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Welcome to the Trope Pantheons thread! Please read the rules:

    Rules 
Rules. The following are not suggestions or tips, but things that have to be followed:
  • When writing a profile, take note of the following:
    • Gods cannot be followers or high priests for obvious reasons. The 'gods' have ascended meaning there is no need for said character to be a follower of another if they have ascended.
    • No hype profiles, please. 'Hype Profiles' are profiles that have been made out of ongoing events and have not been around for a long time. This creates 'hype' due to popularity and certain elements either through certain scenes, memes, dramatic acting or considered overly awesome. They are not bad tropes but building a portfolio solely for that is a bad idea, as they do not say a thing about representing the trope best (unless it's those trope concepts that they are trying to embody for a long time)
      • You can see one if the profile is only showing off how awesome they are or suddenly pushing how 'significant' they are thanks to the just very recent events rather than respecting the longstanding good representations of the trope. And usually having... minimum portfolio or flavor texts and being a bit too generalized or self-contained to events from within their home series instead of interacting with other Pantheon members.
  • When posting in the forum, take note of the following:
    • When you suggest a God, please explain why they fit the trope. Not everyone is going to understand just "X should be the God of Y because they exemplify the trope" off the bat, especially if they're unfamiliar with the work.
    • You must use the Trope Pantheons discussion thread in the forums if you wish to add a new deity, story, something else of importance to the Trope Pantheon canon, or reworking an existing deity (be it simply improving their existing profile or changing their title).
      • For new and reworked deities, 3 [tup] means the profile will have a one week waiting period.
      • For new and reworked deities, 4 [tup] is a 3 day waiting period.
      • 5 [tup] is an automatic ascension for new and reworked deities.
      • Speaking of reworks, for anyone that wants to improve such profiles, they have to review the current trope the character(s) has and see if it still holds up or if there is a better rep for their trope.
    • For adding new Treasures to The Great Treasury or new Dominions to the Dominions, the following rules apply:
      • For new Treasures or Dominions, 3 [tup] is a 3 day waiting period.
      • 4 [tup] is an automatic addition to the Great Treasury or Dominions.
    • Do not repost a profile in the forums more than twice in a day if noticeable changes have not been made in between. If a profile is posted a third time in a row without noticeable alterations, it will be downvoted. This is so spamming of no-effort profiles is less frequent and to prevent tropers from getting aggravated seeing the same profile over and over. The minimum acceptable change has to be a single flavour text.
    • The Pantheon is not a mouthpiece for you to voice your opinions on certain characters. You may like certain characters more than others, but do not make the mistake of making profiles for characters you like look like Character Shilling.
    • Tropers new to the Pantheon are barred from approving or downvoting profiles until they have ascended at least two profiles.
    • Do not include fan reception in any profiles. It has nothing to do with the character themselves and will create unnecessary conflict.
    • Write a detailed explanation on why the character is the best candidate for deity of that trope. If people disagree with you, do not force it on the people.
    • Keep in mind that if you still want to try to find a trope for a particular character, you are only given three chances to find a particular trope for them. If a suggestion goes past three possible tropes, then it will come off as shoehorning a character into the Pantheon just for the sake of that character to be there.
      • On a related note, even if a character does have a free trope being suggested, there is still a limit of three attempts for suggesting that character for that trope. If no one responds to that certain proposal after being posted three times, then it will get to the point where the idea will be seen as being shoehorned into the Pantheon. In addition, the idea needs to be considered acceptable and approved because they are good, not for the sake of pitying others because no one is responding to their idea.
  • When posting Pantheon related stuff to the wiki, take note of the following:
    • Do not put a link to these Pantheon pages into the main wiki page. The moment you want to add in a main Characters page that the character is a God of this trope, do not do it. If you see leftovers of this practice, inform the forum and use the cutlist. This also goes to the Trivia page. The only exception to this rule is if a page in the Pantheon could be confused for a page in Main, like Good Colors, Evil Colors and Good and Evil Colors.
    • Rule of Cautious Editing Judgment ALSO applies here. Do not bring things that would incite fights, even if it is what is currently the hot topic and might be 'urgent'. For example, the political scene and some really bad politicians. We are not here to fight at each other, so don't suggest things that go to that direction, this is a fictional Pantheon after all.
    • To add a Pantheon page for a certain work, 4 or more characters coming from the same series/franchise should be ascended before adding the page. For Creator specific pages, 4 deities coming from the same creator and 2 individual work pages coming from the same creator is the minimum to warrant a page.
    • Do not create a trope page for a story until the story is fully completed.

    Instructions and Tips 
Here are some tips one should keep in mind when editing:

