Nuada78

Nuada78 is a main character in the Realm of Zelestia. As with many other characters in Zelestia, Nuada is a god, though not a naturally born one. Little is known about Nuada in terms of concrete fact, but manuscripts dug up near Greece give a great deal of information on this intriguing figure. The manuscripts are not extremely reliable, but they provide the most information, so many modern historians take it as fact.

### Aliases

Nuada, Lochlan, Nuadabash, Locker Docker, Ghost of Newark

### Relatives

Fenrir, Skoll, and Hati (Pet Dogs), Layla (Wife, deceased)

### Occupation

God of War/Sorrow/Strength (former), Farmer/Builder (current)

## General

### Aliases

BruenorBash2100, Nuada, NuadaBash, Ghost of Newark

### Occupation

God of War/Sorrow/Strength (formerly), Farmer, Builder (currently)

## Relationships

### Allies

Karmaplop, Tekno560, D3athB0at1776, LapisBruhzuli, PopMyCorner

### Enemies

WilleyWilley, Nazi Herobrine, Kazi Party, Osama bin Llama, Al Qaellama

## Appearances

### Last seen

Present-day

Nuada lived a normal life presumably, though little is known of his early life. Some traits he possesses indicate that he may have served as some kind of soldier for his homeland, as he is rarely seen without some kind of armor. What is known, is that he was married to a woman named Layla when he was around 30 years of age, and they are said to have been deeply in love. However, she hailed from the Greek city of Thesprotia, who seemed to be a target of Nuada's people. They were married in secret, and had a child, who tragically dies before birth. Tensions between Nuada's countrymen and Thesprotia grew, and a great battle commenced for the control of the city, Nuada's whereabouts during this battle are unknown, though allegedly there was a soldier who carved through scores of Thesprotian soldiers on his way into the city. This unknown soldier, believed by historians to be Nuada, allegedly brutalized these enemy soldiers, and soon began attacking anyone indiscriminately. Of those who survived the battle, many claim to have heard a babies cry echoing through the city, even if no child was around. By the end of the battle, there was not enough left of Thesprotia to be claimed by either side.

From there, the records become more fantastical with the events of Nuada's life. Nuada is said to have to been missing for several months following the Battle of Thesprotia. In around 456 BC, Nuada was allegedly living alone in some remote part of Athens, when a man dressed in robes whose color was specifically mentioned to be reminiscent of a pomegranate's appeared before Nuada at a crossroads. The man is believed to have offered a deal to Nuada, and whatever was offered to him was so tempting that Nuada is said to have agreed instantly. There is a large gap in the records from there in which Nuada is not noted, though multiple cities in Greece were destroyed, including Athens in 404 BC. Around 402 BC, Nuada appears once again, though covered in burns and scars, specifically that of a trident, which was noted in a desperate letter found in the ruins of a village near the island of Ithaka. This leads many scholars to be believe that Nuada was the cause of the attacks.

From 396 BC to 455 AD, nothing is known of what Nuada was doing. Many large cities in Greece and the surrounding area continued to fall, and with the only link between them all being that they worshipped either Poseidon or Zeus. During this time, however, the man dressed in the pomegranate-colored robes appears once, in the year 337 AD, though this is a contentious topic amongst modern historians. The Emperor of Rome, Constantine the First, was dying of disease, and was being tended to by Christian preachers. A guard by the name of Pontus was patrolling outside and saw a figure in Constantine's room long after any preacher would have left. The guard claims that the figure was dressed in a reddish-purple robe and appeared to be holding a helmet in his hand. By the time the guard made it to the room, the figure was gone, and Constatine was lying catatonic in bed, unable to speak. The next day, Constantine was dead, and when the corpse exhumed after, a pomegranate seed was found lodged in his throat. The cause of death was not illness, but asphyxiation. Pontus received the blame for this, and was executed, but not before describing what he saw in letters to family.

In 455 AD, Rome was besieged, and eventually, would fall. During the Sacking of Rome, as we call it, it is said that a large storm brewed overhead, of such fury and magnitude that many soldiers would flee. A river called the Fiume Tevere flows through the middle of Rome, and soldiers who attempted to cross it were swiftly drowned. One survivor who managed to cross the river compared the power and force of the water to be comparable to the might of a thousand horses trampling underfoot. As these forces of nature ravaged Rome, the very ground began to shake, as an earthquake with the power to level buildings began to splinter the very ground. Nuada is referenced to have been there by a letter written by a Euryclius to his lover, stating that a burnt man descended on Rome, calling him "lailaps", which is Greek for 'great gale'. Eventually, the ruins of Rome became quiets, as the nature's fury seemed to be quelled. The temple of the gods in the city suffered a great deal of damage during the storm, and when people went to investigate the ruins, they found a broken spear in the ground, with a tattered purple robe hanging from it, with a pool of a golden liquid stemming from the spearpoint.

