A New Pantheon (Deity RP, OOC, Open)

[Illan]

Well, that's a lot of OOC pages

Every time I look at the P2TM page we're there.

[Bentus]

Well, that's a lot of OOC pages

You're telling me. This is why app trackers are so useful :3

[Illan]

I know I'm already accepted, but I finished my History and bonus section.

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Nation/Faction name: Vos Terranaiva (Also known as "The Lands Under the Earth"). The official government of these lands is known as the "Arkahnate."

Race(s): Truly, anyone who wishes to pursue the teachings of Arkahmis in such a manner that brings them to the Arkahnate would be welcomed, so long as sabotage and such things are not intended. Wood and Dark Elves are rather common, along with Humans and Dwarves, but truly any race can be found in Vos Terranaiva should one have an eye for it.

Patron God(s): Arkahmis being the primary deity of their customs, they also revere all associated nature gods in a similar way, such as Alerielle and Mirayeset.

Current Leader(s):

The two different branches of the Arkahnate, the "Crystos" Branch (Derivative of "Crystal" or "Crystalline", will elaborate later) and "Metallus" (Derivative of "Metal" or "Metallic") have two separate leaders that are the heads of their respective branch. For the Crystos Branch, a shrewd and beautiful wood elf maiden by the name and title High Archess Nara Lleviana leads, ruling over the more cultural and foreign affairs of the nation with a typically outstretched and welcoming hand. For the Metallus Branch, the Dark Elf Aravis Elcherion holds the position of High Archon, directing the more judicial and legislative affairs of the Arkahnate, in addition to the military it keeps.

Brief History:

Vos Terranaiva began as the grand model of the fledgling god Arkahmis, to construct his ultimate "paradise" of sorts that could be shielded away and protected against the world, should it need to. Arkahmis began to carve out the beyond massive caverns beneath the surfaces of the later known Arkahn Mountains, taking years upon years of working in solitude - of his choice. He wished to do this of his own volition, to do this with his own hands. His powers developed greatly during this process, and eventually the caverns were completely carved out, tunnels connecting each of them smoothly, all of them ripe with valuable minerals for mortals to work with. Now Arkahmis would beckon the worthy to it....those who deserved a paradise, those who were casted away and neglected by the world.

And this type of person became the first denizens of the immense system of caverns. A group of refugees stricken with disaster, slaves that escaped their cruel masters, wanderers with no where to go; they had banded together and discovered the entrance to their newfound safe haven by way of mundane intervention by Arkahmis himself - he would take the appearance of a simple farmer, a simple traveler, an old man on the roadside, and beyond, spreading the rumors of a "Refuge Beneath the Earth" to be found in the mountains to the East. And indeed, they found it - a gilded passage made of sleek, incredibly fine crafted stone awaited its guests, welcoming them to their new home. This passage led to the bare minimum city of Tyra Primilla, situated around rivers of fresh water. The city was at first constructed of a fraction of buildings compared to its current amount; all of them were like this. Arkahmis made them along with the caves. While many buildings were built around them....the primeval stone structures remained, a work of art, composed in an incredibly elegant and almost....relieving simple architecture distinguishing of Arkahmis's ancient architecture. In these cities, Arkahmis left, on giant stone tablets, instructions for survival; how to mine and work the metals and ores that surrounded them, how to grow food in the caverns, the fundamentals of stonemasonry, and so on. It was also the first time he identified himself, albeit not in person. He shared with them his name: Arkahmis.

Countless generations and hundreds of years later, Vos Terranaiva is what it is today, the economic, military, and spiritual power beneath the earth. It holds true to its natural principle: welcoming the downtrodden and cast out, and giving them a new start - one with protection.

Geographical area and key features:

Unlike any other society in Drinda, Vos Terranaiva is nearly one-hundred percent subterranean. Massive, bustling cities built into gargantuan caverns carved out by Arkahmis himself are spread all around the mountains they are buried under, and are all connected by elaborate underground highways lit by fires or, more commonly, natural magma flows. All created by the hands and power of Arkahmis, he has spent many, many ages formulating his perfect ideal paradise - a safe one at that. Despite how this may seem, the cities of Vos Terranaiva are incredibly beautiful. Stonemasons in the nation are the most masterful of all Drinda, constructing beautiful and intricate buildings, spires, temples, roads, and much much more. The natural beauty is immense too - huge fresh water rivers flow alongside rivers of magma often, and the vista of one of the open caverns in its fullness is magnificent, to say the least.

Vos Terranaiva has five major underground "undercities", with one being the nation's both religious and government capital, each of them situated under the peaks of mountains and duly named after them. From smallest to largest, there is Tyra Primilla, situated under the Primilla mountain, the first of the cities situated in the caverns constructed by Arkahmis. Next is Nyla Avalana, situated under the "Avalana" mountain, and is the second most densely populated one, likely because it is closest to the surface of the five. Third is the Vala Neirousa, under the mountain Neirousa - it is a largely military based city, and holds the largest garrison in all of Vos Terranaiva - it is closest in proximity to the capital for this reason. Next is the Syra Kiala, situated under the Kiala mountain. It is known as an "artist's city", as many of the nation's jewelers, stonemasons, potters, and much more live here due to the high amounts of clay and various precious gems and metals in the nearby mines, making tourism here rather high. Lastly is the capital city, Vyra Nexus, found under the aptly named Nexus mountain. It is located in the center of Vos Terranaiva under the highest mountain peak, and is said by many to be one of the "most spectacular sights in Drinda". The city itself is huge, and the cavern it rests in reflects that, always lit up so that not a corner of the gargantuan cave is dim, and such unique style of stone and crystal architecture it is mesmerizing. Commonplace throughout the cities - not just Vyra Nexus - is the use of hexagonal granite stacks as staircases, a very aesthetically pleasing feature, and when entwined together, they look nothing short of elegant.