  • Preparing to write:
    • First thing to do before present a profile is to go to the Trope Pantheons discussion thread. In the forums, you must discuss with other users on adding ideas and seek their approval with sound reasoning. You can also get some assistance in the forum thread by either asking for help and those interested asking if they can help. Submissions that are added without discussion are likely to be deleted and those who violate those rules by adding Pantheon content without discussion will get reported to the mods.
    • If you feel the need to remove a character for some reason (poor quality, outdated titles, etcetera) and replace him/her with another or outright rework, please see what the other tropers think about this in the discussion thread before doing anything hasty. Use good reasoning to see if your idea can easily replace the character present without drawing out your statement or giving too ambiguous claims most do not understand.
    • Please be sure to consult others in the discussion about what you want to work before making the profile. This is done to see if your proposal is the best representative and so, in case your profile is turned down, you do not waste time writing something that others might not find suitable.
      • In the same vein, if you adopt a profile from another troper, it is recommended that you make an announcement that you have done so on the discussion thread. More often than not, a trope that was reserved for something was given away to someone else. Check the Related tab on the top of a page to see if a trope or character has been reserved by a user.
    • If, for whatever reason, you are writing about a God who just happens to be a person in real life, just try to be very careful about what you decide to say. Do not try to make the editing seem too meta (self-referential) and use the aformentioned creativity to create hypothetical scenarios towards fictional characters.
  • When writing a profile for a character, here are a few things to note:
    • All deities should be sorted by their divine ranking. Put Overdeities on the top of the page and Quasideities on the bottom. Also be sure to add them in alphabetical order by their first/given name (can be reversed if it is Eastern ordered). For a group, if there is no official name for them all list down all their names by order of relevance or (if too long to list) title them as Insert Name Here Main Characters or some other identifiable title along the same lines.
    • The maximum number of tropes that a god can have is two, but do not try to abuse that fact. If you need to use a second trope to specify a certain thing about their position, that can be excused either because said character represents their trope choice very well alongside the first trope. It is still generally encouraged to only have one trope.
    • A trope can only belong to one profile at a time. The only time two profiles can share a trope is if there are explicit variations listed in the trope page proper (e.g. Muscle Angst is held by both Biscuit Krueger and Chihiro Fujisaki as the former represents "Too Much Muscle" and the latter represents "Not Enough Muscle")
    • If the character you are about to add to a House already exists in another, make sure to mention that this person has spots in other House as well. Up to 2 places can be made for a deity, with the sole exceptions being those at the Main House to highlight those characters’ importance to the Pantheon’s lore.
    • For a character's theme song, try to avoid calling it "Theme of God X" or "Theme of (Show where God X originates from)". If possible, try to find out if the song has an actual name through research. Most importantly, it has to be part their series’ official soundtracks from media. Do not list songs that are made by fans or outside sources. If they were not specifically used as music for that specific character, then they do not count. Furthermore, it has to be a general theme specifically made for that characters’ appearances, not some generic music that plays for many other instances not related to the character in question.
    • For images, when adding an image for your chosen character, it is highly recommended to use a stylized image that embodies the character or renders that also highlights a character’s behavior (such as cool poses). Most images should be from the main adaptations of the character, unless the images from the other media are of a higher quality than the adaptation. Unless it is needed, do not use fanart for images. If you are, please attribute to the original artist. Due to the website’s dark mode, removing white backgrounds from an image is paramount. This website is suggested to do the background removal. If an image you have takes up too much bytes, it is suggestible to use this site to reduce the byte size. If the byte is still too big, put the compressed image to other sites (or even the same one) to compress even further. Use wikias to look for better images, as even wikias for the series might not contain good official images.
    • Creativity is your friend. While it is not recommended to get too ditzy at your ideas, it is best that when writing a profile for a certain character, do you think of capable scenarios between X and Y. Tip: do not use shallow examples (X wields a sword and Y wields one too) and try to think of relationships that makes sense (i.e those characters that are shout-outs for another).
  • Pantheon Content:
    • Some series or genres will eventually have greater representation in the Pantheon than others. This is unavoidable, but a little diversity helps to make you not look like a shill per say. Try to ensure that if you add a deity from a popular series, make sure that it is because they are a good representative for the trope in question, and not just because they are connected to another deity in their respective canon.
      • As far as deities from actual mythologies, there is generally expectation to build the profiles off interactions from fictional portrays rather than basing it entire from the actual myth. Therefore, a mythological deity should be more of a Composite Character whose main identity is from the actual myth.
    • Occasionally there will be Gods that carry a title without a trope. This is not forbidden, but it is well advised not to abuse them. The only house that a tropeless profile are wholly allowed is the House of Food. Mainly due to most food items lacking tropes, and adding tropes about said foodstuffs is slightly unnecessary. However, the character being ascended for their choice of a food, or food-related thing must be a decently good representative of said item. (i.e their Trademark Favorite Food, or something that they are closely associated with In-Universe, or both).
    • For Dominions and Treasures profiles, always consider what made those places/objects popular in the first place. Were they plot-important, identifiable imagery or have a unique aspect of it? Do not just bring regular objects under the basis of following a certain canon.
  • For Profile Standards:
    • Flavor text is used to describe certain things about a character, place or object. To avoid short ones, it is recommended to write flavor text with 4-7 sentences that can fill around 2 lines each. Be warned that adding too many sentences does not equal good flavor text as it is not an essay of sorts (unless words are substantial and do add to the overall line).
    • Character Profiles of a certain person should have the following:
      • A portfolio that contains at least 7 (at the minimum) tropes describing their character.
      • Flavor text count for a deity profile should have by minimum, 10 (depending if the character in question has enough relationships/characterization) to 15 with a maximum of 20-25 for an individual profile.
      • On the other hand, group profiles (profiles of a group that has 4 or more members) have their maximum flavor text count to 15 minimum, giving individual lines for the other members of the group (unless the members are not as characterized) up to 30 at max.
    • Dominion profiles of a certain place should have the following:
      • A portfolio that contains at least 5 (at the minimum) tropes describing the context of the place.
      • Flavor text count should range at least 10 to 15.
    • Treasure profiles (inanimate objects without a trope) should have the following:
      • A portfolio that contains at least 6 (at the minimum) tropes that describes the object itself.
      • Flavor text count should be at least 7 flavor text up to 12 to constitute a treasure profile.

    Divine Ranking System 
  • Overdeity: Omnipotent-level Reality Warpers capable of manipulating the entire universe (or at least the world) at will. Within their own universe they are believed to be omnipotent, or at least impossible-to-completely-destroy embodiments or concepts.
  • Greater Gods: High-level Reality Warpers and that are extremely powerful (capable of destroying or changing anywhere from a large city to a planet at will) and very strong non-reality warpers capable of doing the same thing.
  • Intermediate Gods: Deities at this level are capable of strong but specialized powers such as hydrokinesis, pyrokinesis, etc. without major drawbacks and low level Reality Warpers capable of affecting their immediate area at will.
  • Lesser Gods: Capable of highly specific or little power on their own, or suffer from Power at a Price. However, they may be able to ruthlessly exploit their power or combine it with just being badass enough to make up for it.
  • Demigods: Basically the Badass Normals of the pantheon, making up for their lack of abilities with strength, strategy, and/or planning.
  • Quasideities: Any otherwise normal human, human equivalent, or below without any special powers or training will fall here.

    Templates 
Template for adding a new deity:

God X, God/dess of (Insert Trope Here) (Alternate names/Nicknames, Fan Nickname)

  • An image, if possible. Please use official art or a screenshot for a picture.
  • Rank: This can range from Quasideity, Demigod, Lesser God, Intermediate God, Greater God, to Overdeity, based on representation of power mentioned above.
  • Symbol: An image or icon used to represent the deity.
  • Theme Song: Official song (in other words, no fan music, regardless of quality) that usually is used in affiliation with the character. If the deity is a musician this will most likely be their Signature Song. If possible, give a link for reference, preferably on either a website like Soundcloud or YouTube.
  • Alignment: Good, evil, neutral etc. Forget about The Great Character Alignment Debate here, the Pantheon is one of the few places where you can assign Dungeons & Dragons alignment to characters that don't have alignment system. After all, the Pantheon is based on D&D and is made for fun.
  • For Pokémon deities only:
    • Gender: Defines the gender of the Pokémon; if genderless, it instead defines what gender they identify as.
    • Ability: Provides the Pokémon's ability. If they can Mega Evolve, the new ability is listed as well.
    • Moves: Defines the four moves used by a Pokémon. A Z-Move may also be listed.
  • Portfolio: Tropes associated with the character.
  • Domains: Things that the character has influence over.
  • Herald: Non-ascended loyal character that is from the same series as the ascended character.
  • High Priest: Non-ascended like heralds, but not from the same series, and can serve as a worthy replacement in case something would happen. They can be served as part-time workers in case the originals are busy with some jobs. Co-Godhood is accepted depending on the approval of the originals, usually if the co-deity is from the same series.
  • Followers: Non-ascended characters that are not part of the Pantheon, but would probably worship this character by the fact that they share the ascended character's trope.
  • Relationships between ascended characters go here with your chosen character, it goes something like this:
    • Allies: Members of the Pantheon that are allies, those that share the same values as them and would theoretically be friends with them.
    • Rivals: Members of the Pantheon that are rivals, people who may look at your character with suspicion or a challenge.
    • Enemies: Members of the Pantheon that are foes, those who would see your chosen character as a threat, either on their pespective or yours.
    • Additional Character Relationships: Members of the Pantheon that do not fit in various relationships (examples include Enemy Mine, Vitriolic Best Buds, Teeth-Clenched Teamwork, Headbutting Heroes, Friendly Enemy, Friendly Rival, Just Friends, etc.), allies, rivals, or enemies.
    • Partner: Defines a partnership with an ascended deity and Mon-type. (if any)
    • Feared by/Fears: A deity whom the members of the Pantheon notably fear or are feared by.
    • Respected by/Respects: A deity whom the members of the Pantheon respect or are respected by.
    • Opposed by/Opposes: Not necessarily the same as "Enemies", but this is used for any deity whom the members of the Pantheon directly opposes or is opposed by (basically the opposite of "Respects") terms of certain viewpoints, regardless of alignment.
    • Pitied by/Pities: A deity whom the members of the Pantheon feel pity for or are found pitiable by.
    • Conflicting Opinion: Sometimes, the Deities argue over specific themes and philosophies.
  • Add the Intro. The intro is made up of two trivia, the Ascension Text (or just the Ascension) and The Bio. Both are necessary, but which order you use for them may vary depending on the profile in question. It may be better for one profile to have The Bio first and the Ascension second or vice-versa, although for the most part the order is irrelevant:
    • The Ascension Text: This the story of how the character got into the Pantheon and/or was ascended. There are many ways for this to happen. They may be tricked into it or have simply wandered into the Pantheon, they may have had an already ascended character bring them in, they may already be in the Pantheon (via being another deity's Herald or sharing a trope) and got "promoted", or some combination of the above. Anything is possible in the Pantheon, so use your imagination, but try to incorporate their trope into the story, if possible.
    • The Bio: A brief synopsis on the character's backstory. No need for the character's entire life/production history, but just give enough that those who don't know the character can get an idea of how the character works.
  • Now add some random trivia/facts about events/alignments/moments/fights/friendships/relations etc.
  • And some more trivia/facts.
  • And a couple of more.
    • Note: Standard amount of flavor text for Deities/Characters is 10-15 (15-20 for group profiles) at minimum to 20-25 (30 for group profiles) at maximum.

