The connections all sound good to me, I especially like how the general gist seems to be 'stay away from Itone or her wife will get pissed'.
For Danives and Higara I've added connections for Voana and Sohena, as for Itone, I feel like Voana would prefer to shield her from other Gods and spirits, probably both out of caution and jealousy, and so Itone has little knowledge of the other Gods. This can of course change in rp and I'll edit accordingly. If you'd like to expand on the connections (actual times the characters have crossed paths perhaps? shared experiences?) feel free to pm me?
Name: Voana, God of Battle
Age: Ancient
Appearance: A woman of immense height, broad in stature and gilded with muscles firm with strength, Voana possess’ the pure stance of a warrior, and moves with a sure and solid confidence. Pale in pallor, her eyes stand a stark contrast as a piercing cobalt blue and easily convey the intensity of her emotions, complementing the slackness and ease of her face in expressing her reactions and feelings. Her hair is a thick, inky black, curled and prone to being clotted with blood, it usually falls in a tail to the mid of her back, when clean and loose however it is noted by many as a beautiful mane. Asides from her eyes and hair Voana is not a great beauty, the most renowned beauty from her appearance being the fine and aged armour that is rarely missing from her body, and her long sword Iron-Spine.
Nature: God
Personality: Quick to temper and more often than not stiff with the bristles of austerity rather than the shivers of joy, Voana encompasses the attributes most suited to a warrior primed for battle, being serious and unmoving in most matters but passionate and devoted for that which matters to her most. On principle, Voana is largely mistrustful with those she is a stranger to and rarely makes any attempt to be friendly, outside of her immediate kin her disposition isn't any better and she has few allies amongst her fellow Spirits. With those who have won her respect or love however, she is much softer, and more willing to cooperate or even yield, and will pledge her loyalty and skill to those who have won her devotion.
Skills and Abilities: As the God of Battle, Voana is the epitome of the perfect warrior, strong agile and possessing a great thirst for victory and the submission of her enemies. She is renowned for her swordplay, endurance and keen concentration during a fight, unmatched by many.
Backstory: An Ancient God, Voana is said to have been born when the sharp spears of light from the Golden Orb cut a great Northern rock in half, from the rubble of the left half, Voana emerged, sturdy and solid as the rock she was born from. Born with her Sister, Sohena who emerged from the right half of the rock, Voana grew to have a fierce skill and empathy for battle and, emboldened by the benevolent rays of the Golden Orb, became a great warrior unmatched by any mortal. When the wars began, Voana stood for the Northern territories and relished in the chance to prove her prowess in battle.
When the mortal races appeared on Ceyr, Voana was distrustful of near all Elves and Orcs, but found some kindred spirits within the Humans, as they lacked the detachment in battle of the Elves and the mindlessness of the Orcs. One human in particular, the Shield-Maiden Itone, caught Voanas interest and heart, and when the mortal fell in the battles on Ceyr during the War in Heaven, Voanas fury tore apart the flesh and bone of hundreds of mortals. In her grief and desperation Voana lay the body of Itone in the geyser of a golden mist, predetermined by her Sister to provide birth to a new form of spirit. The mists housed in the vessel of Itone successfully, creating her into an Upstart, a lesser spirit but a spirit with a long life nonetheless. Rejoicing at the return of her beloved, Voana took Itone for her Wife, and when Itone refused to leave Ceyr in the aftermath of the death of the Golden Orb, Voana turned away from Aett and refused to join her Sister in Hades, choosing to remain on Ceyr with her Wife.
Allowing herself to be revered as a ‘God’, Voanas feats in battle became legendary amongst mortals and she was officially created as the God of Battle. Currently she resides in the old Northern territories on Ceyr, rarely visiting Aett or Hades, and preferring to spend her time with Itone and the Humans, finding conflict with the other Gods who chose to reside on Ceyr, due to their dislike of her Upstart Wife.
Connections:
Wife: Itone Isolfrodotti- Voana regards her Wife with an immeasurable amount of respect and care, having won Itones friendship and admiration in turn before she won her heart. Due to Itones Upstart structure being the sole reason for her being able to live, Voana is little concerned with her Wife's origins. Nonetheless she recognises the stigma attached to being an Upstart, and guards her Wife with a merciless rage should any of her kin dare to intervene in their marriage.
ANCIENTS
Sister: Sohena- As her Body-Sister, Voana regards Sohena with significantly more affection and patience than she would with any other of their kin, as well as a quiet and practical respect for Sohenas abilities. When they were younger and Sohenas Foresight blossomed, Voana would never hesitate in coming to her Sisters defence in the face of naysayers or those who wished to greedily leech off her gift. When the Golden Orb perished and their kin turned to paint Sohena a villain, Voana again defended her Sister without hesitation, and was offended when Sohena rewarded her efforts by swearing neutrality in the War in Heaven and refusing to fight by Voanas side. Nonetheless when Sohena emerged to guide Voana and the fallen Itone to the golden mists Voana followed her orders without question, and the bond between the Sisters repaired upon Itones resurrection. Since Sohenas flight to Hades the two Sisters have not met nor spoke since, however Voana would still never hesitate in expressing open affection for the one she shared her birth with.
