Eywaat
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| - | Eywaat is a playful god worshiped by a serious people. A less ambitious deity he | + | Eywaat is a playful god worshiped by a serious people. A less ambitious deity he tends to helps floundering people groups in inhospitable lands. He sees all his worshippers as his "nestlings" and commonly manifests in signs and dreams. |
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| - | Eywaat is often the patron god of inventors, and desert dwelling [[Chaktawe]]. He inspires ingenuity and is the | + | Eywaat is often the patron god of inventors, and desert dwelling [[Chaktawe]] and is an important deity among the [[Inarta]]. He inspires ingenuity and is the proverbial prince of all birds. However, he has a special affinity for black feathered birds. To the [[Chaktawe]] he is worshipped as primarily the god of crows and ravens. |
It is thought that Eywaat was an idle god pleased with making games and inventions before the world came into being. He flew amongst the divine in the shape of a large black feathered creature with wings and was often consulted for a pithy word or asked to create an amusement. | It is thought that Eywaat was an idle god pleased with making games and inventions before the world came into being. He flew amongst the divine in the shape of a large black feathered creature with wings and was often consulted for a pithy word or asked to create an amusement. | ||
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==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
| - | Eywaat commonly manifests himself in the unassuming form of a glossy crow. When in a humanoid form he is a young man with wavy dark hair, a long nose and a large smile. His skin is somewhat tanned and his eyes are hazel. He dresses like a Chaktawe, with an affinity for shiny green rings, but maintains human features. | + | Eywaat commonly manifests himself in the unassuming form of a glossy crow, but is known to occasionally appear among Endal hunting parties as massive black eagle. When in a humanoid form he is a young man with wavy dark hair, a long nose and a large smile. His skin is somewhat tanned and his eyes are hazel. He dresses like a Chaktawe, with an affinity for shiny green rings, but maintains human features, combining both the cultures where he holds prominence. |
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==Attitude== | ==Attitude== | ||
| - | After an encounter with the god, most followers express either feelings of cheer or an awakened curiosity. Eywaat is called Brother-Crow because the role he plays is that of a protective and playful older sibling. He is wise and clever, but commonly feigns confusion because he prefers his followers seek out their revelations through experience. His friendly personality tends to obscure his powers, so people are often surprised when he does something miraculous or requiring great physical strength. It is thought the god prefers it this way, desiring his followers joy more than their cautious reverence. | + | After an encounter with the god, most followers express either feelings of cheer or an awakened curiosity. Eywaat is called Brother-Crow because the role he plays is that of a protective and playful older sibling. He is wise and clever, but commonly feigns confusion because he prefers his followers seek out their revelations through experience. As one who speaks to the birds, he has a vast knowledge of the world and what happens within it. His friendly personality tends to obscure his powers, so people are often surprised when he does something miraculous or requiring great physical strength or speed. It is thought the god prefers it this way, desiring his followers joy more than their cautious reverence. |
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Eywaat is also a fool for a pretty face paired with a witty tongue, and is not beyond trying to romance mortal women. His looks are less than god-like at the beginning of these romances, choosing only to reveal himself when he has won the girl's heart and discerned her inner goodness. While Eywaat has the charm of a young man and a lively spirit, he is not cruel. A woman he favors will be his paramour for as long as she wishes, however, she may have to share him. Eywaat has maintained ten wives and even more lovers at once. | Eywaat is also a fool for a pretty face paired with a witty tongue, and is not beyond trying to romance mortal women. His looks are less than god-like at the beginning of these romances, choosing only to reveal himself when he has won the girl's heart and discerned her inner goodness. While Eywaat has the charm of a young man and a lively spirit, he is not cruel. A woman he favors will be his paramour for as long as she wishes, however, she may have to share him. Eywaat has maintained ten wives and even more lovers at once. | ||
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==Worship== | ==Worship== | ||
| - | Worshipping Eywaat can be through promoting ingenuity in invention and art or treating others with the same care and attention Brother Crow shows to his followers. | + | Worshipping Eywaat can be through promoting ingenuity in invention and art or treating others (including birds) with the same care and attention Brother Crow shows to his followers. He is an admirer of artisans among both the Inarta and Chaktawe and will happily reward those who excel in their craft. |
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Eywaat also enjoys songs, dance and stories and occasionally sits invisible by fires to hear them told. A youthful god, he is still a little vain and delights in hearing tales about himself. This has given to the custom of setting a place for him in hopes he may manifest. | Eywaat also enjoys songs, dance and stories and occasionally sits invisible by fires to hear them told. A youthful god, he is still a little vain and delights in hearing tales about himself. This has given to the custom of setting a place for him in hopes he may manifest. | ||
Revision as of 06:24, 15 August 2011
| Race | God |
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| Title | Crow Brother, Feathered Prince |
| Domain | Birds, Ingenuity |
| Divine rank | 3 |
| Symbols | Black feathers crossed in an "X" shape |
| Cults | none |
| Worshipped in | Mostly in Eyktol by the Chaktawe |
Eywaat is a playful god worshiped by a serious people. A less ambitious deity he tends to helps floundering people groups in inhospitable lands. He sees all his worshippers as his "nestlings" and commonly manifests in signs and dreams.
