[M] The Throne of Gods: Divinity's Requiem

[RedKayne]

This is Rated M for violence, blood, gore, language, nudity, sexual content, and contradiction of religious beliefs that might be considered blasphemy outside of creative context

The Throne of Gods: Divinity's Requiem

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The King of Gods is gone. The Throne lies empty, waiting for your ambitious hand to claim it.

The Monarchs stand in your way, and a new era must be ushered in. The God of Ruin calls upon those who understand the necessity of celestial rebellion to topple the established hierarchy.

There is no Order. There is no Freedom. Only Pain and Chaos shall reign.

Will you walk with the Child of the Apocalypse and forge a new life? Will you seize the mantle of a Monarch and rule with an iron fist? Will you betray Ruin and lead the rebellion yourself? Or will you sit upon the throne in the end?

Evil knows no limits.

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Spoiler: The Five Monarchs 

Suriyel was the first deity ever, and He created the Throne of Gods. After creating the Throne, He then created the Five Monarchs.

In the celestial hierarchy system, the Five Monarchs are right beneath the King of Gods. These Monarchs are currently the strongest beings in the multiverse and each lead their own faction in their respective realm.

Spoiler: Luthious: The Noble of Order 

He is known as the right-hand of Suriyel and is the strongest of the Monarchs. With the death of Suriyel and his brother, Baldramort, he is currently the strongest being of the multiverse. He and his faction reside in the heavenly plane, Elysium. Their holy capital is the divine White City. They are the overseers of the planes, ensuring law and justice prevail. They have strict moral codes while valuing truth and compassion. Once in a while, they understand that certain sacrifices need to be taken in order to enforce the greater good. The Faction of Order is naturally at war with the Faction of Chaos. Luthious's powers include the mastery of radiant light.

Luthious has a very kind and warm-hearted personality, and many could easily view him as a father figure. Despite the chaos and destruction of the Fall, Luthious remains steadfast and determined to restore Order. He is a sincere and genuine individual, especially towards his companions. However, those that ever cross him will quickly notice his righteous anger and Luthious will let no one stand in his way.

Spoiler: Harku: The Duke of Freedom 

The most intelligent being of all creation. Harku and his faction reside in the futuristic plane, Mechanus. Their capital is the majestic Metropolis. The gods of Freedom are known as creators, tinkers, and truth-seekers. They value personal freedom, life, and adherence to the law. They are natural allies with the Faction of Order. Harku himself has the powers of telekinesis. He is currently working with a group of celestials in discovering the identity of the Kingslayer while fending off the Titans from Metropolis.

Despite being a benevolent Monarch, Harku is surprisingly arrogant and views practically everybody beneath him. Since he does not view anyone as intelligent, it may be difficult trying to communicate with him. However, despite his personality blemishes, Harku is a hard worker and will always pick the path that is deemed the right one - even if it is not the popular one.

Spoiler: Selrina: The Maiden of Nature (COMATOSE) 

One of the most beautiful ladies of creation. Selrina and her faction reside in the nature plane, Avesta. Their capital is the paradise garden, Eden. Selrina's faction focuses on maintaining a balance between good and evil, life and death, and order and chaos. They understand that without one, there can be no other. So they ensure there's no disruption to the equilibrium of the multiverse. Because of their very philosophy, they gain no favors from the Factions of Order and Chaos. Selrina herself is a shapeshifter and has complete control over Mother Nature.

The Maiden is currently in a comatose state. She sacrificed much of her life force to open the realm to Averas and nearly died from the experience. Instead, she fell into a state of unconsciousness and was carried into the portal leading to Averas, where she has been resting ever since.

Like her older brother, Luthious, Selrina is a good-hearted person and usually gentle in nature towards her close companions. She tries to distance herself from the political affairs of the Five Monarchs in an attempt to maintain the Multiverse's equilibrium. She can be short-tempered and may let her emotions get the best of her at some points. Yet, she is a happy helper and is always willing to assist others in need.

Spoiler: Malphas: The Duchess of Pain 

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One of the most corrupted beings of creation. Malphas and her faction reside in the fiery realm, Hades. Their capital is the infernal palace, Tartarus. The Faction of Pain seeks its own selfish ends. They view law and chaos as unnecessary and are primarily concerned with their own ambitions. One common goal amongst these gods is to seek power. They often are allies with the Order of Chaos. Malphas has the power to create mind-bending illusions. Selrina claimed that Malphas is the Kingslayer, which Malphas has yet to deny, but it is known that a single Monarch does not have the power to match the King of Gods.

Malphas is a rather odd character and often has the attitude of a teenager. She can be quite immature at times and is practically always vulgar and crude. She enjoys toying with her enemies and even her fellow Pain deities at some points. She has no concerns about anyone but herself and is essentially a wild-card in the political affair of the Five Monarchs.

