Vulcan, God of Fire
Alignment: Chaotic evil
Favored Weapon: Magic, specifically magic involving fire of some sort.
Favored Race: Vulcan finds that the Human personality closely resembles his beloved fire. They can be calm and soothing one second and the next they are raging and unpredictable. Because of their quick emotional change and their unpredictability they have become his favored race.
Favored Class: Warlock and their ability to unleash massive amount of destruction combined with their innate ability to control magic such as his prized flames make warlocks a class that Vulcan will forever favor.
Background Story:
Back during the times of the old gods, there was one god who controlled water, wind and fire. This god went down to earth and created three minions, one from each of these elements. First he created the good obedient minion of air named Hastor. Next he created the indifferent child of water named Poseidon. Finally he created the wild and unruly creature of fire known as Vulcan. Each of these minions he made masters of their respective elements but he also made them reliant on one another. For fire to survive it feeds on air, and if it gets out of control it can be simmered down by water. Air can go as far as it wants but when fire is in the room it starts to eat all of the oxygen that it can and water relies on the air to take it through its normal processes. It needs air to take it into the skies and create clouds so that it can feed the land and stop a fire. Underneath the watchful gaze of their creator the three siblings remained in control and went throughout their duties in piece. But then something unexpected happened, the fall of the old gods. Upon the death of their master the three minions rose to the position of godhood, each having ultimate control of their elements, but each wanting more. They knew that their now deceased father had found the ways to control all elements with an iron fist so they followed in his footsteps and created the elemental chalice. The drinker of this chalice is granted complete domination of the elements and would become the master of all; here is where the conflicts started. Hastor felt that he should become the all mighty because the elements must be ruled for the good of all and must be controlled with rules and morals. Poseidon claimed that the elements must exist in neutrality and be unbiased on whether it aids or harms any group of people. Vulcan felt differently than both, he saw the elements as the gateway to control of all. He wanted to unleash the combined furry of all three elements and bend the world to his will. As the argument furthered they finally hit the point of open warfare. This started the war of the elements. The three siblings sent their armies against one another. Tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires raged across the lands. Elementals of all types met in open battle around the war, and supporters of all three did what they could to eliminate their rivals. This war went on for hundreds of years until one day an unknown figure snuck into the grand temple of the elements, the home of the grand ruler for each elemental temple (the only place where the three elements exist in piece), and stole the Elemental Chalice. They stole it and fled, hiding this most powerful of items in a place that none of them knew. With the loss of their gateway to power, the war subsided and the three brothers came to a temporary stalemate. Ever since then they have searched the world tirelessly, waiting for the raise to power and domination of the elements.
(The chalice was stolen by the follower of Jax known as Holy Defender Camilla and it has been hidden deep within the Banishment of the Crows temple. She was ordered to steal this by Jax for the protection of all, fearing the power of one god that could rule all elements. Only Jax, Camilla and Alejo know of the Chalices location or how to enter the room in question. They have never revealed this act to avoid open conflict with the elemental gods, this is a secret that none can know, and if they have their way none besides these three will ever know.) Achievements: Vulcan has never done anything such as kill another god or any of another gods champions, but he has raged a war for centuries against his brothers as well as joined forces with almost all of the other evil gods. The most spectacular thing that he has done happened at the beginning of the war of the elements when he created his higher temple. He found the largest, most active volcano on all of earth and sculpted it into an enormous temple where only his followers and supporters can be without being melted. This temple is now known as The Heaven of Fire.
Worshipping:
Temples: Vulcan has less support than his two brothers because of his evil desires for the elements, but that still does not mean that his support is small. Though his temples are held in secret and usually outside of the main city limits he has many temples hidden throughout the lands. He only has two temples that are not hidden. The first is his grand temple, The Heaven of Fire. This temple is where his highest priests and supporters call home as well as a massive number of his most prized minions including red dragons and fire giants. It was made by Vulcan out of the largest volcano on all of earth, and fashioned so that only Vulcan followers can live there without severe harm. It is said that if Vulcan is ever to appear on earth hi would appear through the eruption of The Heaven of Fire and would then lead his forces from there to war. His other temple is shared between him and his brothers. The Grand Temple of the Elements is the one place that the brothers’ forces can meet in peace. This is the home of the Grand Rulers of all three elements so that they can keep an eye on one another. Along with these rulers is the elite guard that follows them around. Other than these two well known temples the only other thing that is known of to the public is the Shrine of Vulcan. This shrine is hidden somewhere in the wilds around the Heaven of Fire. Anyone wishing to pledge their loyalty to Vulcan must first pray at this shrine. Once this is done and they are accepted by Vulcan a small simmering trail of fire will lead them to The Heaven of Fire where they will be accepted officially become a member of his following.
