Ares - God of War

Ares is the God of War. He is a prideful and aggressive deity, revelling in violence and bloodlust.
He can commonly be found warmongering and supporting promising warriors.
In times of old Ares would commonly be found overseeing battlefields, commonly accompanied into battle by his sons, Deimos & Phobos.
Ares is commonly worshipped by soldiers looking for favour before going into battle, or by gladiators looking for glory in battle.
In some Orcish culture, Ares is more commonly known as Gruumsh, the patron deity of Orcs.
Domains: Battle, Conquest, Courage, Rage, Strife, Violence, War and Wrath.
Symbols: Boars, a Helmet, a Sword and Shield, and Vultures.

Apperance

Ares is commonly depicted as an extremely muscular figure, fully armoured, with helm and spear, ready for battle. They are usually depicted with dark skin and can appear as either a bearded masculine figure or buff feminine one.
In depictions of Gruumsh, he is always masculine with obscenely large tusks and covered in battle scars.

Holidays

Poleméra - 24th of Hechtos
A religious day for the Gods of War and Battle, such as Ares and Athena. On this day the people of Exorsia celebrate those who fell in battle, commonly through tournaments of strength and libations made to the Gods.

Divine Classification

Greater Deity

Religions

• Aritan Empire

Realm

Olympus

Date of Birth

The Golden Age

Parents

Zeus - God of the Sky

Children

• Deimos & Phobos - The Hounds of War

Pronouns

He/Any

Gender

Genderfluid / Male

Other Names:
Gruumsh (Orcish)
Divine Patron:
Minotaur
Orcs