Spoiler: Baldramort: The Prince of Chaos (DECEASED) 

Sometimes known as the left-hand of Suriyel. He and Luthious were the strongest Monarchs, always in equal playing fields and never overcoming each other in the multiversal war. Baldramort and his faction reside in the abyssal plane, Carceri. Their capital is the demonic Black City. The Faction of Chaos is the bane of all that is good and organized. The deities are cruel violent killers that often do not see themselves in error. They promote chaos and destruction only to glorify themselves. They are naturally at war with the Faction of Order. Baldramort himself is the creator of primordial darkness. Ever since the Fall of the Gods, Baldramort proudly boasted that he personally killed his father, Suriyel.

Baldramort is a very proud and arrogant individual and he has a no-nonsense attitude towards his followers. He will be quick to dispatch those that cross him even in the slightest or most trivial manner. He is not the type to play around or waste time. If need be, he will manipulate and/or force others to do his bidding, but he mostly relies on himself to take care of the necessary tasks.

During the battle at his underground temple, beneath the Vatican City, Baldramort was challenged by a group of celestials. He easily defeated them and intended to sacrifice their life force to open the portal to his home realm, Carceri. However, in an unexpected twist, his long-lost son Damian made an appearance and ruined his ritual. Instead, his own life force was sapped, leaving Baldramort defenseless against the group of fallen deities. After losing the battle, Baldramort decided to commit suicide and would rather die by his own hands than allow a lesser being to take his life. The truth of whether or not he is the actual Kingslayer may have been lost.

Spoiler: The Multiverse Setting 

Spoiler: Elysium 

This realm hosts several angelic and divine cities with the White City being its capital. Holy Knights and benevolent souls populate this realm and strive to maintain peace. Many outsiders are often awestruck by the beauty and serenity of the realm, even the wild creatures are rather passive in nature. The realm also contains tall mountains, a large and mystique sea, and lush green plains.

Spoiler: Mechanus 

Mechanus is a realm of order, precision, and mechanical ingenuity, all governed by Harku’s unwavering will in the capital city of Metropolis. Towering megastructures, bathed in the glow of neon lights, reach into the clouds, while automated drones and artificial constructs maintain every aspect of daily life. The streets are immaculately organized, filled with synthetic lifeforms and homunculi who work tirelessly to craft new technologies and maintain the plane's rigid structure. Beneath the gleaming cities lie vast factories and clockwork forges, where the hum of machinery echoes endlessly. Time itself seems synchronized with the ticking gears of this metallic world, reflecting the strict order and efficiency that defines Mechanus.

Hovercrafts zip through the skies, lightspeed trains connect distant regions, and countless luxuries are available to its inhabitants. While pockets of nature remain, much of the landscape has become barren wastelands, dotted with only a few lakes that serve as quiet reminders of what once was.

Spoiler: Averas 

The realm of Averas is a complete paradise in nature. Lively forests with innocent animals, cascading waterfalls, and the sweet aroma of various plant life can soothe even the most anxious of souls. The legendary garden of Eden resides at the center of the realm, along with the Tree of Life known as Gaia. However, even in this so-called paradise, there are a few dark spots scattered throughout this realm. Dark and forbidden forests, and abandoned ruins share a story of a time long passed.

Spoiler: Hades 

The realm of Hades is fiery in nature, lava and flames cover practically the majority of the realm. There are dozens of towns and villages residing in the safe spots of the world, but dark creatures like malevolent dragons are known to fly across and make their homes in volcanoes. The capital, Tartarus, is an underground city that dwells within a colossal pit, with built-in walls surrounding the pit to prevent the lava from flowing into the city. At the bottom of the pit is a fighting arena, where Malphas forces her prisoners to battle each other to the death in a gladiator-like manner.

Spoiler: Carcari 

The dark realm of Carcari is the home to the worst nightmares ever created in the multiverse. The Grey Plains fill the realm, which is set under a permanent night sky. The Black City houses many demonic beings and also houses countless prisoners that are eternally tortured. Several other dark cities and towns also populate the realm, along with deep canyons and crevices that lead into the unending abyss. A large and foreboding sea can be found, but hardly anyone dares to venture into the dangerous waters and encounter any of the underwater eldritch colossi.