Template for Dominions profiles:

Place X, Place of (Insert Trope Here) (Alternate names/Nicknames, Fan Nickname)

  • An image, if possible. Please use official art or a screenshot for a picture.
  • Theme Song (Optional): Not important as compared to Deity and Dominion profiles but a notable mention if there is an accompanying song in use with the object.
  • Alignment: Refers to the dominion's role in their story, be it those used by villains or used by the Player Character.
  • Portfolio: Tropes associated with the dominion.
  • Domains: Things that the place has links to.
  • Relationships (Optional): Unless the location has a connection with a specific deity, relationships are optional and may not be required. However, if there are deities linked to the same series as where the dominion is linked to, note them using the relationships, this includes deities that theoretically have interest with said dominion, good or evil otherwise.
  • Add the Intro. Here the introduction of the Dominion is added with some tidbits regarding the origins of its' creation and usage in the story. You can also add what made it popular/iconic/important here.
  • Now add some random trivia/facts about events/alignments/moments/fights/friendships/relations etc.
  • And some more trivia/facts.
  • And a couple of more.
    • Note: Standard amount of flavor text for Dominions is 10 at minimum to 15 at maximum.

Template for Treasure profiles:

The name of the item in here (Alternate names/Nicknames, Fan Nickname)

  • An image, if possible. Please use official art or a screenshot for a picture.
  • Appearance: A shortened description of the item's looks with some notable features also mentioned.
  • Class: Refer to the Treasure Classification System in the Great Treasury.
  • Alignment: Refers to the objects' role in their story, be it those used by villains or used by the Player Character.
  • Theme Song (Optional): Not important as compared to Deity and Dominion profiles but a notable mention if there is an accompanying song in use with the object.
  • Museum Check: A note that says whether the item is viewable by the public.
  • Portfolio: Tropes associated with the item.
  • Domains: Things that the item has links to.
  • Relationships (Optional): Unless the item has a connection with a specific deity, relationships are optional and may not be required. However, if there are deities linked to the same series as where the item is linked to (especially the original owner of the item), note them using the relationships, this includes deities that theoretically have interest with said object, good or evil otherwise.
  • Add the Intro. Here the introduction of the Treasure is added with some tidbits regarding the origins of its' creation and usage in the story. You can also add what made it popular/iconic/important here.
  • Now add some random trivia/facts about events/alignments/moments/fights/friendships/relations etc.
  • And some more trivia/facts.
  • And a couple of more.
    • Note: Standard amount of flavor text for Treasures is 7 at minimum to 12 at maximum.

Edited by Willbyr on May 24th 2021 at 7:52:09 AM

lawliet-saw-whet Resident Trope Lurker from SOCIETY BEAR, SOCIETY BEAR, SOCIETY BEAR (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
Resident Trope Lurker
#207801: May 12th 2024 at 10:05:03 PM

@NitroIndigo - His rings gave me Hoopa vibes. So, maybe something about them.

I also have a trope change request since someone else I'm working on is going to take his place in the future.

  • This time for Luxord from Fair-Play Villain to Death Dealer. He's implied to have a Heel–Face Turn as of Kingdom Hearts III so the Villain part of his title is obsolete. Also his main weapons are playing cards. He can throw them, turn them into shields, uses them as minions, make playing cards giant to hide himself in, transform others into cards ect.
I was gonna ascend this one with other profile I'm currently but it's not done yet as of the making of this new page. So, this would have to do.
Any more feedbacks are welcome but I'm considering this one done for now.

Thumbs Mode

"You tell me where we start, where we're going, where we're going afterwards. I give you five minutes when we get there. Anything happens in that five minutes and I'm yours. No matter what. Anything a minute on either side of that and you're on your own. I don't sit in while you're running it down. I don't carry a gun. I drive."
The Driver, God of Noirs Set In Idyllic Cities ("Deluxe", Kid, Guy, Neighbor, Ryan Gosling)

