**Pantheon:** Solare Deities **Alignment:** Neutral Evil (Leaning Neutral) **Titles:** The Ember King, Flame of the Firstborn, The Smoldering Lord **Symbol:** A flaming sword pointed skyward **Domains:** Tempest, Twilight, Arcana, Trickery, War, Knowledge --- ### Lore & Role Dijinus is the firstborn of the Great God, a being forged in flame and ambition. Once the only divine child, he was cast into jealousy and fury when his younger half-sister, [[Perserphina]], was chosen to rule over the gods and reality itself. That betrayal, in his eyes, forged his path—one of dominance, freedom, and often quiet resentment. To mortals, Dijinus is a dangerous enigma. While he sees their lives as fleeting entertainment in a cruel reality, he’s not entirely heartless. He admires mortal beauty, especially among women, and occasionally walks the [[world of Solare]] in avatar form. Often seen in the guise of a Northern Angorian warrior, he has been known to purchase female slaves, not out of kindness, but because he finds them pleasing and enjoys their company. Despite his self-interest and volatile moods, Dijinus is a god of pragmatism. He understands the necessity of a functioning world and views Hagsurium, the god of death, with wariness. Though he might plot against [[Perserphina]], he sees more danger in the collapse of Solare than in her reign. In matters of divine meetings, he is the silent observer, brooding and cold, especially in her presence. Yet, when cosmic threats loom, Dijinus will fight alongside the gods to preserve balance. In the grand hierarchy, Dijinus is seen as the **King of the Neutral Gods**, a reluctant leader who maintains balance not out of virtue but necessity. He rarely answers prayers but when he does, his aid is decisive and fierce. Mortals who follow him are often drawn to his strength, unpredictability, and divine masculinity. --- ### Tenets of Faith 1. **Seek balance in all things, for chaos and order must coexist.** 2. **Protect those who serve you faithfully, for their loyalty strengthens your power.** 3. **Embrace the duality of good and evil, for both are necessary for the world’s harmony.** 4. **Let your flames of passion and ambition guide your path, but do not let them consume you entirely.** --- ### Divine Goals & Aspirations - Gain as many worshipers as possible. - Find and empower worthy followers. - Overthrow [[Perserphina]] and become ruler of the gods. - Attain strength, perfection, and ultimate divine dominance. --- ### Avatar & Appearance Dijinus is most often portrayed as a powerful warrior with either: - Long **brown hair and beard**, clad in armor and wielding a flaming sword (Northern Angoria) - Black hair, bare-chested with divine musculature and a dominating stance (Southern Angoria) Statues may show him nude with a sword pointed to the heavens and fire swirling around his form. His figure is used as the ideal male form by many artists, soldiers, and even gladiators across Solare. --- ### Worship & Influence Dijinus accepts any race or class of follower, as long as their worship is sincere or beneficial to him. He grants power not by moral alignment but by usefulness. His temples are rare, but his shrines often appear in warrior lodges, underground resistance camps, or in the private chambers of influential men. Though feared in the south, Northern Angorians revere him as a god of strength and warrior virtue. Slave markets whisper tales of mysterious buyers with burning eyes who vanish in flame—said to be Dijinus himself. --- ### Artifacts of Dijinus - **Battle Axe of Dijinus** - **Great Sword of Dijinus** - **Leather Armor of Dijinus** - **Cloak of Dijinus** - **Boots of Dijinus** - **Gloves of Dijinus** - **Belt of Dijinus** - **Daggers of Dijinus** - **Shield of Dijinus** Each artifact is said to be imbued with elemental flame and inscribed with primordial symbols, gifted only to champions who have proven themselves through fire and conquest. --- ### Blessing of Dijinus (Player Feat) When a player devotes themselves to Dijinus, they may receive this divine blessing: **Stat Bonuses:** - +1 to any 2 ability scores (player’s choice; cap at 24) - Gain a bonus feat - +2 to all saving throws **Cleric-Only Spellcasting Blessing:** Clerics who receive the Blessing of Dijinus gain the following spells as bonus spells prepared at all times: - _Spiritual Weapon_ - _Guiding Bolt_ - _Resistance_ - _Detect Magic_ - _Locate Object_ - _Calm Emotions_ --- ### Known Conflicts - **[[Perserphina]]:** His younger half-sister and chosen ruler of the gods. He envies her but respects her strength. - **Hagsurium:** Though they do not often clash directly, Dijinus fears the death god’s ambitions more than he hates [[Perserphina]]. --- ### Common Sayings - "The fire burns, even in silence." - "Do not beg the flame. Become it." - "Power answers only to those who dare command it." - "Even gods smolder in the shadow of a firstborn’s wrath." --- Dijinus, though dangerous and deeply flawed, is a god of fire, force, and survival. His presence looms like a volcano—quiet, brooding, and ever ready to erupt. He is the desire for power incarnate, the spark that tempts mortals to rise—or burn.