Gods of New York City Recruitment Thread

[Andronica]

Marie, Xerial, Wolfling, Mainsnoires - your characters have been accepted.

TheFluffyOne, Alleron, Aethyrium, Primarch, Kuroneko - your gods/goddesses have been reserved.

Hey himawari, am I good to go with either Athena or Sif? Pending your response I'll take a look at how the pantheons are balanced tonight before pitching you ideas

[himawari]

Hey himawari, am I good to go with either Athena or Sif? Pending your response I'll take a look at how the pantheons are balanced tonight before pitching you ideas

Yep. None of them are taken. You can choose either.

[Andronica]

I’m tentatively going to put a claim in on Thor.

Alleron, do you mind if I shoot you a PM?

[Foxy DeVille]

My gal...

Mortal Identity: Saffron Narayani
Pantheon: Hindu
Portfolio: Enchantment & Seduction
Gender: Female (trans)
Apparent Age: 36
Occupation: CEO of Devata Endeavors, a modeling agency/escort service
Sexual Orientation: Pansexual and aromantic, her concern is having her cravings met and not on relationships

Height: 5’ 7”
Weight: 133 lbs
Hair color: Raven black
Eye color: Chestnut brown
General Appearance: An aristocratic beauty with a posh accent, impeccable sense of fashion, and the best body money can buy
Faceclaim: Amelia Maltepe

Origin and Background: The great god Vishnu has many avatars but only one is female… Mohini the enchantress. With her cunning and allure she brought down powerful demons that threatened the heavens and the earth. The gods themselves were not immune to the temptations of her charms. Worshippers include the transgender community of India, who see her as one of them as Mohini is the female form of a male god.

Her latest incarnation was born into a wealthy family from Bangalore. Assigned male at birth, she began transitioning while attending Cambridge University in the UK and chose the name “Saffron Narayani.” After graduating Mohini as Saffron relocated to New York where used her degree in finance to set herself up as the head of her own business, Devata Endeavors. While this is a legitimate agency for models and other talent, Devata is also a front for a high-end escort service. Prostitution provides Mohini with both monetary and carnal rewards, it also allows her access to powerful men that believe they are above morality. Mohini is happy to bring them down just like she has other wicked souls.

Godly Gifts:

Maya - Mohini is a master of illusion, being able to alter the perceptions of others to suit her will.

Apsara - Her body is that of a nymph, being alluring and as at home in the water and she is on land.

Skills and Talents: In her capacity as a divine seductress, Mohini has mastered sensual techniques beyond what is contained in the Kamasutra. She is a phenomenal dancer and her creations have become part of the cultural landscape of her people. To help keep her current body enticing Mohini is an avid practitioner of yoga and trains in the martial art Kalaripayattu. She now is well-versed in the legalities of the mortal world, being a member of the bar specializing in business law. As Saffron, she has become used to living the good life and is a connoisseur of a variety of luxuries. She knows all Desi languages in addition to Arabic, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish, and English, which she speaks with a Transatlantic accent.

Immortal Equipment:

Urn of Amrita - this container holds the elixir which bestows immortality upon the gods and allows them to attain a higher level of power.

Personality and Motivations: Mohini is a cool and aloof individual who plays her cards close to her impressive chest. Her main focus in life is her own pleasure and she has expensive tastes… fashion, jewelry, gambling, worldwide hotspots, recreational drugs of various kinds. Some of her more positive traits are her concern about LGBTQ issues and the protective feeling she has toward her talent. There is a limit to that as she puts business first. She enjoys bringing down those who think their material successes makes them immune from the consequences of their actions. It may seem ironic considering her own luxurious lifestyle but she is a goddess after all. Mohini’s more mundane interests include watching 1960’s spy and heist movies, collecting vintage erotica, Britpop, and exercising to maintain her lush physique. She always tries to look her best and flaunts it when she does, those that know her have to get used to being asked to take her picture for social media even though she has mastered the art of the selfie.

Weaknesses and Flaws:

Eternal Enemies - Being the mortal foe of demons has put Mohini on the hit list of many fiendish beings. Quite a few mortals she has acted against aren’t too fond of her either.

Worship Me - Her status as a goddess of seduction has made Mohini very fond of attention. She is vulnerable to flattery and at times gets involved with the wrong sort of people. Mohini can also be quite vindictive if she feels she isn’t being given the respect she deserves.

