Gillius – God of War

Gillius is the god of war, triumph, and honor. He was “born” shortly before the war against the

Shadows. The God of War thrives in the clash of wills, competition, and the overcoming of challenges and is patron to all manner of warriors, adventurers, and generals. He values only honorable combat, seeing petty tricks – such as poison – as a lazy way of doing things, but also finds mindless combat bland, deriving enjoyment from most kinds of tactics, and is not completely above deception, so long as it is a part of, and not solely, the way one does things. He admires strength, be it physical or mental, and scorns weakness and cowardice.

Status: Deceased.

### **Titles**

God of War; The Unbreakable Spear; The Unwavering Shield; The Relentless.

### **Authorities**

Combat; Tactics; Strength; Challenges; Competition; Self-improvement.

### **Prayers**

#### **Common exalted names**

The Unbreakable Spear/The Unwavering Shield/ The Red God.

#### **Combat**

*"Father of warriors*

*May your power guide our spears*

*May our shields never waver*

*Never splinter*

*May our blood boil with your rage*

*Guide our hand guide our minds*

*So that we emerge victorious*

*Or perish with honor".*

### **Rituals**

#### **Battle**

Before a battle, many warriors pray to Gillius, in hope that he will give them victory, or glory in death. They usually pray to the rising sun, kneeled in front of their weapons.

#### **Proof of strength**

Many warriors have the symbol of Gillius permanently burned on their skin in a ceremony known as “The proving”, where aspiring warriors place a red-hot iron with the symbol of Gillius upon their skin to prove they fear no pain.

#### **Death**

To die an honorable death one must die with a weapon in hand, never wielding, never surrendering. To die in battle without a weapon is a sign of shame and cowardice. Some commend their soul to Gillius in their final moments:

*"To the father of warriors, I commend my soul*

*May my death bestow honor upon my ancestors*

*The spear never breaks!*

*The shield never splinters!"*

### **Peculiarities**

Priests of Gillius rarely, if ever, sit still in one place. They follow the war campaigns wherever they may lead, fighting in the front lines, and serving as tactical advisors. They can, however, have churches, that serve mainly for warriors to pray before and after campaigning, or to mediate competitions. The god of war enjoys not only warfare, but competition as well, viewing all manner of games as his domain. It is generally a pontiff of Gillius that mediates all types of contests.

### **Saints**

#### **Gareth, the Fist of Valor**

Gareth was a member of the mighty Lads, having achieving his sainthood with the rest of his team after proving themselves and defeating many powerful foes. The God of War was delighted in these battles and most impressed with Saint Gareth’s might. Legend says that saint Gareth never used a weapon, fighting always with his fists, which are rumored to cause more damage than any weapon. Saint Gareth was also known by his iron will, never surrendering, never wavering even in the presence of the mightiest foes. When fighting alongside Gareth many said his aura washed fear away, making even the most coward of soldiers a brave warrior. Many soldiers adopted Gareth’s battle cry: “Aaaahhhhhh BITCH!”, believing it will bestow them with his strength.

### **Holy Days**

6th of Usea marks the end of the punitive war, and is a day reserved for the praise of Gillius and various war heroes. In this day every year festivities and various tournaments and games are held.

### **Holy Sites**

The places where great battles took place are always sacred for the followers of Gillius. They believe the greater the battle, the greater Gillius's influence is. Many priests of Gillius organize peregrinations to seek and pray at these locations.

### **Enemies**

#### **Infernal Rings.**

Like all gods of the Pantheon, Acteon has an irreconcilable conflict with Iggaleth and his demon lords.

### **Friends**

#### **Acteon**

Due to their shared authorities, Acteon and Gillius have a tendency to compete, though it remains as nothing more than friendly rivalry. They also appreciate the other’s attitude and ideals.

#### **Kefka**

War and death walk hand in hand, and wherever Gillius's interest goes, Kefka’s surely to follow. Kefka and Gillius became good friends due to their extended confraternization, with Gillius often asking for a swift passage to the after life for those warriors who died with honor.

#### **Gormar**

Being the God of crafts, Gormar crafted Gillius's sword, shield, and armor, gaining Gillius's eternal praise for the creation of such mighty weapons.

### **Complications**

#### **Ziva**

Due to the scheming and deceptive nature of this god, Gillius believes him to be without honor, creating some tension between the gods.

### **Divine Kingdom**

Gillius's divine kingdom is known as Elysium, and it is a place where warriors can fight, compete, and feast for all eternity.

### **Holy Weapon**

A longsword in the style of Gillius own weapon “Hellsbane”

### **Companions**

Gillius is often depicted commanding an army.

### **Angels**

Gillius's angels appear as fully armored golden knights with closed helms obscuring their faces.