Danives- Voana, as God of Battle, has little patience for the art of illusions and the tactics of a quiet kill, having in the past even named them as 'cowards methods', believing that true honour can be derived only from open combat. As such, she regards Danives, perhaps the master of such tricks, with some level of dislike, not really contempt but certainly not companionship. For the most part, she tolerates him, as there is little need for his followers in the Northern territories, so long as he doesn't approach her or her Wife, Voana sees no need to engage him.
Hiraga- Having never felt as in-tune with nature as others of her kin, Voana has little respect for the beauties of nature nor does she actively preserve it beyond what suits her own needs. Having never met the Guardian herself, but having heard rumours of the Guardians own ire against her for her patronage of war and battle, Voana is cautious enough to keep her distance from the small commune of Druids that reside deep in the Free Forests bordering her home.
Agimar- Having fought on the side of the Golden Orb during the War in Heaven, Voana sought to know of as many of the enemy as was able, when information was fetched for the Ancient Agimar, her soldiers and the Spymasters were able to provide little beyond his grotesque and beastly appearance on the battlefield. Following the war, having surmised that his powers lay in trickery and shady tactics, Voana regards Agimar with the same distrust she does Danives, having a keen dislike for 'cowards methods' in combat.
Yakushi- Not possessing the clear and patient mind of her Sister, Voana doesn't really understand or respect the arts of finer knowledge, and can easily become frustrated with those who might flaunt their knowledge over her. Following the War in Heaven, Voana has heard of Yakushi's presence on Ceyr, but chooses not to dwell over it.
Neveras- Having at first merely thought of him as a pest during their young days when he trailed after her Sister, Voana grew to regard Neveras as more of a threat, not trusting those who could limit her strength and though she never participated in securing Neveras' banishment, neither did Voana dispute it. Following the War in Heaven and Neveras' return, the meetings between the two Ancients have been far and few between, Neveras seemingly placated by seeing how much Voana has 'settled down' with her Wife.
UPSTARTS
Varavana- Being the patron of battle itself, Voana easily finds conflict with the idea of a tiny being putting a stop to what, in her younger and wilder days, she referred to as 'the most fun you could have outside of sipping from a tankard or a fair maiden'. Despite this seeming dislike, the two have never met and the only knowledge Voana has on the being is tripe she largely puts down to rumours.
Dust- As Voana resides in the Northern territories, a land that is strong and largely self-sufficient, she has never met the God of the Desolace nor has she ever heard his stirrings on the wind.
Gaon Latze- Voana regards most Upstarts aside from her Wife with a large air of disinterest,as singularly focused she is on the rule that, so long as it doesn't intrude on her home she doesn't think much of it. Now and then when she visits various markets she hears the Fisher-wives gossip of tales of a 'small fisherman who catches all sorts' but again, it's not really enough to hold her interest for too long.
Religion: Voanas blessing is called upon by near all soldiers of the Human and Elven races, and is recognised for her might in battle by many Orcs as well. There is no strict religious following of Voana however, though she has disciples in the form of pupils who ask to be trained by her. Offerings are made to her in the form of a battle-worn sword coated in the blood of a war-horse.
Nation: As Voana is the patron of battle, an act that has no one home on Ceyr, Voana does not command a nation. However, her influence is most present in the Northern territories where she resides with her Wife.
Other: Voana spends her days hunting in the Free Forests surrounding her home, training pupils or patrolling the towns within distance of the cottage she shares with Itone. Her nose is always peaked to the winds for the scent of battle, and her and her Wife regularly ride out to resolve any skirmish within a wide radius of their land. Because of this, Voana and Itone are regarded as the unofficial Chiefs and ultimate authorities in their immediate territory and are received positively in any towns therein. Due to this, Voana can on occasion be found in the local tavern, downing many a pint, winning many an arm wrestle and perhaps starting a fight or two.
Name: Sohena, God of Premonitions and Oracles
Age: Ancient
Appearance: Matching the height of her Sister, Sohena is slender in build and possessing an almost bewitching elegance, a gliding grace always evident in her movements. Dark-skinned, dark-eyed and wearing a face of great beauty, Sohenas face bares contrast to her Sisters in terms of ease of expression. Where Voanas emotions are always plain to see on her face, Sohenas face is always the picture of calm, unmoving and to many, unnerving in its statuesque impassiveness. Her hair is thick, wiry and dark, and is generally gathered atop her head, bordered by a crown-plait. Her forehead is decorated with a crown of beads and ornaments that only serve to compliment her beauty. Sohena dresses herself simply, wearing gowns of simple material in dark colours, her feet are always bare save for a lone silver band wrapped around the ankle of her right foot.
