Orpheus

The Tragic Bard

Orpheus The God Of; Music, Love, Bards, Poetry, Singing, and Sorrow.
In the realm of mythology, the tale of Orpheus is one of both tragedy and triumph. Once a mortal man, Orpheus, with his soul-stirring melodies and songs, had the power to move the very heavens and earth. His love for Eurydice was profound, and it led him to undertake a perilous journey into the depths of the Underworld, where Hades and Persephone ruled in somber splendor. As Orpheus sang his lamenting ballads in the gloomy realm of the dead, even the cold-hearted rulers of the Underworld were moved by the beauty of his music. Hades, in particular, was deeply touched by Orpheus's melodies and agreed to a rare act of mercy. He would allow Eurydice to return to the land of the living, but under one unyielding condition: Orpheus must not glance back at his beloved as they ascended from the dark abyss, for doing so would condemn her to eternal captivity.
The ascent from the Underworld was torturous for Orpheus. His heart ached with longing, and doubt gnawed at him. As they neared the surface, the temptation became too much to bear. Unable to resist the need to see his love's face once more, he turned around, and in that heart-wrenching moment, Eurydice was lost to him forever.
Orpheus, now engulfed in sorrow, became a wandering minstrel, forever haunted by the memory of his beloved and the agonizing mistake that cost him her return. He sang songs of loss, love, and the pain of an irreversible choice, and his mournful melodies echoed through the mortal world.
But fate had more in store for Orpheus and Eurydice. After the fall of Hades and Orcus, a new power emerged in the Underworld. Mortuus, the usurper, took Persephone as his wife and reigned over the realm of the dead. Moved by pity for Orpheus, Persephone used her newfound influence to free Eurydice from her eternal prison.
With Eurydice returned to him, Orpheus and his beloved ascended to the status of gods. Orpheus, the once-tragic hero, was now worshipped by those who had heard the tale of his undying love and his journey through the depths of the Underworld. Bards and musicians, in particular, revered him as the ultimate source of inspiration, seeking talent and enlightenment from his music and his poignant story.
Yet, even in his divine state, Orpheus could not escape all traces of sorrow. The memory of his past loss lingered, a faint echo of the pain he had endured. Despite being reunited with Eurydice and being seen as the bringer of joy and goodwill, there remained a hint of melancholy in his heart.
Orpheus's divine presence also brought him into contact with Ferox, the God of jesters and trickery. Both deities shared a love for entertainment and artistry, but their intentions diverged. Orpheus sought to spread joy and solace through his music, offering comfort to those who had lost loved ones. Ferox, on the other hand, reveled in chaos and mischief, often seeking to undermine Orpheus's efforts.
Though Orpheus had found happiness and divinity, he carried with him the bittersweet reminder of his mortal trials. His tale, one of love, loss, and the enduring power of music, continued to resonate in the hearts of mortals and gods alike.

+1 Charisma; Proficient in Proformance
Cantrip: Friends

Divine Domains

Bard College's:                      Cleric Domains: 
Lore                                      Peace
Valor                                     Light
Eloquence                             Life
Glamour

Divine Classification

God

Alignment

Lawful Good/ Neutral Good