Spoiler: Rules and Expectations 

1. You will be creating an evil character. This is your chance to flex your evil writing muscles, but please remember this is overall still a collaborating story with others. Please always work with others to create delicious evil moments and get others' permission for backstabbing events.
2. Standard RPA rules apply, please do not godmod/metamod/powerplay. Please respect all players. GM words are law.
3. No OOC fighting. Discussions are always welcome, but harshly attacking another person will receive swift and brutal judgment.
4. Players are welcome to create minor NPC characters throughout the story to enrich the lore further and create agency.
5. Two paragraphs for each IC post is the recommended minimum. I want to encourage those who struggle with this to challenge themselves to create outstanding posts. This rule is not strict with dialogue exchange, but making a co-post would be incredibly useful. Minor issues with spelling and grammar are perfectly acceptable, but please don't make it unbearable.
6. If you have trouble creating a post, please ask me or a returning ToG veteran to help out. We are all in this together. I'm very willing to help out my fellow players, if you have any issues or have any ideas for the RP, just let me know so we can work it out.
7. If you are going to be inactive for a certain period of time or unable to make a post for at least 2 weeks, please PM/VM me or make a notification within the OOC thread. That way, we can continue with the plot without any hindrances.
8. The final rule and most important... have fun! Seriously, let your creativity and imagination run wild! Have a freakin' blast!

[RedKayne]

Spoiler: Notable NPC Characters 

Spoiler: Gods and Goddesses 

Spoiler: Diz: God of Ruin 

Diz is one of the oldest beings in the multiverse, predating most gods and existing shortly after the creation of the Five Monarchs and the Throne of Gods. With no true home or allegiance, he has wandered the celestial planes in isolation for eons, carrying an aura of immense, dark power that deters even the boldest deities from challenging him. Benevolent gods regard him with deep distrust, while malevolent ones burn with envy at his strength and independence. Enigmatic and elusive, Diz's true goals have remained shrouded in mystery, even long before the fall of the gods.

Now, Diz has emerged as a key orchestrator of rebellion, gathering followers for a celestial revolution aimed at overthrowing the Monarchs and ushering in a new age. His abilities are vast and terrifying, rivaling the strongest and most ancient of deities. He can forcibly teleport others, corrupt souls with his dark influence, and conjure powerful, twisted Abominations through forbidden magic. Diz is a force that few dare to oppose, yet his ultimate vision remains unclear, hidden behind his cold, calculating demeanor.

Spoiler: Lanaei: Goddess of Seasons (Prior Player Character) 

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Spoiler: Zypher: God of Purification (Prior Player Character) 

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Spoiler: Vantas: God of the Void (Prior Player Character) 

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Spoiler: Jaslyn: Goddess of Indulgence (Prior Player Character) 

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Spoiler: Morgana: Goddess of Truth 

Of the faction of Order, Morgana is innately capable of telling when someone is lying. Her lance glimmers with holy light, which burns like white-hot fire and instantly cauterizes wounds. It can also summon a blast of blinding light with a simple incantation. Morgana is brash and cocky, rarely seeing the gravity of a given situation.

She assisted Zypher and his group of deities during their plight against the demigods. However, after providing her assistance - Morgana immediately left with other tasks handed by Luthious himself. Now, she currently resides in the White City acting as one of Luthious's personal bodyguards.

Spoiler: Lucielle: Goddess of Desires (DECEASED) 

Lucielle resides in the heart of Mechanus and is a part of the Wisdom Faction. She is one of the Ten Councilors, they often meet to discuss the status of all the realms. They often act as peaceful ambassadors and are sent to the other realms in order to find peaceful... or the best... solutions. Lucielle was chosen to become a Council member based upon her blunt but cheerful personality, but mainly because she could see into the deepest desires of a person. She was often useful for discovering a representative's hidden agenda. After the Fall, she can only sense a person's desires based on how much one wants them. She is well versatile with the bow and magic.

She joined Zypher's group in their quest to open the portal to Mechanus. Unfortunately, she met her end in a battle against the demigods and was slain by Colonel Hawkins. She more or less sacrificed her own safety to save everyone else from the onslaught.

Spoiler: Iravelle: The Goddess of Innocence (DECEASED) 

Iravelle was a goddess of innocence and had the incredible powers of healing others with her purity. However, she was shortly captured after the Fall by Colonel Hawkins and his minions. Her mind was warped, and soon became a servant and a spy for the demigods. She infiltrated Zypher's party and betrayed them in a critical battle. However, she was shortly killed by one of the people she saved in her lucid state, the Void lord himself.

Spoiler: Minos: God of Judgment 

This cruel deity is the Lord of Judgment, personally selected by the Duchess to overwatch her beloved arena. Beneath his torso, a gaping maw stretches open, revealing row upon row of razor-sharp teeth. This chest cavity serves as a conduit for Minos's voice, amplifying his commands and pronouncements with a haunting resonance that reverberates through the souls of all who hear it. The swirling abyss within his chest symbolizes the depths of his judgment and the consuming nature of his power.

His voice echoes with a haunting resonance, carrying a chilling blend of multiple tones and timbres. When he speaks, his voice emanates as if a legion of voices intertwine and merge into one, creating a dissonant chorus of judgment. It is a voice that strikes fear into the hearts of those who hear it, resonating with the weight of countless souls and the echoes of their regrets.