Nature: Demon
Personality: Sohena is similar to her Sister Voana in that she is also largely deemed unapproachable by many, although in contrast to Voana, who is unapproachable due to her unfriendliness, Sohena wards off close contact due to her air of placidness and serenity that inspires both awe and an unsettling feeling in all who look upon her. In fact, Sohena stands as a direct contrast to her Sister in many aspects of her personality, where Voana is loud Sohena is quiet, and where Voana is quick to temper Sohena is cool and calm in the face of adversity. Perhaps the only aspect of personality they share is their unwillingness to reach out to others, Sohena is no more willing than her Sister to be friendly to others, preferring her privacy and isolation.
Skills and Abilities: Sohenas abilities also stand at a direct contrast to Voanas, Sohena having no real skill for combat or talents of the body. The reasoning for this is said to originate from their birth when the rock the Sisters were born from was cut in half. Whilst Voanas half of the rock fell with its face to the earth, representing the Body and all things solid, Sohenas half of the rock instead fell with its face looking up at the sky, gifting Sohena with the magnificence of the Golden Orb, and therefore, the abilities of the Mind and all things immaterial. Sohena is gifted with the ability of Foresight, allowing her to see visions of what is to come, a much coveted ability amongst the spirits. Whether because of the jealousy of her kin or because Sohena herself believes her power to be too dangerous, Sohena largely keeps her visions to herself, rarely revealing what she knows of the future to anyone. Whenever she does reveal a premonition, it always passes to be true, such as when she guided Voana to the golden mists, having seen that these miraculous occurrences would bring Itone back. Because of this, despite her flight to Hades and isolation from Ceyr, Sohenas abilities hold much weight and respect amongst the Priestesses of all races.
Backstory: Born alongside her Sister Voana, Sohena was gifted with the power of Foresight, and grew up knowing too much too soon, becoming a quiet and withdrawn woman because of this. Not as prone to fighting as Voana, Sohena preferred the comfort that came with hiding herself away with her books and thoughts, perhaps made too sombre by knowledge of her kin and their ultimate fates, or perhaps too silently overwhelmed by visions of terrible events to come to convey her deepest and darkest fears. When the Golden Orb perished, Sohena became largely ostracised by her kin, many of whom believed that she had foreseen the events and chosen not to warn anyone, whether or not this is true, no one, not even her Sister, knows.
During the War in Heaven, Sohena hid herself away from the fighting; only appearing to wade through the bloody aftermath of her Sisters rage, following the Shield-Maiden Itones death, to guide Voana to the golden mists. Following the aftermath of the war and the birth of Aett and Hades, Sohena wandered alone amongst the ruins of Ceyr for a century before quietly escaping to the deep darks of Hades, provoking the sworn ire of the Angels of Aett who felt that her gift was safest with them. Her flight to Hades prompted a mass immigration of spirits to the realm of fire and ash due to the rumour that Sohena had chosen to live there because she had foreseen the triumph of the Demons of Hades. As it stands, no one knows Sohenas reasons for descending to Hades, as she guards herself and her words in Hades as closely as she did on Ceyr.
Connections:
Oracles-Priestesses amongst the races of Elves and Humans who are gifted with a lesser ability of Foresight. Though she doesn't visit them in body on Ceyr, Sohena is believed to have the ability to communicate with them spiritually. Though she detests leaving her isolation, Sohena appreciates the prayers and offerings made to her by the Religion of Oracles, each word and bundle of incense received like a ray of sunlight from the world above she has departed from.
ANCIENTS
Sister: Voana- Despite the fairly opposing personalities of the two, Sohena easily recognises her Body-Sister as the one closest to her, and is perhaps the only one of her kin that she would openly show affection. Being the clearer-minded and more even-tempered of the two Sohena has, in the past, felt the need to guide her Sister but has also willingly accepted Voanas protection. Having departed from Ceyr and not spoken to Voana since, Sohena still regards her fondly and would not hesitate to count Voana as one of her allies.
Danives- Not as sworn to honour or combat as her Sister, Sohena recognises the Gods talents, as well as their shared neutrality during the War in Heaven. Beyond this, Sohena doesn't regard Danives with neither disdain nor affection, and having surmised that he might one day seek her services, she prefers to keep her distance.
Hiraga- Having a clearer head for the workings of Ceyr, Sohena harbours something akin to respect for the once mighty Guardian of Nature. Sohena has, several times in the past, received premonitions which involved Hiraga significantly but Sohena is tight-lipped about them, as she is with near all of her visions. Having fled to Hades, Sohena doubts that she'll really come into contact with the Guardian.
Agimar- Possessing the gift of Foresight and residing in the same realm as the Ancient, Sohena is well aware of Agimars monstrous creations, and regards him and his projects with a great deal of caution. Knowing of his quiet ambition and talents for manipulation, and relating them to visions she has received in the past, Sohena prefers to keep her distance.
Yakushi- Having a great respect for talents of the mind, Sohena, in her younger days, harboured wishes that she might one day meet Yakushi. As she grew older and her gift of Foresight proved a burden, Sohena found herself in her weaker moments wishing for the Ancients presence, imagining that the Harvester of Knowledge would know and understand, and be able to comfort her. As the years passed, Sohena let go of such fantasies, and chose against seeking out the being when it came to light that she now walked freely among them. Nonetheless, she still harbours a deep respect for Yakushi.
