Poseidon

For the crocodilian form of Poseidon, see Poseidon-Suchus.
Poseidon (ポセイドン), or Neptune (海王星), The Mystic (神秘主義者), formally as Lord Poseidon (ポセイドン卿), Lord Neptune (海王星卿), Supreme Lord Poseidon (至高主ポセイドン), and the Supreme Lord of the Seas (海の至高主), is the King of the Seas (海の王), God of the Seas (海の神), God of the Oceans (海の神), God of Water (水の神), God of Storms (嵐の神), God of Tempests (テンペストの神), God of Winds (風の神), God of Hurricanes (ハリケーンの神), God of the Rain (雨の神), God of Floods (洪水の神), God of the Drought (旱魃の神), God of Earthquakes (地震の神) and the God of Horses (馬の神). He is known as the Ocean God (海の神), Earth-Shaker (地球シェーカー), The Mighty Poseidon (強大なポセイドン), Father of Horses (馬の父) and the Ruler of Atlantis (アトランティスの支配者). 
He is capable of summoning Acheilus, a shark-like daimon. During the Animal-Human War he was the Sea General (海将軍).
== Background ==
===Birth, Life and Death===
At about 1703 B.C, Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon and Zeus were born. However, upon their birth, Cronus overheard a prophecy by the Sisters of Fate where one of his children will overthrow him. Cronus, out of paranoia, decided to swallow them, despite Rhea's pleading for not doing so. Rhea then saved Zeus from his father. Zeus would later trick Cronus into puking them up alongside the Omphalos Stone that was mistaken by Cronus as Zeus.
=== Picking a Domain ===
After Zeus saved his siblings Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter and Hestia, Zeus and his brothers Poseidon and Hades have to draw lots for their own domain, as Cronus' absence would leave the world absent of its ruler. The results came out with Zeus earning the skies, Poseidon earning the seas, and Hades earning the Underworld. Meanwhile, the earth remains under Gaia's control, as she was an unconquerable goddess. 
===Titanomachy===
In 1684 B.C, his children grew weary of their parents for their actions. The gods and some Titans, notably Coeus, Crius, Hyperion, Iapetus, Cronus and Atlas, fought for 10 years, which Ares and Hephaestus were born at some point during the short Civil War. The Hecatonchires, namely Briareos, Cottus, Gyges, as well as the Cyclopes, namely Arges, Brontes, Steropes assisted in defeating the Titans. Afterwards the titans were imprisoned briefly in the Pits of Tartarus, with Cronus chopped into pieces and Atlas holding up the skies for eternity. However, Zeus relented and decided to put aside all consequences and freed the titans. To his surprise, Cronos forgave his children and felt guilty for his inability and agreed to collaborate with the gods. 
=== Gigantomachy ===
Gaia was upset over the span of the opposing Titans' imprisonment, and created a group of children, notably the giants. One notable member, Typhon, was born from Gaia and Tartarus. Typhon had an amazing feat against the gods. Most of them fled while Zeus decided to make a good example from this challenge. Zeus was defeated by Typhon, who removed his neural system, and required the smartest and speediest god Hermes to restore it. After Hermes' help, Zeus defeated the beast and imprisoned him under Mount Etna, one of the Ourea. Eventually Zeus relented again. This also touched Gaia in addition to the release of the Titans. Gaia, the Gigantes and the Titans sided with Zeus afterwards.  
