World of Gods Reboot (OOC|OPEN!)

[Mercatus]

Tagging, Y'all need a god of destruction and flame?

I think a God of flames and destruction would fit well under my Pantheon (5th one listed in the OP, headed by my Titan Malum). I encourage you make the God a member of this Pantheon, as destruction is kind of our thing.

[Sivala]

Tagged

[Vying Jade]

Any thoughts on Etheri? i'm just unsure about her...

[Quavv]

Would a Deva of Murder and Rage be classified as part Malum’s Ruination Dominion?

Yeah that works. We don't have any set qualifications for Ruination Devas, so I'd say any sort of dark or evil sounding thing can work.

[Quavv]

Any thoughts on Etheri? i'm just unsure about her...

Looks good. Accepted!

[Vying Jade]

Any thoughts on Etheri? i'm just unsure about her...

Looks good. Accepted!

oh, cool! i guess the better question now would be what pantheon would she be in? Spiritual?

[Sivala]

Name: Alarious
God of: Humanity, Ambition, Compassion, Art
Titan or Deva? Deva
Powers and abilities: Boundless Creativity, Reality Shaping, humanoid shape shifting, the ability to sense the inner most ambition of others, Standard Deva Level strength, has the ability to hide his godly presence.
Appearance(image if possible): Alarious typically appears as a young human man, approximately in his twenties with dark brown hair, a nose crooked from a poorly healed break, and Heterochromatic eyes; one electric blue, and the other a vibrant green. While identifying himself as a man, he has been known to assume many human forms; young, old, male, female, all shapes of humanity are within his grasp.

Short Bio:
A relatively young Deva, Alarious is considered by many to be the heir to the old Greek Titan Prometheus. Not in the domain of fire, but in the guardianship of Mankind. He represents both the best and worst aspects of his charges; loyal, cunning, brave. But also ambitious, self-serving, and calculating. He is capable of incredible acts of heroism, as well as great barbarism should he feel it serves his and humanities best interests.

Being recently ascended to his post, Alarious remains untested by his fellow Deva and the Titans who rule over them all. The abilities and powers of the young Deva might still be evolving, but none should question his ability to bend reality to his desires in limited but powerful ways, a power most certainly inherited from the spirit of Humanity itself.

[Nea Videssos]

Hmm... I'm thinking of possibly going for a god of the Moon, Magic, Distortion and Mysteries. Would that work?
Since I still want a snake theme going on with them, they could possibly be the son of that serpent goddess, Setesa.

[The Anarcho-Syndicalist Commune]

Name: Listrin
God of: Destruction and Fire
Titan or Deva: Deva

Powers and abilities: Listrin's powers extend over the domain of destruction, and it's most common instrument, fire. As immaterial as his domain is, it does have some set bounds. Destruction does not pertain to death, but rather the removal of the material. The being dies, but their body is destroyed. Though Listrin does not call down natural disasters, he is responsible for their effects. Fire however is his favorite tool, and he commands it with impunity, using it to excersize his will.
Appearance(image if possible):

Short Bio: Many hear of the Deva of destruction and assume that he views the world as his to burn. That his end goal is the end of all things. While Listrin likes to have a certain fear associated with his name, he isn't stupid. Wanton destruction would only result in his own end as well. Rather, he sees his role as a step in a sacred cycle of balance. Things are born, they grow, and eventually they will die. And Listrin will be there to remove their physical remains and make room for something new to grow in their place. Death merely moves the old world, destruction makes room for the new. Listrin's chief enemy is not creation, but stagnation, and his worshippers follow his creed, allowing the old to burn so that the new may arise.

He also falls in with the nature pantheon, much to surprise of most. This is because he views destruction as a part of a natural cycle rather than a sentient concept or as a purely evil force. This also aligns with his role as Deva of Fire.

[Harbertia]

Hmm... I'm thinking of possibly going for a god of the Moon, Magic, Distortion and Mysteries. Would that work?
Since I still want a snake theme going on with them, they could possibly be the son of that serpent goddess, Setesa.

It's possible, and I would only have to alter one thing. In the not very well stated backstory she's mother of all serpents with the story being that her initial children where divine but each generation on Earth got- more animal and smaller. ... actually doesn't sound like I need to change anything as it would just mean that your character is an early child of hers.