Commands: Vulcan commands three specific things from his followers. First, they must be dedicated to raising him to his rightful position as master of the elements. This means that they must be constantly aware of any hints as to the location of the chalice as well as constantly trying to disturb the search of his brothers. Second, they may never partner with a follower of either Hastor or Poseidon or else they will be seen as a threat to his destiny and be eliminated. The final commandment is that all of his followers must head his call for war should he come down to earth, upon becoming one of his followers they accept his unholy flame into their hearts, should they not head his calling or ever desert him, their hearts will immediately burst into flame inside of their chests and burn until they die. Other than that he asks that his Followers stay in communication with him and be prepared to follow his commandments. The old god created Vulcan in the middle of the day when the sun was hottest, so the best time to communicate with him or pray to him is in the middle of the day.
Omens and Signs:
Touched by fire yet not harmed
Roaring fire
Fire without smoke
Artifacts:
The forever flame: this is a staff that was created by Vulcan himself. This staff has the ability to control any fire however the wielder desires as well as the ability to create a small fireball at the tip of the staff at any time. With this staff in hand the wielder can take the smallest ember from the tip of a match and erupt it to the point that at ignites an entire city block. As the flame gets bigger the possibilities become endless. This staff is currently in the control of Grizelda Ditmarus.
The ring of heat: this ring makes the wearer immune to all fire damage. They still feel the heat and uncomfort but they will not get damaged in any way. This ring can only be worn by a follower of Vulcan or ells it has the opposite effect and constantly burns the wearer. This ring is granted to all followers of Vulcan upon entry to The Heaven of Fire.
The Elemental Chalice: this chalice has the ability to make the drinker the ultimate master of all elements. This would effectively make them one of if not the strongest god and give them ultimate control over the other two elemental gods. Only a god can drink from this chalice but any mortal who holds this item in their possession can no longer be harmed by any elemental attacks which includes burning, freezing, entanglement, ect.
Ceremonies/Holidays:
Ceremony of Vulcan: this ceremony is held on the day that Vulcan was originally created. They hold this ceremony during the middle of the day when the sun is at its highest. During this time they collect some of their captured slaves from the other elemental gods and they dunk them into the lava streams inside of the Heaven of Fire. They make sure to dunk their victims slow, only an inch every ten minutes until they are completely submerged.
The wandering of flame: after becoming a pledged follower of Vulcan every member must go on a year long search for the chalice. This is known as the wandering of flame. They are usually sent out in groups of anywhere from 3-10 people.
Raise of the master: This is a holiday that has not been started as of yet but is already on record. On the day when Vulcan drinks from the Elemental Chalice all of his supporters will rise in celebration of their master and this day will forever be known as the Raise of the Master. Only the people who celebrate on this day will be spared the wrath of Vulcan.
Sects:
Precept: Fire for the master, ruler of all
Firestarters (chaotic evil)– Warlocks Led by Grizelda Ditmarus. This group is the section of the Vulcan supporters who are dedicated to the finding of the Elemental Chalice. The search the world tirelessly, searching every place that they can to find the item that will bring their master to his full potential.
Hierarchy:
wielder of the forever flame (leader)
higher flames (right and left hand men)
sub flames (officers)
minor flames (all others)
Keepers of the Flame (chaotic evil)– Priests Led by Elise Welleborn. While the Firestarters are out around the world in search of the mast sacred chalice the Keepers of the flames are the ones who stay back at the temples and make sure the Vulcans army is ready for his comming. They are the ones that handle all of the things Vulcan demands be done besides searching for the chalice. They are his main force, his army, his power on earth. They call their home the Heaven of Fire, but are also spread throughout all of the hidden temples around the world.
Hierarchy:
Grand Ruler of Flame (leader)
Infernos (generals or high priests)
blazes (officers)
Embers (everyone below officer).
Aphorisms and Words of Wisdom: “For the master of all, the true leader, our god of fire”, “Through fire and death comes new life”, “Never fear the flame, it wont harm the true believers”
Noteable Minions or NPCs: Grizelda Ditmarus—current leader of the Firestarters. She is currently in possession of the Forever Flame. She is and elf with long blond hair and piercing blue eyes. On the surface she appears small and frail, a timid little girl. But when you look into her eyes you see the strength and fire within. She is a warlock of unmatched skill and she will stop at nothing to bring her master to full power. Her only love is her god Vulcan. In her dreams she sees what is to come if he becomes the master of elements, and she desires nothing other than to be his queen.
made by Logan
Type
Religious, Pantheon
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