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No matter which pantheon they hail from, the gods of the world are immortal. They once stood apart from humans as divine beings, long living and gifted with powers that mortals could only dream of. The source of these powers come from faith and the devotion of mortals. Sacrifices, prayers, and invocations fuel the gods. There are a few pantheons still i power from the cultures that did not wholly turn to the monotheistic faith that spread rapidly through the world. Many, however. have fallen.

The Fall
As Christianity spread throughout Europe, faith in these deities began to dwindle. At first the Greek gods held no fear of the whispers of a single God, truly believing that their power would be untouched. That was not to be. Over time their followers turned to this new faith and their powers began to fade.

The first sign had been the strength of their godly powers slowly diminishing. Each day it would grow a little weaker until they were no longer able to perform the feats they had so easily performed before. Even the mighty Zeus had difficulty wielding his signature lightning bolts. Hades could no longer power his helm of invisibility. Poseidon’s control over the sea was a mere memory.

Their home of Olympus was kept on the peaks of the mountain by faith as well. The city no longer began to shine with an unearthly light, growing darker as their own powers faded. One by one the gods began to leave their home, either to find a new refuge or to attempt to salvage faith in them. Attempts to stop the spread of Christianity failed. The last stages of their decline is what they refer to as “The Fall”.

The inhabitants of Greece knew it as a mighty earthquake that seemed to engulf the country. Olympus itself shook and began to break apart, pieces tumbling down the mountainside to become large pieces of strange debris the humans took for little more than rocks. The stars of the heroes places in the sky fell, tumbling down to earth where the shining souls joined the earthly cycle of life and rebirth. The Underworld also began to crumble to make way for what is now known as Hell, the souls within also forced into the life cycle.

Gods that had refused to leave home now found themselves homeless, forced to find a new place in the mortal world.

DIVINE ABILITIES
All gods have certain divine abilities in common, even in their diminished state of power. These do not need to be listed in a character application as it is assumed they have the following powers:

Blessing: All gods have the ability to place their blessing on a mortal. In the old days this would have granted the mortal a great gift. In the game, mortals who gain the blessing of a god gain temporary benefits based on the god’s domain.
Example: A mortal blessed by Ares will gain more strength and fortitude in combat for a short time.

Mortal Communication *Mortal Communication: When the name of a god is invoked verbally (such as “Zeus, help me”), whether purposefully or accidentally, the god will hear the words spoken. For a brief time the god in question and the mortal will be able to communicate telepathically and the god will know the mortal’s location. Unlike in their prime, a god must still reach that place by mundane means.
(Please note that many mortals, upon hearing a reply in their head, will usually think that it may be a sign they are talking to themselves unless the god proves otherwise.)

Shapeshifting: In many mythological stories, the Greek gods often change themselves into a variety of animals, plants, or to different mortal appearances. The gods no longer have the amount of power to accomplish that. They do have the ability to change their physical appearance (gender, size, hair color, age, etc.) which has made it easy for them to appear mortal and change locations easily. Please note that this does eat up much of their power and they cannot perform this often.

Power Pool
Major gods will have more power available to them than lesser gods. All of the Olypmians have a greater power reserve than their fellows. What makes a god major or minor depends on how much they are referenced and believed in in modern day. Major gods will appear more often in literature and media, have holidays associated with them, and will have domains that are believed in or worshipped.

How to I tell if the god I want to play is major or minor?
Here are a few easy questions to answer that. If you are unsure, please contact the Mod and we will help determine the answer.
[*]Are they commonly portrayed or referenced in literature, movies, or other media?
[*]Do mortals believe and/or put faith in their domain?
[*]Are there holidays celebrating them or their name?
(Examples: Eros, Aphrodite, other love gods for Valentine’s day. Still celebrated Greek holidays. Krewe of Bacchus for Mardi Gras)

PLAYING GODS
There are certain things one should know when playing a deity:

ICHOR: The blood of the gods is called ichor. It is a gold color and a bit translucent. Also, it will kill mortals on contact (including old souls). Mortals should not see or come in contact with this substance!
THE "SHOCK": When one god comes in contact with another, there will be a small "shock". About the same as a small static shock. Continual contact with the same gods will make this effect fade over time.
MORTAL LIFE: For the sake of ease, it is assumed that your god has obtained proper legal documents for living. IDs, passports, social security, etc.

For a general overview of character permissions, please see our FAQ. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! (alterlocusmod@gmail.com)

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