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Mivan

Mivan (a.k.a. The wind-maker)

At one time, ages ago, a boat full of sailors noticed a strange blur in the sky. Not water, not cloud, not sky, as the blur danced closer it grew larger and larger. It soon became larger than the ship, and it circled around a few times while the sailors watched in awe. Although they had heard stories of the various dragon gods and their deeds, no one on the ship had actually encountered one. Some of the sailors had doubted whether they existed at all. The next few minutes destroyed any doubts.   "Greetings!" a voice boomed in each of their heads unlike anything they had heard before. At the same time, the blur began to slowly ripple into the shape of a gigantic dragon - it was dark blue and silver, and the patterns swirled like the wind. "I am Mivan. I carry the news. Would you prefer to share information or gather some?" the voice asked.   The captain of the ship, unsure of how to answer a voice in his head, responded by shouting, "Great Mivan, please tell us of the path ahead. We have three days' travel south to get to our destination. Do you foresee any troubles in that direction?" He was a practical man, concerned mainly with the safety and speed of his delivery. The next stretch of the journey was through notoriously dangerous waters. Not only did they hear reports of frequent attacks by pirates and the Merr but also terrible storms that appeared out of nowhere and lasted for days.   "The path to the south is clear and unimpeded; nothing between this ship and the city should cause your crew or cargo any harm," Mivan said. As they spoke, the giant creature continued swirling in the air, twirling around the ship even as it sailed toward its goal. The answer filled captain and crew alike with a feeling of joy and contentment, though whether this was the result of magic or merely the glorious news is difficult to discern.   The captain bowed low, relieved, and thanked Mivan profusely. The dragon god soon changed direction, and the crew rejoiced. Some of the sailors opened a barrel of alcohol and began singing to celebrate their good fortune. Against all odds, they had three days of clear sailing ahead and nothing to do but enjoy it.   As the huge figure, once again a small blur, disappeared on the horizon, there was a soft but distinct whisper that reached only the captain's mind this time. "Too bad you didn't ask what is coming up behind you," it said.

Divine Domains

Wind, news

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Sails and flags

Tenets of Faith

Do not interfere with one another's lives. Talking about a thing is not interfering. Change your path if you need to, but never stop.

Holidays

Any strong wind storm is an impromptu celebration known as a Mivanne (pronounced me-VAHN) and should be celebrated by staying indoors and telling each other your secrets. These secrets are not supposed to be spoken of again once the Mivanne is over.   Some individuals take this practice more seriously than others.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Known goals: Keep the wind moving. Share news.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Huge, fast, and agile.

Body Features

Covered in large, color-changing scales that make it completely possible to sneak up on someone.

Facial Features

They have a medium-sized snout which ends in closed nostrils.

Identifying Characteristics

The Six are virtually indistinguishable.

Physical quirks

Almost constantly fidgets.

Special abilities

Dragon magic is nearly unknown, except that it is extremely powerful and includes telepathy.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Mivan was created when the god Aen split themselves into the Six. Since then, they have rarely stopped moving. Their home is on an island out west, but they have been seen all throughout Ancora.

Gender Identity

No one gender can contain the glory of a dragon god.

Sexuality

Immortals have no need to breed.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Once battled with Tisien. The battle went on for years and was finally called a draw after Paden spoke some sense into both of them.

Failures & Embarrassments

None.

Mental Trauma

Mivan fears nothing, and they regret nothing.

Intellectual Characteristics

They are known for their quick thinking, but also their lack of long-term planning.

Morality & Philosophy

Mivan thinks that everyone should mind their own business; both helping and harming are ways of NOT minding your own business.

Taboos

Interfering will get you on Mivan's bad list.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Mivan has no known motivation other than to practice acrobatics and have fun.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Great at acrobatics, fast and agile. Terrible at patience and holding still.

Likes & Dislikes

Loves flying, hates being underground.

Virtues & Personality perks

Mivan is very honest - if they promise to do something, it will get done.

Vices & Personality flaws

Often forgets to think things through to the logical conclusion.

Personality Quirks

Always moving.

Hygiene

Mivan seems clean enough.

Social

Contacts & Relations

In addition to being responsible for the wind, Mivan is often the one that carries news between the Six. This is why sailors and travelers alike pray to them.

Family Ties

Part of Aen, the one God.

Social Aptitude

Very chatty, loves to gossip (despite preaching that everyone should mind their own business). "Talking about a thing is not the same as doing something about it."

Mannerisms

Mivan talks a lot and is sometimes obvlivious to the social cues that someone else wants to leave the conversation.

Hobbies & Pets

They like to fly and practice acrobatics - turns, twists, dives, etc.

Speech

... and you know what else? ...

Wealth & Financial state

They are huge, immortal, and don't need shelter or food. Why would they want money?
Divine Classification
God
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The wind-bringer
Circumstances of Birth
According to legend, the Six were created when the god Aen split themselves.
Circumstances of Death
They are thought to be immortal.
Birthplace
Ancora
Children
Current Residence
On an island to the west of the mainland.
Gender
None.
Eyes
Large, friendly
Height
Around thirty feet at the shoulders
Weight
Use your imagination.
Quotes & Catchphrases
Spread the news!
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
Dragon   Speaks all languages through telepathy.

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