The aspect of each generation becoming more- mortal and beast- and smaller is something I had a question about regarding if it's ok lore wise. Part of me wants to alter this aspect of the story. It's late so Not sure how much of this is thought out by me or makes sense to you.

[Ah-eh-ioh-uh]

Hmm... I'm thinking of possibly going for a god of the Moon, Magic, Distortion and Mysteries. Would that work?
Since I still want a snake theme going on with them, they could possibly be the son of that serpent goddess, Setesa.

Sobbing in Elphaba

[Vying Jade]

Hmm, so what pantheon should Etheri be in?

[Ah-eh-ioh-uh]

Yes he's a Titan but should he have power over the broom's powder?

[Vying Jade]

ironically, i don't think Etheri will show up to the meeting, simply because she'd have no memory of such a thing.

[Quavv]

Looks good. Accepted!

oh, cool! i guess the better question now would be what pantheon would she be in? Spiritual?

Yeah I'll stick her in the Spiritual Pantheon.

Name: Alarious
God of: Humanity, Ambition, Compassion, Art
Titan or Deva? Deva
Powers and abilities: Boundless Creativity, Reality Shaping, humanoid shape shifting, the ability to sense the inner most ambition of others, Standard Deva Level strength, has the ability to hide his godly presence.
Appearance(image if possible): Alarious typically appears as a young human man, approximately in his twenties with dark brown hair, a nose crooked from a poorly healed break, and Heterochromatic eyes; one electric blue, and the other a vibrant green. While identifying himself as a man, he has been known to assume many human forms; young, old, male, female, all shapes of humanity are within his grasp.

Short Bio:
A relatively young Deva, Alarious is considered by many to be the heir to the old Greek Titan Prometheus. Not in the domain of fire, but in the guardianship of Mankind. He represents both the best and worst aspects of his charges; loyal, cunning, brave. But also ambitious, self-serving, and calculating. He is capable of incredible acts of heroism, as well as great barbarism should he feel it serves his and humanities best interests.

Being recently ascended to his post, Alarious remains untested by his fellow Deva and the Titans who rule over them all. The abilities and powers of the young Deva might still be evolving, but none should question his ability to bend reality to his desires in limited but powerful ways, a power most certainly inherited from the spirit of Humanity itself.

Accepted!

Name: Listrin
God of: Destruction and Fire
Titan or Deva: Deva

Powers and abilities: Listrin's powers extend over the domain of destruction, and it's most common instrument, fire. As immaterial as his domain is, it does have some set bounds. Destruction does not pertain to death, but rather the removal of the material. The being dies, but their body is destroyed. Though Listrin does not call down natural disasters, he is responsible for their effects. Fire however is his favorite tool, and he commands it with impunity, using it to excersize his will.
Appearance(image if possible):

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Short Bio: Many hear of the Deva of destruction and assume that he views the world as his to burn. That his end goal is the end of all things. While Listrin likes to have a certain fear associated with his name, he isn't stupid. Wanton destruction would only result in his own end as well. Rather, he sees his role as a step in a sacred cycle of balance. Things are born, they grow, and eventually they will die. And Listrin will be there to remove their physical remains and make room for something new to grow in their place. Death merely moves the old world, destruction makes room for the new. Listrin's chief enemy is not creation, but stagnation, and his worshippers follow his creed, allowing the old to burn so that the new may arise.

He also falls in with the nature pantheon, much to surprise of most. This is because he views destruction as a part of a natural cycle rather than a sentient concept or as a purely evil force. This also aligns with his role as Deva of Fire.

Accepted!

[Quavv]

Roster updated!

[The Anarcho-Syndicalist Commune]

Posted

[Vying Jade]

Roster updated!

You do know that Panos and Zakasy are both currently listed as number 2 in the Nature Pantheon, right? i dunno if this is a mistake or intentional....

[Quavv]

Definitely a mistake. Thanks for pointing that out!

[Ah-eh-ioh-uh]

Yes he's a Titan but should he have power over the broom's powder?