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/the_driver_profile.png
  • Demigod
  • Symbol: His white satin jacket with a gold embroidered scorpion on the back, his gray 1973 Chevrolet Malibu and a bloodied hammer
  • Theme Song: "Nightcall" by Kavinsky | "A Real Hero" by College & Electric Youth
  • Alignment: True Neutral w/ shades of Chaotic & Good
  • Portfolio: Getaway Driver Whose Good At His Job, The Stoic (Until He's Not), Boring, but Practical, Frog And Scorpion Motif, Byronic Hero, Mysterious Past, Broken Ace, Beware the Quiet Ones, Tranquil Fury, Combat Pragmatist, Unstoppable Rage, Redemption Failure
  • Domains: Driving, Crime, Planning, Revenge
  • Herald: Shannon (his boss)
  • High Priest: J. J. "Jake" Gittes
  • Allies: Jacket, Richter Berg, Claude, Niko Bellic, Carl "CJ" Johnson, Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, Trevor Phillips, Lincoln Clay, Dominic Toretto, Brian O'Conner, Jesse Pinkman
  • Clients:
  • Distrusts: The Corleones, Tony Soprano and the DiMeo Crime Family, Vito Scaletta, Joe Barbaro, Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin, Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, Donald Love, Dimitri Rascalov, Tommy Vercetti, Other various mafia members and crime factions, 50 Blessings
  • Enemy Mine with: Tommy Angelo, Jimmy, John Donovan
  • On Bad Terms With: Walter White, The Fans
  • Opposed by: Various Law Enforcement
  • Complicated Relations: Travis Bickle, Sarah Collins
  • A nameless driver works a stuntman/mechanic by day but moonlights as a getaway driver for robberies by night. He lives in a Los Angeles apartment alone and has no family or past to speak off. One day, he helps out his neighbor Irene and her son Benicio out of kindness. He eventually develops a friendly bond with Benicio and a mutual attraction for Irene. However, when Irene's husband Standard was released from prison and tries to reconnect with his family, it puts a halt into Irene's and the Driver's budding romance. Still, the Driver remains friendly with the family. All of these came ahead as Standard's criminal past caught up with him, and he was forced to do a day-time robbery by his old boss to pay for his protection money and threatens to hurt his wife and child if he refuses. The Driver offers to help Standard with the heist for the safety of Irene and Benicio. Tragically, Standard was killed in the robbery and the Driver and a cohort managed to escape the scene with the money. After a few violent confrontations, he later found out the robbery was set up to steal about a million dollars that belonged to the East Coast mob. Nino, a pizzeria owner and mobster who masterminded the plan to steal the money from the rival mob, wants the money returned to him and plans to kill all the people who may have connections with the robbery, including Standard, the Driver and Irene, in order to clean his tracks.
    • The Driver tells the truth about his involvement in Standard's death, offers Irene the money, and advises that she and her son leave town for their safety. However, she slaps him and refuses his offer. As the two later went into the elevator with another man with them, the Driver notices his gun, assumed he's a hitman and needed to act fast. The Driver turns to Irene and gave one last kiss to her before he brutally beats the hitman to death, revealing his violent side to her as she leaves. After he learns that his boss and friend Shannon was killed by Nino's partner-in-crime, Bernie Rose, he decides to take revenge on both of them. After drowning Nino in the ocean, The Driver calls Bernie to let him know that his partner is dead. Bernie would propose a meeting for The Driver to give back the money in exchange for Irene and Benicio's safety. The Driver agreed to the meeting, even as he knows his life is still in danger. He makes one last phone call to Irene, telling her he is leaving and that meeting her and Benicio was the best thing that ever happened to him. Bernie and the Driver then arrived at the parking lot, where he hands over the cash. As he did so, Bernie stabs him in the abdomen, and the Driver stabs him in the neck in retaliation. Still wounded, the Driver leaves Bernie for dead next to his open bag of cash as he drives away into the night.
  • After several hours of the Driver driving aimlessly into the night, he eventually parks his car at the side of the road and gradually lose consciousness due to blood loss from his injuries. He woke up at daytime to find that the stab wound on his abdomen was gone, and found himself in a part of town he didn't recognize. He also found a strange letter in his windshield, a cryptic letter saying some nonsense about being a God and telling him of directions where he needed to go. With nothing to lose, he followed the directions to an auto shop just from the outskirts of the one of the main Pantheon Houses. He was surprised to see his old boss Shannon there, alive and well, and the cut in his arm that claimed his life was gone as well. Although, he is just as clueless as the Driver on how he turned up alive or where he currently is. With him coming close to dead, his injuries completely gone and his strange circumstances, the Driver assumes he is in some sort of afterlife and accepts it rather calmly (with his boss coming into a similar conclusion). He and Shannon decided to set up shop in the auto shop they have found (which acts as a temple), and resume as car mechanics again, hoping to lie low and try to maintain a normal life once more.
  • According to the original source, as his story takes place in another version of this world, the Driver didn't have a stable home-life growing up. As a kid, his thieving father used him to break into homes due to his small size. His mother later killed his father and he was sent to foster parents until he moved out. Whatever happened between when he left his foster parents' home and the events of his story is not really explained. Back into our Driver, we don't really know if he has the same past as his original counterpart. Considering his involvement in crime and reluctance to disclose his past, it's safe to assume he didn't have a good home-life either. What we do know is that around 5-6 years ago before the events of his story, the Driver arrived to Shannon's auto shop asking for a job and was hired based on his car-related skills. Shannon, jokingly but in his own words, has been "exploiting" him ever since, employing him as a skilled mechanic and later to assist in arranging the cars the Driver would use for his various assignments.
  • The Driver always had an interest with cars. In the original source, before he moved out of his foster home, he hanged out around the desert racetrack and drive around the cars his mechanic friend had modded to test them out. He had a fondness of driving ever since. As most of his related skills are based around cars, it's safe to assume our Driver has a similar fondness for them too. He also resumed applying for stunt driving jobs in the House of Theatre and Spectacle and their car business resumed supplying and repairing the stunt cars for said House. One would assume that there wasn't a need for stunt drivers due to the Pantheon's resurrection polices. But as not all actors are skilled at driving, are willing to do their own stunts, and that there is still the risk of getting hurt during production (which would slow down production time), stunt drivers like him are still needed in that House. The Driver doesn't have much opinion on this job other than it is additional income for their business, and it's a good way to apply his driving skills legally.
  • Ever since the city of Los Angeles was declared a divine domain, there was an increase in robberies due to being one of the wealthier cities in the US. A would-be criminal not native to the City of Angels may have a harder time planning an escape route. If for whatever reason their usual gateway driver is unavailable, the various deified criminals would need to search for a replacement (especially one who knows the layout of the city so well). Some of them have heard of a very skilled gateway driver from LA and their criminal contacts were able to locate and contact him for a future assignment. When offered to do the job from them, he had agreed to do those heists for pragmatic reasons: because he needed the money to sustain his business.
