good GODS

[`kisosen]

I'm sure you're wondering why the admins are called "gods" and why we've chosen such funny names for our staff accounts when we really go by a different name. Well, seeing as how this is based in North America (north eastern bit to be precise), we thought it'd be fun to have gods that come from that region. Both are "spirits" who were worshipped or recognized by the Abenaki tribe. Wolves of the area have come to accept Kisosen and Pomola as their two guiding gods, and we encourage your characters to do the same. Naturally, if your character has crossed the entire North America continent then they might believe something different, so feel free to expand on that. Its a possibility that the gods will become active characters in future plots, although decisions about such have yet to be decided.


Kisosen In Abenaki mythology, Kisosen is an eagle whose wings opened to create the day, and closed to create the night. Wolves native to DP often recognize him as the alpha of all wolves, the patron of the hunt and the kill. It is not uncommon for a pack to howl a prayer for a good hunt to him before and possibly a song after if the hunt went well. Although the hunt brings life to the pack, Kisosen is also associated with death. Legend states that a wolf that has followed a good path during life and dies honorably (for the pack, not himself) then he shall hear Kisosen's howl calling him to hunt in paradise where the prey are plentiful, the chase is good, and hardship is a bad memory. Although he is thought to have little to due with breeding and rarely invoked reguarding such, his season is winter.


Pomola In Abenaki mythology, Pomola is a beautiful bird and night spirit who takes prisoners away to Alomkik and brings cold weather. Although, the Abenaki's relatives and neighbors the Penobscot thought that Pomola was a thunder god who had the head of a moose, the body of a man, and the feet of an eagle. Pomola is also known for bringing snow, rain, and other percipitation. Therefore, if one desired a clear day they would pray to Pomola. However, because of her most common representation as a beautiful, colorful bird, she is also associated with spring, and therefore with birth. A mother might pray to her for protection, as might a young couple, often asking her to spread her wings over them. The goddesses other side is much more forboding, for her main task is to carry those who have done ill-will away. Wolves who have committed some atrocious crime in their life span with be snatched away by Pomola and have their spirit imprisoned in a mountain of ice.