Poseidon

* Elysium
* Classic

Benthesicyme, Kymopoleia, Urea, Persephone, Despoina, Rhode, Evadne, and Triteia (Daughters)
Pegasus (Creation)

### Birth Date

Late-Spring, 660 Years before Titanomachy

### Weight

222 Libras

*Poseidon was the fourth mortal chosen for exaltation by Kronos and Rhea. In many ways, he is a contradiction. Poseidon is often the purest embodiment of destruction whose wrath knows no limit, but like the sea he represents, he has great depths. His mood can be a primal force to be reckoned with or a calm and beautiful thing, depending on how the winds blow. When in the company of his loved ones, Poseidon is known to be a romantic and an inventive artist.*

## History

### Early Life

As the Titans' influence and power grew, as mortals began to spread their legend across the land, the Titans no longer wished to spend time among the mortals and wished to dwell in the 'Haven', the impressive transdimensional residence and research station that Ouranos and Gaia had built for themselves atop Mt. Othrys. So to this end, the Titan Rhea discovered a way to extract the essence of the most powerful Titan, Kronos, and bestow that essence upon six of Kronos' most loyal mortal followers: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Hades, and Hestia.

The fisherman Poseidon was made to be a mariner, given power over water and natural disasters, so that he could spread the Titans' legend overseas and wreak havoc upon those who dare defy the Titans. In a sense, these six were now Kronos and Rhea's children and though unrelated in their mortal life, they were spiritual siblings, connected by the essence of their 'father'. These six were sent out to further the legend of the Titans and to handle the Titans' interest in the mortal world, leaving the Titans able to spend more time in their Haven on Othrys.

However, one by one, the six began to realize that their physical existence and metaphysical empowerment gave them potential that exceeded the Titans' own power. The first to realize this was Hestia and when she shared her findings, she was imprisoned in Tartarus, the dimensional prison that held Gaia. Poseidon had become seduced by a nymph known as Amphitrite who discovered that he and Demeter fell in love and their affair eventually resulted in Demeter becoming pregnant. Reporting this to Kronos (who was fearful that the child would be more powerful than him), he imprisoned both Poseidon and Demeter in Tartarus, alongside Hestia and Hades (and later Hera as well).

Shortly after Poseidon was locked away, Amphitrite learned she was with child. Having became fearful that she would be locked away as well, Amphitrite concealed this fact and when she gave birth to a young godling, she had him raised by her loyal servants.

Meanwhile, Demeter gave birth in the prison to their daughter, Persephone. The two goddess used their time in Tartarus to their advantage, learning many of Gaia’s secrets of Earth’s natural ways.

In the outside world, his Zeus' escapades started producing followers that flocked to Zeus' secret refuge to join his cause in ever-increasing numbers. Without his steward spreading his tale, Kronos' power began to wane as Zeus discovered that he was becoming more powerful as his own legend increased.

When Zeus' powers had grown able to rival a Titan's, Zeus decided to make a strategic strike against the Titans. Leading his children and some key allies in a raid, Zeus broke into Tartarus and freed his spirit brothers and sisters, and for the first time, met his daughter Athena. But Zeus likewise discovered that his first wife, Metis, was unable to leave Tartarus due to her Titan physiology having bound her to the prison dimension's reality and was unable to exist in Earth's own reality. They had planned to free Gaia as well, but Metis insisted they should not do that.

After the prison break, Zeus had a powerful force to rival the Titans. He tasked his spirit siblings to aid him in furthering their own legends. Poseidon sailed across the sea to spread the tale to the island tribes.

Poseidon proposed marriage many times to Demeter while preparing for battle, though she preferred to remain untethered to one person despite the strong love for each other. Following this event, to secure the loyalties of the sea nymphs and unite the Nereid and Oceanid clans, Poseidon went against his romantic pursuit of Demeter and married Amphitrite. It was this act that legitimized Triton’s place as Poseidon’s heir.

Meanwhile, Hestia trained Zeus' children, preparing them for the war that was soon to come while Hades used the abilities given to him by Kronos to use as his spymaster to become invisible and spy on the Titans, gaining valuable intelligence to use against their enemy in the upcoming conflict.

When the heavily injured Ares and Hephaestus returned to camp with word of Hera's capture, the gods decided that the time they had been waiting for was now. And so, to rescue Hera, the Gods rallied their allies and made an assault on Othrys. In the melee, a great deal of ichor and blood was shed. There were gods whose names were lost to history that died on that battlefield, but in the end, the three brothers of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades took down their creator.

