-omnipotence, where he can basically know all of the general information (Not specific information or detail mind you, unless if he were to investigate upon one instance or another personally.) of the present in the earthly realm, but that's as much as I can allow. The mortal world is like the playground to the Gods, so I can allow such a world to be easily exploited, however I'd prefer if you and every other God didn't have the level of omnipotence where they knew about everything of the other Gods were doing, especially since I'd like to install conflict with each God, so as far as what your god would know to the other Gods at what their doing in each moment is limited if and what the Gods are doing in the physical realm as physical manifestations.

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I propose the god's realm is called Aeterna.

@ActRaiserTheReturned

So it shall be.

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We seem to have a lot of knowledge gods here... I'm interested in making an "Eldest God," a sort of omniscient observer, God of Time, Secrets, Horizons, etc.

@Dead Cruiser

Only problem with that is that the majority of the Gods have existed before time was even a concept, so as for who is the 'eldest' couldn't really be determined. The only thing older then the Gods themselves is Ragnarok, which isn't even technically a conscience entity. However the domains of time, secrets, horizons, etc would be a fitting concept for another God of the pantheon, and without a doubt definitely the most distant and observational of the group, perhaps even the wisest.

Also should be of note that true 'omnipotence' isn't possible, for several reasons. For one, there is no fate or predetermined future, instead being the law of probability. Now a god can manipulate some forms of probability to its favor by use of miracles, at least those that can do so, and those that can 'predict or see the future' would only either see one of many outcomes, or several different of infinite outcomes, which can be changed or prevented. Some gods may like to use the term fate to convince mortals into doing their bidding or being heroes, and use their miracles to sort of support the idea of fate, but in reality this is nothing more then deception.
secondly as a mechanic true omnipotence is entirely unbalanced even for a God RP of this setting.

However some form of omnipotence could be allowed such as basic mind reading or being able to look over the world like a globe (In fact most gods I would imagine can do the latter.)

consider these when making that character.

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I'm interested in what Kilgarrah thinks of Nahash.

@ShyDot

I'll update his opinions soon, c:

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@rush99999

Sorry to see you go.

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@ShyDot

nice job! Looks good to me, accepted.

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@SepticGentleman Looking good, As far as I'm concerned he's accepted and ready to be put into the CS, you can add the picture and any tales afterwards. Good work!

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Mind if I lay claim on 'Temptation' and 'the Mind' as domains? After putting a couple thousand words worth of work into the sheet so far, it'd sort of suck for one to get taken by coincidence.

@ShyDot

Of course, go for it!