Neveras- Having been visited by visions of the Ancient long before they even met, Sohena received the being with patience and a silent understanding upon their first meeting. Knowing of Neveras' affection for her, Sohena felt no small measure of guilt when she foresaw his banishment and, fearing the consequences of going against fate, chose to keep her silence.
UPSTARTS
Gaon Latze- Knows of the fisherman, and regards his skill with some level of respect, placated for now that such a talent seems to rest in the hands of a good heart.
Dust- Knows enough of the Upstart to not recognise him as a threat, rather she feels sympathy for him and empathizes with his preference for solitude.
Varavana- Foresaw the Upstarts birth and keeps the nature of Varavanas birth as as secret to herself, somewhat out of respect to the being himself and what he represents.
Religion: Tales of Sohenas great gift for Foresight were passed from her kin to the mortals of Ceyr, becoming renowned especially within the Elven race. There are several untraceable stories across Ceyr of occurrences where Sohena is said to have spoken with Priestesses, both physically and mentally, because of this she became beheld by Priestesses everywhere as a patron of their spiritual Religion of the Oracles. Ultimately, Sohena became decorated as the God of Premonitions and Oracles, and offerings are made to her whenever Priestesses convene for worship or when they are commissioned to tell the future. Offerings are made to Sohena in the form of crushed lavender and sage burned as an incense.
Nation: As the Religion of the Oracles is fairly widespread and Priestesses honoured as high members of society, Sohena does not dominate any single nation. However, her influence is most widespread in Elven nations, where the gift of Foresight amongst mortals is most common, and where several have claimed to have been visited by her.
Other: Sohena currently resides in Hades, and similarly to how she acted on Ceyr, she largely keeps to herself and refuses to reveal anything she sees in her visions.
Name: Itone Isolfrodottir, Minor Patron of Shield-Maidens
Age: Upstart
Appearance: Short enough that it’s a fairly comical sight when stood next to her giant of a Wife; Itone is stocky in build and soft in face, having a comely beauty despite the faded scar that runs from beneath her left eye to the crook of her oval jaw. Her skin is a light-copper that sets off her hazel eyes attractively, and complements her dark-blonde hair that falls long and straight to her hips, usually arranged either tightly atop her head or in a complicated array of braids. For attire Itone favours simple cloth shifts and woollen tunics, past the prime of her Shield-Maiden days. When she does ride out, shield and sword in hand, Itone adorns herself with light mail and leather armour.
Nature: Independent
Personality: Raised in the ways of the Shield-Maiden Itone was expected to not only develop the skills of her Teachers but also adopt the attributes of them. As such, Itone is hardy in nature, serious in matters of home and social injustices and passionate in battle. When surrounded by friends she becomes softer, and around her Wife, Itone can be playful and even tender. However, in public she prefers to keep a solid and cool stance, especially in the face of Voanas kin who despise her kind. Nonetheless she’s a fairly friendly woman, especially to children, and is popular in the villages surrounding the cottage she shares with Voana.
Skills and Abilities: As a mortal Shield-Maiden, Itone was strong in battle, and known for her fierce determination and sound strategy and logic on the battlefield. Following her rebirth as an Upstart, Itone has become more prone to exhaustion and exhibits signs of sickness now and then, possibly as an adverse effect to her strange circumstances. Due to this, officially Itone has hung up her shield and instead uses her logic to build community with the villagers near her home, as well as run a tight household for her and her Wife, weaving for income. However, as her and Voana are regarded as authority figures within their land, Itone is regularly called upon to address and settle disputes, proving her skill at diplomacy and council. In the event that bandits threaten the villages or a large fight breaks out Itone is quick to remind people of her Shield-Maiden days by taking her shield off the wall.
Backstory: Born in the Northern territories to a Human family, Itone was the eldest of four daughters in a family of twelve, and thus learned to undertake a great deal of responsibility early on in her life. Following in her Mother and Grandmothers steed, Itone educated in the ways of the Shield-Maiden, training under the brunt of unrelenting and punishing Teachers, and growing into a strong, sturdy woman as well as a dependable leader. Belonging to a village commonly targeted by bandits, Itone was regularly defending her village, earning her scar during one skirmish and the appreciation of her village. Frustrated by the constant attacks, Itone lead a small force of Shield-Maidens and rode out to track down the bandits camp to destroy the nest. Clashing with the bandits at the camp, Itone and her forces were suddenly joined by Voana, a warrior of great skill who had roamed their land for close on four months by then. With the addition of Voana, the bandits were easily defeated and their bodies strung up by their ankles at the borders of the land by the advice of Voana and agreement of Itone, as a warning to other criminals.
Voana returned with the Shield-Maidens to the village, expressing admiration for Itones skill in battle, Itone, flattered and impressed in kind, allowing the stranger to sup in the villages Halls that night, and many a night after in Itones own home. Many moons crested and soon the two women grew fond of each other to such an extent that Itone allowed Voana to carve her name into her shield. The women’s shared admiration of each other and comfort of each other’s company gave way to feelings of love and Voana, unused to such emotions and frightened by them, swiftly departed to re-join her kin, summoned back by news of the death of the Golden Orb. When the War in Heaven brought chaos to Ceyr and the Orcs to their borders, Itone fought to defend her village, falling in battle when a war-axe pierced through her shield, carving it in half and embedding itself into her neck. Resurrected by Voana and the golden mists, Itone was reborn as an Upstart, and has faced adversity from her Wife's kin as well as from her own grief, saddened as she was to see the years pass and her friends and family die.