Quavv? I mean, yes. I suppose he COULD have at least some facility outside of the death domain. I can see it. But enough for THAT? Any thoughts? He likely doesn't even know what the powder is made of so just waving it away?...

[Sivala]

Yes he's a Titan but should he have power over the broom's powder?

Quavv? I mean, yes. I suppose he COULD have at least some facility outside of the death domain. I can see it. But enough for THAT? Any thoughts? He likely doesn't even know what the powder is made of so just waving it away?...

If one views death as Entropy, then that’s certainly within his purview. Atleast, I’d think so.

[Endem]

Yes he's a Titan but should he have power over the broom's powder?

Quavv? I mean, yes. I suppose he COULD have at least some facility outside of the death domain. I can see it. But enough for THAT? Any thoughts? He likely doesn't even know what the powder is made of so just waving it away?...

Well, that depends, is the dust part of Minerva herself or not, if not, then probably, if yes, I will edit it out, also, yes he doesn't know what the powder is from and doesn't want to know

[Al-Rukk]

Name: Serzaz

God of: Sorcery and Transformation

Titan or Deva? Deva (Ruination)

Powers and abilities:
-Transmutation: Serzaz can transform and change the properties of nearly all materials, even that of flesh. This is both used in and out of combat, whether to turn worthless trinkets into gold for those who gained his favor or to turn the blades turned against him into rust. Serzaz’s favorite use of this power is by malfoming his followers or himself into wretched monsters.
-Gift of Power: Serzaz can gift his allies with the strange spells drawn from his sorcerous power so that they may use them as long as he sees fit.
-Sorcerous Power: Serzaz possess the ability of using an abundant number of spells to aid him. These spells often defy the natural order and can often cause things that depend on the “laws” of physics (machinery, electricity, gravity, thermodynamics) to either change or cease to function for a time.
-Magic Hunger: Serzaz is drawn to power, and can draw energy from incapable foes or sites that were affected by great divine powers to bolster his own strength.

Appearance(image if possible): Due to his ability to change the form of both himself and his followers, the appearance of Serzaz often changes, however, he is often depicted as a mixture of both beast and man. His most used form has hooved feet, a scorpion’s tail that has sprouted fur, a left arm that is seems human, a right arm is a feathered serpent that breathes blue fire, four insectoid wings, and a wolf’s head with only one eye. No matter what form Serzaz takes he always has thirteen twisting horns that sprout from his head.

Short Bio: Serzaz began as a demon dwelling in Beyond Unera, originally created to torment and slay mortals. However, as ages past, Serzaz was scavenging both the spiritual and mortal worlds, killing, stealing, and scavenging to become a greater being. He collected and bound countless souls until he became a Deva. While he now maintains some autonomy, Serzaz works with the other gods of Beyond Unera and aids in the corruption and damnation of souls so that all the gods of the Pantheon of Ruination can grow stronger. He does this by tempting mortals with promises of power, giving them dark magic, or by causing suffering and pain by visiting the mortal world and causing chaos.

[Nea Videssos]

Might tweak or edit this a bit more (probably would be good to add more about relationships/history with other gods, events in the mortal and spiritual world, etc, and possibly make changes if the OP or other people want) , but this is the app I've been working on since yesterday:

Name: Sakaal, The Moon Serpent, Herald of the Unknown, World-Warper, The One Who Twists The Cosmos, Lord of the Arcane, The Great Sage, Silverscale, He Who Guides In The Night, The Pale Beauty, The All-Shining, Illuminator of the Heavens, The Eternal Radiance, The Counter of Years, The Traveller, The Purifying Crescent
God of: The Moon, Magic, Distortion and Mysteries
Titan or Deva: Deva (Nature Pantheon)
Powers and abilities: Control over serpents and the power to create them, bless them, etc, though subservient to Setesa's power over serpents. Divine Serpent Physiology, and the ability to emit an extremely potent venom. Shapeshifting. Embodiment of the moon, magic, distortion and mysteries/the unknown. Encyclopedic knowledge and power over magic, secrets, taboos and mysteries. All forms of magic that exist and can exist, including control over the primordial essence of magic. Power over the moon (including indirect power over the tides, lunar gravity and fertility/reproductive cycles of living creatures), lunar energy, moonlight, manipulation of magic/lunar dust, illusions, purification, curses, etc. Increase in strength/power when the moon waxes, and a decrease when it wanes. During eclipses he gains his greatest power, and temporarily his lunar divinity exceeds the sun in power (usually being weaker). He can affect the sanity of mortals during the full moon. Depending on the phases of the moon and eclipses, his personality is also affected. He can sense any deed that occurs under the light of the moon, and can send dreams or nightmares to people during the full moon. When the moon transitions from full moon to new moon he undergoes a state of rebirth, shedding his old body and residing in a new one, recovering from any injuries and making it very difficult for him to truly die. With each rebirth his memories from before become rather foggy, but he remembers enough to always cast a spell that restores his memory.