From there, the attacks on cities stopped, and Nuada was no longer seen at any of these. From 455 to 1235, another gap appears where Nuada is gone from all reports. The next time he is seen is in small village located in modern day Mali. he stayed in this village for some time and is rumored to have fallen for a woman there. A lot of information held on Nuada comes from this village. He is said to have been a farmer, and while many villagers questioned their mysterious scarred neighbor, none speak of him with hatred or malice. Eventually, Nuada leaves the village somewhere between 1278-1286, and is seen passing through multiple villages across Africa, typically staying for a bit and aiding the villagers before leaving. Similar stories appear from around the globe, from the Americas to Japan. Japan specifically is of note, as his sighting there is something of a local myth. As Nuada settled into a village near Kyoto, he grew hungry for meat, and ventured into the woods to hunt. As he was about to kill a bear, he is said to have been intercepted by a man wearing a fox mask and pale kimono. The masked figure is somewhat of a local legend, and according to the myth, the two fought, seemingly being the only ones who could match one another's strength. Eventually, their duel ends, and the two part ways peacefully, with Nuada eventually sailing towards Greece, according to a local shipwright.

What sparked many historians' interests were letters written by Nuada addressed to a "Karma", which seem to start in 1633. The letters were found in various sites around the world, by a majority were found in Europe. Nuada mentions how he was trying to attain a state of peace, but how conflict was bound to follow him wherever he goes, referencing some kind of deal made long ago. This deal is often speculated to be the one with the mysterious robed man in the 400s. A common theme in all the letters found were a sense of remorse and sorrow, as Nuada states multiple times how he attempts suicide in order to be with a particular woman, speculated to be Layla. Only one letter was found addressed to Nuada, in which the "Karma" individual offers guidance and kind words, seemingly attempting to ease the sorrow Nuada seemed to be feeling. One line of not reads "the blood on your hands are not", and it cuts off from there. The whole letter is very tattered, and scientists have determined the paper used to be from the late 18th century. The last letter from Nuada dates around the mid 1800s and talks of a voyage to a new land. Nuada states in the letter that his hope is that he can find some peace there, and how he desires to be "unshackled from the chains of Fate", as he himself put it. This phrase has been debated for decades by historians and theologians, with no definitive answer. Many historians note the capitalization of "fate", which implies that there is much more to the story than we know. This was the last time Nuada appears in any documentation.

## Theories

In the mid 1900s, these letters and documents began being found, and by use of various common factors throughout these documents, historians mostly agree that the man described in ancient documents is the same who wrote the letters in the 1800s. Naturally, historians wonder how this man could have lived for over 2000 years. The former leading expert of Greek History, who also happened to be very interested in Nuada, was a man named Richard Templeton. Dr. Templeton, seeking another point of view, engaged with several mythology and religious experts, with this meeting concluding that Nuada is either some sort of god, or a bloodline of men who all take the same name and possess abnormal strength. In both of these theories, Nuada features highly unusual levels of strength and speed, giving more credence to the god theory.

Dr. Templeton passed away in 1984 at age 89 of natural causes. Before he passed, scholars from around the globe would visit him in hopes of learning from one of man's greatest historians. In a letter written to his cousin Nicholas Amstein 3 days before his death, Dr. Templeton tells of an encounter he had one night. The letter is transcribed below.