Spoiler: Demigods 

Spoiler: Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Hawkins "Hawk" (DECEASED) 

A Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Airforce. He rose through the officer ranks quickly and became a young prodigy. He has mysterious ambitions that involve setting a nuclear explosion upon Russia and destroying the elder gods there. How does he know about the existence of the gods in the first place, does he have a connection to their fall?

It turns out, Colonel Hawkins is the bastard son of the King himself, Suriyel. He is the strongest demigod and has the powers of omniscience to see into another's past. He also has the deadly ability to absorb a slain god's powers by drinking their blood. He continues growing powerful with each kill, and will soon be unmatched with his might.

In the final battle at New York City, Hawkins faced multiple deities, but the ones that gave him the most trouble were Spero and Zypher. Both of them awakened their inner powers, and with their combined might, they managed to slay the almighty demigod and his scheme to take his father's throne.

Spoiler: Lt. Raver (DECEASED) 

Lt. Raver was formerly the leader of Unit 9 and was the strongest demigod working for Colonel Hawkins. Many considered Lt. Raver as the Colonel's right-hand man and was the main trainer for the humans in their inevitable battle against the deities. In combat, Lt. Raver seemed to enjoy toying with his enemies and looks down upon them. However, after the Fall, Lt. Raver met an early demise at the hands of Zypher, Jonas, and Lucielle.

Spoiler: Lieutenant Kholer (DECEASED) 

Lieutenant Kholer is a demigod with the ability to turn her skin into a substance harder than diamond and more durable than steel. She stands at about 5'9" and is extraordinarily proficient with a sword. This became noticed by somebody high-up in a different branch of the military, and she was immediately recruited for their cause. She knows very little of what that cause is, but she follows it nonetheless.

She is one of Hawkin's underlings, and lead Unit 5 against the elderly gods; Vantas and Cruor. However, her squadron was decimated in battle, and Kholer killed herself before she could manage to reveal any information.

Spoiler: Lieutenant Cabal 

Cabal was the leader of Unit 8 before it was demolished by the gods. He is the Demigod of Dimensions and therefore has the power to teleport. He is committed to the goal of the Demigods in their attempt to claim the celestial realms as their own. Now that his reputation is tarnished by the failure of his last mission and the death of his companion, Raver, he has a lot to make up for. However, he is fully determined to redeem himself and have vengeance upon those that did him wrong.

Ever since the death of Colonel Hawkins, Lt. Cabal has more or less, taken the mantle to lead the demigods and their ambition to take over the celestial realms.

Spoiler: Lieutenant Ember (DECEASED) 

Lieutenant Ember is a very prideful warrior and considers practically everybody beneath her. Other than, of course, her commanding officers. She is the leader of Unit 7 and was the fourth strongest demigod. Now, with Raver's recent death, she climbed the ranks and is only behind Lt. Cabal and Colonel Hawkins. Her origins are shrouded in mystery, but she has been known to be around since Arthurian Times.

She fought alongside her leader, Colonel Hawkins, at the final battle of New York City. Her squadron tackled Danero, while Lt. Ember was involved in an epic one-on-one battle with Jaslyn. By the end of the battle, it seemed Jaslyn was victorious by inflicting fatal blows to Ember, but the demigod used a grenade at the last second to kill herself and took down Jaslyn with her.

Spoiler: Lieutenant Tyrace (DECEASED) 

Lieutenant Tyrace is a faithful soldier of the United States Air Force, and more importantly, a proud demigod serving under the leadership of Colonel Hawkins. Lt. Tyrace is the leader of Unit 4, but don't underestimate him because of his rank. He is known for his superior physical strength, and many ancient legends revolve around his story. This includes one of the most famous heroic tales of them all, the almighty champion known as Hercules.

At the final battle of New York City, Tyrace fought alongside his leader, Colonel Hawkins. Tyrace faced Spero and Kai, overwhelming them with his massive physical strength. However, his fatal mistake was leaving his guard down, and Kai finished him with a lava-punch that broke his spine.

Spoiler: Titans 

Spoiler: Goliath 

Goliath is a third-generation unit of the Titan race, the youngest generation. However, even though he is relatively young compared to the rest of his superiors, Goliath is not a being to be underestimated. He towers over humanoid figures by standing at the height of nearly three stories (30 feet), and his sheer physical strength can challenge several deities at once. He wields a large mechanical blade, and can easily decimate an entire building with a single swipe.

Spoiler: Grizzly 

Grizzly is a third-generation unit of the Titan race, a part of the youngest generation, and stands at a height of 20 feet. Yet, he has incredibly damaging capability with basically an armory at his disposal. Missiles on his right shoulder, a chainsaw on his left arm, a machine gun on his right... The Titan is capable of challenging multiple deities at once and prefers to combat his foes alone.

