Kiseswa, God of War, Strategy, and Tactics

Other Names

• Cysesua (Myshry Lysælfen)
• Quisesus (Biati, Calpii, Dacci, and Dolobei Humans)
• Wel (Äklo and Ranndau Golaiths)

Kiseswa is a god of War.

Divine Domains

Death, Forge, Trickery, War

Artifacts

The Sword of the Eternal Champion

Holy Books & Codes

The Lysælfen Lady Ûth, founder of the Academy of War, wrote Nu Nushughu Myæs Nûth Rîchû (trans. "The Correct Ways of War"), which is taught by the Academy to have been recited to her by Kiseswa, himself.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

A bronze sword, surrounded by an olive wreath

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

When he manifests a physical avatar, Kiseswa has a chiseled, muscular physique.

Facial Features

Long, carefully shaped and oiled thick, black beard and moustache.

Apparel & Accessories

Kiseswa manifests in sandals, a linen skirt, a wide, oiled leather girdle and without a shirt. He wears a bronze mantle over his neck and shoulders. He carries a short sword, spear, dagger and shield.

Mental characteristics

Intellectual Characteristics

Kiseswa believes in winning. He is a crafty tactician and often relies on misdirection and guile to win the day over brute force.

Morality & Philosophy

War is to be avoided. When it cannot be, it is to be won quickly, at minimal cost, and in the most decisive manner possible.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Kiseswa believes that war is a last resort, but when it must be used it should achieve the end goal. Everything he does is centered around this philosophy - avoid war, but once engaged in it, achieve your objectives. Victory is not complete until the objectives are secure, and surrender is not loss if the objectives are not abandoned.

Likes & Dislikes

Kiseswa does not care for Ulsofyoi. Where he is calculated, controlled, and avoids conflict, she is about rage, violence, and rash, violent action.

Divine Classification

Younger God (Greater)

Religions

• Ædthænny Ceymeyth

Church/Cult

The Academy of War

Sex

Male

Eyes

Deep Brown

Hair

Thick, black hair that hangs to mid-back in loose curls

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Pallid