He has power over distortion, and is able to twist and change living and inanimate objects via this strange power, corrupting and twisting them into new forms, or outright destroying them. It also allows him to travel and hide within distorted cracks of spacetime, making it very easy for him to evade others, as well as spy upon them. Teleportation via distortion of space, via moonlight (from one area covered by moonlight to another) or via magic. Can create distortions that resemble black holes, essentially gravitational singularities. He can also distort space to block or redirect attacks, or the senses of others to hide himself and confuse people. He is also able to temporarily distort truth and lies in his vicinity, and make powerful illusions that have a direct impact on those who believe them to be real. As the god of mysteries he can alter others' memories and perceptions of himself, and can create a state where people are unaware of his presence. When drawing fully upon his domain of Mystery, he can adopt a paradoxical state, becoming a fathomless existence, becoming impossible to categorise as living or dead, conscious or unconscious, physical or immaterial, real or imaginary, though this state can also be considered dangerous and unpredictable, affecting his sense of self and ability to interact with the world. If he fully losses any concept of self or consciousness in this state then he may have to rely solely on chance or the intervention of other gods to return to normal.

He has a divinely enchanted bow, an enchanted khopesh/sickle sword known as the Crescent Blade (it can also transform into a magical disk which can be thrown at opponents), an enchanted sceptre known as the Holy Moonlight Sceptre, and enchanted clothes that enhance his power. The bow is said to be able to kill the sun, bearing the name Radiant Sun-Piercer accordingly, and is responsible for the appearance of unnatural eclipses outside of the calculations of astronomers. In short, when used against the sun it induces an artificial solar eclipse, though obviously this is something that can't just be casually used in succession, and relies upon a fair bit of divine power. It also means directly opposing Azakal's solar divinity, and Azakal probably wouldn't be happy. He prefers to attack from a distance, not being the strongest in melee combat, though his serpent form is much less lacking than his human form in the matter of strength and endurance. It would be advised not to let his feminine countenance and serene temperament fool you; it can definitely be said that he is a dangerous and formidable deity.
Appearance:

Short Bio: Born as one of the first children of Setesa, Sakaal is revered as the deity of the Moon, Magic and Mysteries. It is said that he hatched from a colossal egg that resembled the moon. As one might imagine, he is a rather popular deity. As the Deva of Magic, there are many who pray to him, including occultists, witches, scholars and sorcerers of various types. Similarly, as the deity of Mysteries, and by extension various matters considered unknown, secret, taboo and forbidden, there are many that call upon his aid, be it intelligence agencies, conspiracy theorists or whomever else one could deem relevant. Mystics, adventurers, inventors and others who seek the unknown and the new call upon him as their patron. Meanwhile, those who desire change pray for his power of distortion, seeking to alter the status quo or change the inherent nature of things. When humans first went to the moon, they left a statue of him on its surface. Those who live on the coast or islands, as well as fishers/sailors may pray for him to display his lunar power over tides, while those whose professions, circumstances or natures mean they live nocturnal lives, seek the blessing of the Moon God to watch over them. He has powers over both purification and curses. Lycanthropes and other therianthropes pray to him in hopes that he will have mercy on them during their transformation, and some beseech him to cure them of their curse. He is believed to control the ebb and flow of the tide, and comfort those in need during the night. At the same time, he is feared as a god who can drive people insane during a full moon. Children born under a full moon's light often grow up to exhibit magical talent due to Sakaal's influence. Meanwhile, those born under moonlight are believed to be more likely to turn to his worship, as they are said to "have the moon alive within them". It is said that when Sakaal causes the crescent moon to shine, women conceive and cattle become fertile. He is considered to have some protective and healing properties. Users of magic find that their powers grow stronger or weaker depending on the moon's phases, though there are forms of magic that are less affected by this. Those who gaze into the moon long enough are said to have all their secrets known by him. He is also said to protect people at night from evil spirits, with his moonlight purifying and cleansing, guarding against entities hiding in the darkness. Serpentine beings revere him just below Setesa. When people disappear it is sometimes said that they have "fallen into the realm of Sakaal". Likewise, unexplainable events are either attributed to him, or it is said that their causes are things "only Sakaal knows". His servants are sometimes said to live on the dark side of the moon. It can be said that there are few secrets that can be kept from him, whilst as the lord of mysteries, his power over the hidden and unknown grants him great knowledge over esoteric and hidden matters.