Ons/Offs: Mohini is an oral aficionado, fond of giving and receiving both fellatio and analingus. She has a great deal of interest in exhibitionism, group sex, and BDSM, mainly as a submissive. There are times she revels in dominating men who are powerful in one way or another, letting them know who really is in charge. As a fairly vain goddess, Mohini will take selfies while having sex so she can look at herself later. The only kinks she isn’t curious about are those causing lasting harm.

Extras:

Gallery

[WhatLiesAbove]

Dammit....

Can I please reserve the Goddess Amphitrite, Goddess of the Sea and wife to Posiedon?

[Alleron]

Alleron, do you mind if I shoot you a PM?

Shoot away, but don't hit the face!  That's where I eat my ice cream!

[WhatLiesAbove]

Amphitrite

Amphitrite

Mortal Identity: Denise Makris
Pantheon: Greek Mythology
Portfolio: The Sea
Gender: Female
Apparent Age: 29
Occupation: Owner of M. Seaside Adventures (tours, fishing, etc)
Sexual Orientation: Pansexual/Polyamorous

Height: 5'6"
Weight: 122 lbs
Hair color: Strawberry Blonde
Eye color: Blue
General Appearance: Short and slender, Denise tends to have wild hair. Often with a mischievous smile and a glint in blue eyes.
Faceclaim: Milly Alcock

Origin and Background: For the longest time Amphitrite was known as little more than the wife of Poseidon. Despite the fact that she too was able to control the seas, those that took to the seas tended to follow her husband over her. It wasn't until showing her own powers over the waves during the siege on Thermopolis that Amphitrite was able to gain a following...at first with the Spartans, and then with a few other coastal cities.

Now in this modern age, Amphitrite's name is still well-known amongst those who take to the waves. However, followers are still needed. Wanting to find other cultures that may be open to her name, Amphitrite has decided to come to New York City and work on gaining a following. Having created herself a moderately-sized business, she uses her powers to go out and show mortals a good time on the waterways around Manhattan Island, and even goes out into the blue waters of the Atlantic. Whether for tours, fishing, or renting out personal watercraft, "Denise" has made a name for herself as the premiere place for aquatic fun.

Godly Gifts:

• Kymata - for eons Amphitrite has been able to control the waves, making it calm as glass or as turbulent as a hurricane or typhoon.
• Kaleste Nero - Having control over the waves allows Amphitrite to summon water in any way, into any vessel, at any time.

Skills and Talents: Amphitrite has been able to watch and learn the way humans have tried to master the sea. From the earliest canoe to the massive aircraft carrier, Amphitrite can be considered an expert at all naval craft. While flying isn't in her prevue or desires, she can handle any type of amphibious craft. She can also tell exactly where the best fishing is. For times when helping others go out and have fun gets boring, Amphitrite is able to shift the waves to make it necessary for seacrafts to be brought back to shore.

Immortal Equipment: Like Poseidon, Amphitrite has a Trident that allows her to gain control of marine life.

Personality and Motivations: Amphitrite can tend towards the mischievous side of things, though she doesn't go so far as to play pranks on total strangers. Those that know her and are close to her may sometimes get a little "gift" from her every now and again. For those that she doesn't know, she is open and inviting, though isn't the type to give people the benefit of the doubt. Being kind and being trusting are two separate things, after all.

Weaknesses and Flaws:   While typically nice, Amphitrite can switch moods at the drop of a hat. She also has...from time to time...taken her pranks a bit too far. While never violent, they can be embarrassing to all.

Ons/Offs: Those can be found here.

Extras: TBD

[Kara Danvers]

Dionysus

Mortal Identity: Dio Bacchus
Pantheon: Greek
Portfolio: Wine-making, orchards and fruit, vegetation, fertility, festivity, insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theater.
Gender: Male
Apparent Age: 25
Occupation: Owns a Vineyard
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual

Height: 5'9
Weight: 125
Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Blue
General Appearance: Blonde, blue eyed, has a very feminine appearance, usually wears blue and black.
Faceclaim: Cara Delevingne

Origin and Background: After the decline of the Greek Empires and the fall of Rome (those were fun days, though) Dionysus traveled the world, leaving the region with a small group of followers in tow. He remained there, in the mountains of Europe, spending his time alongside his "cult" until the turn of the 20th century. Dio had become bored with staying in one place, and after hearing tales of the new modern world, he struck out. He arrived in NYC in the early 1900s, and enjoyed his time there, especially the roaring 20s and prohibition. Dio now lives in Manhattan, in an apartment overlooking Central Park. He owns and operates a high-end vineyard and winery, located in upstate NYC, and has his spirits brought in weekly for his bar in the village. 