Spoiler: Beastiary 

Spoiler: ToG1 Beastiary 

Spoiler: Cerberi 

These monsters originated from the Gray Wastelands of Carcari. Long ago, a few packs of them escaped from the celestial planes and found themselves wandering in the ancient sewers of England for centuries. They have been preying upon slops, vermin, and the occasional wandering humans. Their appetites have never been sated, and they have only become more bloodthirsty.

Spoiler: The Destroyer (DECEASED) 

The Dragons found their way to the Earthrealm during the medieval ages. It seemed that end of the world has come for the humans as the dragons laid waste to their beloved cities. However, the Gods of the celestial realms and their children, the Demi-Gods of Earth, joined forces and fought against the dragons. It was a long and bloody war, but they managed to drive back the majority of the dragons back into the celestial realms and imprisoned them. Then, they purged the remaining dragons on Earth. However, one dragon was kept alive in secret by the Demi-Gods. They used their powers to put the abomination into a deep slumber in the country that is now known as Russia, where the creature slept for several centuries. It seemed the creature was kept alive for only one purpose: to destroy.

The Destroyer was involved in epic combat with several powerful deities but was ultimately destroyed after one of them ripped the dragon apart from the inside out.

Spoiler: The Abomination 

An unholy being that should never exist. A monstrosity created by the taint of Ruin and the lives of the celestials, this creature will obey its master without question. A perfect killing machine, its powers of corruption will destroy all in its path. Its hunger for death and decay will never be sated, because this creature will live in eternal torment because of its very nature.

An Abomination battled a group of deities protecting the Monarch, Selrina. The beast ultimately met its end after a long, hard-fought battle. However, it was revealed that Diz still has dozens of these monstrosities still under his control and ready to kill.

Spoiler: Averas 

Spoiler: The Ehlven 

The commonly fantasized elves of many Earth-born tales, the Ehlven are denizens of the Averas. They are in tune with their environments and with the animals of the realm and are a people that eschew combat unless absolutely necessary, preferring to let things happen as they would happen.

Spoiler: Carcari 

Spoiler: Deva 

Denizens of Carceri, the Deva are often quick to anger and ready for a fight. Both male and female Deva have horned skulls with slightly elongated and pointed ears. Many believe the Devas were once Ehlven, but none can prove this theory. As of late, more and more Deva have been vying for power, hearing rumors of the gods who rule their realm having fallen from grace.

Spoiler: Hades 

Spoiler: Consumed 

Consumed are the malign residents of Hades. They are born knowing only pain and hunger, and only through consuming other creatures will their pain temporarily subside. They are not dangerous to a god unless many Consumed pool their efforts. God-flesh causes their pain to vanish for many years, and so there have been many instances of Consumed attempting to hunt the divine.

Spoiler: Devourer 

Hidden within the ranks of the Consumed lies a secret known only to a select few: the existence of a dreaded entity known as the Devourer. Born from the consumption of the flesh of no fewer than twenty-five divine beings, these monstrous creatures undergo a profound transformation, evolving into formidable adversaries known as Devourers.

Unlike their lesser brethren, the Devourers possess a semblance of humanoid form, their once pallid flesh hardened into a formidable grey bio-armor that grants them enhanced durability and resilience. Their movements become more agile and coordinated, allowing them to maneuver with deadly precision on the battlefield.

What truly sets the Devourers apart, however, is their acquisition of the powers of the deities they have consumed, a terrifying prospect that strikes fear into the hearts of even the most powerful celestials. With access to a myriad of divine abilities, the Devourers pose a formidable threat, capable of wielding the very powers of their celestial adversaries against them.

Spoiler: Mechanus 

Spoiler: Homunculi 

While not homunculi in the traditional sense, these partially (sometimes fully) mechanical inhabitants of Mechanus are a friendly and generally peaceful sort. Capable of crafting many of the great works within their realm, they are the favored children of Harku and comprise the majority of life in Mechanus' great cities. They have not been tested by the fires of war but many have been preparing for conflict since the fall of the Gods.

Spoiler: Vanguard 

Vanguards were created by the Titans, and serve as their main assault soldiers. They are robotic powerhouses that specialize in close-quarter combat. They often wield energy shields and swords, but certain units may specialize in other weapons as well.

Spoiler: Slayers 

Slayers are notorious minions of the Titans and are quick and agile killers. They are often used as roguish units, especially during sneak assaults or assassination attempts. Their built-in energy blades can easily slice through adamantium-like material, one small mistake with these creatures could lead to a quick death.

