Olympian
Olympians also called the "sky folk" are one of the twelve zodian ethnicities known for their worship of the sky goddess Aquarius. Olympians are known to be very intelligent, seeking knowledge much like the vanir although the Olympians are seen as more empathetic. They are one of the most powerful and popular people on Zodia led by Zeus of the Amalthea Family.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
The Olympians primarily speak common though elvish, sylvan, & celestial are often spoken.
Culture and cultural heritage
Olympian culture revolves around the accumulation of knowledge as it makes them feel closer to the heavens and by extension Aquarius. Due to the influence of Aquarius, Olympians strive for achievements through their intelligence and progress in robotics & engineering while many others pursue arcane arts.
Shared customary codes and values
- Olympians adore Sky Diamond, Garnet, & Amethyst as their primary gemstones.
- The olympians pride themselves on their knowledge and enlightenment in the heavens many study vigorously gaining a lot of knowledge and information.
- Olympians see Eagles & Falcons as sacred due to their ability to soar through the heavens.
Average technological level
Olympians use electricity and wind for energy and their weapons granted from their gods. The Olympians are one of the most technologically advanced people on Zodia having alot of technology that has brought them ahead of other nations for thousands of years.
- Light Weavers: A mechanism invented by Lorento Robotics capable of making objects and mechs through weaving them out of light.
- The Sky Radar: A mechanism in the form of sentry towers that can sense the location of anything and anyone in 10 miles of each radar.
- The Sky Cradle: Healing technology built by Lorento Robotics consisting of a platinum shell, full of healing fluid meant to heal those inside.
- The Heart Of The Heavens: The main means of energy for the Olympians a complex network of magnetic mechanisms that generate electricity to power olympian civilization
- The Sky Network: A network of teleportation circles that connect each and every one of the Olympians temples, cathedrals, monasteries, & sanctuaries
- The Lorento Line: A line of mechs built for combat and warfare that litter the land of Olympus & it's civilizations.
- Divine Magic: The divine magic of Aquarius many people use her magic as clerics, paladins, and druids. Divine mages often use wind, weather, & lightning magic.
- Arcane Magic: Magic many olympians practice through study as per Aquarius's dogma. They often practiced evocation, divination, transmutation, and abjuration.
Olympian Weapons & Armor
Weapons
- Olympian Claymore: The main weapon of the common olympian knights is made of an alloy of steel and platinum.
- Olympian Spears: A common weapon among olympian knights made of an alloy of titanium and platinum.
- Sky Glaives: A favored weapon of olympian templars made of an alloy of titanium and platinum adorned in holy runes. The Sky Glaives were not only capable of piercing the bodies of others it could imbue its strikes with lightning and fire lightning projectiles at their opponents.
- Sky Javelins: A favored weapon of olympian templars made of an alloy of titanium and platinum adorned in holy runes. Once thrown the javelins would unleash bursts of wind that pushed back their targets.
- Zephyr Revolvers: A favored weapon of olympian hunters made of the same alloy as other Olympian weapons and would fire special bullets.
- Sky Rifle: High tech rifles that instead of firing bullets would focus electricity into a piercing bolt.
Armor
- Olympian Armor: A common set of armor among olympian knights made of an alloy of titanium and platinum.
- Typhoon Armor: Powerful armor made of typhoon iron once struck the armor would emit a forceful burst of air.
- Storm Steel Shield: A favored shield made of storm steel capable of absorbing incoming electricity and redirecting it. The Storm Steel Shield was beloved by templars for its shape and versatility as it was tossed emitted blasts of lightning and would return to their hand.
- Skynium Armor: A set of plate armor made of skynium very lightweight much like wind itself keeping the warrior swift in battle.
Siege Weapons
- Storm Cannon: A common siege weapon that fires electricity to remain in the area much like fire.
- Sky Turret: A common siege weapon that fires typhoon iron bullets that push back targets with wind bursts.
- Sky Maidens: A popular siege weapon that fires explosive lightning rounds.
