Behemoth (Divinity)

A classification of artificial Divinity created first by the Titan Prometheus at the behest of Zeus, and then by the Titan Cronus, these beings were first produced during the Titanomachy to be living siege engines in the war between the Divines. Wayfarers often refer to these massive beings as "Kaiju," due to their similarity to their metasynchronous resemblance to the Earth movie monsters of the same name. Behemoths are towering creatures of massive size and power that strongly resemble gigantic Monsters as they were prior to the rise of Lilith. As they are true Divinities and not Monsters, they are not subject to the Overlord's Authority and do not naturally adopt forms attractive to Men. However, as true Divinities they are relatively weak and can and do readily spawn corruptible Aspects of themselves as they sleep. These may either resemble smaller, materialized Spirit versions of their true selves when not corrupted, or take on forms more appropriate for modern Monsters when exposed to Taint. Behemoths are generally not known for their great intellect, though there are most certainly exceptions (such as the Baphomet, Lavohda, Zamaydha, Yama-to-Orochi, and Kinraidra, though these latter two are more correctly "decent" intellect rather than "great"), with most being little better than giant animals. Like all Divinities, Behemoths are naturally hermaphroditic. Unlike most Divinities, however, they naturally possess a corporeal form and generally lack any native desire or need to procreate. They may choose to do so through parthenogenesis, spawning a lesser version of themselves with similar characteristics if given cause, and in fact at least one Behemoth weaponizes this ability when conscious as a means of attacking its foes. Claims that some of these creatures (particularly those created by Cronus) are capable of sexually reproducing remain blissfully unconfirmed.
Behemoths are particularly associated with Primeval Wilds, with good reason. Behemoths naturally cycle Mana from their environment, filtering it and returning it to its natural state. They can easily dismantle a Domain, can wear away at and destroy Wards and even Mythwards, purify Taint, and slowly degrade magic items over time by drawing the Mana from their surroundings, converting it into their own, and slowly leaking it back into the environment in a purified state. However, as most of these creatures were created during previous Ages of Man, especially the Golden and Bronze, their presence operates in a manner akin to that of a massive ruin from that time, slowly converting their surroundings into a Primeval Wild. While not hard proof, the presence of a Primeval Wild can sometimes be taken as an indication that a Behemoth slumbers in the area. Of note; Behemoths created by Cronus often do not convert their surroundings to natural environments. The former King of Heaven saw fit to make his creations more troublesome for his enemies than that. When such Behemoths settle for extended periods of time in a location, they often convert their surroundings into something particularly dangerous, such as a toxic swamp, an antimagic field, a natural maze, a volcanic hotspot, or the like.
Category:Gaea
Category:Canon
Category:Divinities
Category:Colossal Creatures