Altus, the Enduring
Altus is depicted as a powerful horned owl with white
feathers, who rides across the sky pouring thunderheads
from his chalice. Altus is a pragmatic Amaranthine,
believing that strength is cultivated through enduring hardships, overcoming challenges, and testing mortal limitations.
Stories of Altus’ tenacity and endurance abound, including the
time he captured the moon as a gift to Ardea, and the time he
made the mountains by lifting the earth. Themes of bravery
and strength are common in his myths.
Altus resides with Tyton in the lands of death. Legend says
that every year Altus makes the long and arduous journey to
bring winter storms and foul weather. According to myth, this
is as much to test the endurance of his people as it is to test
himself by crossing the divide between life and death, which
binds the Great Rhythm. Summers with especially bad weather
are credited to Altus, who made the trip early to keep his
people strong and vigilant.
Altus is the patron Amaranthine of the strig, and is celebrated by them annually in a great winter festival. Games and
activities during this festival challenge entrants with feats of
strength and endurance. No official winner is declared, and all
who participate are lauded for their courage and given a special
place at the feasting table.
Altus usually finds veneration among warriors or
athletes, but also among common people who pray for
strength to withstand personal hardships, bad harvests,
and natural disasters.
Divine Domains
War, Tempest
Divine Symbols & Sigils
An ornate wooden
chalice, out of which
pour storm clouds
Tenets of Faith
Challenge yourself.
Endurance brings change,
change brings growth, and
growth brings strength!
Divine Classification
God
Children
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