God of Indivdualism and Pragmatism. Lone Wolf of the Deep Woods. Allied to
Victoria. Allied to
Blythe. Enemy of
Roshan. Enemy of
Elisheva. Conflict with
Elisheva between Individualism and Collectivism is mediated by
Victoria. Conflict with
Roshan between Pragmatism and Idealism is mediated by
Blythe. Mediates between
Victoria and
Blythe over the conflict between Safety and Freedom.
Individuality. Pragmatism.
Associated Cleric Domains:
Nature
Death
Trickery
War
Tooth and Claw. Dual swords. Bow.
Strive for excellence.
Be self-sufficient.
Respect the hunt.
Nature is more important than civilization.
The Great Hunt: Hunting season opener is kicked off with a celebration of who can bring down the most impressive game. The winner receives a crown of flowers and is celebrated. Traditionally, this also makes them the most eligible bachelor/bachelorette during the festival - something of a secondary game tends to be a good-natured contest over them.
The Howl of Doom: The last week of the hunting season things take on a darker and more urgently violent tone - rather than a festival, each night is filled with the howling of wolves. This holiday remembers Sköll's vengeance against the orcs, and his purge of the monsters upon his return to the Pantheon. During this week, a bounty is offered on any and all monsters in the Kingdom - those who contribute are to be housed and fed at no charge.
To be left alone.
To hunt monsters.
Physical Description
Sköll is a 10 ft tall wolf with black fur and green eyes.
Mental characteristics
Sköll was originally an animal. He was the animal companion to a group of heroes who, long ago, felled an ascended orc god of carnage. His party was slain in this conflict, but he pursued vengeance on his own. When he tore the throat from the orc-god, its bloodlust sought to overwhelm him, its divine spark absorbed by the wolf through rite of conquest. Sköll rejected the orc god's aspects, and fled into the woods. It was many, many years before he was heard from again.
When a human god of war arose, Sköll answered their call. He presented himself before the newly-forming Pantheon, and offered the orc god's aspects to the god of war. Sköll felt he had finally completed his task, and turned to leave the world of men behind forever, but divinity, once earned, rarely leaves its bearer, even if they attempt to give up their position. As such, when the Pantheon's need was great, and they were overwhelmed by their foes, Sköll retuned from the deep woods.
Tied intrinsically to the Pantheon of Light, Sköll finds himself called to its defense, though he holds himself apart from the trappings of mortal society and the structures of the Pantheon's religion.
Extremely predatory towards Roshan and his followers, and doesn't understand why. This alternates between attraction and hunger.
Slayer of the Orc god of Slaughter.
Hunter of monsters.
Tried to give up his divinity; it didn't work.
Tried to leave his attachments behind and retreat into the deep woods; he ended up a primary member of the Pantheon of Light, instead.
Dislikes Elisheva's emphasis on community and blames her for his fetters calling him to protect the Pantheon.
Tried to eat Roshan - doesn't know why - something about the sun god reminds him of a lamb. Continues to drool over him.
His druid companion died, and he couldn't save them. Vengeance did nothing to heal this wound, and he refuses to get attached again.
The bloodlust from the orc god of slaughter still haunts him - the curse of lycanthropy arose from this.
Extremely clever, but practical. Goes for the simple solutions when he can, but instinctively understands hunting.
Individual strength and cleverness is important; ties to others are a weakness.
Personality Characteristics
Likes:
- Alone time
- The woods
- Night
- Fresh blood
- Hunting
The soft skin where Roshan's neck meets his shoulder- Druids, rangers, and those who can take care of themselves in the wild
Dislikes:
- His job
- Being a god
- Orcs
- Elisheva and her psychopomps
- Cities
Social
Soft. Dark. Predatory. Ominous. Sensual. Strange accent, a mix of norse and dutch.
History
Sköll developed a fascination of Roshan that he cannot explain. Originally, upon meeting the sun deity upon his return, Sköll began acting predatorily towards him, and tried to bite him.
Nicknames & Petnames
Roshan = Little Lamb
Sköll = Big Bad Wolf
Relationship Reasoning
Sköll and Roshan conflict over Sköll's pragmatism and Roshan's idealism. Sköll does not hate Roshan's idealism - he simply finds it unrealistic and naive. Aside from this conflict, Roshan's association with sheep and Sköll's association with wolves twisted the negative aspect of this relationship into something a bit stranger.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
Both of them care for the good of the Pantheon and its mortal followers - this is a higher priority for them than it is for the other gods. They differ only in their approach to their care.
Shared Secrets
The Pantheon of Light.
Freedom+Progress is a friend to both of them.
History
Elisheva bound Sköll and summoned him forth to save the Pantheon of Light. Because of this, he is now bound to the Pantheon.
Nicknames & Petnames
Sköll = "Dog", "Good Boy", "Bad Dog"
Elisheva = "Mistress", "Jailer", "Wicked Shade"
Relationship Reasoning
Death and tradition.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
Sköll was the animal companion of Elisheva's mortal daughter.
Shared Secrets
Both are friends of the previous god of war, and now feel responsible for Victoria
History
Sköll played a vital part in creating the previous god of war, sacrificing much of his own divinity to do so. When that god died, and Elisheva brought back Victoria, Sköll swore to protect her.
Nicknames & Petnames
Victoria = "Daughter"
Sköll = "Father"
Relationship Reasoning
To Sköll, Victoria is his fault and his responsibility. He never wanted to get attached, but it happened again. To Victoria, Sköll is her father.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
Both of them believe in justice and slaying monsters.
Shared Secrets
Neither of them can remember details about the previous god of war. Their portfolios are still linked - Victoria is a demigod, not a deity, but the excess power from Sköll helps make up the difference.
Nicknames & Petnames
Sköll is the goodest boy.
Relationship Reasoning
They are coworkers and allies. She appreciates his take on individuality, and gets her ideas of pragmatism and idealism from him and Roshan, respectively.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
Both of them have an unhealthy fascination with Roshan.
Shared Secrets
Neither of them are used to being people.
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