Ambrose Wintertide

Ambrose Wintertide   God of Water, winter and fertility, Father Frost, Great One, Honorable One   Ambrose wasn’t always a god. Adair Wintertide, Lord of Winter and of Wintersword, became an object of fancy of the elder goddess Maia. Seducing him over many years, Maia eventually bore him a son, who was named Ambrose. Growing up, Ambrose only knew the harsh mortal world of Ke’ten and of his kingdom, Wintersword.   During his 23rd year as a mortal, Ambrose’s father passed on, Maia finally calling her lover home. That same year, Ambrose was named the new Lord of Winter. His reign was short lived, however. His uncle, Caldar the god of water summoned the young lord of Winter. During their meeting, Caldar revealed that he was getting too old to carry on as the water god and told Ambrose that he would name him his successor when he stepped down at the next change of gods. Two years would pass before the said change. His kingdom didn’t know of him being named successor to the water god and carried on like he would remain their lord. His advisors informed him that on his 24th name day, he would be married to a princess from a nearby kingdom. Ilayda was her name. Ambrose and Ilayda grew close after their wedding day. Ambrose falling in love with her more and more each day as Ilayda did with him, so when the time came for him to leave and take Caldar’s place as god of Water, it broke his heart to leave her. Instead, he decided to bring her to Col-Tassden in hopes she could reign beside him as Goddess instead of Lady.   Ambrose should have remembered his history lessons, since he was about to doom poor Ilayda. Once her foot touched the god-touched lands of Col-tassden, the power was too much for her body to take and she died right there in his arms. Grief-stricken, he demanded his mother to return his bride to the land of the living. Maia asked him if he was willing to pay the price, like she asked anyone who dared. The price, she’d be bought back barren and no memory of Ambrose at all. Ambrose accepted and Ilayda was brought back to life. Maia tried explaining to Ambrose that explaining to Ilayda what happened would just spell disaster, but Ambrose, so overjoyed that his wife and love of his life was back, ignored her warnings. Losing the love of his life again, was too much for the winter lord, However before he could take his life, to join his beloved in the afterlife, Caldar named him his successor and Ambrose knew now the bitter taste of immortality. Resigning himself to his new position, Ambrose encased his broken heart in a block of ice.   Portfolio Water : Anything to do with water, the animals which reside in water Winter: The ten years he rules are also known as the winter years because of the odd way the world gets their seasons Fertility: need I say more?   Family Parents: Adair Wintertide (father) and Maia, the death Goddess Half-Siblings: Skaar, Kaydence, Bellona, Uncles: Caldar Cousins: Dorian Greyclaw (bastard child of Caldar) Spouse: Ilayda (now dead) Champion: Naivara Laughing Brook Offspring by Ilayda: None Offspring by an Eladrin queen, Rosswen: Naivara Laughing Brook Offspring by an sea elf, Elwien: Alaria Stormbringer   The following offspring are dead Offspring by a human, Cascade: Aqua, Aquaria, Frost, Kiandra, Mist, Naida, Offspring by a Half Elf, Stream: Limiel, Halviel, Cairil, Elwil, Fegil Offspring by a Eladrin, Caireth: Celphil, Elweth, Gaeralagos, Tallulah, Mia, Helle, Offspring by a human Shannon: Mairah, Morgan, Mina Offspring by a shifter, Janatis Thornsong: Krislove, Darora, Grace, Jandove Offspring by a half-elf, Ara: Aradove, Caisys, Raeveth, Ocèane, Odessa, Sedena Offspring by a human Nerissa: Niamh, Sapphira, Esmeralda, Chrysanthos, Nuba Jinna Offspring by a Half elf Chrysanta: Silvera, Oia, Ora, Gemma, Jade, Sela, Adva Offspring by a shade Devika: Maimu, Paget, Paige, Luminita, Sayuri, Zita, Arista   Physical Appearance The God Ambrose is the very embodiment of water and winter. He has very pale blue skin that is semi-transparent if you look close enough. He wears mainly blue robes that look like the endless sea on a calm day. His eyes are like the ocean itself. If he’s calm, they are calm, if he’s angry, then it’s like an ocean tossing in a storm.   Magical Items Ocean Pearl – The god of Water’s seat of Power. The Ocean Pearl exists somewhere in the Endless Sea’s ocean floor Water-bringer – Ambrose’s trident, weapon of choice Sacred Plants and Animals Sacred Bird: The sea gull Sacred Animal: Dolphins, they are known to be defenders of his seat of power, the Ocean pearl. He also has an affinity for winter wolves, from his days as lord of Wintersword. Prohibited Animal: The salamander, for it represents the exact opposite of him Sacred Flower: the water lily named after his beloved Ilayda’s nickname Lily Sacred Gem: Ocean pearls for they are created in his realm   Attendants and Servants Hawklight – Ambrose’s silver ancient winterwolf, who remains at his side even in his godhood Serenity – Dolphkin (half dolphin/half human). She maintains his Seat of Power. She’s also his current lover. Alaria Stormbringer – Daughter, Accomplished water mage (Accomplished mages have runes in their skin that help their magic), Avatar, Bard Naivara Laughing Brook - Daughter, Champion, Named Successor Ambriel Angelus – Champion of the Honorable Four Daphne Angelus – High Priestess of the Honorable Four Iris Angelus – Divine Oracle of the Honorable Four   Temples and Sanctuaries Ocean Pearl – An underwater city of mermaids, Dolphkin and other water creatures. It’s also Ambrose’s seat of Power. Azriel’s Temple of the Four – A partially hidden temple that hides the oracle of the four, head priestess Daphne Angelus tends here with about 20 priests. The Water Temple on Col-Tassden – Ambrose’s second Home. The Tomb of the Winter Sword   Mythology For Ilayda’s love: (Knowledge Religion DC 10) Ambrose after losing his love, bargained with Maia to bring Ilayda back from the dead. On her return, she was barren and had lost all memories of Ambrose.   Ilayda’s Dive: (Knowledge Religion DC 15) When Ambrose tried explaining to Ilayda what happened, she screamed and ran away from Ambrose. He chased after her to try to explain to her, unknowingly driving her towards the cliffs on Col-tasseden. Frightened of her once husband, Ilayda leapt into the endless ocean, ending her life again   Framing of Theron: (Knowledge Religion DC 20) During the rise of Fire (the start of the ten year of Synderashe’s leadership of the Honorable Four) Maul massacred fifty of the daughters of Ambrose with Theron’s Staff, framing him of the deed.   Protecting the Key: (Knowledge Religion DC 20) After Maul almost killing his daughter, Alaria. Ambrose took her to a hidden place and lay her inside a giant clam, enchanting her to a dreamless sleep till her named protector finds her and lays a kiss on her lips. Closing the giant Clam, he surrounded it with ice to protect her.   Protecting the avatar (Knowledge Religion DC 20): When the Godslayer started her task of destroying the gods, To protect his avatar, Ambrose made the decision to make her a tree in Ocean’s Watch’s Temple. And left her in the care of Morden.