Connections: Wife-Voana, God of Battle
Other: Itone resented Voana a great deal following her rebirth as an Upstart, and reused to speak to her for many years following. As her family began to get older and Itone stayed the same, Itone accepted the comfort of Voanas arms, understanding her greatest fear of watching Itone as a mortal die before her eyes. The twos love eventually repaired and grew stronger, Itone marrying Voana and, upon the death of Itones Mother, the two women set out from her home village, building a cottage for themselves on the borders of the Free Forests in the North.
Though Itone herself is against the idea of being decorated as a God of anything, she's recognised in the Northern territories as a Minor Patron of Shield-Maidens largely due to her high standing as one in her mortal past. She doesn't receive any offerings, but young Shield-Maidens hold her with great respect and sometimes shout her name before charging into battle.
Thanks for the allowance, very grateful. I'll be posting all three here so apologies for the long post. At the moment, connections for all of my characters are only with each other, I'd love to be able to build relationships with other players characters if accepted, and I'll edit the cs to include these.
I've done a little bit of worldbuilding here, the majority of it is minor, but I've fiddled with the lore concerning Upstarts a bit regarding the character Itone. I understand that we're allowed to mess with things at this point, but if it doesn't fit in with the established lore (that is if the lore concerning Upstarts is set in stone) I'll be happy to change it. Just to clarify, Voana is my main and the character I'll be rp-ing as, Itone will be mentioned only in the context of Voanas experiences, Sohena is currently in Hades but is in self-imposed isolation and so she doesn't interact with anyone, though other characters in Hades can say that they've seen her walking around on her own time to time.
Name: Voana, God of Battle
Age: Ancient
Appearance: A woman of immense height, broad in stature and gilded with muscles firm with strength, Voana possess’ the pure stance of a warrior, and moves with a sure and solid confidence. Pale in pallor, her eyes stand a stark contrast as a piercing cobalt blue and easily convey the intensity of her emotions, complementing the slackness and ease of her face in expressing her reactions and feelings. Her hair is a thick, inky black, curled and prone to being clotted with blood, it usually falls in a tail to the mid of her back, when clean and loose however it is noted by many as a beautiful mane. Asides from her eyes and hair Voana is not a great beauty, the most renowned beauty from her appearance being the fine and aged armor that is rarely missing from her body, and her long sword Iron-Spine.
Nature: God
Personality: Quick to temper and more often than not stiff with the bristles of austerity rather than the shivers of joy, Voana encompasses the attributes most suited to a warrior primed for battle, being serious and unmoving in most matters but passionate and devoted for that which matters to her most. On principle, Voana is largely mistrustful with those she is a stranger to and rarely makes any attempt to be friendly, outside of her immediate kin her disposition isn’t any better and she has few allies amongst her fellow Spirits. With those who have won her respect or love however, she is much softer, and more willing to cooperate or even yield, and will pledge her loyalty and skill to those who have won her devotion.
Skills and Abilities: As the God of Battle, Voana is the epitome of the perfect warrior, strong agile and possessing a great thirst for victory and the submission of her enemies. She is renowned for her swordplay, endurance and keen concentration during a fight, unmatched by many.
Backstory: An Ancient God, Voana is said to have been born when the sharp spears of light from the Golden Orb cut a great Northern rock in half, from the rubble of the left half, Voana emerged, sturdy and solid as the rock she was born from. Born with her Sister, Sohena who emerged from the right half of the rock, Voana grew to have a fierce skill and empathy for battle and, emboldened by the benevolent rays of the Golden Orb, became a great warrior unmatched by any mortal. When the wars began, Voana stood for the Northern territories and relished in the chance to prove her prowess in battle.
When the mortal races appeared on Ceyr, Voana was distrustful of near all Elves and Orcs, but found some kindred spirits within the Humans, as they lacked the detachment in battle of the Elves and the mindlessness of the Orcs. One human in particular, the Shield-Maiden Itone, caught Voanas interest and heart, and when the mortal fell in the battles on Ceyr during the War in Heaven, Voanas fury tore apart the flesh and bone of hundreds of mortals. In her grief and desperation Voana lay the body of Itone in the geyser of a golden mist, predetermined by her Sister to provide birth to a new form of spirit. The mists housed in the vessel of Itone successfully, creating her into an Upstart, a lesser spirit but a spirt with a long life nonetheless. Rejoicing at the return of her beloved, Voana took Itone for her Wife, and when Itone refused to leave Ceyr in the aftermath of the death of the Golden Orb, Voana turned away from Aett and refused to join her Sister in Hades, choosing to remain on Ceyr with her Wife. Allowing herself to be revered as a ‘God’, Voanas feats in battle became legendary amongst mortals and she was officially created as the God of Battle.
