Aegis

Aegis, God of War
Realm	War
Symbols	a mailed fist
Relatives	Eris (wife) Pandora (daughter) Pandemonium (son)
Allies	see Relatives
Enemies	Slith
Order Name	The Aegeans
Temples	Temple of War, in the Siroccian Mountains The Vashnar Mountains

Aegis, God of War is the Lord General and an esteemed 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:

1. Direct harm
2. Discovery of information
3. 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 with the help of the newly found dragons. After the Elder Gods' victory, He walked the many 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.

The Order of War

Aegis' order is His army upon Sapience. Whilst it contains some of the most highly skilled warriors in Sapience, it gains its strength through its attention to discipline, to teamwork and to the well-being of the whole; each member, from general to lowly foot soldier, must prove their worth to the army and only those who have shown true faith in Aegis are members of His Order.

There are three paths in the army:

1. The Path of the Lion
2. The Path of the Hawk
3. The Path of the Blade

The Path of the Lion is for those who seek to learn leadership of an army. Its symbol, the lion, is an apt choice - what other symbol better than the king of beasts? Those following this path learn about war's goals, how to motivate an army and ensure ultimate victory. They are expected to show leadership within the army.

The Path of the Hawk is for those who seek to gather knowledge for the army. Rumours have it that this path is also for those who wish to walk the way of the assassin. With its excellent vision and its ability to sneak up on its prey, the hawk is a natural emblem for this path. Those following this path learn the importance of knowledge to conducting a successful campaign of war. They are expected to search out knowledge using any means that will be of use to the army.

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 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.