Eolas

The Record Keeper, the Isolated One

God of history, knowledge, and writing
Nation: None
Allies: None
Enemies: None
Temples: Libraries
Worshippers: Historians, monks, record keepers, spies
Sacred animal: Owl
Sacred colors: Yellow and white
Holy symbol: A quill dripping with ink
[DnD 5e] Domains: Arcana, Knowledge

Eolas, as the god of knowledge, always took a role of observation role over an active one. There were many who disagreed with this choice, and mocked him or tried to spur him into action. But the god of history rebuked them all, and opted to wait and watch, to see how Domhan would evolve without any intervention on his part.
And he quickly found the Emberi wanting. They warred against each other, and refused to stop even as Ako disappeared from the world. People cared more for warfare than the arts, than learning, than growing together as a people - or so it was from his point of view. Unlike any other Veika, Eolas quickly came to understand Ako's point of view, and came to agree with it. So too, did he decide to retire from the world at large.
Of course, Eolas wasn't content with doing nothing. Instead, he opted to take the most promising Emberi along with him; like-minded people that agreed with the folly of their peers. These people he trained to be his monks, his spies, his ears to the rest of the world; so that they may be worthy of the task given unto him by Ako, and preserve the legacy of Domhan through all the destruction and war. Eolas has stuck to this goal to this day.
While his monks roam the world and gather information for him, Eolas himself is content with the organisation and cleaning of all the information he receives. Capable of discerning truth from lies and incredibly fast at writing down information, the god of history works tirelessly to keep the history of Domhan intact, ignoring the many diplomatic offers from the other Veikas, who selfishly seek information on their peers, and on Ako's current whereabouts.
Eolas is the only Veika who makes no effort in appearing anywhere close to an Emberi. He opts to take the form of an incredibly tall being, more cloth than actual flesh, as he roams his Grand Library and assists his monks in keeping history intact.
Eolas' apathy is born not out of a desire for neutrality, but out of sheer spite and hatred for his peers. He firmly believes that the other Veikas are warmongering fools, undeserving of the legacy that Ako left behind for them. He staunchly refuses to give them any sort of aid, and even to speak with them. It truly seems like only Ako's return could ever cause the god of history to return to Domhan. Until that time, he cooly observes as the Veikas destroy Domhan, refusing to act.

Holidays

While recording history is constant work, Eolas affords his followers one holy day: the 60th of Monsoon, when he initially retired from the world in 167.

Common rituals and gestures

Worshipping Eolas is a strange affair indeed. Out of all the Veikas, the religious rituals involved to show reverence to the god of writing are perhaps the most elaborate, and, according to some, the most illogical. This is because they mostly involve the organisation, sorting, and writing of new information. Eolas is extremely stringent on the way he expects new information to be given to him, and in how he expects it to be organised. These strict criteria, accompanied by the amount of information that the Grand Library holds, cause the monks' work to never be done.

Divine Intercessions

The staunchest monks that work for Eolas are often rewarded for their work by being granted photographic memory, or some piece of secret knowledge that they could seek. His wrath is reserved for those who, in the course of recording history, would somehow alter it to better fit their own beliefs. To those, he forbids access to his Grand Library forevermore, and causes them to lose whatever important memories they may have had from that time. Some say that those who truly anger the god of history see their entire memory - including those of past lives - wiped out.

Aphorisms

Eolas is a man of few words, but his followers have created a few sayings and proverbs related to their works. They avoid using these sayings when on missions.
Eolas alone will know: A roundabout way to promise that one's secret will be kept safe.
Remember who created Regret: This admonishment is given to those who are too arrogant or too belligerent. Indeed, Eolas believes the Emberi, through their actions, created the first Regret.
The page turns, and the chapter ends: A saying that signals to other monks that one's current mission is over.

Divine Classification

Veika (God)

Species

Veika

Pronouns

he/him

Ruled Locations

• Eolas' Grand Library