Currently she resides in the old Northern territories on Ceyr, rarely visiting Aett or Hades, and preferring to spend her time with Itone and the Humans, finding conflict with the other Gods who chose to reside on Ceyr, due to their dislike of her Upstart Wife.
Connections: Wife-Itone, (Upstart)
Sister-Sohena, God of Premonitions and Oracles
Religion: Voanas blessing is called upon by near all soldiers of the Human and Elven races, and is recognised for her might in battle by many Orcs as well. There is no strict religious following of Voana however, though she has disciples in the form of pupils who ask to be trained by her. Offerings are made to her in the form of a battle-worn sword coated in the blood of a war-horse.
Nation: As Voana is the patron of battle, an act that has no one home on Ceyr, Voana does not command a nation. However, her influence is most present in the Northern territories where she resides with her Wife.
Other: Voana spends her days hunting in the forests surrounding her home, training pupils or patrolling the towns within distance of the cottage she shares with Itone. Her nose is always peaked to the winds for the scent of battle, and her and her Wife regularly ride out to resolve any skirmish within a wide radius of their land. Because of this, Voana and Itone are regarded as the unofficial Chiefs and ultimate authorities in their immediate territory and are received positively in any towns therein. Due to this, Voana can on occasion be found in the local tavern, downing many a pint, winning many an arm wrestle and perhaps starting a fight or two.
Name: Sohena, God of Premonitions and Oracles
Age: Ancient
Appearance: Matching the height of her Sister, Sohena is slender in build and possessing an almost bewitching elegance, a gliding grace always evident in her movements. Dark-skinned, dark-eyed and wearing a face of great beauty, Sohenas face bares contrast to her Sisters in terms of ease of expression. Where Voanas emotions are always plain to see on her face, Sohenas face is always the picture of calm, unmoving and to many, unnerving in its statuesque impassiveness. Her hair is thick, wiry and dark, and is generally gathered atop her head, bordered by a crown-plait. Her forehead is decorated with a crown of beads and ornaments that only serve to compliment her beauty. Sohena dresses herself simply, wearing gowns of simple material in dark colours, her feet are always bare save for a lone silver band wrapped around the ankle of her right foot.
Nature: Demon
Personality: Sohena is similar to her Sister Voana in that she is also largely deemed unapproachable by many, although in contrast to Voana, who is unapproachable due to her unfriendliness, Sohena wards off close contact due to her air of placidness and serenity that inspires both awe and an unsettling feeling in all who look upon her. In fact, Sohena stands as a direct contrast to her Sister in many aspects of her personality, where Voana is loud Sohena is quiet, and where Voana is quick to temper Sohena is cool and calm in the face of adversity. Perhaps the only aspect of personality they share is their unwillingness to reach out to others, Sohena is no more willing than her Sister to be friendly to others, preferring her privacy and isolation.
Skills and Abilities: Sohenas abilities also stand at a direct contrast to Voanas, Sohena having no real skill for combat or talents of the body. The reasoning for this is said to originate from their birth when the rock the Sisters were born from was cut in half. Whilst Voanas half of the rock fell with its face to the earth, representing the Body and all things solid, Sohenas half of the rock instead fell with its face looking up at the sky, gifting Sohena with the magnificence of the Golden Orb, and therefore, the abilities of the Mind and all things immaterial. Sohena is gifted with the ability of Foresight, allowing her to see visions of what is to come, a much coveted ability amongst the spirits. Whether because of the jealousy of her kin or because Sohena herself believes her power to be too dangerous, Sohena largely keeps her visions to herself, rarely revealing what she knows of the future to anyone. Whenever she does reveal a premonition, it always passes to be true, such as when she guided Voana to the golden mists, having seen that these miraculous occurrences would bring Itone back. Because of this, despite her flight to Hades and isolation from Ceyr, Sohenas abilities hold much weight and respect amongst the Priestesses of all races.
Backstory: Born alongside her Sister Voana, Sohena was gifted with the power of Foresight, and grew up knowing too much too soon, becoming a quiet and withdrawn woman because of this. Not as prone to fighting as Voana, Sohena preferred the comfort that came with hiding herself away with her books and thoughts, perhaps made too sombre by knowledge of her kin and their ultimate fates, or perhaps too silently overwhelmed by visions of terrible events to come to convey her deepest and darkest fears.
When the Golden Orb perished, Sohena became largely ostracized by her kin, many of whom believed that she had foreseen the events and chosen not to warn anyone, whether or not this is true, no one, not even her Sister, knows. During the War in Heaven, Sohena hid herself away from the fighting; only appearing to wade through the bloody aftermath of her Sisters rage, following the Shield-Maiden Itones death, to guide Voana to the golden mists. Following the aftermath of the war and the birth of Aett and Hades, Sohena wandered alone amongst the ruins of Ceyr for a century before quietly escaping to the deep darks of Hades, provoking the sworn ire of the Angels of Aett who felt that her gift was safest with them. Her flight to Hades prompted a mass immigration of spirits to the realm of fire and ash due to the rumour that Sohena had chosen to live there because she had foreseen the triumph of the Demons of Hades. As it stands, no one knows Sohenas reasons for descending to Hades, as she guards herself and her words in Hades as closely as she did on Ceyr.