As the moon god, he can be associated with both birth and death, and certain cultures believed that he travelled the night's sky hunting for victims to devour. The phenomenon of the Hunter's Moon, or Bloodmoon, is said to be when the Moon Serpent has grown so hungry he has devoured the sun, and is covered in the blood of his victims. According to some other cultures, the sight of a red Moon engulfed in darkness was believed to foreshadow famine or disease. Murders and violence are said to peak during the Full Moon and New Moon. Some also say that a solar eclipse is when Sakaal has coiled around the sun, hiding it from view. With the phases of the moon, he is also said to have a cycle of life, death and rebirth, and is associated with this form of transformation. While seen as pure and beautiful at first glance, the scars borne upon the face of the moon are said to be indicative of the various battles, trials and tribulations Sakaal has endured during his existence. Despite being male, he is seen as a rather feminine figure, not least aided by his human form. Indeed, some cults worship him as the Moon Maiden, or as a vaguely androgynous figure both male and female. There are both mainstream organised religions worshipping him, and more secretive mystery cults with a system of initiation and rituals. He has always had a particular degree of popularity in the Middle East, Central America, the Mediterranean, India and East Asia.

Possessing an insatiable curiosity, Sakaal is generally considered fairly enigmatic, and tends to maintain a cautious stance towards other deities. He possesses a deep interest in knowledge, always fond of reading and researching arcane matters, and prying out the secrets of others. He usually seems slow to anger, benevolent and serene in temperament, the sort of deity to gently influence and guide, rather than demand strict obedience and absolute submission. Behind his gentle and kind demeanour lies a more calculating, ruthless mindset, though he has something of a playful, mischievous side to him, and is not completely amoral. He can be somewhat vain and prideful, though what ego he possesses is usually hidden, and he is not the boastful type. Like the moon, he has his own dark side that contrasts with his usual pure demeanour. Just as he gains strength and weakens depending on the moon's phases, his temperament, personality and intelligence are affected. When the moon is waxing he can be more passionate and outgoing, and when it is waning, he can be more reclusive, shy and despondent. On a new moon he is the most innocent, while on a full moon he is the wisest and most mature. Sakaal has a particular dislike of heretics, and has certain fears and insecurities regarding loneliness and abandonment. Whilst not usually belligerent, once he begins a fight, he will gladly make sure he will finish it, on his terms. If it's not something he's fully capable of handling now, then he will bide his time, but he will never forget to deal with unfinished conflicts or loose ends. He is fanatically loyal to his mother. While her nature as the Mother of Serpents grants her innate control over all her children, his loyalty is not just down to that, though it does engender in him a deep respect, love and obedience towards Setesa. Originally he was just a Deva of the Moon, Magic and Mysteries, but his curiosity ended up getting the better of him. When he began exploring the unknown corners of the universe and the very edges of reality, he came across a primordial tear in the fabric of existence, and was influenced by the reality-warping power of Distortion. Though the details are unclear, and Sakaal himself is reluctant to speak of what transpired, he became the God of Distortion, and was never quite the same.