### Rise of the New Gods

So after this, the Gods imprisoned what Titans had survived and surrendered, placing them in Tartarus, stripping them of their excess essence in the process and divvying those extra powers up among the gods to fill roles that best suited their personalities and existing skills. Most of the gods agreed that Zeus should be their king and Hera, his queen, and so it was. Hades took control over the Underworld, Poseidon took domain of the seas, Demeter roamed Earth, and Hestia kept the Haven secure.

Due to the heavy damage caused to the mountain of Othrys, the Gods moved the Haven to Olympus and there they set up court. Hades and Hestia both declined a seat at the Haven’s council chamber, preferring to do their jobs and stay out of politics.

Poseidon chose to claim the domain of the seas as he was never much of a sedentary being. Even as he served the Titans, Poseidon preferred exploring the wilds of both land and sea over living in the lavish estate he had been given or attending Kronos’ court.

Though mostly known for his anger and wrath, and the violence that usually accompanied it; Poseidon is also greedy, moody and cruel, especially in situations that do not please him. Still, despite all that, Poseidon can be quite the romantic.

Mortals worship Poseidon out of fear or respect, but rarely out of any true devotion. Few mortals outside of the Olympian clergy are aware of his epic courtship of Demeter or his marriage to the sea goddess, Amphitrite. It is due to this ignorance that many only know him as a reaving loner and destructive force of nature.

Due to the decline of her worship among the Romans, Poseidon’s wife, Amphitrite, was weakened, and she perished in the journey to Elysium, leaving the god of destruction most wrath. Zeus found a way to use his brother’s ire to further their cause, making him the champion that fought many of the new world’s primordial beings, helping the Olympians carve their place in this new land.

### Elysium

When the fighting was done, Poseidon needed something else to fill that void, and he turned to exploring the vast wilderness of Elysium, occasionally stopping to lay waste to pockets of infidels or mourn the memory of Amphitrite at the shrine he built out of broken ships for her on the shores of Atlantis.

When Poseidon had grown tired of wandering, he looked toward self-reflection. At a ceremony in the New Republic of Athens, a nation built in the style of ancient Athens, Poseidon and Athena pledged to become mutual benefactors of the new nation; and though much of the daily patronage is taken care of by Athena, Poseidon lent his efforts to creation, rather than destruction, and helped the engineers of this new nation create ships that mastered the seas, he taught ranchers the secrets to breeding the best steeds, and eventually, he taught them to make ships that could rule not only the waves, but the skies as well.

Recently, the Broken Book heretics have painted Poseidon as a demon. Maybe because of this, or the cruel words the heretics say about Amphitrite, Poseidon has left the public eye and surrounded Atlantis with an eternal storm that destroys anyone or anything foolish enough to violate Atlantis’ seclusion.

## Abilities

### Ichoric Doctrine

* **Divine Physicality:** Though the exact levels may fluctuate or cease to function due to lack of Nektar and Ambrosia in his system, Poseidon has the following abilities while properly nourished:
	+ ***Enhanced Agility:*** The deity is more agile, coordinated, and dexterous than physique alone would otherwise suggest.
	+ ***Enhanced Awareness:*** The divine are more closely attuned to the esoteric, arcane, and mystical than mortals. They can perceive ghosts, unmanifested nymphs, and other passively invisible patterns at work in their environment.
	+ ***Enhanced Durability:*** The divine are more durable, resilient, and resistant than their physique would otherwise suggest. Mystical weaponry, magic, concentrated essence weaponry, the natural attacks of other gods or divine creatures, and weapons forged of magical metals such as adamantine or orichalcum are the exceptions to this nigh-invulnerability. Most mortal weaponry cannot pierce a deity's skin, though bladed attacks from incredibly strong mortals have left bruises or slight cuts on her and repeated blows can weaken a deity over time as their body burns through its consumed Ambrosia.
	+ ***Enhanced Might:*** A deity is stronger than their physique would otherwise suggest. They punch harder than a mule can kick. In conjunction with their enhanced durability, a deity can barehandedly punch through a brick and mortar wall without concern for harming their body.
	+ ***Enhanced Speed:*** A deity is faster, more reflexive, and all-around quicker than their physique would otherwise suggest. They can usually dodge gunfire if they are aware of the attack and prepared to move.