===Animal-Human War===
They seeked to help the cats and other animals fight the injustice, as humans mistreated the former, including themselves. This caused the Animal-Human War to happen. The gods constantly overpowered the humans, and the only casualties in the war are mortal animals. Humans suffered a great loss in men and no weapon could harm the immortal beings. The only victory of the humans is that the God-Killer is able to overpower Ares. The blow was so powerful it destroyed the god of war and it took 10 days for him to regenerate. At one point, after the God-Killer destroyed Ares, he was electrocuted by Poseidon's thunder, bringing him to his knees. Hades reacted swiftly and with his fiery bident he grasped onto the God-Killer. With Poseidon further electrocuting the noble, Hades was able to capture the man's soul, making him stronger. The man would later break free from the Underworld and regained control over his body. Eventually the then 101-year-old Zeus ended the war after awakening Berserk Storm, which he used to kill over 10000000 humans and mortally injure the God-Killer, who managed to live to the age of 151 while not physically aging with the help of the stolen weapon. He was killed by capital punishment, where he was beheaded by Zeus using the Blade of Olympus. Eventually, the humans, who were residing in Nana Country, lost the war, surrendered, and retreated. Some humans remained in the country, while the others left.
===Post-War and Formation of the Council===
In order to protect the cat's nation, Zeus gave the land to the ancestor of Stego Baby, who would soon become the first king of Nana Country. The wise god, however, knew that he still can't let his guard down, as chaos might happen again. Therefore, he created the Council of Cat Gods and ensured peace in Nana Country in 1602 B.C, and formed an alliance with his brothers.
== Personality==
===Poseidon and Hades===
Since the God of the Seas and the God of the Underworld are never seen interacting with each other directly, the true extent of Poseidon's relationship with his older brother is uncertain, but there are hints that the two of them have at the very least a mutual respect, despite some differences. The two gods are notably seen working together against the humans during the Animal-Human War, with Poseidon playing a decisive role in aiding Hades' victory over the God-Killer, even after being enhanced by the Blade of Olympus. But the best example is maybe when Hades blames the player for having harmed Poseidon in the Underworld (as you defeated the sea king in the Ghost Ship Cove Path B and in Ancient Temple Ruins as the crocodilian form), rightfully considering this as a sin the player has committed against him, making this something personal. In the light of all these elements, one can assume that considering Poseidon's nature and his hard loyalty to the Olympians, he did care for Hades. 
=== Poseidon and Zeus===
Poseidon's relationship with Zeus is more complex than it seems. It is safe to assume that since this day, Poseidon dedicated his life to the Olympians because it is so important to Zeus. The two of them notably fought together during the Animal-Human War, and by combining their powers along with those of the other gods, they ultimately prevailed. In recognition of his efforts, Poseidon was notably granted complete control over the seas and the weather as a whole. The God of the Seas then became a hardline defender of the Olympians, and was famous for his complete loyalty to Zeus. Nevertheless, and due to the sheer amount of power they both possessed and their independence, their interests inevitably clashed when it came to mortal affairs. Poseidon wasn't particularly renowned for his patience, and he likely stood up to his brother more than once when this was necessary.
==Appearance==
Poseidon is a cat with a crown and a trident, symbolizing his reign as the king of the seas. 
==Abilities==
===Atmokinesis===
As the God of the sea, Poseidon possesses the power to manipulate as he pleases water, storms, and lightning, and he is also shown to create strong waves as well as violent storms to bring the rage of the ocean upon those who anger him. Atmokinesis breaks down into several abilities.
===Hydrokinesis===
Poseidon can manipulate and control water, ranging from tidal waves and whirlpools to a watery construct in his image, which he notably used with formidable efficiency. Since water does not retain a shape, it is clear that Poseidon's control over water is not only total but also precise, in retaining the size and shape of his Titan form.
===Eco-Hydrokinesis===
Poseidon has complete control over the element of water. He can control all the water within the limits of the Greek World.
===Water Breathing===
Poseidon can breathe underwater as long as he wishes, as his godly status makes him immune to respiratory problems.
===Cryokinesis===
Poseidon can manipulate and control ice, since it is made of water.
===Electrokinesis ===
Poseidon can generate and manipulate electricity. He used this power to help Hades in defeating Atlas. He can bestow others with a small portion of his electrokinetic power. He can use his trident to shoot bolts of electricity.
==== Hydro-Electrokinesis====
Due to his control over the seas and its storms, this accounts for Poseidon's electricity-based abilities.
