Bothos, god of Magic & Stars
god of the stars Bothos
Bothos, the Elder God of the Stars, is the third oldest of the six Elder Gods, completing the revered "big three" alongside Udos, god of Time and Mardros, goddess of Nature. As the divine master of arcane arts, Bothos embodies the power and mystery of the night sky, from which the very essence of magic is drawn. His stoic, bold, and confident demeanor reflects his unmatched prowess in arcane firepower, setting him apart as the preeminent god of magic. Worshippers seek his guidance to master the arcane, and he often descends to the mortal realm, especially Zecria, to demonstrate his magical strength.
Divine Domains
Mortal, Divine.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Bothos' symbol is just him but in constellation form. Or a silver star encircled by magical runes, often depicted with a glowing arcane staff topped by a star crystal.
Holidays
Bothos Day, celebrated annually on the longest night of the year with grand displays of magic, spellcasting contests, and rituals under the stars.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
To ensure the stars remain the ultimate source of magical power. To control the flow and evolution of all magical knowledge. To inspire and test mortals seeking mastery of the arcane arts.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Bothos is the third oldest of the six Elder Gods, forming the revered "big three" with Udos and Mardros. He was born alongside the others in ancient times and quickly distinguished himself as the unrivaled master of arcane power. Unlike many gods who remain distant, Bothos often walks the material plane, particularly favoring the land of Zecria, where his followers reside and magic flourishes.
Intellectual Characteristics
Proud, confident, brilliant, innovative, analytical, commanding
Morality & Philosophy
Bothos believes in the supremacy of magic as the ultimate force in the universe. He values knowledge and power above all, and holds that only the strong and skilled deserve to wield arcane might. He sees his magic as a divine right and a tool to shape reality itself.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To maintain and expand his dominance over magic and inspire mortals to reach for the stars—literally and figuratively. Bothos seeks to prove that magic is the greatest gift and legacy in the cosmos.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Mastery of magic, ambitious mages, celestial phenomena, arcane research.
Dislikes: Weakness, arrogance without skill, those who misuse magic, complacency.
Virtues & Personality perks
Unmatched magical knowledge and power. Inspires innovation and growth among mortals. Strong leadership among magical practitioners.
Vices & Personality flaws
Overconfidence in his magical supremacy, (but he is literally the god of magic so it's fine). Arrogance that alienates potential allies. Can be dismissive or cruel to those he deems unworthy.
Personality Quirks
Has a habit of gaslighting. Displays sudden flashes of magical energy around his hands when excited or irritated.
Divine Classification
Elder god
Alignment
Chaotic Good
Current Location
Church/Cult
Children
Gender
Neutral
Eyes
No pupils, bright white
Hair
Short combed back white hair
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale blue
Height
8'3"-Infinite
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Power is not given, it is earned by those who dare command the stars."
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