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Divinus: The God RP, Mk. III. Finished in Record Time™!

Arae and (Saucer) Shengshi's collab

Deep in thought, Shengshi gazed around once more, and his eyes fell upon a shape that was quite familiar to him: Another reptillian, one a decent bit taller than him, sporting a beautiful coat of blue, striped with darker shades, but lacking the humanoid torso he himself had. The red snake-man slithered over with a broad smile carving its way across his leathery lips, peaking just under the edges of his mustache. The shape's owner was familiar to him, too. Arae, goddess of family, a domain so sacred Shengshi was certain she had to have a prosperous goal in mind! Perhaps this could be a new ally? Shengshi came to a stop before the goddess and bowed as low as his new muscles allowed.

"In the name of our blessed creator," Shengshi said, taking a moment to bow swiftly in the direction of the Architect, "I give you my deepest greeting, dear goddess Arae."

Arae watched as everyone began to form around her. As they did, Arae gained the understanding of their beings, their names and their roles in this new world. Not everyone was all good or all bad, but that was fine. As a family member, Arae knew she had to embrace and accept everything about them, flaws and all. This new family was going to be an interesting one. A greeting then suddenly came from her side. Arae turned her head around to see someone who was currently approaching her. Arae recognized him as Shengshi, God of Rivers.

"Greetings to you as well, Shengshi," Arae responded warmly. "But please, raise your head. We are family members of equal standing. Neither of us needs to bow to the other."

Shengshi chuckled softly and tilted his torso back up. "I had not expected any other answer from Your blessed self. It is indeed a holy communion of all manners of fate and destiny that I am so lucky to be here with you and my dearest, well, family, as you so perfectly put it! A so diverse and beautiful selection of relatives, agree?" The riverlord folded his clawed hands together and heaved a satisfied sigh.

"Agreed," Arae nodded in agreement. "The Architect has done a wonderful thing, summoning so many beings here."

"A most true statement. I am curious, though, my dearest sister - may I call you sister?" The serpent looked up to the greater serpent with a wide grin.

"Of course."

"Fantastic! Our family grows ever closer! I digress, however. I am curious, though, as to what you think of this cosmos - and what you see in its future."

"I see potential, Shengshi," Arae answered. "There is plenty of good that can be done here, and there are plenty of Gods that can make that good happen." Looking around, Arae added, "I only hope that everyone gets along well enough for that to happen."

The shorter reptillian creature nodded and plucked at his facial hair in deep thought. "A point I certainly agree with, dearest sister," he mumbled, "as the stones on the road to prosperity are laid by friends. It is indeed imperative that we all make an effort to cooperate." Shengshi bowed again. "I hope our family shares in this mindset, dearest sister."

"Not everyone will, of that I am certain," Arae said, shaking her head slightly. "But that is fine. Disagreements and arguments are bound to happen in a family, and they will only serve to increase the strength of our bonds. Moderation is key, though, which is why it falls to each other to ensure our bonds stay strong."

"Ah, certainly. Like the flow twists and turns around obstacles, familial ties will remain strong through minor squabbles - and like the flow, it cannot carve through a barrier as tough as that of blood-related enemies... Speaking of, would you consider all of us blood-related? I cannot exactly decide on what we could call ourselves..." The snake scratched his chin. "Spirit-related?"

"I... do not know," Arae said after a brief moment. "'Spirit-related' is perhaps the best description we're going to get right now. We've all come from different places, so I will not consider us related by blood, but the fact that we've all answered the Architect's call makes us family in my eyes."

"I suppose I will have to find a word that rhymes with 'spirit-related', then... That will certainly be an ordeal. I wish to know, though, dearest sister. While I am aware that your purpose in this cosmos is to be the guardian of the family - a blessed quest, that is - but I am not as aware of what your goal with this is. Would you mind sharing it with me?"

"A goal..." Arae said, staring off into the distance. "I do not really have one. I only wish to ensure that families live long, happy lives with each other. I will not allow a family to be torn apart, not if I can help it." In a low voice, almost inaudible even to Arae, she muttered, "Not again..."

Shengshi lowered his head and nodded. "I remember little from my past lives, if I am to be honest, but I am glad that I know those that remember more of their own. Your seniority will be a great asset to the blessed Architect's project, dearest sister." He took a moment to look towards the dark orb in the distance, one of the few named objects in this cosmos.