- Heaven Cannon: The most advanced siege weapon that uses magnetism to make large scale focused electric blasts.
Transportation, Vessels, & Vehicles
- Zephyrs: A small vehicle commonly used by olympian citizens capable of going at speeds of 210mph.
- Clouds: An olympian dropship that can carry up to 5,000 soldiers.
- Tornadoes: An olympian warship that fires lightning blasts and can move at speeds of 300mph.
- Cyclones: An olympian warship that fires thunderous blasts, can make powerful wind currents and moves at speeds of 800mph.
Super Weapons
- Blade Of The Heavens: A legendary blade made by Zeus to end the war and defeat Typhon. The Heaven Blade was capable of leeching divine power and storing it in the blade & could unleash energy waves in continent size.
Common Etiquette rules
Olympians have many sayings for their people and allies like "may the sky lift you" & "may the wind guide".
Common Dress code
Olympians wear fine white clothing trimmed with blue.
Art & Architecture
Art
- Olympian art is typically paintings of the sky and other landscapes as well as statues of various figures in history made of steel, stone, & adorned in sky diamond.
Architecture
- The Olympians build their cities and strongholds in the image of the sky. Their cities are often built out of stone & steel. Sky diamonds & amethyst often adorn Olympian structures.
Foods & Cuisine
Olympian food & cuisine is known to be more refined. Peasants often eat bread, mountain water, and cloud fruits. The diet of most olympians is mostly vegetarian.
Olympian Food & Cuisine
- Cloud Fruit: Popular fruit from the cloud trees found around the Olympia Forest. The fruit has a mild sweet flavor and is very juicy.
- Cloud Steak: Steak gained from the cloud goat in the mountains of Olympus.
- Ane: A sour but addictive fruit grown by olympian druids.
- Sky Droplets: An oval blue fruit used for many foods the olympians love.
- Olympian Fruit Salad: A popular salad made with fruit taken from the Olympia Forest.
Olympian Wine & Alcohol
- Sky Maiden: A popular drink among olympians made with the nectar of the sky flower & the pure mountain water of Mt. Olympus.
- Shock Bolt: A popular drink among the olympians rumored to bring a blessing from the Sky Mother via lightning bolt.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Olympians have a favored alcohol called "Heaven Mother" which they often give to others as a gesture of friendship known for its sweet taste. They often give sky diamonds or sky roses as a romantic gesture, growing in high mountain peaks being close to the heavens. Olympians often grow "Sky Rose '' in gardens, being their most popular flower. During the fall the Olympians have what is called the "Sky Festival'' where they celebrate the existence of Aquarius and the clergy.
- Olympian Weddings: Olympian weddings are done in high mountain peaks so their union can be seen by Aquarius. Wedding rings are made with sky diamonds to have their union be recognized by the sky.
- Sacrificial Offerings: Olympians offer many things to Aquarius for certain spells & communions to work like sky rose, books holding knowledge of skills and stories, idols made of platinum and built in the shape of clouds and lightning bolts.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Olympians when born are given the Sky Rite when they are placed in temples of Aquarius in the central brazier overseen through the glass ceiling by Aquarius.
Coming of Age Rites
Olympians as a rite of passage meditate on the peaks of mountains to become one with Aquarius through this an Olympian would be struck by lightning not being hurt but acknowledged by Aquarius and the heavens.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Olympians give their dead sky burials burying them in graves on mountain tops to make them closer to Aquarius.
Common Taboos
- Olympians don't take sides in arguments with other sides. To be one with the sky is to not be controlled by emotion and bias.
- Being overemotional is taboo to Olympians as the skies are free from emotions and when the heavens are wreathed in storms Aquarius shows her emotions
Common Myths and Legends
- Some believe that the Olympians hate the idea of emotion and bonding with others when they believe that the sky and its serenity is brought through the lack of emotion.
- Olympians believe that lightning is an incarnate and very few could use it and retain their spiritual strength.