    • The Driver is very impersonal when he comes to his clients, not wanting to know them personally or why they are doing their respective heists. All he needed to learn is the time and place, and he'll meticulously plan the rest. He'll give the thieves five minutes to do their thing before driving off, no questions asked. The only caveat on all this is that he usually only take that client once and never again (as asking him again would really piss him off). It's unknown why, but it's assumed it's to prevent him from being further implicated in his clients' heist. For these reasons, the thieves would only hire him if they are in desperate need of a driver. But once he's able to do his job, he's able to evade most non-superpowered law enforcement with relative ease.
  • Given their accidental involvement with The Mafia lead to each other's deaths, the Driver and Shannon try to avoid dealing with any mafia related deities. The Driver doesn't even take assignments from them, not trusting if he's going to be alive by the end of it. Various mobsters, like the Corleones and the DiMeo Crime Family, have heard of a gateway driver who have managed to kill two mob members and have been on their guard more than usual, to the point of considering trying to screen potential getaway drivers, should they ever had a need for one. Other crime bosses like The Kingpin and The Penguin don't seem to fear the Driver given that they are capable fighters in their own right, and compared to the superheroes they have to deal with, the Driver seems like a joke compared to them. Still, given that he can still hurt their henchmen and fellow mafia associates, they also try to be cautious should they ever cross paths with him.
  • Claude, a criminal of unknown background, is a frequent customer in Driver's auto shop. They don't talk to each other much, but they were able to form some sort of mutual understanding with each other. It's because of him did the Driver started to encounter the other gods from his world. Through Claude's allies, he learns that they had a lot more in common than they thought: both had relations with a criminal's lover, both were betrayed during a robbery that was meant to kill them, and both are willing to get their hands dirty to seek revenge on those who wronged them.
    • For the most part, he gets along with other criminals from Claude's world (like Carl "CJ" Johnson, Niko Bellic, and the Los Santos trio). It helps that each of them had experiences with crime and betrayals during their respective stories (with all of them succeeding on getting their revenge). Plus, they were frequent customers of his auto shop due to their frequent handling of various cars. He doesn't trust everyone from their world, though. The Driver has worked with the corrupt millionaire Donald Love, upon Claude's recommendation, once to deliver a mysterious package to him. While Donald Love has not attempted to betray the Driver yet, his previous association with Dimitri Rascalov and Tommy Vercetti (both of whom he distrusted more due to their current mafia affiliations), he's not willing to fully trust him either.
  • The Driver has come to learn of other people who have been betrayed by the Mafia. One of them was Tommy Angelo, a taxi-driver-turned-mafia-member-turned-police-informant after he was betrayed by his mob associates. Given that Tommy is no longer on the side of crime unlike the Driver, they are hesitant fully trust each other. But given their mutual distrust for the Mafia as well as their respect for each other's driving skills, they are not opposed to working with each other should they be unfortunate enough to cross paths with the Mafia again. Vito Scaletta and Joe Barbaro were also have been in a similar situation as Tommy Angelo, who have also experienced various betrayals by the Mafia. But given the two having resumed their criminal activities in the Pantheon, with Vito possibly being a crime boss himself, the Driver isn't willing to trust them. He had a much easier time befriending Lincoln Clay, who retired from the mafia and became a drifter after he had got his revenge over the crime family he worked for. He also gets along with hitman Jimmy and former CIA agent John Donovan, although he isn't interested in just solely taking out Mafia members unless they had personally crossed him.
  • One day, the Driver received a mysterious package in his temple, which contained a frog mask and an invitation to a sketchy location. The Driver ignored the packages until he suddenly received several calls, saying they are planning to hurt Shannon should they not comply with their demands. Wanting to get to the bottom of this, he did some research and found out about a group known as 50 Blessings, who recruited people into committing murders against the Russian mafia to drum up anti-Russian sentiments. The Driver was under the assumption they have heard of his killings of a few hitmen and mafia members and took an interest in enacting murders on their behalf. He asked his allies and contacts about the group and their underling in order to confront them. Through these, he found and befriended Richter Berg, a masked assassin who formerly worked under them, although he only does his work for his mother's safety. Being forced into committing crimes for the sake of their loved one reminded him of Standard and himself. He also got acquainted with The Masked Maniac, only known as Jacket, a former target for Richter and who also worked under 50 Blessings (although he doesn't know he too was also being manipulated by them). As someone who has had bad experiences with the Russian mob, he pities the Driver due to his encounters with mobsters and his subsequent demise by one of them.
    • Through them, the Driver managed to track down an associate of 50 Blessings. After making the associate sing due to threats of hitting him with The Driver's hammer, they told him they have long abandoned the Masked Killings since their ascension, as the Pantheonic Police were already aware of their modus operandi. The Driver, undeterred, went back to square one and managed to track down the packages to their senders, The Fans, a group of Loony Fans of Jacket. He called them and only asked one of them to meet up with him without bringing any weapons, to which their leader Tony decided to take the offer. Speaking on their behalf, they were interested in recruiting the Driver into their group, seeing as his own jacket and hearing about his feats of violence reminded them of their idol (which is fitting as Jacket is often considered an Expy of the Driver himself). They also assume he shares their love for violence as well (he does not). When he started to ignore their package, they started to threaten to hurt his boss to get his attention. His fellow gang members later found Tony laying in a pool of blood and a shoe-shaped dent in his head, well aware of the Driver's answer to their invitation.
  • In a lot of ways, the Driver and taxi driver Travis Bickle have a lot in common. Both are mentally unwell loners with violent tendencies but can still hold a normal job. Both have wanted to become the "hero", even risking their lives for someone that they haven't known for very long, and violently killing people who become a threat to them. The main difference is that the Driver can be quiet and sociable, is no stranger to crime, and mostly draws blood out of revenge for his loved ones; while Travis is someone with No Social Skills, has a dim view of society in general, and is willing to kill anyone he perceived as "wicked". He has first heard of Travis after hearing his infamous reputation in the Pantheon. Travis first heard of the Driver as he was travelling to LA for a brief while, first seeing him during one of his heists he was driving for. Travis thought about enacting violence on the Driver, even driving to the Driver's temple to stalk him, to which the Driver noticed his glares. Travis then reconsidered attacking him and started seeing him more favorably, after he heard about his situation with the Mafia, their commonalities, and how he protected his lover and her child at the cost of his life. After confronting and chatting with each other, they have agreed to stay out of each other's way, should they avoid a violent confrontation in the future.
