Kava, goddess of the Seas & Oceans
Kava, the youngest and most ruthless of the six Elder Gods, commands the endless depths of the oceans with a will as shifting and powerful as the tides themselves. Her dominion stretches across the seas, from tranquil coral kingdoms to the blackest trenches of the deep. She is feared and respected by mortals and sea life alike, demanding offerings and tribute to ensure safe passage across her waters. Her wrath is infamous, for she has been known to unleash the horrors of the deep, monstrous sea demons and devastating storms, upon those who fail to appease her.
Kava’s power and ambition stem from her ceaseless need to prove herself among the elder gods, and while her domain is perilous, those who earn her favor find her a formidable ally. Her temples, lining coasts and ports, act as sanctuaries for sailors and pirates alike, for those who honor her name can find fortune even amidst the deadliest seas.
Divine Domains
Divine, Mortal.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Kava's symbol is a drowned squid.
Holidays
“Tribute Tide”. A yearly festival where sailors, pirates, and coastal towns bring offerings of gold and goods to Kava’s temples to secure her protection for the year.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Gain respect from the other Elder gods. And to cement her eternal dominion over the seas and ensure mortals continue to fear and worship her name through tribute and awe.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Kava arose in the earliest ages of Baltharos, born of the oceans themselves, her essence tied to every current and wave. Unlike the other elder gods, she has a desire for recognition, often clashing with her siblings to stake her claim as an elder god. Her need to assert her dominion has only fueled her merciless reputation.
Intellectual Characteristics
Calculating, vengeful, ambitious, commanding, wrathful.
Morality & Philosophy
The seas are a place of balance and survival, and Kava believes tribute and respect are the only currencies worth acknowledging. Those who prove themselves strong or loyal to her domain earn her favor, all others serve as examples of what happens when respect is not paid.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To remain the unquestioned ruler of the seas and ensure that mortals never forget that their lives at sea hang on her whim.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes lavish offerings, storms, leviathans, and the fear of sailors who whisper her name.
Dislikes disrespect, unpaid tribute, and calm, stagnant waters.
Virtues & Personality perks
Unmatched command over sea life, capable of summoning titanic sea beasts and shaping currents to her will. Can grant fleeting safe passage to those who honor her.
Vices & Personality flaws
Prideful to excess, cruel for sport, quick to wrath, and obsessed with proving herself to the other elder gods.
Personality Quirks
Clicks her tongue like a breaking tide when amused; enjoys dragging ships under slowly, savoring the terror of their crews.
Divine Classification
Elder god
Religions
Alignment
Lawful Evil
Church/Cult
Children
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Pay me tribute or face the consequences."
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