Godly Gifts: Baccheia- Dio's very presence can slowly cause effects on others. Those around him will like him more and more, and will begin to slowly develop a fascination, and eventually an addiction to his presence. The stronger someone's willpower, the longer this can take to affect them. His bodily fluids contain a more direct dose of this, and cause extreme infatuation, sexual arousal, and addiction to even other gods. (This is of course based on OOC consent)

The Touch of Eleutherios- When making psychical contact with someone, Dio can sense their most hidden sexual desires and fetishes, as well as the ultimate desires of their heart. (This is of course based on OOC consent)

   Skills and Talents: Dio has an extremely high EQ. He makes friends easily, and is of course the life of any party. Dio always mixes the best drinks. He had readily accepted modern technology, and is quite the whiz at general technology and social media.

Immortal Equipment: His thyrsus, a fennel-stem sceptre, sometimes wound with ivy and dripping with honey, is both a beneficent wand and a weapon used to destroy those who oppose his cult and the freedoms he represents.

Personality and Motivations: Dio seeks liberation for everyone, both sexual and otherwise. Of course, he desires to be worshiped as well. 

Weaknesses and Flaws: Dio is insecure due to his appearance, and often acts more domineering and powerful than he is, to attempt to offset these feelings.

While Dio is more than capable of handling humans with no effort, he is very weak when related to any godly combat.

Ons/Offs:   On and Offs

[LocusVonErich]

Interested, may need a bit of time to find the right god.

[Marie Reynolds]

Wow Amphitrite, Mohini and Dionysus all look amazing! these were great reads to unwind with from the work day!

[Outcast]

I would love to sign up for this (and have an idea for a deity who might be interesting to explore), but really do need to prioritise minor things like beating RL into submission.

I hope that this goes well, and that everyone has fun with it.  ;D

[WhatLiesAbove]

Wow Amphitrite, Mohini and Dionysus all look amazing! these were great reads to unwind with from the work day!

Glad you liked them (especially Amphitrite)! Hopefully they meet the criteria and we get the go ahead  :-*

[Marie Reynolds]

Yep Good luck to you What lies above and the rest still pending approval!

[himawari]

Oh no. More reading of such wonderful, beautiful and creative character sheets. Whatever should I do?

[himawari]

Foxy, Whatliesabove and Kara - AAAAAAAAAA......................approved! 👌🏻

Side note: I will be needing more time to start the threads/stories. Gimme a day or two. But yeah, the game is a go. Do go to the OOC to hangout.  ;D

[LocusVonErich]

Maponos

Mortal Identity: Daniel O’Riordan
Pantheon: Celtic
Portfolio: Youth, music, poetry
Gender: Male
Apparent Age: 42
Occupation: Musician(semi-retired)
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual

Height: 6’2”
Weight: 235 lbs
Hair color: Red
Eye color: Blue
General Appearance:
Faceclaim: Josh Homme

Origin and Background: The Celtic avatar of youth, he has hopped from host to host over the last two thousand years as his hosts get to a certain age, which is how he ended up in the body of Daniel O’Riordan, who is currently living out a semi-retirement in luxury in New York.

Godly Gifts:

The Power of Song: He can influence mood through song, though he does not know if this works on other gods, and for mortals, the effect is limited and temporary.

De-Aging: He can gift at least a year or two of youth to someone with a simple touch, though, again, this effect is very limited. This power requires both concentration and intent.

Skills and Talents: Multi-instrumentalist:
Multi-Instrumentalist: Daniel has an affinity for any musical instrument, being able to master it as soon as he takes it in his hands. He has used this to great effect to make a career for himself.

Adept Lyricist: He can write poetry like a master and has been able to turn a number of poems into musical works.

Immortal Equipment: N/A

Personality and Motivations: He has the passion of a man in his twenties, the temperament of a man in his thirties, and the wisdom of a man much older. As far as his motivations, part of him wants to recapture his youth, both mortal and godly, part of him simply doesn’t want to die, and the side that is resigned to growing older? It’s curious.