===Immortality===
As a god, he is immortal and can live forever. Like his brothers and the other Olympians, Poseidon doesn't age and is not affected by time. As such, only extremely powerful beings such as the Titans or the Gods can threaten him, and only divine weapons such as the Blade of Olympus, Zeus' Lightning or the Claws of Hades can possibly harm and kill him.
===Flight===
Like the other Olympians, Poseidon was able to propel or accelerate himself through the air with great speed and force, a feat that allowed him to go through a titan's chest at lightning speed, able to kill titans almost instantly.
===Object Possession ===
At one point, Poseidon possesses a statue of himself. 
===Power Granting===
Poseidon can grant a fraction of his powers to his followers, he can give others the power of Poseidon's Rage. He also gave the Redeemed Warrior great resilience, allowing them to sustain massive amounts of damage before death. Another example is the power to use the waters of the deeps to aid them in battle by creating Walls of Water, and even creating Sea Storms right in the midst of battle without being near a source of water: with such elements, they are able to heal themselves and their allies. Poseidon also grants his followers the use of Cryokinesis, allowing them to create large spires of ice and even freezing opponents to crush them. However, it is worth pointing out that Poseidon can take these powers back as he pleases, and give them to others he deems worthy.
===Shapeshifting===
He could reform himself into a massive, elemental form resembling a Titan. This form, in his own image, was entirely water-based, with rocks forming details on his chest and head. In this form he is at his most powerful, with all of his powers and strength greatly augmented. Even though this measure still pales in comparison with the Titans in terms of size, it is powerful enough to go toe-to-toe with them.
===Regeneration===
Poseidon can regenerate himself at will. When his opponents chop off one of several Hippocampi hands (sting/tentacles) and do not do further damage to it, it will regenerate again.
===Teleportation===
As the ruler of Atlantis, Poseidon can teleport to anywhere via sea and water as he pleases.
===Astral Projection===
Like his fellow Olympians, Poseidon is able to project an image of himself to communicate with others, and can notably use statues to talk through them, making him virtually omniscient.
===Plague Creation===
Poseidon was able to create a plague to infect the villages.
=== Superhuman Strength===
His Titanic form also primed his already great strength.
===Superhuman Durability===
Poseidon can withstand great attacks before submitting to defeat, and due to his Warriors possessing great durability as well, he should be far more durable than Ares. In fact, his durability was likely only matched (or surpassed) by his brothers Hades and Zeus.
===Superhuman Stamina===
Poseidon's energy and vigor in combat are far greater than that of mortal men, enough to fight the Titans. This remains an astonishing feat considering he was the second most powerful and durable Olympian.
===Superhuman Agility===
Poseidon has a higher jumping capacity than mortals. It is unknown if his agility was on par with that of Hermes.
=== Invincibility===
When in the waters of the deep, Poseidon is invincible and all of his attributes are multiplied greatly. However the farther away he is from the sea, the less of his "true" power he can exhibit.
===Hippocampi Control===
In elemental form, below his waist a large jet of water coming from a rock formation was maintained, with Hippocampi protruding out of it, which Poseidon used actively. He could also control them even without his elemental form, but the creatures themselves are smaller, one even managing to wrap around his forearm; this is seen when the gods looked down from Mount Olympus to the climbing Titans below. He can even use the Hippocampi as makeshift arms to battle.
=== Weaknesses ===
He is warlike, though not so much as Ares. He is moody and unpredictable. As a water elemental he is weak to lightning that electrocutes the former, but not as much as earth that absorbs water. 
== Twin Shot ==
Poseidon faced off with Yam. 
== Twin Shot II: Good & Evil ==
The Demons are seen climbing Mount Olympus to reach the Holy Grounds, except for Beelzebub and Esh. Helios, Hermes, Hades, Hercules and some soldiers fought in the defensive line. When Poseidon entered the fray, he blasted through Bemabatt Leakhor's chest killing him. The Hippocampi were then summoned and one was defeated by Baraq. Apollo was pursued by Shemesh while Hermes was pursued by Spid, when both demons are killed by the Hippocamps. Hades then killed Oqeyanos. Poseidon fought Baraq, but was defeated by being knocked unconscious. Baraq then attempted to kill Zeus, but was blasted away by his thunderbolt. Eros and Apollo of Team Guardian from Five Grand Cardinals then fought over the invasion of the demons, where Baraq was killed by the twin archer gods. 