"Thank you, brother," Arae said. Looking around, she then said, "Well, I do enjoy our chat, but perhaps I should take this time to get to know the other members of our family. I hope you won't mind if I excuse myself here."

Shengshi shook his smiling head and bowed. "Oh, of course not, dearest sister! Please, get to know our family a little better! I will try to do the same. Though, please -do- come visit some time. I'll have something to drink ready for when you do." With that invitation in the air, the draconic face of Shengshi was fashioned into a wide, fanged grin as he looked back up at Arae.

Arae nodded happily, "Of course! Until next time, brother." With that said, Arae turned and flew on, wondering who to interact with next.

"Until next time," Shengshi said. He waited until Arae had moved on, then slithered on.

Summary

Shengshi approaches Arae in hopes of establishing friendly relationships. Arae agrees and the two engage in some conversation. They talk about the great potential of the world they find themselves in, as well as the hopeful compatibility of the other Gods and Goddesses. They establish a new name for the bond between the Gods: "Spirit-related", due to the Architect's call summoning them all here. They talk about the goals for this world. Finally, they leave to establish more friendly relationships with everyone else.

Divinus: The God RP, Mk. III. Finished in Record Time™!

How long had it been? How long since that dreadful day?

Step, step, step. There was nothing but footsteps to be heard. There was nothing but the hard, dry dirt to be seen. Occasionally, there came a crumbled wall made of bricks, or a charred tree trunk, or a dried up riverbed, but there was nothing of any significance. No life to be seen, not even a skeleton. Even the twin suns that illuminated the land seemed dim and small. The world was barren.

For the longest time, there was only... it. Years had stretched to decades, which stretched to centuries, which stretched to millennia. So much time passed, and it could only stare listlessly as it traversed the land for the umpteenth time. Why was it still here, when all others were gone? Why was it the only one to face this... was this its punishment? Was this its fault?

Who even was it? It used to have memories of happier times. A shrill laugh, a bright spot of colors, a sense of accomplishment....

It didn't matter anymore. There was nothing anymore. It was meaningless now.

Or at least, that was what it thought.

It stopped, for the first time in ages. There was... a call. This was new. This was... something. Something from beyond the void. It felt the pull, having no will to resist. It left... and the world truly became nothing.

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It found itself in another void, but this one was different. A void, yet not a void. Strange. There was... potential. There was... life. There was... him. the... Architect. And there was... me... Who was I...

With these new, no, old sensations came the memories. The smile of a being once similar to it. The sensation of warmth from the ground. It remembered... she remembered.

Her name was Arae. She was once the one and only Goddess of her world... no longer. That was in the past now. Now, she was born anew. For the first time, she truly saw again. She saw her new body, long and slender, sky-blue and peach. She saw the Architect, large and imposing. She saw the beings that formed around her... beings that would make up... her new family.

This was a second chance. And she would not waste it.

Divinus: The God RP, Mk. III. Finished in Record Time™!

@BBeast As mentioned sometime before, I was considering something like Sanctuary or Home. Alternatively, given enough storytelling and justification, something like Wisdom may be possible.

Divinus: The God RP, Mk. III. Finished in Record Time™!

Arae, Goddess of Families

Name: Arae

Their Sphere: Spekatha
The land is a seemingly endless grassland, with ponds and lakes (henceforth referred to as Familial Lakes) appearing and/or disappearing to spot its surface. Various saplings and/or shrubs (henceforth referred to as Familial Trees) grow on the edges of each body of water. In the center of Spekatha is a Familial Lake much larger than all the others, with multiple full-grown Familial Trees growing nearby (due to its significance, it possesses its own name: The Pantheon). Rather than a spherical Sun, there is a band of light stretching from both sides of the horizon that provides illumination, while the night is starless. However, the bodies of water will each glow a different color, providing a kaleidoscope of colors to illuminate the night.

These Familial Lakes are linked with the various families that would exist throughout Galbar, with the largest keeping track of the gods. Specifically, the saplings track the well being of each member of a family, ranging from full blooming flowers/bright foliage to completely dead, while the water level and/or purity keeps track of the amount/strength of their familial bond(s), respectively. An image of a certain family member(s) can also be called upon on the water surface of the respective body of water.

