Opium Bird

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The Opium Bird, in the form of his original species

## Description

The Opium Bird, or Erosion Bird as he is often called, is a deity residing in the Antarctic. He is the last of his species, which was formerly a powerful race that worshipped The Bear.

Being the last survivor, The Bear awarded him with the status of godhood, and now the Opium Bird serves diligently.

## Personality

The Opium Bird is quite a solitary individual, preferring the solitude of the South pole to anywhere else. Despite this, he treats visitors with hospitality, and is eager to share his knowledge to others. Many seek him out to hear his stories and adsorb his truths. He is among the wisest beings on the planet.

Despite being the God of decay, Opium Bird does not view his profession as something awful, but rather as a necessary means of life. In his view, erosion is a natural part in the song of the universe; nothing lasts forever.

Despite his rather docile and calm attitude, Opium Bird has a burning hatred for The Nightmare. He is often involved in helping The Bear stop The Nightmare. He does this due to the suffering that The Nightmare has brought upon his people.

## Appearance

Opium Bird is a tall bird with a thick coat of white, shaggy feathers. This coat was developed to protect The Birdfolk from the cold environment of their antarctic home.

There were many, many subspecies of the Arctic Birdfolk, and the Opium Bird shifts his form to embody each and every one; what this means is that sometimes he will grow taller, or change his facial structure, or grow a longer/shorter beak, and so on. Opium Bird does this to keep the memories of The Birdfolk alive.

## History

Long before humans, there was another species. They dwelled in what is now modern day Antarctica, and they were the first ever race to pledge their allegiances to The Bear. for the longest time, he considered them his chosen people, and they worshipped him in return.

The Bear gave glorious boons to their civilization in the form of knowledge and technologies, and guided them on the path to prosperity. In return, the Birdfolk remained loyal to him. They often held long, grandiose acts of worship that could last for days on end, just to appease their beloved god.

One such bird was the modern day Opium Bird; though he was not particularly powerful, being only a low ranking scribe, he was happy with his life. He had a wife, and chicks that were soon set to hatch. All he needed was his lifestyle, The Bear and nothing more.

All was well until The Nightmare caught wind of the Birdfolk. Seeing an opportunity to bring pain to his nemesis by tormenting his worshippers, Thje Nightmare struck mercilessly upon the hapless race, who could do little to fight back in the face of a god. He burned cities, slaughtered nations by the thousands, and singed the earth until not a single bird remained. Opium Bird, left as the sole survivor, had accepted his fate when The Bear intervened, saving him from death and fighting off The Nightmare.

While he survived, Opium Bird felt no joy in his life. His family was dead. His entire species had been eradicated. Nothing remained of the once great empire.

Opium Bird fell into a deep depression, unable to cope with what had occurred.

(work in progress)