Name: Vincus Viére
Titles: God of the open mind and the gifted spirit. God of companionship. The great storyteller
True name: Ivondras Zúr
Gods use this name without any strange effects. Mortals percieve the name completely differently however. It is invoked by an emotion that is out of the spectrum of human emotions, the same way humans cannot percieve infra-red light. When a mortal is about to discover Vincus' true name, a feeling of amazement and wonder takes control of them, increasing until the emotion is so strong that it cannot possibly be natural for a human to comprehend. When the emotion reaches it's highest potential, the name reveals itself to the mortal. Then the mortal dies, their last thoughts being those of ultimate 'eureka'.
Inspiration:
“Art is a form of communication that surpasses all boundaries. It is a message from one’s exposed core to that of another. It can unite and inspire emotions. It can open eyes to things that cannot be seen.”
Appearance:
Vincus Viére looks like a young man somewhere in his twenties. Long, voluminous black hair flows down to his shoulders, framing his face. He has a sharp, well shaven jaw and deep blue eyes, that always seem to look straight through you. Usually, a friendly smile will adorn Vincus’ face.
Relatively tall but not very broad, Vincus does not look like a man of strength. He wears loose, simple but neat light brown robes, and doesn’t have any other accessories or features on his person. This is how Vincus will usually appear in front of other gods.
Mortals who depict him, however, constantly seem to change his appearance. The variety of different depictions is vast, and even Vincus himself is not sure what the mortals believe he looks like.
Symbols: Vincus has no true symbol.
Portfolio: Art, Emotions and Commuion
Vincus Viére is the god of art, emotions and communion. Now at a first glance these domains seem like a strange selection. A bunch of random picks? Just taking what I think is cool? Not really. I got this idea from the pyramid of maslow. It’s the top three layers that these domains represent. Self-actualisation and creativity equal art, self-esteem and confidence equal emotions (taking it broadly, I admit) and friendship and family equal communion. His main domain is still mostly art though.
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Servitars:
Vincus’ servitars are the materialization of pure emotions. Often they are mistaken for demons or succbi, but often they can be quite helpful if approached correctly. Vincus’ prime servitars are not bringers of emotion however. They are bringers of inspiration, and are there specificly to inspire the people of the world to become who they truly are. These servitars are often disguised as humans themselves, taking roles such as priests, teachers or bards.
Weapon:
A rapier or a quarterstaff. Though these are the most common, he has been depicted with various other weapons as well.
Animal: The wolf. Cliché? I think not. What better communion is there than the one of a wolf pack?
Followers:
Though Vincus isn’t a very renown god, various people sacrifice to him now and then.
Families, some small tribes and in very few occasions cities have tried to sacrifice to him to give them the strength of unity. Artists have attempted to plea him for inspiration. To bestow his divine intervention on them and give their creative spirits purpose again. Some people suffering from depression have sacrificed to Vincus’ to beg him to release them of their pain.