Spoiler: Wasps 

Wasps are the main aerial assault force for the Titans. The small robotic beings are fast and lithe in the air, and will often use futuristic-range weapons during their attacks. They always travel in large numbers, hoping to overwhelm their targets with sheer numbers alone.

Spoiler: Elysium 

Spoiler: Archons 

Calling the realm of Elysium their home, the Archons are a strict and almost militaristic race of humanoids. After the fall, many were drafted into service to create a standing force should the other realms decide to invade. They have not yet needed this force, but nearly all Archons stand ready to defend their realm to their dying breath.

Spoiler: Character Sheet 

Name:

Gender:

Age:

Appearance: (Picture with a bit of description is usually preferred)

God/Goddess of:

Faction: (Order, Freedom, Balance, Pain, Chaos)

Powers:

Equipment: (Optional)

Personality:

Background:

Spoiler: Damian: Child of the Apocalypse 

Name: Damian

Gender: Male

Age: 100 Years Old (Appears 16)

Appearance:

Spoiler: Damian 

Damian has sharp features, magma-like eyes that glow with an otherworldly light, and jet-black hair that seems to drift like smoke. His youthful face betrays his ancient power, and his stature, while lean and agile, radiates the untapped potential of devastation. Dark, jagged lines creep up his arms and neck, signs of the apocalypse energy building within him.

God of: the Apocalpyse

Faction: Chaos

Powers: Damian's Primordial Darkness is a powerful and chaotic force, inherited from his father, Baldramort, the Prince of Chaos. However, unlike Baldramort, who wielded the darkness with precision and mastery, Damian struggles to fully control the devastating power. The Primordial Darkness in Damian is a manifestation of pure entropy and destruction, drawing from the deepest layers of the multiverse's chaotic energies. It is both a gift and a curse, representing the potential for boundless power but also the risk of losing oneself to it.

His powers are not as refined as his father's. Where Baldramort could shape the chaos into forms and weapons of his choosing, Damian's use of the darkness often manifests unpredictably. His emotions—particularly his anger, fear, or pain—can influence the form the darkness takes, making it volatile and dangerous to both enemies and allies.

When Damian calls upon the Darkness, it almost acts as a living entity, coiling around him like a protective shadow. However, this shadow can turn aggressive when Damian's focus wavers, lashing out violently or consuming the energy around it. This makes Damian a destructive force but also makes his control tenuous at best.

Equipment: Eclipse is a glaive forged from the essence of Primordial Darkness, stolen from his father's treasury in the Black City. Its staff is wrapped in dark metallic bands, etched with faint, glowing runes of shadow magic. The blade itself seems to drink in the light, appearing as an endless abyss rather than steel—its edges sharp enough to rend the veil between dimensions. Black mist constantly drips from the blade, seeping into the ground, and leaving a trail of eerie darkness wherever Damian goes. When wielded, the glaive pulses with a heavy, oppressive aura, as though it hungers for more than just blood—it craves the unraveling of creation itself.

Personality: Damian is a deeply conflicted individual, marked by inner turmoil and isolation. Born under the weight of a terrible prophecy, he was abandoned by his mother to prevent the foretold apocalypse but was rescued and raised in secret by Diz, the God of Ruin. Damian harbors resentment toward both of his parents—Baldramort for passing down the curse of Primordial Darkness and Jaslyn for leaving him to die. His childhood was shaped by loneliness and manipulation, which left him both mistrustful of others and yearning for genuine connection, although he finds it difficult to trust anyone fully.

A rebellious spirit defines the young celestial, as he struggles to break free from the prophecy that condemns him as the harbinger of the multiverse's end. While he is powerful, he fears his destructive potential, having difficulty controlling the same dark powers inherited from his father. Damian is not driven by a desire for chaos, but rather by a need to carve out his own identity, separate from the destiny imposed on him. Despite his reluctance, his role in Diz's rebellion places him in positions of influence, where he must often lead others despite his fear of the consequences.

At his core, Damian is morally ambiguous, acting out of emotional conflict rather than a clear sense of good or evil. While he is capable of empathy and compassion, his pain and resentment often push him toward darker paths. Torn between his fear of becoming a monster and his desire to prove his worth beyond his curse, Damian constantly battles against his fate, hoping to define his future, even as the shadow of the apocalypse looms over him.

Background: Damian’s tale began in sorrow and shadows. His mother, Jaslyn, the Goddess of Indulgence, carried him with a heavy heart, haunted by a terrible prophecy: The Child of the Apocalypse shall bring the end of the multiverse. Desperate to prevent such a future, Jaslyn made a heartbreaking decision. With tears in her eyes, she turned to Luthious, who stood by her as she chose to abandon the newborn Damian in the dark forests of Averas, leaving him to the mercy of wolves. His story should have ended there, lost to the wilderness.