Historical figures
Gods & Divines
Aquarius, Goddess Of The Sky
The patron goddess of the Olympians she made the sky spire to guide a mortal to her faith gaining the allegiance of Zeus. She has influenced the olympians to be the people they are to pursue knowledge and enlightenment. Her serenity is beloved by her people and her wrath respected.The Amalthea Family
Zeus Amalthea, The Sky Father
The founder and leader of the Sky Church, Zeus was the one who found the Sky Spire and was given divine power by Aquarius to free his people defeating the mighty Typhon during the Battle Of Olympus. Zeus is seen as a benevolent warrior who could command the very skies with the blessing of Aquarius. As a man who has lived for hundreds of thousands of years Zeus is knowledgeable and uses it to keep his church and people going.Hera Amalthea, The Mother Of The Woods
Hera Amalthea the queen of the Olympians was a lone forest elf running from the Soulleal during the dark ages of zodia she became a druid to defend her people joining with Zeus against the cult. Despite her aversion to mortal comradery she was committed to defending all of Olympus eventually slaying echidna the one who burned down her woodlands and killed her family.Electra Amalthea The Storm Princess
Electra is the daughter of Zeus & Hera famous for her storm sorcery. Electra Amalthea was renowned for her kindness and generosity to others and her propensity for emotions, something taboo among her people.Miscellaneous
Grand Master Raiden, The Sky's Wrath
Grand Master Raiden has been the leader of the Order Of The Sky since the Great War. Raiden was famous for his ability to wield the wrath of the sky, even merge with it while still retaining his peace of mind. None could quell the tranquil fury of Raiden as he led the templars to countless victories through his might.Deema Sirno, The Lightning Bolt
A human follower of Aquarius the wife of Sai Amikiir, the mother of Dunban & Fiora. She became the 5th. Aquarius Ascendant after Phosphora was murdered. She was a virtuous warrior capable of moving at light speed and manipulating the physics of speed. Deema became a noble through her mercenary work and being one of Zeus's enforcers. She joined the efforts against the Darkin during the Black Garden War but she perished to Silica as her child was torn out of her womb.Sai Amikiir, The King Of Spiders
A high elf who originally came from the Storm Monastery who joined the fight against the Darkin being hired by the Gardenians. He became a powerful monk of Aquarius fighting the good fight although this went against olympians having bias for any nation. Understanding the memories he's been having he eventually rediscovered the man he was and reclaimed his power. Sai founded Panacea through his connection to a zygote making the most popular pharmaceutical corporation on the planet.Morkez, The Black Storm
An iron dragon tempest cleric of Aquarius who was famous for his power to make storms and being the master of the Black Iron Palace. He was a brutal and powerful fighter during the dark ages fighting with immense electric force slaying many cultists. Morkez became a member of the Stellar Storm Mergers where he married Adhefera The Light Dragon.Aether Skye, The Zephyr King
A high ranking member of the Sky Church known for his ability to control the wind being able to make tornadoes. He became one of the members of the stellar storm mergers, marrying Hemera and leading the Sky Lords in Gale. Aether was regarded as a fair and just ruler beloved until he and his people were murdered by Moira.Thor Thundaheim, The Storm King
A haloin king of legend imbued with divine magic due to being a descendant of Aquarius herself. He ruled Thundaheim being a mortal enemy of Erebus long before the Black Garden War. Thor and his forces fought hard but Thor ultimately lost and was petrified for five centuries but eventually returned and aided in the defeat of Erebus.Enemies
Typhon, King Of Monsters
A Soulleal leader responsible for the struggles of the Olympian ancestors and was an enemy of Zeus. Despite being defeated by Zeus in the war he rose again as a chimeric abomination alongside his lover Echidna. Typhon was one of the most powerful enemies of the Olympians as he turned many people, even old aged olympians into vicious monsters to harm others.Echidna, Queen Of Monsters
A Soulleal leader who was the lover of Typhon and a cruel tyrant much like him and loved taking monsters as her minions. Echidna, while defeated by Hera, became a hideous and powerful monster with her husband conducting another conflict turning people into hideous monsters to kill their own people.Ideals
Beauty Ideals
To the Olympians the sky and its clouds are beautiful to them as it shows their gods serenity. Olympians find a slender physique as attractive as their culture prioritizes knowledge and enlightenment; bulky frames only give temptation to stray from the sky.
