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The Unnamed God

God of Secrecy

Brief Overview

This is the god of Secrecy. No one alive knows his origin, his motives, or even his name. Due to this fact, he is known to be incredibly powerful and is feared throughout the lands, though few can remember the true reason he frightens so many.
 

General Overview

He's had two religions throughout the centuries, both disappeared within 3 years of forming and only one of the two is remembered historically as his "believers," or believers of the Unnamed god. Less than a week after it was officially recognized as a religion, all of its members mysteriously disappeared. Since then, the public worship of the Unnamed god has become taboo.
Rumors of a new cult that calls their religion, "Enigmatism" organizing around the worship of the Unnamed god have begun to circulate, however, other than one person who abandoned the supposed cult, no credible evidence to confirm this rumor has surfaced.

Divine Domains

Due to the fact the Unnamed god can exist anywhere a secret can be told his domain is vast. This makes him a powerful god, however, it also means that if he dies it will be permanent, unlike the gods bound to other realms.

Artifacts

The only known artifact of the Unnamed god is The Mask of Secrecy, however, whenever someone puts it on the rest of the world forgets it exists.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

The Unnamed god is much thinner than most people, but it isn't obvious under his robes.
He is infested so thoroughly with the Curse of Chaos that it has visibly manifested in his aura, and he is agile and oddly blessed with the gift of guile.

Body Features

His nails appear to be chewed down to the cuticle, and a large, rough scar across his throat marks his flesh

Facial Features

He has very sharp facial features, minus a button shaped nose. His eyelids are hooded and his eyes are slightly upturned.

Physical quirks

He crosses his arms fairly often and he likes to pace as he's speaking. There is no particular direction he paces, he simply starts walking until he's finished talking.

Special abilities

  • He can disappear at will instantaneously. 
  • This god can erase you from history and the memories of those dear to you.
  • He will always know your secrets.
  • He can wipe and place memories, even if they weren't your own.
  • Some say that if you tell him a secret he can steal the mouth right off your face.
  • The more secrets that you have, the more of his power he is able to tap into and the more powerful he is against you.

Apparel & Accessories

He wears a large, grey hooded robe. It's so large that it looks as if it's too big for him.
From certain angles he appears to have something glowing dimly sticking out of his skull on the side of his head, but he moves so often that it's hard to get a good look at it.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

No one knows the history of the Unnamed god, not even Serasevahti. With what little has been gathered about the Unnamed god through his laws, taboos, and teachings it is theorized that he deeply coveted someone (or something) that he referred to as "the Wise" and as a result of telling a truth best left unsaid, the Wise is now gone.
The Unnamed god appears to deeply regret his actions, however, none can remember what exactly those actions were.

Mental Trauma

The loss of the wise almost destroyed him, and no matter how he tries to justify it he knows that he is to blame.

Taboos

The list of things that the Unnamed god considers taboo is fairly short.
  1. Worshipping him publicly.
  2. Telling a secret.
  3. Breaking a promise.
  4. Never share your true name.
  5. Do not speak of the Enigmatists.

Personality Characteristics

Likes & Dislikes

Likes Dislikes
Rainy days, purple, dark flowers, Elysian Turducken, Sharpstlye Cider, weird behavior, secrets, lost history, stupidity, Autum, and the weird film that appears on top of stagnant tea. Broken promises, shared secrets, sonny weather, mortals, inquisitive creatures, cream, heavy labor, questions, Dwarves, Dragons, and Dragonkin.
Divine Classification
God
Religions
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Other Ethnicities/Cultures
Church/Cult
Age
???
Date of Birth
???
Children
Gender
Male
Eyes
The whites of his eyes are black, but his irises and pupils are crimson red.
Hair
It's long and dark enough brown that it appears to be black in most lighting.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
He has incredibly pale skin with cracks running across his face that are deep enough to reveal that there's nothing beneath but darkness.
Height
It's usually 6'1"
Weight
135 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"If you wish to keep a secret, not even you can know it..."
"I know all your hidden truths, but don't fret, Lita Setsu (or Sosetsu). I'm the best at keeping secrets."
"Say nothing and as will I."
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
The Unnamed god speaks all languages.
Appears in...
Enigmatism
Organization | Dec 20, 2023
The Mask of Secrecy
Item | Nov 26, 2023


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Character Portrait image: by Neurok
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