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Domain
Eywaat is often the patron god of inventors, and desert dwelling Chaktawe and is an important deity among the Inarta. He inspires ingenuity and is the proverbial prince of all birds. However, he has a special affinity for black feathered birds. To the Chaktawe he is worshipped as primarily the god of crows and ravens.
It is thought that Eywaat was an idle god pleased with making games and inventions before the world came into being. He flew amongst the divine in the shape of a large black feathered creature with wings and was often consulted for a pithy word or asked to create an amusement.
When Mizahar was formed, though, Eywaat saw a purpose for all his creative energy. It is rumored that Caiyha is his mother and bestowed on him lordship over a class of animals that would resemble his favored shape. The first bird flocks were crafted from his black feathers and Caiyha's blessing. Eywaat breathed over the feathers, teaching them flight and giving them life. The birds he formed retained kernels of his personality in their curiosity and tenacity.
Appearance
Eywaat commonly manifests himself in the unassuming form of a glossy crow, but is known to occasionally appear among Endal hunting parties as massive black eagle. When in a humanoid form he is a young man with wavy dark hair, a long nose and a large smile. His skin is somewhat tanned and his eyes are hazel. He dresses like a Chaktawe, with an affinity for shiny green rings, but maintains human features, combining both the cultures where he holds prominence.
Attitude
After an encounter with the god, most followers express either feelings of cheer or an awakened curiosity. Eywaat is called Brother-Crow because the role he plays is that of a protective and playful older sibling. He is wise and clever, but commonly feigns confusion because he prefers his followers seek out their revelations through experience. As one who speaks to the birds, he has a vast knowledge of the world and what happens within it. His friendly personality tends to obscure his powers, so people are often surprised when he does something miraculous or requiring great physical strength or speed. It is thought the god prefers it this way, desiring his followers joy more than their cautious reverence.
Eywaat is also a fool for a pretty face paired with a witty tongue, and is not beyond trying to romance mortal women. His looks are less than god-like at the beginning of these romances, choosing only to reveal himself when he has won the girl's heart and discerned her inner goodness. While Eywaat has the charm of a young man and a lively spirit, he is not cruel. A woman he favors will be his paramour for as long as she wishes, however, she may have to share him. Eywaat has maintained ten wives and even more lovers at once.
Worship
Worshipping Eywaat can be through promoting ingenuity in invention and art or treating others (including birds) with the same care and attention Brother Crow shows to his followers. He is an admirer of artisans among both the Inarta and Chaktawe and will happily reward those who excel in their craft.
Eywaat also enjoys songs, dance and stories and occasionally sits invisible by fires to hear them told. A youthful god, he is still a little vain and delights in hearing tales about himself. This has given to the custom of setting a place for him in hopes he may manifest.
Gnosis
- Tatani: the ability to speak with birds and observe through their eyes.