Most of Arae's power is intertwined with her Sphere. By keeping the plants well-maintained, as well as the water clean and full, family members linked to them are blessed with Arae's essence. Properly pruning the plants and keeping them healthy will bless the respective person with luck, and their faith in the family is strengthened. Keeping the water healthy will provide the family with strength to endure hardships and stay together. Similarly, any attempts to purposefully damage the trees and/or pollute the water will respectively affect the general well-being of any connected familial bonds. If a tree is damaged, their ability to feel familial love will be weakened as well. If the water is drained and/or polluted, the family's familial bonds will weaken as well.

One can easily tell if a family is completely destroyed (whether by the family breaking apart or all members dying) when the lake is completely dried up and all plants around it are dead. When that happens, Arae is capable of erasing the remains as if they were never there, and another body of water will automatically reappear to take its place once a new family is born. What is noteworthy, however, is that the lake Pantheon cannot be drained or polluted as easily any other lake, nor can its trees be damaged as easily; both aspects are simply too resilient to damage for any single god, even for Arae.

Location of Sphere: Celestial, near Galbar (finer details might get worked out)

Portfolio: Family: To Arae, a family is a group of beings that hold feelings of companionship and love for one another. Together, they tackle their hardships together, and support each other through them all. It does not matter whether your alignment is Good or Evil, Lawful or Chaotic, or whatever entropic state of alignment you are in. however. It does not matter what your species is, whether human, demon, elf, dwarf, elemental, undead, eldritch horror, or even a god. All that matters are the people you share a bond with, as well as the people who care about you in return. This chain of bonds is what grants people the power to go on with their day and live happy lives. Perhaps not all familial relationships may be the best or closest, but as family, it is one's duty to support the other, no matter how entropic.

_{A B I L I T I E S O F N O T E}

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• Sense Bond: By having Family as her source of power, Arae is capable of instinctively sensing these familial bonds, to the point that individual ones can be pinpointed from leagues away, provided she has already recognized it first.
• Power of Faith: Through these familial bonds, Arae can provide a certain amount of assistance, depending on their level of faith in their family. A burst of strength in a critical second, a bit of luck in a troubled time, or even just a moment of clarity in an uncertain moment are all things she can do to provide aid. However, she will not solve peoples' problems for them; merely, provide what is needed for them to solve it themselves.

Persona: Neutral Good. Arae is a seemingly kind soul, soft and gentle on others with an equally soft and gentle smile. She will become a friend to those who ask, and will also play the mother role for those she considers children. However, while she believes in second chances, she is not afraid to harden her heart when someone proves to be too much of a burden for a family and cast them out of it. She is also insatiably curious about the universe the Architect has summoned her to, and may perform whimsical acts for whatever catches her interest. It ultimately depends on her mood, as well as how much it would bother the other gods, to determine what her next course of action would be.

She is mostly concerned with how the gods and goddesses of this world treat each other. They are the only beings she considers to a part of her own family, and she will do everything in her power to keep them together. That being said, she does keep a close eye on mortals as well, finding enjoyment and contentment in their bonds with each other that hold them together. In her eyes, Arae does not mind when a being would play heroics or commit atrocities, although she may utter a simple bit of praise or reprimand in response. When it comes to the bonds between friends and family, however, she punishes those who would try to tear them apart, as well as provide aid to those who treasure those bonds.

Appearance/Form: Arae takes on the form of a snake-like dragon similar to that of a Chinese dragon. She is about 3 meters long, with a pair of leathery wings. Her body is covered with sky blue scales, with thin dark blue stripes every foot along her body. Her underbelly is a pale peach color. She has four legs, each with 4 short claws, with her front limbs capable of acting as short arms. Her jagged crest, which stretches from her head to near the tip of her tail, is a light purple with the jagged tips red.

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Character dump

Arae, Goddess of Families

Name: Arae

Their Sphere: Spekatha
The land is a seemingly endless grassland, with ponds and lakes (henceforth referred to as Familial Lakes) appearing and/or disappearing to spot its surface. Various saplings and/or shrubs (henceforth referred to as Familial Trees) grow on the edges of each body of water. In the center of Spekatha is a Familial Lake much larger than all the others, with multiple full-grown Familial Trees growing nearby (due to its significance, it possesses its own name: The Pantheon). Rather than a spherical Sun, there is a band of light stretching from both sides of the horizon that provides illumination, while the night is starless. However, the bodies of water will each glow a different color, providing a kaleidoscope of colors to illuminate the night.