"My dear cousin Nicholas. I found myself visited by a phantom in the night the evening before I write this. I laid in my bed, examining copies of manuscripts found in shrine to Helios in Ithaka, when a warm breeze met my face, which is odd to experience in the midst of winter. As I peered up from the manuscripts, I saw a tall man cloaked in the darkness of the night standing by my window, inside my room. As I began to speak, I was met by a raised hand, noticeably scarred and worn. The voice that spoke was surprisingly smooth, an odd match for the gnarled hand I had seen. He wished for me to be calm, and claimed he was honored to meet me, and that he has not met a man of my caliber for many years. He moved from the shadows, and I was met by the visage of a man clad in a dark armor. The eyes that gleamed at me were a golden-red, like that of a summer sunset. A trident was strapped to his back, from what I could tell. He removed his helm, and I saw his face. His hair was a dark chestnut color, with a matching beard. Though brief, a glance at his neck had me believing I saw a burn mark that resembled a chain. He spoke once more, telling me that my end was soon, though that should not frighten me. He glanced at the manuscripts and smiled, and spoke of how he would rest in that temple on occasion. Upon mentioning this, I could not help but notice a flash of sorrow appear across his face, as he turned away and put his helm back on. He entered the shadows, and he was gone, though as he departed, he mumbled words in what I believe to be Greek. He said "nha esti me eirini, opos ego den echo", which I (admittedly not too accurately) translated to "be with peace, as I have not". I know not of what he meant, but I remember feeling an overwhelming sense of comfort after he left, and swiftly falling asleep. I asked if any others had heard me speak to someone last night, or if they had seen anyone, but everyone looked at me as though I had gone mad! My cousin, I write to you in hopes that this may be preserved, for I believe I may have been in the presence of a deity. It is my hope that he was right not to fear death, as I can sense its approach marching upon my home. This will likely be the last you hear of me, I am afraid. Please, take care of yourself, Lydia, and the young ones. Wishes of Gratitude and Love, Richard Templeton.

It is worthy of note that Dr. Templeton struggled with dementia greatly before his demise, which leads to more skeptical historians blowing off this letter as the ramblings of sickly elder.

## Time in Zelestia

The following statements and claims were found in a diary signed by Nuada in the year 2056. The claims and stories written about, while strange, are treated as fact for the time being by the general historical community.

The diary starts with Nuada on board of a large ship sailing away from what historians believe to be America. He speaks of how lonely it is on board of the ship, which he took to calling the *Orpheus.* He mentions practicing a form of meditation called "Zazen", which has roots in Japan. He mentions how it was taught to him by a friend of his many years ago, with this friend largely speculated to be the "Karma" he wrote letters to. The majority of these beginning pages are about how Nuada feels a great sense of remorse for things he has done, specifically mentioning a deal that was made in which he was bound as a slave. The next pages pick up with his boat landing on a beach overlooked by several mountains.

A few pages are missing from the diary at this point, but it resumes with Nuada finishing a small hut on one of the mountains overlooking the beach. He describes how the snow began to set in soon after finishing his hut, and how he struggled to find any food. One particular tale is of interest. As Nuada was hunting in the woods with his trident, he was interrupted by a deafening howl. As he swiftly turned to face the direction of the howl, he claims to have seen a large wolf, whose fur was a pale blue that seemed to glow in the moonlight. He wrote that he felt there was something more to the wolf, and that as he approached it, it swiftly ran away.

Nuada, several years into his time in the realm, reported more encounters with the blue wolf, and seemed to somewhat enjoy its visits. Nuada slowly began to explore beyond the main beach where he arrived, finding deserts and icebergs on his travels. At night, he says that he would often sleep and rest in caves, as they often provided shelter from the harsh climate. During one such stay in a cave, he noticed a strange blue ore, with the color seeming familiar to him. He felt eyes watching him, and as he turned to face the cave entrance, he saw a zombie being slain by the blue wolf. He then realized that the ore bore a striking resemblance to the wolf's fur. The wolf swiftly bounded away upon being seen by Nuada. As Nuada further travelled, he took notice of the blue ore more often, finding it in various caves and cliffsides.

As he began nearing his home, finished with his journey, he was traversing a valley between 2 mountains. He wrote of seeing what looked like movement behind him. He turned to see the blue wolf on the top of a mountain howling. On the other mountain, a dark being clothed in a golden-green armor stood overlooking the valley. Nuada writes of how the air was tense, as he readied his trident for a fight. However, just as quickly as they appeared, the two figures vanished, leading Nuada to venture swiftly home.

Several more years pass, and on the night of a full moon, Nuada is awakened by a howl coming from the beach. As he peered down from the mountaintop, he saw the blue wolf standing there, looking up at him. He descended from the mountaintop, and to his surprise, the wolf spoke to him. It introduced itself as Lapis Bruhzuli, and claimed to mean no harm to Nuada. Lapis spoke of how he had lived in this place, which he called Zelestia, for a very long time.