Connections: Sister-Voana, God of War
Oracles-Priestesses amongst the races of Elves and Humans who are gifted with a lesser ability of Foresight. Though she doesn’t visit them in body on Ceyr, Sohena is believed to have the ability to communicate with them spiritually.
Religion: Tales of Sohenas great gift for Foresight were passed from her kin to the mortals of Ceyr, becoming renowned especially within the Elven race. There are several untraceable stories across Ceyr of occurrences where Sohena is said to have spoken with Priestesses, both physically and mentally, because of this she became beheld by Priestesses everywhere as a patron of their spiritual Religion of the Oracles, Ultimately, Sohena became decorated as the God of Premonitions and Oracles, and offerings are made to her whenever Priestesses convene for worship or when they are commissioned to tell the future. Offerings are made to Sohena in the form of crushed lavender and sage burned as an incense.
Nation: As the Religion of the Oracles is fairly widespread and Priestesses honoured as high members of society, Sohena does not dominate any single nation. However, her influence is most widespread in Elven nations, where the gift of Foresight amongst mortals is most common, and where several have claimed to have been visited by her.
Other: Sohena currently resides in Hades, and similarly to how she acted on Ceyr, she largely keeps to herself and refuses to reveal anything she sees in her visions.
Name: Itone Isolfrodottir, Minor Patron of Shield-Maidens
Age: Upstart
Appearance: Short enough that it’s a fairly comical sight when stood next to her giant of a Wife; Itone is stocky in build and soft in face, having a comely beauty despite the faded scar that runs from beneath her left eye to the crook of her oval jaw. Her skin is a light-copper that sets off her hazel eyes attractively, and complements her dark-blonde hair that falls long and straight to her hips, usually arranged either tightly atop her head or in a complicated array of braids. For attire Itone favours simple cloth shifts and woollen tunics, past the prime of her Shield-Maiden days. When she does ride out, shield and sword in hand, Itone adorns herself with light mail and leather armor.
Nature: Independent
Personality: Raised in the ways of the Shield-Maiden Itone was expected to not only develop the skills of her Teachers but also adopt the attributes of them. As such, Itone is hardy in nature, serious in matters of home and social injustices and passionate in battle. When surrounded by friends she becomes softer, and around her Wife, Itone can be playful and even tender. However, in public she prefers to keep a solid and cool stance, especially in the face of Voanas kin who despise her kind. Nonetheless she’s a fairly friendly woman, especially to children, and is popular in the villages surrounding the cottage she shares with Voana.
Skills and Abilities: As a mortal Shield-Maiden, Itone was strong in battle, and known for her fierce determination and sound strategy and logic on the battlefield. Following her rebirth as an Upstart, Itone has become more prone to exhaustion and exhibits signs of sickness now and then, possibly as an adverse effect to her strange circumstances. Due to this, officially Itone has hung up her shield and instead uses her logic to build community with the villagers near her home, as well as run a tight household for her and her Wife, weaving for income. However, as her and Voana are regarded as authority figures within their land, Itone is regularly called upon to address and settle disputes, proving her skill at diplomacy and council. In the event that bandits threaten the villages or a large fight breaks out Itone is quick to remind people of her Shield-Maiden days by taking her shield off the wall.
Backstory: Born in the Northern territories to a Human family, Itone was the eldest of four daughters in a family of twelve, and thus learned to undertake a great deal of responsibility early on in her life. Following in her Mother and Grandmothers steed, Itone educated in the ways of the Shield-Maiden, training under the brunt of unrelenting and punishing Teachers, and growing into a strong, sturdy woman as well as a dependable leader. Belonging to a village commonly targeted by bandits, Itone was regularly defending her village, earning her scar during one skirmish and the appreciation of her village. Frustrated by the constant attacks, Itone lead a small force of Shield-Maidens and rode out to track down the bandits camp to destroy the nest. Clashing with the bandits at the camp, Itone and her forces were suddenly joined by Voana, a warrior of great skill who had roamed their land for close on four months by then. With the addition of Voana, the bandits were easily defeated and their bodies strung up by their ankles at the borders of the land by the advice of Voana and agreement of Itone, as a warning to other criminals.
Voana returned with the Shield-Maidens to the village, expressing admiration for Itones skill in battle, Itone, flattered and impressed in kind, allowing the stranger to sup in the villages Halls that night, and many a night after in Itones own home. Many moons crested and soon the two women grew fond of each other to such an extent that Itone allowed Voana to carve her name into her shield. The women’s shared admiration of each other and comfort of each other’s company gave way to feelings of love and Voana, unused to such emotions and frightened by them, swiftly departed to re-join her kin, summoned back by news of the death of the Golden Orb. When the War in Heaven brought chaos to Ceyr and the Orcs to their borders, Itone fought to defend her village, falling in battle when a war-axe pierced through her shield, carving it in half and embedding itself into her neck. Resurrected by Voana and the golden mists, Itone was reborn as an Upstart, and has faced adversity from her Wifes kin as well as from her own grief, saddened as she was to see the years pass and her friends and family die.
