Udos, god of Time
Udos, the oldest and 2nd most revered of the six Elder Gods, is the eternal warden of time itself. His essence embodies the unyielding flow of moments, past, present, and future, all seen and held in perfect balance. He is neither hasty nor hesitant, speaking rarely but always with weight that bends the course of history. Mortals view him as the ultimate arbiter of destiny, a being whose impartiality transcends good and evil, yet whose alignment with law and order makes him a guiding force for civilizations. Appearing often as a golden owl, he does not speak, but his silent presence inspires awe, fear, and comfort in equal measure.
Divine Domains
Divine, Mortal
Divine Symbols & Sigils
A golden owl perched on an ancient clock face, intertwined with silver hourglasses. Colors: gold, silver, and deep blue.
Holidays
"Cycle’s Dawn" (Spring Equinox): Celebrates renewal and the eternal flow of time. Followers meditate on new beginnings.
"Hour of Reflection" (Midwinter Night): A solemn night of contemplation, honoring past deeds and future hopes under the silent watch of Udos.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Preserve the flow of time without interference, guard the sacred cycles of life and death, and guide mortals toward understanding their place in the continuum.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
As the firstborn of the six Elder Gods, Udos emerged from the primordial stillness before the shaping of Baltharos. He watched over the birth of oceans, mountains, and mortals, shaping the weave of time to ensure balance between creation and destruction. While he rarely intervenes, his guidance is sought by gods and mortals alike during great upheavals.
Intellectual Characteristics
Patient, Calculating, Observant, Logical, Reflective, Strategic.
Morality & Philosophy
Though aligned as lawful good, Udos does not favor any individual or nation. He views time as the ultimate equalizer, all things begin, all things end. His philosophy encourages acceptance of mortality and the cycles of change, urging followers to find purpose in fleeting lives.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Udos’ purpose is singular, to maintain the flow of time and ensure the balance of beginnings and endings. He does not desire worship or adoration as much as the other gods, only the continuity of order through the ages.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes stillness, patience, and those who respect the natural flow of life.
Dislikes those who disrupt time, through magic or hubris, or those who seek to evade death.
Virtues & Personality perks
Immeasurable patience, unwavering fairness, and the ability to see all outcomes before they unfold. Those who seek him find clarity and acceptance of fate.
Vices & Personality flaws
His detachment from mortal emotion can make him cold and unyielding. Rarely acts swiftly, even when intervention could save lives.
Personality Quirks
Never speaks more than necessary. Appears as a golden owl that blinks in time with the ticking of clocks, each blink said to mark the passing of a mortal life somewhere on Baltharos.
Divine Classification
Elder god
Religions
Alignment
Lawful Good
Children
Quotes & Catchphrases
"All moments pass… as they must. What will you do with yours?"
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