[Ah-eh-ioh-uh]

Might tweak or edit this a bit more (probably would be good to add more about relationships/history with other gods, events in the mortal and spiritual world, etc, and possibly make changes if the OP or other people want) , but this is the app I've been working on since yesterday:

Name: Sakaal, The Moon Serpent, Herald of the Unknown, World-Warper, The One Who Twists The Cosmos, Lord of the Arcane, The Great Sage, Silverscale, He Who Guides In The Night, The Pale Beauty, The All-Shining, Illuminator of the Heavens, The Eternal Radiance, The Counter of Years
God of: The Moon, Magic, Distortion and Mysteries
Titan or Deva: Deva
Powers and abilities: Control over serpents and the power to create them, bless them, etc, though subservient to Setesa's power over serpents. Divine Serpent Physiology, and the ability to emit an extremely potent venom. Shapeshifting. Embodiment of the moon, magic, distortion and mysteries/the unknown. Encyclopedic knowledge and power over magic, secrets, taboos and mysteries. All forms of magic that exist and can exist, including control over the primordial essence of magic. Power over the moon (including indirect power over the tides, lunar gravity and fertility/reproductive cycles of living creatures), lunar energy, moonlight, manipulation of magic/lunar dust, illusions, purification, curses, etc. Increase in strength/power when the moon waxes, and a decrease when it wanes. During eclipses he gains his greatest power, and temporarily his lunar divinity exceeds the sun in power (usually being weaker). He can affect the sanity of mortals during the full moon. Depending on the phases of the moon and eclipses, his personality is also affected. He can sense any deed that occurs under the light of the moon, and can send dreams or nightmares to people during the full moon. When the moon transitions from full moon to new moon he undergoes a state of rebirth, shedding his old body and residing in a new one, recovering from any injuries and making it very difficult for him to truly die. With each rebirth his memories from before become rather foggy, but he remembers enough to always cast a spell that restores his memory. He has power over distortion, and is able to twist and change living and inanimate objects via this strange power, corrupting and twisting them into new forms, or outright destroying them. It also allows him to travel and hide within distorted cracks of spacetime, making it very easy for him to evade others, as well as spy upon them. Teleportation via distortion of space, via moonlight (from one area covered by moonlight to another) or via magic. Can create distortions that resemble black holes, essentially gravitational singularities. He can also distort space to block or redirect attacks, or the senses of others to hide himself and confuse people. He is also able to temporarily distort truth and lies in his vicinity, and make powerful illusions that have a direct impact on those who believe them to be real. As the god of mysteries he can alter others' memories and perceptions of himself, and can create a state where people are unaware of his presence. When drawing fully upon his domain of Mystery, he can adopt a paradoxical state, becoming a fathomless existence, becoming impossible to categorise as living or dead, conscious or unconscious, physical or immaterial, real or imaginary, though this state can also be considered dangerous and unpredictable, affecting his sense of self and ability to interact with the world. If he fully losses any concept of self or consciousness in this state then he may have to rely solely on chance or the intervention of other gods to return to normal. He has a divinely enchanted bow, an enchanted khopesh/sickle sword known as the Crescent Blade (it can also transform into a magical disk which can be thrown at opponents), an enchanted sceptre known as the Holy Moonlight Sceptre, and enchanted clothes that enhance his power. The bow is said to be able to kill the sun, bearing the name Radiant Sun-Piercer accordingly, and is responsible for the appearance of unnatural eclipses outside of the calculations of astronomers. In short, when used against the sun it induces an artificial solar eclipse, though obviously this is something that can't just be casually used in succession, and relies upon a fair bit of divine power. It also means directly opposing Azakal's solar divinity, and Azakal probably wouldn't be happy. He prefers to attack from a distance, not being the strongest in melee combat, though his serpent form is much less lacking than his human form in the matter of strength and endurance.
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Short Bio: Born as one of the first children of Setesa, Sakaal is revered as the deity of the Moon, Magic and Mysteries. As one might imagine, he is a rather popular deity. As the Deva of Magic, there are many who pray to him, including occultists, witches, scholars and sorcerers of various types. Similarly, as the deity of Mysteries, and by extension various matters considered unknown, secret, taboo and forbidden, there are many that call upon his aid, be it intelligence agencies, conspiracy theorists or whomever else one could deem relevant. Mystics, adventurers, inventors and others who seek the unknown and the new call upon him as their patron. Meanwhile, those who desire change pray for his power of distortion, seeking to alter the status quo or change the inherent nature of things. When humans first went to the moon, they left a statue of him on its surface. Those who live on the coast or islands, as well as fishers/sailors may pray for him to display his lunar power over tides, while those whose professions, circumstances or natures mean they live nocturnal lives, seek the blessing of the Moon God to watch over them. He has powers over both purification and curses. Lycanthropes and other therianthropes pray to him in hopes that he will have mercy on them during their transformation, and some beseech him to cure them of their curse. He is believed to control the ebb and flow of the tide, and comfort those in need during the night. At the same time, he is feared as a god who can drive people insane during a full moon. Children born under a full moon's light often grow up to exhibit magical talent due to Sakaal's influence. Meanwhile, those born under moonlight are believed to be more likely to turn to his worship, as they are said to "have the moon alive within them". It is said that when Sakaal causes the crescent moon to shine, women conceive and cattle become fertile. He is considered to have some protective and healing properties. Users of magic find that their powers grow stronger or weaker depending on the moon's phases, though there are forms of magic that are less affected by this. Those who gaze into the moon long enough are said to have all their secrets known by him. Serpentine beings revere him just below Setesa. When people disappear it is sometimes said that they have "fallen into the realm of Sakaal". Likewise, unexplainable events are either attributed to him, or it is said that their causes are things "only Sakaal knows". His servants are sometimes said to live on the dark side of the moon. It can be said that there are few secrets that can be kept from him, whilst as the lord of mysteries, his power over the hidden and unknown

