Callus

Trident of Stars

**Callus** (pronounced: / CAH-lus) is an extraterrestrial entity that derived from outside of the universe of Ohura. Because of its otherworldly origin, the creature is considered a Major Deity of the stars and prophecies. Callus remains in the third layer of the Seven Rims.

## Description

Callus is an enormous, alien creature that is rumored to be equal in size to Kelrinn. From a distance, Callus appears to be a simple bean-shaped, purple creature. In reality, when inspecting its physique more closely, one sees that its body is composed of a writhing mass of eyes, tentacles, and bulbous flesh. Unlike many other deities, Callus does not possess the ability to shapechange, nor does it wishes to do so.

## Personality

Deriving from a different universe, Callus holds an arrogant and elite personality, considering itself to be one of the most intellectual life forms to exist in and around Ohura. Despite its intents are purely for Callus' own interests, the alien entity is not inherently evil, and treats its aberration peers or those that seem intellectual with respects.

## Abilities

Although Callus is seen as the god associated with prophecies and visions, the deity has no powers over divination or similar abilities. However, because of Callus' experiences throughout the endless eons, it is able to predict certain events and scenarios with some accuracy. More specifically, Callus became infamous as deity of prophecies for the well-known "Prophecy of Callus".

Another major ability of the god of the stars include the intrusion of Callus' mind onto those of others. Through this process, Callus is able to reshape a creatures memories or even their entire personality, transforming them into mindless and primitive versions of their older selves. Callus is able to peer into any creature that it can see, witnessing the memories the target has experienced throughout their lifetime, and the lifetimes of each of their ancestors. Because of this, Callus' knowledge on the history of the universe is immensely vast, and is on par with the amount of knowledge stored in the Library of Khun.

## Possessions

Being an aberration, Callus holds no need for the assistance of physical weaponry in times of combat. Instead, the deity relies on its mind-breaking powers. However, the many tentacles that writhe around inside of and on top of its body create for ample defense against creatures that dare get too close to the Major Deity.

## Divine Domain

Callus' domain stretches across the entirety of the third layer of the Seven Rims. Unlike the other layers, this area is devoid of any larger aberrations more commonly found in other parts of the Seven Rims— they fear Callus and see it as an imposing threat. Instead, smaller creatures dwell here, floating across the endless space.

## Relationships

Few deities rummage through the Seven Rims, for it is both dangerous to traverse and there is little to gain from it. Aside from that, there are little to no mortal creatures that are able to survive the harsh conditions of space. Because of these reasons, Callus has no real relationships with anyone or anything— aside from the many aberrations that inhabit the Seven Rims.

Nevertheless, there is not a single deity that knows of Callus' existence and importance. The very first time a deity is created, born, or enters godhood through other means, they are reminded of the so-called "Prophecy of Callus"— the downfall of Ohura and Kelrinn itself. When Callus falls, the apocalypse for all deities is signified.

## Worshipers

Worshipers of Callus generally consist of aberrations that float around in the Seven Rims or found their way onto any other of the planes of existence. On the material planes of Halbot and the Underdark, few cults have been founded that follow the god of the stars. Some put all of their faith into the visions they have, which they claim are granted onto them by Callus itself. Other cults share more philosophical and metaphysical beliefs, trying to come up with answers for questions on what is beyond the stars and the universe that the Allfather created. These cults often follow the laws of the land they reside in, although the cults that worship Callus for the prophecies are largely evil-aligned, acting out of selfish desires and self-gain, while the ones that hope to find answers to life usually act with good intentions.

The largest cult following of Callus is The Endless Body, a group of which the members are widely spread among the material planes. Though a single temple is small, with few members attending it, the overall count of people in The Endless Body is relatively high, especially considering the fine sizes of the other cults.

Followers of Callus have no religious holidays or special ceremonies. Each cult has their own rituals that they believe connects them with the god of the stars. In truth, all of these hypothetical activities are futile. The best method of reaching Callus is by traversing space and time itself to reach Callus in the Seven Rims.

The heraldry of Callus— that of seven stars in the shape of a trident— is painted on the garbs of cultists, or onto the weaponry of those that aim to protect sanctuaries of The Endless Body.