Oscurta (Oh-skur-tah)
Oscurta the Primordial God of Darkness
Oscurta is the personification of the ancient, primordial darkness that existed before creation. He embodies the unknown, the fears and mysteries that hide in the shadows, and the secrets of the universe that lie beyond the reach of mortal understanding. As a balance to the light, Oscurta’s darkness creates a space where secrets, dreams, and mysteries can flourish, and where mortals must confront both wonder and fear.
Divine Domains
- Darkness: Oscurta is the embodiment of darkness in all forms, representing the shadows that contrast the light and shelter hidden truths.
- Secrets and Mysteries: Oscurta guards the secrets of the universe, protecting forbidden knowledge and concealing the unknown from prying eyes.
- Fear and the Unseen: His presence evokes fear of the unknown, challenging mortals to confront their deepest fears and curiosities.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
A black void encircled by silver tendrils
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Oscurta’s form is both imposing and elusive, often described as a tall, shadowed figure whose features are obscured by the darkness that surrounds him. His skin appears almost translucent, a deep charcoal hue that seems to absorb light, and his eyes are a dark, bottomless black that holds glimpses of the vast, hidden truths within. His long, dark hair flows like wisps of smoke, constantly shifting as if part of the shadows themselves.
Oscurta’s attire is made of dark, flowing fabrics that seem woven from shadow itself, adorned with subtle, iridescent markings that shimmer faintly like hidden stars. His form is often accompanied by a cloak of deep, shifting shadows that undulate like a living thing, enveloping him in an aura of mystery and foreboding.
Symbols of forgotten languages or celestial maps can sometimes be seen on his garments or skin, lending him an otherworldly, secretive air. His voice is a low, echoing murmur, almost like a whisper in the dark, both calming and unnerving to those who hear it, filling them with a sense of reverence and trepidation.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Emerging from the void alongside his sister Nixia, the Night, Oscurta was born from the chaos of Vevos. While Nixia’s night brings rest and peace, Oscurta’s darkness is the origin of mysteries, secrets, and hidden truths. Legends tell of Oscurta weaving the shadows to shield the universe’s most guarded secrets, creating a balance where knowledge and ignorance, reality and illusion coexist.
His influence extends to the creation of the Elemental Plane of Shadows, known as The Duskfell. The Duskfell is a realm of perpetual twilight, where shadows are tangible, and darkness breathes with a life of its own. Here, reality is shrouded in illusion, and the boundary between what is real and what is imagined is thin. The Duskfell holds hidden truths, forgotten memories, and lurking dangers, making it a place for only the most resolute or foolhardy to explore.
Oscurta’s followers understand the necessity of darkness and the secrets it protects. Scholars, spies, and those who embrace the mystery of the unknown revere him, invoking his blessing to guard secrets or gain insight into forbidden knowledge.
Personality Characteristics
Representation & Legacy
Oscurta's influence is felt in the mysteries and secrets that lie in the darkness. He governs the balance between light and dark, ensuring that the unknown remains protected. His favor is sought for protection from the unseen, guidance through the unknown, and the revelation of hidden truths. Oscurta's presence is a constant reminder that not all can be known and that some secrets are best left in the shadows.
From his union with Nixia, the Titaness of Night, Oscurta fathered Nyxara, the Goddess of Dreams and Mystery. Nyxara inherited her father's connection to the shadows and the realm of dreams, guiding mortals through the mysteries of the night and the subconscious.
Divine Classification
Primordial God
Species
Realm
Siblings
Children
Presentation
Masculine
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