Aion

**Aion** is the patron Angel of Florence. He is the spirit of pride, drama, youth, romance, passion, twins, madness, theatre, and music. He is an Anchored Manifestation.

His Sibylline name is Aion.

Aion's symbols include the Lyre and Raven.

His Obelisk is an Era II OPU made in the Image of Dr. Nicea Amelio. He is one of the twelve children of the Goddess.

### Sphere of Influence

##### Romance and Youth

Aion believes in romantic chivalry and dramatic sacrifice. The young couple willing to die for each other is a common archetype in Florentine plays.

It is said Aion blesses the young. The best plays in Florence were written by young playwrights who chose to follow their passion. The best athletes in the world come from Capital, aged years under their world-wide competitors.

##### Pride

Humility is a word not often heard in Florence. Commanding a man be humble is reason enough for him to cut you down. Bragging is expected and praised in those who have done great works.

However, not all pride is treated equally. Those who have great pride in a foul work, or claimed pride in something they did not do—those are great villains. Humility is a slur used against conmen and fools.

##### Art Music and Theatre

Aion is an ambassador for the human heart, romance, love, and betrayal rule him. Art is how man expresses their heart, and how Aion manifests.

Artists take inspiration from Aion and it is not uncommon to pray to the Angel directly in an attempt to receive holy inspiration.

Consuming art is just as important as creating. Just as artists attempt to summon Aion to create a work, critics can summon Aion as a byproduct of viewing it.

> I was in the Hall, I saw a piece by Musella. I stopped and stared at it for a long time. A young man approached me and commented:
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> “It is a remarkable work, isn’t it?”
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> “Yes, for some reason I am drawn to the Raven. The colour is…beautiful”
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> “Most people see only the black, they never notice the opalescent sheen. An entire world passed by a glance.”
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> I sat there for a minute, wondering which parts of my life I glanced over. I finally spoke.
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> “What do you think it represents? The Raven, I mean.“
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> “I think a scholar would say Aion, a fool might say wit. Musella said…”
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> “Musella? He commented on the piece? What did he say?”
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> “Musella said that interpretation is the duty of the critic, not the artist.”
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> “Huh, wise. Tell me, where are you from sir?”
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But when I turned to see him, he was gone, as I looked to where he was there was a feather on the ground. Black as night.

##### Madness!

Artists are mad! Visions of inspiration are taken as gospel. Unfortune souls cursed with Schizophrenia, Dementia, and Delirium are often treated as prophets. Seizure ridden individuals are never treated, praised by the community as a blessing. Many mentally ill citizens of the Florentine die early and painfully.

##### Twins

Corus and Caerus holy twins of Aion are symbols of cunning. A mother blessed with twins is a sign of luck. Florentine offspring are born with almost no birth defects. twins appear at a rate 8.3% higher than the world average. Triplets appear 13.7% higher than the world average.

### Saints of Aion

Below is the list of Saints associated with Aion.

 **St. Corinna the Virgin** | Virgins, Nurses, Doctors, Servants, and Nursemaids.