  • The NASCAR driver Richard Petty was one of the first car-related clients of their auto shop, and one of the few customers they had that wasn't involved in crime at all. After some small talk with Shannon, he discovered that the Driver was going to participate in a race, but the plans fell through (but didn't tell Petty that it didn't work out because Bernie Rose, who was at first interested in investing a racecar from Shannon and have the Driver drive it, betrayed and killed both of them). Petty offered the Driver to demonstrate his racing skills and when the Driver got going behind the wheel, Petty was really impressed in what he saw. He then offered the Driver if he can participate in official races one day. While Shannon was ecstatic for the offer, the Driver was hesitant on taking it, not wanting the attention drawn on himself if he ever gained fame as a racer. Still, Petty remains a good auto shop client to their business as long as he remains unaware about the Driver's criminal past.
  • Dominic Toretto, a former illegal street racer and fugitive, has heard of the Driver from the grapevine due to the recent criminal activity in the LA area. As a fellow LA resident, Dom took interest in recruiting him in his band of government-sanctioned karmic car-jackers, which lead him to going to the auto shop that he runs. After learning about his recent racing demonstration with Petty, Dom decided to asked the Driver to compete in a friendly street race with him (to which he agreed). Dom won that race, but he was really impressed on the maneuvers the Driver took (although he never mentioned if he ever competed in illegal street racing at any point). Dom also respected the Driver after leaning about how he was willing to help out and protect his neighbor's family, reminding Dom on how dedicated he was in protecting his own crew. After much thinking however, the Driver declined his offer to join him on the account of wanting to lie low (and his crew's missions are not the sort of thing he would do), although they remain allies. The Driver also got acquainted with Dominic's best friend Brian O'Conner, who is currently retired from criminal life. He gained similar respect for him after learning about the Driver from Dom, being someone with a family of his own.
  • It should be noted that the Driver has never being involved in any drug related crimes. That all changed when he met the chemistry-teacher-turned-drug-kingpin, Walter White. Walt first went to the Driver's auto shop to have his Pontiac Aztek be looked at. The Driver and Shannon looked at Walt, curious about his similar looks to Shannon, although they quickly got over it. Their initial interaction with Walt appeared to be friendly at first. Due to his prior connections to the criminal underworld, Walt then recognized the Driver as the skilled getaway driver from LA he's been hearing about. He then offers the Driver to do some deliveries to the City of Angels; some new associates of his have duffle bags with them, and they were to be dropped off somewhere in the city. Thinking it was just an ordinary robbery job, the Driver agreed to do this one favor for him and letting him know of his strict guidelines. Sometime after he did his delivery, he watched some news about an increase of addicts and crimes related to blue crystal meth in the LA area that was unheard off before. The Driver was smart enough to put two and two together, and when Walt tried to meet up with the Driver to possibly do a second run, he snapped at Walt, angry at being deceived yet again. The Driver threaten him to hurt him if he's unwittingly involved in the drug trade again, and that was the end of their brief partnership.
    • Jesse Pinkman also had his car looked at the same auto shop a few weeks after the incident. It startled him when he first saw Shannon, thinking this is another identity Walt has changed into. The Driver saw Jesse's nervous look and clarifies the situation that Shannon was not Walt, correctly assuming he's reacting that way due to meeting Walter White before. The Driver then asked Jesse about the blue meth (and told him about his involvement with Mr. White). Jesse, a bit hesitantly, told about his prior animosities with his former teacher and partner Mr. White, as well as his own past as a meth cook. Jesse wanting to leave the criminal life due to his many misfortunes and wanting to protect his girlfriend and her child, reminded the Driver of both himself and Standard. He befriended Jesse after that, and Jesse learned about the Driver's recent past and how he died protecting his lover and her child, with Jesse noting that he himself failed to save both of his girlfriends and envies the Driver in that regard.
  • The Driver met the widow Sarah Collins as she was a friend of Jesse. As the Driver was a kind-looking guy, they initially formed a friendship and hang out with each other more often. Sarah was even comfortable enough to tell about her past to him and even have him look after her kids when Jesse is away. Over time, the Driver had fallen for Sarah, although he himself wasn't sure if his feelings for the widow was due to her similarities with Irene (being a hard-working single mom who was once married to a criminal) and/or a genuine respect for her. One unfortunate day however, as the Driver and Sarah was on their way to the Driver's car at a parking lot near a bar they went to, they were ambushed by two random thugs with guns (presumably sent by Mr. White after The Driver turned down their partnership). The Driver was able to disarm and quickly stab one of the thugs and then stabbed him repeatedly out of pure rage. Sarah was also able to disarm and shot the second thug dead right in the head twice. When the deed was done, they looked into each other and was at a lost for words, having seen their violent side for the first time. Although they don't really arbor any hard feelings after that since they are only protecting each other, the Driver and Sarah mutually decided to stop seeing each other soon after, both for her and her kids' safety. The Driver did called her after that to tell her that she reminded him of a kind mother he used to know and that he enjoyed her company as much as when he was with her.
  • Based on the Driver's violent outburst, his lack of reaction to blood, and his willingness to kill, it's safe to assume he's already a harden criminal by the time we meet him. As mentioned before, his violence is mostly done out of self-defense or revenge. Although as implied when he gets verbally aggressive at returning clients, he can barely keep his anger in control. He has heard of the legendary hitman John Wick, who retired after marrying his wife and came back after someone killed his dog (which was a gift from his late wife) and murdered the people responsible for it. The Driver mused about it for a moment; whether he was to give up his criminal life should he even had a chance with Irene. Well, it's too late to think about that now. He's not interested in getting into the hitman business either. They haven't met each other yet; but if they had, he wonders if they might get along with each other.
  • That night as he mused about his thoughts and drive around LA by himself, he had a "daydream" (or more accurately, a vision from another world). In it, he survived being stabbed, gave up his life of crime, took a new name, founded a business and lived peacefully with his fiancée. All of it came crashing down however and he was back to his old ways once again to seek revenge on what he lost. His mind then returned to reality, pondering if he could ever escape his past or if it is destined to follow him. He sometimes wonder if his whole experience in the Pantheon was just all in his unconscious mind and he would awake up one day to have his story continue where it left off or be involved in someone else's tale. Only time would tell and for now, he would just rather live in the moment.
"Can I talk to you? I won't keep you long. I have to go somewhere and I don't think I can come back. But I just wanted you to know getting to be around you and Benicio was the best thing that ever happened to me."