As the moon god, he can be associated with both birth and death, and certain cultures believed that he travelled the night's sky hunting for victims to devour. The phenomenon of the Hunter's Moon, or Bloodmoon, is said to be when the Moon Serpent has grown so hungry he has devoured the sun, and is covered in the blood of his victims. According to some other cultures, the sight of a red Moon engulfed in darkness was believed to foreshadow famine or disease. Murders and violence are said to peak during the Full Moon and New Moon. Some also say that a solar eclipse is when Sakaal has coiled around the sun, hiding it from view. With the phases of the moon, he is also said to have a cycle of life, death and rebirth, and is associated with this form of transformation. While seen as pure and beautiful at first glance, the scars borne upon the face of the moon are said to be indicative of the various battles, trials and tribulations Sakaal has endured during his existence. Despite being male, he is seen as a rather feminine figure, not least aided by his human form. Indeed, some cults worship him as the Moon Maiden, or as a vaguely androgynous figure both male and female. There are both mainstream organised religions worshipping him, and more secretive mystery cults with a system of initiation and rituals.

Possessing an insatiable curiosity, Sakaal is generally considered fairly enigmatic, and tends to maintain a cautious stance towards other deities. He possesses a deep interest in knowledge, always fond of reading and researching arcane matters, and prying out the secrets of others. He usually seems slow to anger, benevolent and serene in temperament, the sort of deity to gently influence and guide, rather than demand strict obedience and absolute submission. Behind his gentle and kind demeanour lies a more calculating, ruthless mindset, though he has something of a playful, mischievous side to him, and is not completely amoral. He can be somewhat vain, though what ego he possesses is usually hidden, and he is not the boastful type. Just as he gains strength and weakens depending on the moon's phases, his temperament, personality and intelligence are affected. When the moon is waxing he can be more passionate and outgoing, and when it is waning, he can be more reclusive, shy and despondent. On a new moon he is the most innocent, while on a full moon he is the wisest and most mature. He is fanatically loyal to his mother. While her nature as the Mother of Serpents grants her innate control over all her children, his loyalty is not just down to that, though it does engender in him a deep respect, love and obedience towards Setesa. Originally he was just a Deva of the Moon, Magic and Mysteries, but his curiosity ended up getting the better of him. When he began exploring the unknown corners of the universe, he came across a tear in the fabric of existence, and was influenced by the reality-warping power of Distortion. Though the details are unclear, and Sakaal himself is reluctant to speak of what transpired, he became the God of Distortion, and was never quite the same.

Minerva but with moon and serpent stuff too.