Ozymandias Character in The Known World | World Anvil
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Ozymandias

Ruler of Skies

King of the Gods and Ruler of the Sky, Ozymandias is said to the most powerful of all the deities. He is a very jovial god, said to always be the one to keep spirits high when the other more hot blooded divinity. Despite his easy going attitude, he is a fierce warrior - with his mighty blade Eden's Gate - said to have bested both the strength of Nero and Atticus at the same time without either one landing one blow on him.   As ruler of sky, Ozymandias powers are often associated with the weather like that of storms and he is often pictured amongst the clouds or sitting within or merged with a cloud. A common staple of Ozymandias is the lightning bolt, a show of great power from the sky. When lightning strikes it is because Ozymandias has become enraged with anger and must release it with his divine fury, while a bright sky is Ozymandias's usual relaxed and pleasant state.   Seen in the portrait, Ozymandias is often depicted in full plate armour and sword. Most interpretation have him in some form of armour and have his facial features merged with the helmet, as though the armour itself was part of his skin. His sword, Eden's Gate is also frequently seen to his side or with him in battle with it.

Divine Domains

Being the God of the Sky, Ozymandias rules over the weather. Cleric domains like light and tempest can reflect well for this type of god. A war cleric may worship Ozymandias for his great might and control over all other gods, being able to conquer without malice and rule without being a tyrant, an order cleric may choose him for a similar reasons.

Artifacts

Eden's Gate. The holy blade of Ozymandias, said to have been forged from a dying star. It is a mighty greatsword that many warriors would kill to get their hands on. Only Ozymandias himself is truly "worthy" to carry this weapon, anyone else who is said to hold this weapon will only see it crumble to dust as it touches their hand.   The sword is a regal-looking, golden greatsword with a small shine of light from it. Only the Sky King knows the true power of Eden's Gate but from ancient accounts: the blade could 
cut apart time itself
and
revealed the truth of the heavens before sending it's victim straight to hell
 showing that the weapon has mind-bending powers, the type magic simply can't replicate.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

The image of a greatsword, lightning bolt cloud, or sun are all common images for Ozymandias. Some combination of them are very instantly recognisable like the Lightning-struck Blade, which is the typical holy symbol display for Ozymandias.   Ozymandias carries the 'Sky Sigil', represented as a cross '+'. Tracing the Sky Sigil is necessary for somatic spells to do with releasing the power of weather such as Thunderwave, Gust of Wind, and spells like Fly that are about traversing through the sky.

Tenets of Faith

Ozymandias's beliefs are about honour and virtue. You must be true, not only to others but to yourself. To protect and help all that can be helped is also a principle for Ozymandias. To be a servant of the King of Gods, you must be a beacon of hope for anyone you come across - be able to shine hope like the sun to those who need your warmth, while hit with the fury of one thousands raging storms to those who are beyond redemption.
Founder Gods.  The five young gods that descended upon the realm originally and brokered the peace between themselves and the Primordials that formed the realm. They are great beings that have witnessed the entirety of civilisation be born and almost wiped out completely.
Divine Classification
Founder
Children
Gender
Male

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