Edited by lawliet-saw-whet on May 14th 2024 at 5:22:41 PM

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#207802: May 12th 2024 at 10:07:02 PM

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#207803: May 12th 2024 at 10:14:07 PM

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"We are gonna sit here and take it! You hear me!? We're gonna take it!"
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#207804: May 12th 2024 at 10:20:12 PM

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Eike Kusch, God Being Dead at the Story's Beginning (The Juggler, Wolfred Wagner)
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Wolfred Wagner
  • Potential Houses: House of Narrative, Sub-House: Beginnings and Death and Postmorten, Sub-house: Death Archetypes
  • Theme: "Shadow of Memories/Destiny Main Theme"
  • Demigod
  • Symbol: The Digipad or the Philosopher's Stone
  • Alignment: Neutral Good as Eike, True Neutral as Wolfred Wagner
  • Portfolio:
  • Domains: Time, Death, Immortality, Resurrection, Amnesia, Alchemy, Forgiveness, Destiny, Memory
  • Heralds: Dana (birth daughter, 2001), Hugo and Margaret Wagner (son and adopted daughter, 1580 — it's a long story)
  • High Priest: Ethan Kairos (his successor)
  • Followers: Susie Salmon, The 7th Guest. Eleanor Shellstrop
  • Allies: The good-aligned Fullmetal Alchemist deities, Aldo, Lazlo, good-aligned gods in the House of Time and Temporality, Lewis Anthonio, Yukiteru Amano, Yusuke Urameshi, Malcom Crowe, Sissel, Issac Dian and Miria Harvent, Czeslaw Meyer, Hob Gadling, Elizabeth Liones, Rimuru Tempest, William Cage, The Day of the Tentacle protagonists, Lann and Reynn, Android 21, Rintarou Okabe, Samurai Jack, Sam and Max
  • Enemies: Father and the Homunculi, any deity who enacts Deal with the Devil, all evil gods who can time travel, Clockwork and Neyla, Alex Wesker, Eliza and Sekhmet, Voldemort, Tenebrae.
  • Pities: Homura Akemi, Ashildr, Dr. Henry Morgan, AZ
  • Conflicting Opinion: Decim
  • Commonality Connection: Luka Redgrave, Heishiro Mitsurugi, Van Hohenheim
  • In the year 1580, a man known as Wolfred Wagner tampered with alchemy in the hopes of finding a cure for his ailing wife. Unfortunately, his search ended in failure as his wife died four years later, also sending his children into despair. Through the use of the Philosopher's Stone, he managed to conjure a Homunculus and asked him to have a chance to redo his life all over again, but not before drawing a pentagram to seal the Homunculus back to where it came from. Homunculus cursed the immortality with memory erasure to ensure that Wolfred did start from the beginning and even destroyed Wolfred's alchemical lab for good measure. Thus, the younger Wolfred walked away, never to be seen again.
    • Fast forward to April 8th, 2001. In the city of Lebensbaum, Germany, a man known as Eike Kusch walks out of a café, only to be stabbed in the back and left to die. Eike then woke up in a strange afterlife chamber and was given an offer by a being known as Homunculus to escape his pre-determined death through a unique device called the Digi-Pad (or Z-Pad in another retelling) that let's him travel back and forth in time, but only to time periods within Lebensbaum that hold some sort of connection to him. With nothing left to lose, and not wanting to die, Eike begins his journey trying to avoid his death, dying, avoid his death again, then dying again, while trying to untangle the mysteries of who wants him dead, and why.
  • Eike Kusch went through multiple timelines to gather the information needed to stop Homunculus and the cycle of death and either gave the Philosopher's Stone to Wolfred to make a cure for his wife, or threw the stone at Homunculus that caused a Temporal Paradox and killed him. Regardless, he faded away knowing that he's finally free from his cursed life. In a new timeline, a descendant/reincarnation of Eike Kusch was able to live a new life, leaving Lebensbaum for what might be the last time. This is where he encountered a stranger with a long scarf who asked him a question, "Do you believe in Fate?" Said stranger was Luka Redgrave, who was doing a report on Wolfred Wagner's studies of alchemy and how Eike was connected to Wagner's disappearance. Eike tried to walk away, but Luka was ahead of him with his grappling hook, even handing Eike an invitation. After telling Eike that no, Luka wasn't going to kill him, Eike read the invitation to learn that it was an offer to become a deity in the Pantheon. Seeing as he had nowhere to go, Eike followed Luka to the Pantheon, where he gained the title of God who died at his story's beginning along with two temples to go with it. Luka also discussed his own time-traveling escapades with Eike, particularly how he ended up being the baby-sitter to his future wife.
    • Given how most of Eike's life prior to recalling his past as Wolfred Wagner is unknown due to his amnesia, the Master Builders were unsure as to how he'd want his temples decorated. So they decided to make it a combination of one of the houses in Lebensbaum mixed with some alchemical doo-dads back when he was Wolfred Wagner. Eike did make a suggestion for a painting of a juggler with a white mask. When asked why, he just said that "it reminded me of myself".
  • Eike's next move was to appoint some heralds, so he went and picked up the waitress Dana and Wolfred Wagner's children Hugo and Margaret. He then had the three of them sit down and explained the truth of how they were connected: Homunculus switched Dana and Margaret at birth, which explained why both of them felt like they never fit in their respective time periods, and that he was actually Wolfred Wagner in a youthful body. The three were shocked, but Hugo was devastated — he had been repeatedly been trying to kill his father this entire time. Eike just gave Hugo a pat on the head and forgave the boy as he had no idea at the time. Of course this did bring up the creepy implications that Eike was unknowing hitting on his daughter but Dana admits that Eike sounded and acted more like a father than a lover.
  • Given how he traveled through time to save himself from dying, Eike's first stop was the House of Time and Temporality. There, he was amazed at how there were numerous devices to travel through time: phone booths, a DeLorean,giant contraptions, wrist gadgets, etc. He also learned that some gods had the innate ability to travel through time. One of the deities he bonded with was Max Caufield, who has the ability to rewind time but also has to deal with the consequences of her actions, the biggest one being whether she should let her friend live or die to prevent a storm from destroying her home. Another god he befriended was Hiro Nakamura, an Otaku who gained the ability to travel through time and was a huge fan of video games with time travel as a motif. Hiro was curious as to how the mechanics of the Digipad worked while Eike was a bit flustered at the fanboying. It was through Hiro's fanboying that he learned of the Chrono Trigger deities and went to visit them. Eike became wowed with Lucca Ashtear's teleportation machine somehow ending in an adventure throughout space and time to stop Lavos, as Lucca's genius reminded him a lot of Hugo somehow making a time machine in the 16th century. Speaking of inventors, Eike was amazed at Lewis Anthonio being capable of inventing a time machine reminded him of Hugo, both being blond haired boys who were seeking to find their families and were brilliant inventors although he does find it unnerving that Lewis's former friend went as far as to team with a mind controlling hat to conquer the world as revenge as opposed to Hugo only targeting Eike.
  • Eike's tale of stopping Hugo from using alchemy to revive his mother made gods ask if his story wasn't a rip-off of the Elrich brothers' attempts to revive their mom with alchemy. Turns out, no, Eike's story was first. But this connection made Eike befriend Edward and Alphonse Elric and their attempts to find the Philosopher's Stone to truly bring their mother back. And, in an even more hilarious coincidence, Eike ended up having similar connections to their father, Van Hohenheim, a light-haired father who dabbled in alchemy who ended up being immortal and became an Unwitting Pawn to a Homunculus. At least Eike's Homunculus only wanted a way to keep himself immortal unlike Father/Homunculus tasking Hohenheim to commit genocide and all the people killed turned into a Philosopher's stone. Naturally, this made him enemies with Father and the other Homunculus.
  • One of Eike's biggest traits is how he could forgive those who tried to kill him. This made him bond with Yukiteru Amano, as the boy also forgave those who tried to kill him/imprison him (particularly Yuno, his girlfriend). Eike was somewhat unnerved in both Yukiteru and Yuno's backstory, particularly how Yuno won the previous game and planned to go back in time over and over to spend more time with Yukiteru and Yukiteru winning the current game had him so depressed (as in depressed for 10,000 years) that he could do nothing but lament Yuno killing herself to spare him. Thankfully, the two are of much saner mind and have all the time in the world to be together. He also learned of the Future Diaries, diaries of a person that could predict the future based on their personalities, and wished that his cellphone could've been useful to determine how he would die instead of having to ask a fortune-teller ever single time. Certainly would've been less convoluted than dressing up as a juggler to toss a message egg to his past self! Another deity Eike befriended was Lazlo, as Lazlo's happy ending only came if he constantly forgive his Childhood Friend for all of his screwups and cowardice. The two also learned they both became friends with a man named Oleg who wore glasses and had a thing for cameras and filming. Eike came to joke that perhaps the Oleg in his world is a reincarnation of the Oleg in Lazlo's.
  • Likes to joke about the time he traveled to the 16th century and terrified locals with nothing but a cellphone and threaten to trap their souls in it (another timeline had him use a lighter to the same effect) and somehow it became the inspiration of a statue of him in the future, replacing a tree where his murderer hid behind to kill him. He became friends with Ashley J. Williams because of how he survived a gladiator match with a chainsaw and boomstick along a more eloquent Badass Boast on what his gun could do. Ash notes that if Eike had a shotgun on hand in the first place, he could've killed Homunculus sooner and ended his timey wimey problems sooner. Eike disagreed; even in the timeline when he clumsily gave Homunculus the D-pad causing them to explode, the Philosopher's Stone ended up being discovered in a tree. One day, Eike woke up to find that both of his temples now had statues of him with a cellphone/lighter and was amused at the site of them.