== Olympian's Crown ==
=== Boons ===
==== Individual Boons ====
Poseidon applies boons that inflicts Rupture which for 3 Seconds, victim takes rapid damage every 0.2 seconds while moving. He will apply: 
* Tempest Strike: Attack deals more damage and knocks foes away.
* Tempest Flourish: Special deals more damage and knocks foes away.
* Flood Shot: Cast damages foes in an area and knocks them away.
* Flood Flare: Cast damages foes around you and knocks them away.
* Tidal Dash: Dash damages foes in an area and knocks them away.
* Poseidon's Aid: Call makes you surge into foes while Invincible for 1.2 Seconds.
* Typhoon's Fury: Deal more damage when slamming foes into barriers.
* Hydraulic Might: Attack and Special are stronger the first 10 Seconds in Encounter(s).
* Razor Shoals: Using knock-away effects also Rupture (For 3 Seconds, victim takes rapid damage every 0.2 seconds while moving) foes.
* Boiling Point: Charges faster when you take damage.
* Breaking Wave: Slamming foes into walls or corners creates a watery blast in the area.
* Wave Pounding: Boons with Knock-Away effects deal bonus damage.
* Rip Current: Call pulls in foes and the effect lasts longer.
* Second Wave: Knock-away effects shove foes a second time after the first.
==== Compound Special Duo Boons ====
* Sweet Nectar (With Aphrodite): Any Poms of Power that increases boons by 2 levels you find are more effective. Bonus Level from Poms is an additional 1 level. 
* Curse of Drowning (With Ares): Your Cast is a pulse that deals damage to foes around you. Pulses per Cast is 3. 
* Mirage Shot (With Artemis): Your Cast fires a second projectile, though it has reduced damage. Secondary Shot Damage is 30% damage of the original one. 
* Unshakable Mettle (With Athena): You cannot be stunned, and resist some damage from Bosses. Boss Damage Reduction is by 10%. 
* Blizzard Shot (With Demeter): Your Cast moves slowly, piercing foes and firing shards around it. Shard Damage is 20. 
* Exclusive Access (With Dionysus): Any Boons you find have superior effects. Minimum Boon Rarity is Epic. 
* Sea Storm (With Zeus): Your knock-away effects also cause foes to be struck by lightning. Lightning Damage is 40. 
These boons can be bought in "Old Yellow" Tower.
== Quotes ==
* (To Baraq) You challenge me, demon? A God of Olympus?!
* (To Baraq) You have disrespected the gods for the last time, Baraq.
* (Summoning Rains) Stormy Rain! 
== Trivia ==
* Neptune, Latin Neptunus, in Roman religion, originally the god of fresh water; by 399 B.C. he was identified with the Greek Poseidon and thus became a deity of the sea.
* His Roman name, Mercury, is the name of the seventh and last planet of the Solar System, following Uranus. Before 2006, he was followed by former planet and current dwarf planet Pluto. 
* The ice giant Neptune was the first planet located through mathematical calculations. Using predictions made by Urbain Le Verrier, Johann Galle discovered the planet in 1846. The planet is named after the Roman god of the sea, as suggested by Le Verrier. 
* Based on The Planets Suite Op. 32 composed by Gustav Holst, Poseidon's Roman name Neptune is the seventh movement and is named as the Mystic.
* During his fight with Baraq, his full potential is yet to reach as he could've finished him off with his army of sea gods and even without it, with his formidable skills, could have got the upper hand to say the least. It is possible that he held back and got purposely defeated so that Baraq would die at the hands of Eros and Apollo. 
** This is however disputed as Poseidon was nearly killed for that matter. 
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