### Inheritance and Birthright:

* **Inheritance and Birthright:** At the bare minimum, Gods of Olympus will inherit three abilities: One Inheritance from their mother (or matron), one Inheritance from their father (or patron), and one unique ability called the Birthright.
	+ ***Maternal Endowment: Geomantic Affinity:*** Rhea endowed Poseidon with an affinity for geomantic essence. Using this, Poseidon has the ability to cause ground to tremble, sense caverns and underwater rivers, and mold the earth to protect him or bring ruin to his enemies.
	+ ***Paternal Endowment: Entropic Affinity:*** Kronos endowed Poseidon with an affinity for destruction and disasters, both natural and otherwise. Using this, Poseidon can unleash vast amounts of entropy into his environment, causing systems to break down and bring disaster upon the area. As ruin also brings opportunity to start anew, Poseidon also has an affinity for creating new things.
	+ ***Personal Birthright: Hydromantic Affinity:*** Poseidon has a strong affinity for bodies of water and the life that is found therein. He can breathe underwater, walk on water as though it were solid ground, or allow water to propel him though the depths at great speeds. Finally, all sea life regards him as a kindred spirit.

### Doctrine

* ***Council of the Twelve:*** Poseidon is an active member of the Council of Twelve and has been since its founding, despite having been served two sentences (one imprisoned in Tartarus and one involving forced labor) that made him ineligible to seat his throne. Poseidon sits on the Fourth Throne of Olympus, on Zeus' side, beside Athena, and across from Demeter.
* ***Elder God:*** Poseidon was the third being endowed with Titanic essence and made immortal using Rhea's perfected method.
* ***God of Destruction:*** Poseidon actually draws power from the destruction of things around him. A portion of the entropic energy that is released from wanton destruction is converted into essence and absorbed by the god, which he can use to fuel his own attacks or cause his opponents' weapons to dull and armor to deteriorate. He can also simply will the sudden destruction of damaged or worn structures. As a result, when fighting Poseidon, the very environment or even the battlefield itself can become your enemy as well.
* ***God of Disaster:*** Poseidon can sense the potential for natural disasters in a particular region. Using his power, he can put his hand on the timetable and increase the likelihood the next disaster will happen sooner rather than later. Due to his own esoteric makeup, earthquakes and floods are more likely to be triggered than other natural disasters, but tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, and other disaster can happen as well. Inversely, Poseidon can also use his power to abruptly end an ongoing natural disaster happening in his vicinity or cause a specific region to have a lower risk of natural disasters for a period of time.
* ***God of Drought:*** Poseidon can absorb the water essence and moisture of an area, causing an immediate drought. If he remains in the area, Poseidon can maintain this effect indefinitely. Should he leave, the drought will continue until it is replenished by other means (natural or otherwise).
* ***God of Earthquakes:*** Poseidon is known as the 'Earth-Shaker' as he can cause an immediate earthquake in his presence, anywhere in his local region, or anywhere along a fault-line he happens to be near. Using this ability, Poseidon can control the severity of the earthquake, from a low rumble to a city-leveling wrath of god event.
* ***God of Floods:*** Poseidon can expel any water essence from himself, causing his immediately area to be saturated with hydromantic energy. Following this, clouds will release torrential rainfall, dams will break, rivers will rise, sewers will overflow, and even pipes will burst. Depending on the availability of water, the area will begin to flood by any means necessary.
* ***God of the Maritime:*** With this purview, Poseidon can sense the nearest port or ship, the size of the port or vessel, and what cargo is possessed. He can also specify the type of ship or port he is looking for and know its general direction and distance. Upon arriving at the location, Poseidon can assess what issues the port or ship are facing and may have some insight into the steps required to correct it. Poseidon also instinctively knows how to oversee and work a port or ship, ranging from being the master of a busy harbor or lowly dockworker to the admiral of a fleet or a simple oarsman.
	+ ***God of Ships:*** Poseidon knows how to build all manner of ships from basic rafts to the largest and most luxurious seafaring vessels to the most complex military airships. Likewise, any ship in which the god personally finds himself, will be subject to a number of passive enchantments that make it much more resilient to the dangers of travel. Cracks mend themselves, pests do not devour supplies, illnesses do not spread, and weather usually remains calm. Of course, Poseidon can suppress this enchantment if he feels like a challenge.
* ***God of Streams:*** Poseidon can sense the presence of streams, including underground streams, and can cause springs to form to supply any area with freshwater. He can even create an oasis in the midst of a desert if he has enough essence.
* ***God of Water:*** Poseidon is a well-spring of water essence. He has mastered hydromantic sorcery.
* ***Quorum of the Six:*** Poseidon is a member of the Quorum of the Six. Therefore, he is always given a say in the most important decisions affecting the Olympians.
* ***Patriarch of the Seven Seas:*** Poseidon is the in the undisputed leader of the Way of the Waves and Ruler of the Seven Seas. He is also the de facto King of Atlantis. The other Fathers and Mothers of the Seas pay him tribute and are subject to his decrees and sanctions.