But fate had other plans. Diz, the God of Ruin, found the helpless infant and rescued him, sparing Damian from a cruel death. From that moment on, Diz began shaping Damian in secret, nurturing his anger and resentment toward the gods who had forsaken him. Damian grew up under Diz’s influence, slowly being groomed to rebel against the King of Gods and the Monarchs. A deep bitterness festered within him—toward Baldramort, the father who had given him his cursed destiny, and toward Jaslyn, the mother who had abandoned him.

When the Fall of Gods began, triggered by the death of the King of Gods, Damian finally stepped into the light. During a fierce battle between Baldramort, the Prince of Chaos, and a group of rebel deities, Damian made his first move. He disrupted a powerful ritual, weakening his father’s life force beyond repair. With the ritual in ruin, Damian silently departed, knowing that Baldramort's fate was now sealed by the hands of his enemies.

Now, Damian stands at Diz’s side, a weapon forged in secrecy, ready to bring ruin upon the Monarchs. One by one, they will fall, as the prophecy foretold. The multiverse’s end begins with him, and the rebellion of the God of Ruin will carve the path.

Accepted Player Characters

Temperance: Goddess of Virtue played by Hannelorian

Chisoni: Goddess of Grief played by Azazeal849

[Hannelorian]

Name: Temperance

Gender: Female

Age: ~45,000

Appearance:

Spoiler: Temperance, Goddess of Virtue 

Temperance is a a singularly beautiful creature, a slender woman of above average height with pale skin and hair nearly dark as night. In the years since her own sin, her once bright eyes have darkened, losing any and all sense of joy or contentment. She almost always wears black, eschewing the bright colors she was once known for.

God/Goddess of: Goddess of Virtue

Faction: Formerly, Order. Currently, Chaos

Powers:

Virtuous Whispers: The gentle whispers of influence calling those targeted to reach for their better angels. Or so that was it's intended use. Temperance can use her powers of influence to sway those to her side, and act in a manner that is befitting of her will. The call of the greater good being hard to resist. At the same time, these whispers can be words of corruption, convincing those to abandon their morals and virtuosity effectively enacting her own journey from the world of order and light into the darkness of chaos. Operating chiefly on arrogance and insecurity of her fellow deities, influence is aligned with the power of will. Arrogance, insecurity, propensity for rash actions and temperamental emotion strengthen whispers become. Those of weak will or shakeable will are easier to influence. Virtue and Sin are inherently intertwined, one can easily become the other with just a little convincing. Though once someone is aware of what is happening, the effects of influence can be easily be broken.

Good Works: The ability to channel her divine energy to other deities for brief periods of time. The virtues of the world as expressed through actions often directly correlate to the abilities or domains of other deities and as such they will benefit from Temperance's good graces, allowing the effect or impact of their abilities to grow so long as her grace is shared. Similarly when virtues are corrupted into sin, that too carries tremendous power which can further be spread amongst the chosen.

Divine Light: Calling upon the energy of good will and order itself to summon rays of light to cut through darkness and her enemies, tempering her enemies into submission. Her only true defensive move that requires a fair cool down period once utilized.

Equipment: Humility's Rapier, a thin yet deadly blade intended to humble her enemies particularly those harbor unparalleled pride.

Personality: A once cheerful demeanor has been replaced with scathing sarcasm and dry humor. Temperance seldom conceals her own thoughts and often favors a direct approach to any and all who cross her paths. Where she was once judgmental, she finds little offends her. Only faint traces of humility remain within the shell Temperance feels she has become. Temperance has seen ages go by, and has slowly become jaded over time, often leading her to assume the worst of everyone who surrounds her. She prefers words over actions and would rather not get her hands dirty, instead opting to act through proxies, often weaker willed individuals.

Background: Chastity. Charity. Temperance. Diligence. Kindness. Patience. Humility. Good Works. Faith. Sobriety. These humble words are the words of virtue, the divine tenants that those who wish to walk in the light should obey and embody. While modern humanity dates back 300,000 years, it is thought that consciousness as we may conceive of it dawned some 45,000 years ago, leading to the eventual creation of morality. And with that notion Temperance the Goddess of Virtue was born. A glowing beacon, a holy flame for those who wished to better themselves and their communities around them. The overwhelming desire to be good, or to do good once fueled the Goddess, a humble servant of Order, defining the moral code of those across the realms. Yet with evolution, comes changes in morality, the very definition of right and wrong bringing forth a profound loss of clarity. Virtue gives way to sin.