Connections: Wife-Voana, God of Battle
Other: Itone resented Voana a great deal following her rebirth as an Upstart, and reused to speak to her for many years following. As her family began to get older and Itone stayed the same, Itone accepted the comfort of Voanas arms, understanding her greatest fear of watching Itone as a mortal die before her eyes. The twos love eventually repaired and grew stronger, Itone marrying Voana and, upon the death of Itones Mother, the two women set out from her home village, building a cottage for themselves on the borders of the free forests in the North.Though Itone herself is against the idea of being decorated as a God of anything, she's recognised in the Northern territories as a Minor Patron of Shield-Maidens largely due to her high standing as one in her mortal past. She doesn't recieve any offerings, but young Shield-Maidens hold her with great respect and sometimes shout her name before charging into battle.
Darn, only one character? Is it possible to do cs' for three characters only in relation to my main. Only I've spent the last hour and a half writing up these three characters? I have a main character who I've written the most detail for, and the other two characters were written mostly in relation to her (one character being her Sister and the other her Wife).
I'd be more than happy to simply lay out the details for these characters and then only rp as my main (as she resonates the most for me right now), and mention my others characters ONLY within the context of my main, almost like npcs.
Interested, I've always loved creating aspects and figures of mythology, shall post a cs soon as pos...
question, roughly what time period in history will Ceyr resemble when the rp starts? You mentioned the possibility of a 'helen of troy' situation, would it be safe to assume that the mortal world will be based on Ancient Greece?
Also, are we limited to one character, I have an inkling for two characters at this point...maybe 3
Name: Ruth Hinkson
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Number: 7
Associated Colour: Blue, a standard colour known to produce a calming effect, commonly associated with peace and logic but also austerity and coolness.
Physical Description: Lanky and slim-hipped, Ruth stands at a modest 5'6, and leans her weight on her left foot giving her stance a somewhat lopsided appearence. Her hair is thin, and a light-blonde that makes the perhaps sickly pale palour of her skin all the more noticeable. Before the story she was dressed in pyjama bottoms, a grey shirt and a grey hoodie, leading to her deduction that she was either hijacked in her sleep or shortly before. Noticeably her leg brace, which she never wears to bed, has been securely fastened around her right leg.
Personality: Quiet and reserved, Ruth is generally unwilling to communicate, the strangeness of the situation at hand making her paranoid and especially unable to cooperate with her fellow 'inmates'. She has a strong ability to remain calm however, and would exert her self-isolation by quietly slipping away rather than by force or lashing out.
Known History: Born in Portland Oregon to an Accountant and a Nurse, from an early age Ruth suffered from deformed muscle developments in her right leg. As such, she's worn a leg brace for most of her life, the response from an uneducated society causing her to withdraw into herself, becoming the quiet woman she is today. Despite maintaining good grades through homeschooling, Ruth was never too enthusiastic about a subject in particular, with the intent of turning it into a career. At her parents urging however, she attended a community college, and became a freelance Accountant upon graduating. Encouraged to start leading an independent lifestyle, Ruth moved out of her parents house and into a small apartment where she's lived on her own ever since.
Real History: Last thing Ruth remembers before waking up is her lying on her bed watching x-files on netflix.
Name: Ruth Hinkson
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Number: 7
Associated Colour: Blue, a standard colour known to produce a calming effect, commonly associated with peace and logic but also austerity and coolness.
Physical Description: Lanky and slim-hipped, Ruth stands at a modest 5'6, and leans her weight on her left foot giving her stance a somewhat lopsided appearence. Her hair is thin, and a light-blonde that makes the perhaps sickly pale palour of her skin all the more noticeable. Before the story she was dressed in pyjama bottoms, a grey shirt and a grey hoodie, leading to her deduction that she was either hijacked in her sleep or shortly before. Noticeably her leg brace, which she never wears to bed, has been securely fastened around her right leg.
Personality: Quiet and reserved, Ruth is generally unwilling to communicate, the strangeness of the situation at hand making her paranoid and especially unable to cooperate with her fellow 'inmates'. She has a strong ability to remain calm however, and would exert her self-isolation by quietly slipping away rather than by force or lashing out.
Known History: Born in Portland Oregon to an Accountant and a Nurse, from an early age Ruth suffered from deformed muscle developments in her right leg. As such, she's worn a leg brace for most of her life, the response from an uneducated society causing her to withdraw into herself, becoming the quiet woman she is today. Despite maintaining good grades through homeschooling, Ruth was never too enthusiastic about a subject in particular, with the intent of turning it into a career. At her parents urging however, she attended a community college, and became a freelance Accountant upon graduating. Encouraged to start leading an independent lifestyle, Ruth moved out of her parents house and into a small apartment where she's lived on her own ever since.
Real History: Last thing Ruth remembers before waking up is her lying on her bed watching x-files on netflix.
