Odarr the Daybreak (/oh-dar/)

An Elysian and one of the original twelve creators

Profile and Followers

Odarr the Daybreak is the divine god of the sun, summer, light, and agriculture. He is often characterized as a stern but fair god, acting as a father figure to many of the races of Aedar.
Odarr is depicted as a strong, tall, and dominant figure, often wreathed in blue light. Usually the light surrounding him makes it difficult to see the details of his face, and his hair lifts up and becomes a crown of flame.
The Daybreak is one of the most commonly worshipped Elysians in Aedar. Farmers across the land pray to him for a plentiful and healthy harvest, while those who seek out evil pray for him to light the way. He is the Elysian who likely has the most temples amassed to him, with the highest variety of scale. Be it a humble stone building, or a massive cathedral that reaches to the heavens, both see their share of worship to Odarr.

Popular Myths

Due to having the largest amount of worship, the Daybreak is often given the most praise, and in turn, the most impressive myths. They may range from being the most powerful in battle, the most practiced in magic, and the wisest in his actions. He only relegated himself to his domains to have partners, or else he could have run the entire pantheon by himself. His most zealous followers consider him the only god worthy of worship, and see the other domains as his as well, and he doesn't take them due to his humility. While these all remain as just myths, the power of the Daybreak is not to overlook as just another in the pantheon.

History With Other Deities

For what seems like since the beginning, Odarr has had a close friendship with Vomana the Nightfall. They have a sibling-like relationship, where Odarr takes the role of the older brother and Vomana the role of the younger sister. Odarr has always looked out for Vomana, keeping her out of trouble and backing her up when needed. Meanwhile, Vomana has helped Odarr develop more positive qualities, such as being compassionate, understanding, and patient. Both Deities would not be where they are today without one another.

It seems like the Elysian that the Daybreak can never get along with is Kymraa the Dark Maven. They are polar opposites, summer and winter, light and darkness. No matter what good the Dark Maven does, the Daybreak can find a flaw in her reasoning. No matter how bright the Daybreak shines, the Dark Maven always finds a darkness within. If they got along they would likely be unstoppable, being able to cover for each other's weaknesses, but their ego and pride means that will never happen.

The Chthonic who is deemed as Odarr's nemesis is Zateus the Veiled Viper. The sun and the serpent who hides in the shade. In a way the Daybreak sees all the offenses that Zateus commits as his fault, since if he had shone the light upon his enemy, they would have never been able to commit any crime. Meanwhile Zateus sees Odarr as the ultimate challenge, to one day have the power to assassinate whomever in broad daylight, and have the Deity of the sun be powerless to stop him.

Commandments of the Daybreak

• Be ever vigilant for evil. People are quick to forget the lessons of the past.

• Help relieve the suffering of the innocent.

• Deliver the light of the Daybreak where darkness dwells, and do so with kindness, compassion, and mercy.