Also in Vyra Nexus is the huge buildings that make up the Arkahnate capital, large structures that, much like the rest of the city, are adorned with beautiful crystals and shine with illumination.

Map Claim:
Strictly the mountains.
Their whole society is almost entirely underground, with the extremely rare settlement/fortress situated around an entrance to their undercities.

Other details:

• The Arkahnate military is incredibly large, every city having a military garrison, albeit some more than others. They favor silver and bronze-colored armor and closed face helmets, and many positions are in the military, ranging from swordsman to spearman to Greatbow archers.
  
• Due to Arkahmis's blessings throughout the ages, various boons having been granted to the exceptionally faithful, given they are willing to receive them. They are smaller versions of Arkahmis's power itself. One of these is the Seismic, who exchanges his or her eyesight for the ability to feel vibrations in the ground with deep amplification. Using this for communication and pathfinding, Seismics are not weak links, and are just as aware as those who can see from eyes. Another is the Stonecrafter, an individual who gains the ability to change the shape of stone to his or her will. Particularly useful in the military, the rarity of these individuals is a drawback.
  

[Empire of the Rising Moon]

Yes, off the radar.... Let's go with that (totally wasn't screwing around with the natural order or anything)

[Illan]

Yes, off the radar.... Let's go with that (totally wasn't screwing around with the natural order or anything)

What do you mean?

[Empire of the Rising Moon]

Whatever are you talking about? I wasn't dabbling in the dark arts, ppphh where do you come up with this stuff?

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

I make my return to see Arkahmis has pretty rocks and Jileli showed up.

[Finsternia]

I just awakened the Children of the Night

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

I just awakened the Children of the Night

I thought of this.

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

Right, finally managed to get a post up in the IC.

[North Calaveras]

everything is moving so fast, can i get a quick catchup on what is currently happening IC.

[Bentus]

everything is moving so fast, can i get a quick catchup on what is currently happening IC.

Righto, where are you up to at the moment?

Right, finally managed to get a post up in the IC.

YAY!

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

everything is moving so fast, can i get a quick catchup on what is currently happening IC.

Righto, where are you up to at the moment?

Right, finally managed to get a post up in the IC.

YAY!

Mira is glad for further distraction.

[North Calaveras]

everything is moving so fast, can i get a quick catchup on what is currently happening IC.

Righto, where are you up to at the moment?

Right, finally managed to get a post up in the IC.

YAY!

idk, just need to know what's generally going on at this very moment.

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

Righto, where are you up to at the moment?



YAY!

idk, just need to know what's generally going on at this very moment.

I believe there's two Pantheons bring formed at the moment, as well as a banquet soon being hosted for some important mortals.

[Bentus]

Righto, where are you up to at the moment?



YAY!

idk, just need to know what's generally going on at this very moment.

Poor choice of words on my part, meant 'what do you know's happenned so far?' :3

Ok, off the top of my head (the important bits):
- Korak's horde + Marus' followers are rampaging in an NPC kingdom.
- Chaos Pantheon is being formed with Korak, Marus, Jileli and Void.
- Ashur is trying to form a Pantheon of Order in contest.
- A Pantheon of Balance is also being made.
- The God of Earth (Sorry Illan, can't spell his name for shit) declared his love for Mirayeset before Ashur and Jileli came in and interupted their moment.
- Korak proposed to Jileli.
- King Aurcut Axescream of the Kingdom of the Shar (Kai'denn - and Orcish kingdom) is hosting a banquet for foreign dignitaries.

[North Calaveras]

idk, just need to know what's generally going on at this very moment.

Poor choice of words on my part, meant 'what do you know's happenned so far?' :3

Ok, off the top of my head (the important bits):
- Korak's horde + Marus' followers are rampaging in an NPC kingdom.
- Chaos Pantheon is being formed with Korak, Marus, Jileli and Void.
- Ashur is trying to form a Pantheon of Order in contest.
- A Pantheon of Balance is also being made.
- The God of Earth (Sorry Illan, can't spell his name for shit) declared his love for Mirayeset before Ashur and Jileli came in and interupted their moment.
- Korak proposed to Jileli.
- King Aurcut Axescream of the Kingdom of the Shar (Kai'denn - and Orcish kingdom) is hosting a banquet for foreign dignitaries.

okay, angelus might have to get into marus/korak's shit

[Faal Lot Himdah]

Can I craah yet?

Also, where are all the Chaos pantheon gods going to meet?

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

Anyone want to interact with Alerielle? c:

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

Anyone want to interact with Alerielle? c:

Nobody wants to take the risk of being stuck.

[Faal Lot Himdah]

Anyone want to interact with Alerielle? c:

Void is busy.

[North Calaveras]

Anyone want to interact with Alerielle? c:

I wouldn't mind

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

Anyone want to interact with Alerielle? c:

Nobody wants to take the risk of being stuck.

:c

[Finsternia]

Anyone want to interact with Alerielle? c:

Ryoushu is currently with his children but you can come since they are going to have a celebration or an attack

[Bentus]

Can I craah yet?

Also, where are all the Chaos pantheon gods going to meet?

Just somewhere in the mortal plane would suffice - maybe suitably dark and foreboding How about a swamp or cave? Really it doesn't matter so much as long as it's neutral ground. Whoever posts first can decide.