The death of Suriyel and the fall of the Gods was forever a defining moment for Temperance, a goddess of humble beginning. The true order of the realms seemed forever lost. If the King of the Gods could be killed so easily and the factions associated with evil could rise up, what was the point of virtue? It was clear that holding such virtue could not stop the triumph of chaos. After a hard fought return to Elysium and the reclamation of her power, not even Luthious himself could convince her to stay true to her purpose and the restoration of Order as it was once known. A self imposed exile in the land of Carcari completed her transformation, using the tricks she once used to invoke the best in all beings, to slowly corrupt and invoke the worst. A desire to destroy those who she once idolized, to awaken them to the reality that she now experiences is her overriding motivation. Even the death of Baldramont seemed to further prove her point that the chaos of the realms reigned supreme. The end of all things hath hastened her growing wrath.

Walk Diz way: There are a number of theories as to why Temperance has chosen to follow the God of Ruin into the breach, though none have been directly confirmed by the goddess herself. The most logical explanation is simply that his goals align with hers. Convinced the order of the multiverse is fundamentally broken and beyond restoration, it stands to reason that by following someone who wishes to dismantle it all monarch by monarch, a new world order emerges that will ultimately restore her faith, validating her own beliefs. As Diz' end game is not entirely clear, Temperance would in essence be gambling on the chance of a future more closely resembling what she would choose having found herself entirely bereft of her original faith and purpose.

Diz is not an unknown factor in the life of the Goddess of Virtue, the vast majority of her life standing in direct opposition to the ways of chaos and ruin. The two have met throughout the millennia, it is possible, some might argue that at some point in time she herself fell victim to the god's devastating ability to corrupt and thus became a tool for perpetuating corruption throughout the multiverse and therefore has no perceptible other choice than to simply obey.

[Azazeal849]

Name: Chisoni

Gender: Female (usually)

Age: Unknown

Appearance: Chisoni has pale skin that almost appears blue in some lights, and wispy black hair that falls to her hips. Her features are always shadowed, as if light simply won’t illuminate them, but those who knew her before the Fall would recall her pale, hollow eyes - bloodshot and frequently tear-streaked in sympathy with the humans she was connected to at any given time. Since the Fall, an overindulgence in her sacred charge has caused the shadows over her face to darken, so that now it can barely be seen at all. Her purple fingernails have grown long, such that they almost resemble claws.

Spoiler: Chisoni 

“What they never tell you about grief is that missing someone is the simple part.”
Gail Caldwell

God/Goddess of: Grief. Her epithets among the pantheon include The Hollow Maiden and The Weeping Lady

Faction: Unaligned (formerly, Balance)

Powers:
The Howling - Chisoni is capable of unleashing a psychic attack that bombards an enemy with dissonant screaming and feelings of extreme pain and loss. The barrage can incapacitate, cause bleeding from the nose and ears, and in some cases kill.

Veil of Tears - if Chisoni needs to escape or to disable her enemies, she brings down a cloud of shadow - the black mist is ice-cold and inflammatory to the eyes, similar to pepper spray.

Equipment: Although she rarely seeks out conflict, Chisoni can manifest a lash made of purple fire to attack others if provoked.

Personality: Chisoni has never pretended to be something other than what she is, and she would not ask the same of any other god either. She has great respect for those who are authentically themselves, and those who endure hardship. She cares for humanity, in her own way - she does not see herself as a bringer of suffering, nor necessarily healing; more of change. She would rather be alone than in a crowd.

Background: Like many gods of emotion, Chisoni took form slowly - growing with life itself as a half-formed concept before attaining true consciousness through the thoughts and experiences of higher creatures like humans. As a manifestation of one of life’s least pleasant emotions, Chisoni was never even given a name by most cultures, less still prayed to. No matter. She would help them anyway, for it was her calling. They gave her strength, and in return she would guide them through their grief to eventual acceptance.

Though Chisoni found her home in the faction of Balance, she had few friends there - drifting from place to place and seemingly content with her own company. One she could claim more than a superficial relationship with was Dashura, the god of love - for the end point of all love is grief, one way or another.

The Fall was a revelation in more ways than one. With no context for being suddenly stranded near an urban centre in the south american continent, Chisoni fell back on what she knew. The humans requiring her attention grew in number as gods and demons ran wild across the Earth and casualties mounted, and Chisoni was awed to find herself stronger than she had ever been - a useful side effect when demons and upjumped demigods dared to cross her. Perhaps this new state of affairs was not a calamity - merely a change?

She still helped every human whose pull she felt, of course. But there were so many, and acceptance took time. Was it not simpler - kinder, even - to just take all of a person’s grief into herself at once, and purge them of both the hurt and the memories that had caused it? Selrina would never countenance leaving the humans so unbalanced and empty, but then again Selrina wasn’t here - and she certainly had made no effort to find and help the stranded gods that Chisoni could see. Chisoni likes what she has become, and the new freedom she has been granted to wield it. She will fight alongside others to defend that freedom, if necessary.