Weaknesses and Flaws:
Substance Problem: Due to his youthfulness, he thinks his tolerance is higher than it is, and frequently consumes alcohol and drugs to the point of impairment or more, trying to capture a time when he could shrug off what came after over consumption.

Apathy: As his mortal shell ages, he feels apathetic toward trying to gain new followers and towards life in general. Staring Father Time in the face as the millennia passes and the number of followers dwindles has only caused him to become nihilistic.

Ons/Offs: O/O

Extras: N/A for the time being.

[ArtemisHighmore]

For consideration. Happy to discuss and rework as needed

Hephaestus

Mortal Identity: Hector Lemnos
Pantheon: Greek/Olympus
Portfolio: God of artisans, blacksmiths, carpenters, craftsmen, fire, metallurgy, and volcanoes
Gender: Male
Apparent Age: Late 30s
Occupation: Hobbyist blacksmith/Replica Shop owner
Sexual Orientation: Hetero

Height: 6’0”
Weight: 185lbs
Hair color: Light brown
Eye color: Coal black
General Appearance: Though tall, Hephaestus is leanly built and has a tendency to hunch, favoring his right leg when walking. He’s taken to keeping his hair long and beard thick, aesthetic choices to mask his age. His skin, long weathered by the heat of the forge, often has smudges of soot and the scent of smoke usually foretells his arrival. Rarely without his cane, a finely wrought piece with the image several handmaidens worked into it, appearing to reach up in support.
Faceclaim: Anders Lindstrom

Origin and Background: Where to even begin. Though often disputed, rumor has it that he is the progeny of Zeus and Hera, though both have been blamed for tossing him from Olympus. He landed on a little island called Lemnos, messed up his hip and spent some time with the mortals. That’s where he found he had quite the knack for the forge. Some scheming and trickery later, along with 'copious' amounts of wine from dear Dionysus, he was back on Olympus. There he put his new skills to the task, crafting some the most renowned bits of armor and equipment for his fellow gods and demi-gods.

But few things last forever and the mortal realms changed and moved on. He went by Vulcan for a bit but didn’t care for it to much. As the pantheon fell apart, deities scrambling for power, Hephaestus went off to live amongst the mortals, plying his trade. He quite enjoyed the middle ages, forging full suits of metal armor and countless blades. The feeling was almost intoxicating, so many souls working the fires and metal, silently seeking his powers even if they didn’t use his name.

Skipping to more modern times, Hephaestus brought himself to New York around the turn of the 20th century. The idea of building towering metal structures, tall enough to touch the sky, delighted him. It was almost like being back on Olympus, seated on an iron girder, feet dangling over the sheer drop as he watched the mortals going about their lives. He’d even gotten the pleasure of working on some of the key structures of the city, including the Chrysler and Empire State buildings, though he doesn’t tend to bring it up in conversation, much.

Lately he’s been operating a small shop that makes replicas of ancient arms and armor. Who would have thought that owning swords and armor would come back into fashion but all of the wonderfully wealthy eccentrics in NYC certainly keep him busy. Plus they just rave about how amazing it is to own pieces forged the old fashioned way.

Godly Gifts:
Enduring strength: Though he might not appear as strong as one might expect of his profession, Hephaestus still finds himself able to spend long hours at the forge, even working the metal with his bare hands when it needed a little extra coaxing.

Cursed Work: Though not nearly as strong or lasting at it used to be, Hephaestus can sometimes will a curse into an item he’s forging. Generally this results in some bad luck for the recipient or maybe a mild allergic reaction.

Skills and Talents:
Intelligence: A blessing of his parents, Hephaestus still maintains a keen eye and sharp mind, able to understand the workings of most machines after a quick examination, though he holds some disdain for modern appliances.

Handyman: Still quite the capable craftsman and carpenter, Hephaestus is happy to do whatever odd job is placed before him and usually looks to change his chosen career whenever he moves.

Immortal Equipment: Anvil of Olympus: Though his has had to stash it occasionally over the ages, Hephaestus has managed to hold onto his sacred anvil, perhaps the primary source of his power.

Personality and Motivations: Hephaestus tends to keep a quiet and subdued demeanor about him, leaning upon his cane and speaking softly. Though he can be friendly, even quiet the storyteller when comfortable, he tends to keep his own company. Industrious to a fault, he often puts work above all things. He’s currently quite content with his lot, enjoying the continuation and even resurgence of of blacksmithing in modern times.