These Familial Lakes are linked with the various families that would exist throughout Galbar, with the largest keeping track of the gods. Specifically, the saplings track the well being of each member of a family, ranging from full blooming flowers/bright foliage to completely dead, while the water level and/or purity keeps track of the amount/strength of their familial bond(s), respectively. An image of a certain family member(s) can also be called upon on the water surface of the respective body of water.

Most of Arae's power is intertwined with her Sphere. By keeping the plants well-maintained, as well as the water clean and full, family members linked to them are blessed with Arae's essence. Properly pruning the plants and keeping them healthy will bless the respective person with luck, and their faith in the family is strengthened. Keeping the water healthy will provide the family with strength to endure hardships and stay together. Similarly, any attempts to purposefully damage the trees and/or pollute the water will respectively affect the general well-being of any connected familial bonds. If a tree is damaged, their ability to feel familial love will be weakened as well. If the water is drained and/or polluted, the family's familial bonds will weaken as well.

One can easily tell if a family is completely destroyed (whether by the family breaking apart or all members dying) when the lake is completely dried up and all plants around it are dead. When that happens, Arae is capable of erasing the remains as if they were never there, and another body of water will automatically reappear to take its place once a new family is born. What is noteworthy, however, is that the lake Pantheon cannot be drained or polluted as easily any other lake, nor can its trees be damaged as easily; both aspects are simply too resilient to damage for any single god, even for Arae.

Location of Sphere: Celestial, near Galbar (finer details might get worked out)

Portfolio: Family: To Arae, a family is a group of beings that hold feelings of companionship and love for one another. Together, they tackle their hardships together, and support each other through them all. It does not matter whether your alignment is Good or Evil, Lawful or Chaotic, or whatever entropic state of alignment you are in. however. It does not matter what your species is, whether human, demon, elf, dwarf, elemental, undead, eldritch horror, or even a god. All that matters are the people you share a bond with, as well as the people who care about you in return. This chain of bonds is what grants people the power to go on with their day and live happy lives. Perhaps not all familial relationships may be the best or closest, but as family, it is one's duty to support the other, no matter how entropic.

By having Family as her source of power, Arae is capable of instinctively sensing these familial bonds, to the point that individual ones can be pinpointed from leagues away, provided she has already recognized it first. In addition, through these bonds, Arae can provide a certain amount of assistance, depending on their level of faith in their family. A burst of strength in a critical second, a bit of luck in a troubled time, or even just a moment of clarity in an uncertain moment are all things she can do to provide aid. However, she will not solve peoples' problems for them; merely, provide what is needed for them to solve it themselves.

Persona: Neutral Good. Arae is a seemingly kind soul, soft and gentle on others with an equally soft and gentle smile. She will become a friend to those who ask, and will also play the mother role for those she considers children. However, while she believes in second chances, she is not afraid to harden her heart when someone proves to be too much of a burden for a family and cast them out of it. She is also insatiably curious about the universe the Architect has summoned her to, and may perform whimsical acts for whatever catches her interest. It ultimately depends on her mood, as well as how much it would bother the other gods, to determine what her next course of action would be.

She is mostly concerned with how the gods and goddesses of this world treat each other. They are the only beings she considers to a part of her own family, and she will do everything in her power to keep them together. That being said, she does keep a close eye on mortals as well, finding enjoyment and contentment in their bonds with each other that hold them together. In her eyes, Arae does not mind when a being would play heroics or commit atrocities, although she may utter a simple bit of praise or reprimand in response. When it comes to the bonds between friends and family, however, she punishes those who would try to tear them apart, as well as provide aid to those who treasure those bonds.

Appearance/Form: Arae takes on the form of a snake-like dragon similar to that of a Chinese dragon. She is about 3 meters long, with a pair of leathery wings. Her body is covered with sky blue scales, with thin dark blue stripes every foot along her body. Her underbelly is a pale peach color. She has four legs, each with 4 short claws, with her front limbs capable of acting as short arms. Her jagged crest, which stretches from her head to near the tip of her tail, is a light purple with the jagged tips red.

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Divinus: The God RP, Mk. III. Finished in Record Time™!

Either branching out into something like Sanctuary or continuing on with family relations via Marriage.

