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Long centuries ago the Gods dwelt on Earth. They commanded their mighty magics and called their chosen people to their sides, creating mighty empires that spread out across the surface of the Earth, each ruling in their own era. For awhile each of the Mighty Gods was content with their Earthly Empire, but one by one they slowly lost interest. Earth, even with it's varied peoples, simply couldn't hold their attention.

As their interest waned, one by one the Old Gods abandoned Earth and their Empires faded and crumbled leaving behind only Myth, Legend, and the ruins and artifacts that have so enriched our histories. But the Old Gods did not simply vanish into obscurity.

Each and every one of the Gods sung about in Earth's Mythologies was driven to seek out a new world, one that held the excitement they had been unable to maintain on Earth. They were successful in their search, each setting their sights on a planet that held an abundance not only of varied peoples, but of magical power as well. Each God was thrilled to find the exact object of their wildest dreams! Imagine their horror and disappointment when they realized each and every one of their fellows who had once inhabited the Earth had made the same discovery, and each and every one had the same wish; to command the full power of all the world's people and magic.

Terrible was the war they wrought upon each other, each faction set against all the others with no less than absolute victory their only goal. Alliances were made and broken. But in the end no one faction could win out above all the others. In their immortal power, the Gods found themselves equals, unable to slay the armies of their enemies, unable to claim the greatest treasure that ever they had beheld.

And so the Old Gods of Earth turned their eyes on this new planet, dividing amongst themselves the people, drawing as many as they could to their worship and rebuilding their empires of old. A new war was about to begin, fought not by the Gods themselves but by the worshipers they ensnared.

Welcome to Lands of Myth and Magic, a world of danger and excitement in which the myths of old come to life once again. Kingdoms ruled by different Gods stand on the verge of war, alliances, betrayals and secret plots run rampant. Heathens that refuse to answer to any one God roam the lands stirring up trouble. No one can be certain what the next day will bring. There is adventure to be found for any who go in search of it!

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Gods And Kami

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Wuf	Posted: Nov 12 2007, 10:33 AM
Zeus Group: Admin Posts: 111 Member No.: 2 Joined: 9-August 07	Amaterasu-omikami The goddess of the sun, the oldest of her siblings, and the ruler of the heavenly plain, Takamagahara. She was born, washed from the left eye of her father, Izanagi. Her light brings warmth and life to the entire world and the emperors are able to claim descendant from her. She is also credited with giving cultivation to mortal, as well as weaving and silks. At one point, because of her brother Susanoo, she hid herself in a cave, depriving all the world of light and life and it took a great many to draw her out again. Art by Tattereddreams

Wuf	Posted: Nov 12 2007, 10:34 AM
Zeus Group: Admin Posts: 111 Member No.: 2 Joined: 9-August 07	Tsukuyomi-no-kami The second born and the god of the moon, washed from the right eye of Izangai. He dwells in Takamagahara, second only to his sister Amaterasu. Due to an act of violence he committed against another god his sister swore never to look at him again, thus why the day and night are always parted. Art by Genzoman

Wuf	Posted: Nov 12 2007, 10:34 AM
Zeus Group: Admin Posts: 111 Member No.: 2 Joined: 9-August 07	Susanoo-no-mikoto The youngest of the three siblings, the god of the sea and of storms as well as being linked to snakes and loosely to evil things. He was born as Izangai washed his nose. Susanoo is far more chaotic than his older siblings and there is a continued rivalry between himself and Amaterasu. Because he caused his sister to hide herself in a cave he was punished when she came out by being banished from realm of the gods. It was only after he slayed a great serpent and offered his sister a gift was he allowed to return. Art by TayMonkey

Wuf	Posted: Nov 12 2007, 10:50 AM
Zeus Group: Admin Posts: 111 Member No.: 2 Joined: 9-August 07	Izanami and Izanagi The first divine figures, husband and wife who in the old times brought the lands and people into existance. They are the parents of the three great gods, Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susanoo.

Wuf	Posted: Nov 12 2007, 11:08 AM
Zeus Group: Admin Posts: 111 Member No.: 2 Joined: 9-August 07	Four Symbols These four have a special place, each a guardian of one of the four kingdoms of mortals. Genbu The Black Tortoise of the North. She is the protector of the northern kingdom of Kita and represents the earth element. Suzaku The Vermillion Bird of the South. He is the guardian of the southern kingdom of Minami and represents the fire element. Seiryuu The Azure Dragon of the East. She is the guardian of the eastern kingdom of Higashi and represents the water element. Byakko The White Tiger of the West. He is the protector of the western kingdom of Nishi and represents the air element. Art by Genbu: Hana-Sakurazukamori, Sunamori Suzaku: ShokokuPhoenix, Zephyri Seiryuu: Sacchar Byakko: Aquq001

Wuf	Posted: Nov 12 2007, 11:10 AM
Zeus Group: Admin Posts: 111 Member No.: 2 Joined: 9-August 07	Lesser Gods Xi Wangmu Mother Queen of the West. The goddess of immortality and the ruler of the Golden Lands where good and great mortals go when they die. Sun Wukong The fabled monkey king who participated in the legendary journey to the west. He serves as a protective deity to travelers. Raiden - The god of thunder. One of Susanoo's retainers. Chi You - The god of war. Yama - The god of the dead and ruler of Yomi, the underworld. Seven Lucky Gods These are truly gods and goddess of the common man. Ebisu - God of fishermen and merchants. Daikokuten - The god of wealth, commerce, and trade. Bishamonten - The god of warriors. Benzaiten - The goddess of knowledge, art, and music. Fukirokuju - God of happiness and longevity. Hotei - The god of abundance and good health. Kisshouten - Goddess of fertility and beauty. Art by tepidhead and Bassetsketch

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