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[[Pandemonium]] (son)|allies=see ''Relatives''||ordername=The Aegeans|enemies=[[Slith]]|temples=[[Temple of War]], in the [[Siroccian Mountains]] | [[Pandemonium]] (son)|allies=see ''Relatives''||ordername=The Aegeans|enemies=[[Slith]]|temples=[[Temple of War]], in the [[Siroccian Mountains]] | ||
The [[Vashnar Mountains]]}} | The [[Vashnar Mountains]]}} | ||
''''' | '''Aegis, God of War''' is the Lord General and an esteemed [[Elder Gods|Elder God]]. Many associate the realm of war with the most spectacular and obvious effects of a protacted military campaign. Pictures of armies arrayed against each other are easy to conjure in any mind. Sieged walls, knights riding out in armour and even hordes of demons upon the battlefield are the easiest physical manifestations of war that one can imagine. The realm of Aegis, however, is not limited to the bloody battlefield. Aegis' realm encompasses any skill, task, philosophical or social tactic that contributes to the success of war. Hence, Aegis knows that diplomacy, secrecy, boldness and boastfulness all have a place in the realm of war when used in the appropriate moments. | ||
Although practically any skill, ability or task can be used within the realm of war, it may be easiest to try to categorise those skills or abilities into one of these three types: | |||
# Direct harm | |||
# Discovery of information | |||
# Leading and organising others to promote the victory | |||
== History == | |||
During the mythos, He was supreme commander of the Elder Gods' legions of armies who would finally defeat the [[Triumvirate (mythology)|Triumvirate]] with the help of the newly found [[Greater Dragons|dragons]]. After the Elder Gods' victory, He walked the many [[planes|universes]] spreading war. However, in recent history, He returned to Sapience during the [[War of the Divine Child]]. Since His return, His order has grown and erected many shrines devoted to him, shrines characterised by a mailed fist and flaming scimitar. | During the mythos, He was supreme commander of the Elder Gods' legions of armies who would finally defeat the [[Triumvirate (mythology)|Triumvirate]] with the help of the newly found [[Greater Dragons|dragons]]. After the Elder Gods' victory, He walked the many [[planes|universes]] spreading war. However, in recent history, He returned to Sapience during the [[War of the Divine Child]]. Since His return, His order has grown and erected many shrines devoted to him, shrines characterised by a mailed fist and flaming scimitar. | ||
He is wed to [[Eris]], Goddess of Chaos. He has two divine children: [[Pandora]], Goddess of Mischief and [[Pandemonium]], God of Strife. | He is wed to [[Eris]], Goddess of Chaos. He has two divine children: [[Pandora]], Goddess of Mischief and [[Pandemonium]], God of Strife. | ||
== The Order of War == | == The Order of War == | ||
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Finally, the Path of the Blade is for those who wish to hone their skills in open combat in an army. Those following this path are expected to know about individual combat but also combat as part of a large and varied team. The sharpened blade is an excellent symbol for this path as those following it will slice throught the army's enemies until victory is achieved. Those following this path learn the importance of knowing how to fight well by one's self and with the army. They are expected to be able to demonstrate this to Aegis at His command. | Finally, the Path of the Blade is for those who wish to hone their skills in open combat in an army. Those following this path are expected to know about individual combat but also combat as part of a large and varied team. The sharpened blade is an excellent symbol for this path as those following it will slice throught the army's enemies until victory is achieved. Those following this path learn the importance of knowing how to fight well by one's self and with the army. They are expected to be able to demonstrate this to Aegis at His command. | ||
== | == The Aegeans == | ||
Members of the Order of War come from all classes, races and all have different abilities and personalities. To be accepted | Members of the Order of War come from all classes, races and all have different abilities and personalities. To be accepted one must demonstrate absolute dedication to the cause of war, to Aegis and to the army. | ||
== Divine Symbols == | |||
Aegis has three specific symbols: the lion, the hawk and the blade. | |||
[[Category:Gods]] | [[Category:Gods]] | ||
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