Divinus: The Divine RP, Mk. III

You guys wanna update the discord link in the opening post? Cuz I haven't gotten in yet. :(

Divinus: The Divine RP, Mk. III

Arae, Goddess of Families

Name: Arae

Their Sphere: Spekatha
The land is a seemingly endless grassland, with ponds and lakes (henceforth referred to as Familial Lakes) appearing and/or disappearing to spot its surface. Various saplings and/or shrubs (henceforth referred to as Familial Trees) grow on the edges of each body of water. In the center of Spekatha is a Familial Lake much larger than all the others, with multiple full-grown Familial Trees growing nearby (due to its significance, it possesses its own name: The Pantheon). Rather than a spherical Sun, there is a band of light stretching from both sides of the horizon that provides illumination, while the night is starless. However, the bodies of water will each glow a different color, providing a kaleidoscope of colors to illuminate the night.

These Familial Lakes are linked with the various families that would exist throughout Galbar, with the largest keeping track of the gods. Specifically, the saplings track the well being of each member of a family, ranging from full blooming flowers/bright foliage to completely dead, while the water level and/or purity keeps track of the amount/strength of their familial bond(s), respectively. An image of a certain family member(s) can also be called upon on the water surface of the respective body of water.

Most of Arae's power is intertwined with her Sphere. By keeping the plants well-maintained, as well as the water clean and full, family members linked to them are blessed with Arae's essence. Properly pruning the plants and keeping them healthy will bless the respective person with luck, and their faith in the family is strengthened. Keeping the water healthy will provide the family with strength to endure hardships and stay together. Similarly, any attempts to purposefully damage the trees and/or pollute the water will respectively affect the general well-being of any connected familial bonds. If a tree is damaged, their ability to feel familial love will be weakened as well. If the water is drained and/or polluted, the family's familial bonds will weaken as well.

One can easily tell if a family is completely destroyed (whether by the family breaking apart or all members dying) when the lake is completely dried up and all plants around it are dead. When that happens, Arae is capable of erasing the remains as if they were never there, and another body of water will automatically reappear to take its place once a new family is born. What is noteworthy, however, is that the lake Pantheon cannot be drained or polluted as easily any other lake, nor can its trees be damaged as easily; both aspects are simply too resilient to damage for any single god, even for Arae.

Location of Sphere: Celestial, near Galbar (finer details might get worked out)

Portfolio: Family: To Arae, a family is a group of beings that hold feelings of companionship and love for one another. Together, they tackle their hardships together, and support each other through them all. It does not matter whether your alignment is Good or Evil, Lawful or Chaotic, or whatever entropic state of alignment you are in. however. It does not matter what your species is, whether human, demon, elf, dwarf, elemental, undead, eldritch horror, or even a god. All that matters are the people you share a bond with, as well as the people who care about you in return. This chain of bonds is what grants people the power to go on with their day and live happy lives. Perhaps not all familial relationships may be the best or closest, but as family, it is one's duty to support the other, no matter how entropic.

Persona: Neutral Good. Arae is a seemingly kind soul, soft and gentle on others with an equally soft and gentle smile. She will become a friend to those who ask, and will also play the mother role for those she considers children. However, while she believes in second chances, she is not afraid to harden her heart when someone proves to be too much of a burden for a family and cast them out of it. She is also insatiably curious about the universe the Architect has summoned her to, and may perform whimsical acts for whatever catches her interest. It ultimately depends on her mood, as well as how much it would bother the other gods, to determine what her next course of action would be.

She is mostly concerned with how the gods and goddesses of this world treat each other. They are the only beings she considers to a part of her own family, and she will do everything in her power to keep them together. That being said, she does keep a close eye on mortals as well, finding enjoyment and contentment in their bonds with each other that hold them together. In her eyes, Arae does not mind when a being would play heroics or commit atrocities, although she may utter a simple bit of praise or reprimand in response. When it comes to the bonds between friends and family, however, she punishes those who would try to tear them apart, as well as provide aid to those who treasure those bonds.

Appearance/Form: Arae takes on the form of a snake-like dragon similar to that of a Chinese dragon. She is about 3 meters long, with a pair of leathery wings. Her body is covered with sky blue scales, with thin dark blue stripes every foot along her body. Her underbelly is a pale peach color. She has four legs, each with 4 short claws, with her front limbs capable of acting as short arms. Her jagged crest, which stretches from her head to near the tip of her tail, is a light purple with the jagged tips red.

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Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

I'm considering something related to Family and Sanctuary. Keeps families together and provides places to call home.

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

The new guy, Crispy Octopus.