Oscurta (Oh-skur-tah)
Oscurta the Primordial God of Darkness
Oscurta embodies the primordial darkness that existed before the world was formed. He represents the unknown, the secrets hidden in the shadows, and the fear of the unseen. His presence is essential for balance, providing contrast to the light and creating spaces where secrets and mysteries can exist.
Divine Domains
Darkness, Shadows, Secrets
Divine Symbols & Sigils
A black void encircled by silver tendrils
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Oscurta is depicted as a formless void or a cloaked figure whose features are never fully visible. His presence is chilling and enigmatic, with eyes that glow like faint embers in the pitch-black shadows. He is often surrounded by a swirling mist of darkness.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Oscurta's influence extends to the creation of the Elemental Plane of Shadows, known as The Duskfell. This realm is a place of perpetual twilight, where shadows have substance and darkness is alive. It is a realm of hidden truths, forgotten memories, and lurking dangers, where the boundary between reality and illusion is thin.
Oscurta emerged from the void left by Chaos, Vevos, alongside his sister Nixia, the Night. While Nixia brought restful night and dreams, Oscurta brought the mysteries and fears that lie within the darkness. Legends tell of Oscurta weaving the shadows to hide the secrets of the universe and protect the unknown from prying eyes.
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
Children
Presentation
Masculine
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