Gender Ideals
Olympians have little in what the genders should do in their society as pursuing magic and knowledge is encouraged to both genders. Males are encouraged to be templars and other positions where their strength is necessary while the females are encouraged to be mages a lot more to compensate.
Courtship Ideals
Olympians don't care which gender initiates the courtship although it typically occurs in places of knowledge or temples of Aquarius.
Relationship Ideals
Olympian relationships are built on both partners seeking to grow and become one with the sky. Relationships with the unintelligent aren't valued with the olympians.
Major organizations
The Sky Church
The main religion of Aquarius & all Olympians live under the theocratic rule of the Sky Church. The Sky Church is a benevolent organization founded and led by Zeus Amalthea dedicated to Aquarius, knowledge, enlightened, peace, & serenity.The Amalthea Family
The Royal family that has led the Sky Church and by extension the Olympians for thousands of years. The Amalthea Family is a benevolent and caring house founded and led by Zeus through their control Olympus has remained in peace and serenity.Order Of The Sky
The Templar Order of the Sky Church & Aquarius acting as the military of the Olympians ever since the dark ages protecting people under the sky. The Order Of The Sky is full of knights and paladins who take the oath of the storm wielding sky glaives capable of firing lightning bolts from the blades. The Order Of The Sky is led by Raiden one of the closests friends of Zeus through his leadership the Order Of The Sky is seen as a group of holy knights blessed by the sky.House Lorento
A human noble house that became official during the 800th. year of the Olympian's history rising to fame for their knowledge of robotics as they made Lorento Robotics using schematics of the old eidolons making newer mechs from those designs producing the mechs that trail Olympus. Founded by Giria Lorento it eventually fell in the hands of her descendant Phoebe Lorento the 156th. leader of the noble house known for her obsession with esoteric artifacts. House Lorento eventually moved to Gale to stimulate their technology but a century later the noble house fell in the city of Solitude although its assets and resources were all inherited by the Olgrim Dynasty.Lorento Robotics
A technological corporation that grew into power in the 750th. a year of the Olympians' history becoming famous for the invention of the "Light Weaver" , a mechanism in their factories that made their machines weaving them out of light. Through backing from the Sky Church Lorento Robotics made many more technological advancements like the Sky Radar, the Oculus, the Sky Strikers, ect.The Sky Mages
An arcane guild that was founded during the dark ages using their magic to aid the sky church in the war against the Soulleal. The Sky Mages have been around for a while having the largest concentration of mages in zodia of many schools of magic."I thought olympians were completely vegan but they are mostly vegetarian. They got enough meat to be a good place to visit for me at least." - Astrea
"The olympians are people based around knowledge, study, and logic, something we vanir do as well but they are more compassionate than us. Their knowledge and archives are definitely impressive although nothing about the dark so I ignore it." - Saveara
"Olympians seem to abhor emotion at some point in history trying to use wind as it symbolized a calm mind and lightning symbolized the mind being consumed by emotion, and storms being the wrath of Aquarius herself. They must've dropped that belief since many use lightning magic and weapons guess they realized lightning is awesome." - Mayneth
"Not only are they good with study, they localized it for the invention of automatons. Just looking at them on the land is awe inspiring. The mechs are advanced perks of having the eidolons schematics to use as a frame of reference and the brightest minds to decipher them. It's what inspired me to be an inventor although my mother didn't approve." - Neve
Parent ethnicities
Encompassed species
Related Organizations
Related Locations
- Sky Diamond
- Garnet
- Amethyst
- Eagles
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