Weaknesses and Flaws:
Ruined hip: Hephaestus is incapable of walking without the usage of his cane thanks to being thrown from Olympus shortly after birth. He usually claims it happened while backpacking through Europe if asked.

Lightweight: Hephaestus cannot hold his liquor. Half a glass of wine and he’s done for the evening. As a result he usually tries to avoid it.

Vindictive: He’d much prefer to get even rather than forgive even the smallest slights. Often he will devote unnecessary amounts of time trying to figure out just the right way to get revenge, even going so far as to attempt to curse the offender.

Ons/Offs: Here but a bit rusty. Feel free to ask.

Extras: Nothing at this time.

[himawari]

Artemis - Accepted

[ArtemisHighmore]

Hurrah! Thank you!

Bounces off to bookmark the threads!

[WickedLittleWitch]

May newbies join?

[himawari]

May newbies join?

we haven't started yet but you're welcome to join

[Wolfling72]

Hurrah! Thank you!

Bounces off to bookmark the threads!

YAY!! Artie has come to play!!

[Rayne]

Planting an interest flag while I think up possible character ideas.

[WickedLittleWitch]

Sedna

Mortal Identity: Imiq Waterwalker
Pantheon: Inuit, Pan American
Portfolio: Goddess of the Sea, Mother of all Sea Life, Goddess of Hunting and Fishing
Gender: Female
Apparent Age:35
Occupation: Model
Sexual Orientation:Pansexual

Height: 5’5”
Weight: 145lbs
Hair color: Black-brown
Eye color: brown
General Appearance: Slender, long brown hair, traditional Inuit tattoos on her face, septum piercing.
Faceclaim: Quannah Chasinghorse

Origin and Background: Sedna or Nerrivik or Sanna has many names in the Inuit language as well as in Greenland and Canada.

   “Sedna is the Inuit goddess of the sea. According to most versions of the legend Sedna was once a beautiful mortal woman who became the ruler of Adlivun (the Inuit underworld at the bottom of the sea) after her father threw her out of his kayak into the ocean. Sedna's fingers, which her father had to cut off to keep her from clinging to the side of the boat, are often said to have turned into the first sea mammals. The other details of Sedna's story are told differently in different Inuit/Eskimo communities-- sometimes she provoked her father's rage by attacking him or violating cultural taboos, while other times her father was selfishly trying to save his own life by sacrificing Sedna.” (Native-languages.com)

Once Colonizers came to her homeland and began stealing the land and killing the animals her people slowly began to stop calling to her to stop the old ways to protect their lives and their families. Forced conversion caused many of her people to forget her name and so she retreated to the underworld at the bottom of the sea. For years her people suffered and she suffered with them until slowly people turned their eyes to conserving her children of the sea and the ocean itself. With that her people slowly began to start practicing their cultural ways once more, reclaiming their music, their religion, their homes, their languages, and she returned to rejoice in the resurgence of their identities.

Sedna came among her people now under the name of Imiq and became a Native model for a sustainable Native clothing label that she founded. The materials are all sourced from natives ,the workers are all Natives, and the models are all Natives as well.



Godly Gifts: Speaker to the Sea, she can talk to all the animals of the Oceans as they are her children.

Water Walking, she can be underwater or walk on top of it without needing to breathe oxygen or have a flotation device.

Skills and Talents: She is a wonderful designer, her designs are famous the  whole world wide and are fusing traditional Native ideas with modern concepts.

Imiq is very eloquent and people are drawn to listen to her when she speaks, especially about her passions.

She is an amazing swimmer and at times will host a polar bear swim in Alaska as a benefit for Nonprofits.

Immortal Equipment: None
Personality and Motivations: Imiq is very outgoing and talkative, she is very passionate about helping her people regain what they have lost. She makes friends easily and is very easy to like. But she is changeable, like the sea, and can be vindictive if wronged and deadly if hurt. She is vicious to those she feels have wronged her people and can hold a long grudge.

Weaknesses and Flaws: She is mercurial in nature, often changing from day to day, on who she presents to people.
She holds grudges like nobody’s business.
She is easy to get along with but hard to get to know on a deeper level.
She gets bored easily and moves from person to person, thing to thing, as her mood and interests wane and change.

Ons/Offs: Same as Writer’s O/O’s

Extras:

[Wolfling72]

Sedna is ❤️