### Essential Doctrine

* **Cantrips**
	+ **Essence Types:** *Varies by Sourced Environment* - Poseidon can absorb specific types of essence from his current environment. He can store this essence to engage in minor magical tricks at that time or at a later date. Essence not native to his current environment dissipates over time becoming less potent.
* **Spells**
	+ **Essence Types:** *Bestial, Conflict, Earth, Life, Weather* - If Poseidon has a greater affinity for a particular type of essence, he can accomplish more significant effects related to that essence type. Such essence does not dissipate when stored in his ichor.
* **Invocations**
	+ **Essence Types:** *Entropy, Water* - If Poseidon has a mastery over a particular essence, then he can wield that particular type of essence to achieve legendary feats of essence manipulation. Such essence does not need to be sourced from the environment as he has become a source for this essence himself.

### Theological Relics

* ***The Trident:*** With this relic, forged by the Titans and enhanced by Hephaestus, Poseidon’s powers over water are magnified. With this, Poseidon can mentally shape water, in all its forms, with greater ease. Beyond that, and its significant combat abilities, it serves as one of the Divine Keys for entry into any of the Divine Realms.

### Weaknesses

* **Adamant:** All gods find adamant to be concerning as injuries caused by such weaponry not only ignore their divine resilience, but also leave injuries that do not easily heal. Such weaponry poisons the god's own ichor. Even baring an adamantine weapon against a god is considered a mortal sin punishable by death.
* **Ambrosia:** Ambrosia is processed by the immortal body to heal injuries and prevent aging.
* **Nektar:** Generally speaking, Nektar is processed by an immortal body and converted into ichor which is required for replenishing ichor and channeling essence.
* **Nourishment:** A deity does require some level of mundane food and drink, though a diet strictly made of Nektar and Ambrosia can sustain them (though they may become increasingly disconnected and 'inhuman' as a result).

## Relationships

Poseidon's most significant relationships have been with the two loves of his life, Demeter and his deceased wife Amphitrite.

* **Demeter**: The mother of his daughter, the two became intimate while serving under the Titans, resulting in the birth of Persephone while in prison. While there was a strong love between the two, Demeter never wanted a committed relationship and thus turned down his marriage proposal several times. Now in Elysium, Demeter visits Atlantis quite often to comfort the grieving Poseidon.
* **Amphitrite**: Having been sent to seduce Poseidon and report back to the Titans, Amphitrite became pregnant just before Poseidon's imprisonment. Following his release, the two married to secure the loyalties of the sea nymphs and unite the Nereid and Oceanid clans, Poseidon went against his romantic pursuit of Demeter and married Amphitrite. However, the two grew to deeply love one another and her death has left Poseidon full of unrelenting rage.

## Trivia

### General

* Like the rest of the Gods, Poseidon does not have a set sexuality.
* Poseidon is known as the Kraken, a mythological sea creature of destruction.

### Mythology

* In Greek Mythology, Poseidon was the biological child of Kronos and Rhea. He grew up to have an affair with his sister Demeter and propose marriage to his sister Hestia. In NeOlympus, the incest is avoided by making the Eldest Gods spiritual siblings, so there is no biological relationship, and the affairs with his own children are completely cut out.
* In Mythology, Poseidon continuously pursues Amphitrite until she gives into marrying him. In NeOlympus, she was originally a spy sent to seduce him and two marry to unite the clans of the Ocean.

## Gallery

Poseidon
(Elysium)Neptune
(Rome)Poseidon
(Classic)The Kraken
(Champion of the Titans)
### Appears In

NeonomikonPoseidon
(Card)Olympians
(Classic)Quorum of the Six
(Elysium)