  • Given his Complexity Addiction to solve numerous puzzles (his biggest one is when he was poisoned and said poison was derived from an animal that was extinct for centuries and he went back to the past to make someone build a library to give him the knowledge about it), he gained a kinship with the numerous LucasArts deities, particularly the Day of the Tentacle protagonists and the Freelance Police, since both of their adventures involved time travel and out of the box puzzles along with how Eike's adventure honestly fit the niche of a Point and Click adventure. The three parties have had talks about who's had the most absurd time-travel plot of them all, with Eike agreeing that the DOTT protags beat him by a long mile.
  • Eike has met up with other deities who have had different opinions on their immortality. He pitied Dr. Henry Morgan for how his immortality is a curse, seeing as he's outlived everyone although he also felt that Dr. Morgan was lucky since Morgan got to keep his memories while Eike was always getting recurring amnesia. Then there was Czeslaw Meyer who was experimented on while he was an immortal, but that was when Eike learned of Czesla's big sibling figures Isaac Dian and Miria Harvent who, while being quite scatter-brained (to the point that they didn't realize up to the year 2001 — 80+ years since they met with Czeslaw and unknowingly shared an elixir of Immortality with some gangsters — that they hadn't aged and came up with a crazier theory as to why) had good hearts. On the other side of the spectrum was Hob Gadling, who didn't mind the immortality despite all of the hardships that came his way. Hob loves cheering Eike up with how Eike now has a chance to use his "immortality" to good use and to reclaim knowledge and memories that he couldn't have done in the past. He also sympathized with Ashlidr who has become so old that she's lost most of her memories, which is a parallel to how Eike has to suffer recurring amnesia as part of his curse. Then there was AZ, who was madden with grief over losing his precious Floette in a massive war that he tried to bring them back to life. Said machine was powered by the souls of Pokémon. He succeeded...at the cost of destroying his kingdom and him and Floette still alive after 3,000 years — and while he's immortal, he still kept aging. Eike knows that the use of life to revive another is never a good thing and that it only brings to more and more suffering and he is quite exasperated at how many deities tried to search for a way to bring the dead back to life and how it caused more and more tragedies, or the convoluted ways they try to resurrect the dead. A good example is that of Pegasus J. Crawford, who used a weird eye to steal the souls of others in order to lure Yugi Muto into a tournament to steal his Millennium Item while also taking advantage of another company whose holographic technology would allow him to recreate a body of his deceased lover, Cecilia. While Pegasus did manage to recover, he's still shaking his head over the way this all panned out.
    Eike: I understand that death is a painful thing. Losing someone you love is never easy. But is it really worth all of this suffering?
  • Given how Eike kept dying and being revived in a loop, he could be seen as the Non-Action Guy version of William Cage, as both of them constantly died, returned to a previous time, then used the knowledge of the past to become stronger. Eike is glad that he never had to die in the gruesome ways William did, although he's decided to pick up on some self-defense classes to defend himself. Definitely would be nicer than being thrown off a building or stabbed in the back multiple times. He also learned of Stephen Strange's attempts of using the Time Stone to rewind time: one of then to trap him in a time loop with Dormammu and the other time where his actions caused his entire universe to be destroyed in order to save Christine. He knows that messing with time can be dangerous if the user doesn't know when to stop and move on.
  • As someone who unknowing got involved in a Deal with the Devil, Eike was disgusted with the Incubators pressuring young girls to make wishes that would force them to fight witches/forced to become witches and ended with their souls being forfeit. Worse, the Incubators give the girls exactly what they wish for, it's just that the girls' wishes don't align with what they really want. And worse, unlike with Homunculus they can't die no matter how many times he's stomped on them. It was through the Incubators did he learn of the tragedy of Homura Akemi, who kept rewinding time to save Madoka but could never find a solution to save her. Rather, it was Madoka who had to save herself but with the sacrifice of her disappearing completely from everyone's memory. Eike can understand Homura's anguish but doesn't justify sealing Madoka to keep her happy; it was Madoka's decision in the end, and she should've respected that. Homura just brushes Eike off since Eike/Wolfred's son Hugo didn't get the memo and revived his mother through alchemy without considering the consequences.
  • Given how most of his life was erased with amnesia, he naturally ended up becoming allies with numerous amnesiac gods while trying to find a way to recover his lost memories of the past 400 years. He ended up bonding with Lann and Reynn the most, given how they all were the catalysts of their stories coming to fruition with their arrogance and were cursed with amnesia in order to undo it. He also interacted with Android 21, who also forgot about her true self and honestly had good ideals at heart but forced to fight off a Horror Hunger that turns her into a monster. Eike visits with pastries and coffee every now and then to satisfy her sweet tooth. He was quite amazed with Rintarou Okabe's inventions and ability to retain memories of changed timelines, something Eike himself wouldn't have obtained until after replaying the events of April 8th, 2001 6+ times.
  • Eike was interested in the House of Traveling as he himself wandered the world for 400 years, even if he forgot most of the journey. During these travels, he saw a clash between two samurai — Samurai Jack and Heishiro Mitsurugi. After the two finished their fight, Eike approached them, stating that he just felt he and Mitsurugi were "connected" in some way. Mitsurugi asked if this is because they met in the past, to which Eike shook his head and stated how he had been walking around the world but could not recall anyone or make connections. Mitsurugi shook his head in pity; immortality with amnesia sucks. Eike also learned of how Samurai Jack was plunged into the future by Aku but with the side-effect of him not being able to age, and was stuck for 50 years trying to rid the world of Aku's evil. At least Jack got a happy ending, even if he temporarily became separated from his wife, Ashi (since she was the daughter of Aku, killing him meant killing her).
  • Was glad to find common ground with the likes of Marlon Crowe and Yusuke Urameshi, both of them having died at their story's beginning and up becoming ghosts. Only difference was that Marlon didn't realize he was Dead All Along whereas Yusuke was able to be revived via True Love's Kiss. Eike is glad that Marlon was able to move on after taking care of some business and how Yusuke found a new purpose as a Spirit Detective (even though his death wasn't supposed to happen but the gods were kind enough to give him an extra chance). He also was amused to learn that Aldo and Sissel had two things in common: they also had no idea as to who they truly were...only to find out they were actually cats all along.
    Eike: Cats who travel through time and become human? Okay, that's new. Wonder what it's like being reincarnated into a cat though.
    Aldo: Well, you can't eat hot or spicy foods for one thing.
    Sissel: And I still have a thing for hunting down rats.
  • Given as he is (supposedly) the reincarnation of the original Eike, this Eike was interested to learn there was a Resurrection sub-house, and how people who died could turn into something else. He once was invited to have a talk with Rimuru Tempest, only to find a blue talking slime...which was the real Rimuru Tempest. As to how Rimuru became reincarnated as a slime? Well, it all involved a knife to the back...kinda like how Eike's story began. At least he's glad Wolfred wished to be young and Homunculus didn't twist it to be like a young animal or a baby. He also bonded with Elizabeth Liones because her job as a waitress reminded him of Dana's job while pitying how she's stuck in a death/resurrection loop and only gets to live three days after recovering her powers. Even Homunculus was merciful in helping him get back to the land of the living every time he kicked the bucket.
  • Has mixed feelings over Decim, given how he's too similar to Homunculus. On one hand, Eike finds their behavior completely unsettling in how he's so detached towards humans. On the other, it's all because Decim was created that way and has no ability to copy human emotions, and he's ultimately just a cog in a bigger machine that must fulfill its role or else. His mannequin collection also terrifies Eich and he can't help but think that Homunculus would find it amusing to dress mannequins of Eich in his previous lives just to rub it in his face.
  • Given his past actions as Wolfred, Eich is not amused at the depravity gods would go through to become immortal. Being empowered by hate and killing an entire family just because you were jealous of them? Creating a blood drive solely so you can feed on others' blood? Implanting yourself in the body of a child? Splitting your soul into seven pieces then trying to kill a baby just because of a prophecy that they'd defeat you? Eike was disgusted and knows he's powerless to stop any of them. Not like these deities notice the actions of a wannabe alchemist.
  • All those people in my memory... What happened to them, in all the lives they lived? There's no way to know, not now... But I'm going to believe they all had a good life. And myself, I'm going to start living a new life, free of regrets...
On another note, is it possible to have Geronimo Stilton as God of Spin-Off? If you go to the trope page, you will see the numerous spin-offs this mouse journalist has and it honestly makes you wonder how the author is capable of writing all of these down. They spawn different genres and universes — sci-fi, caveman, medieval Europe, super-heroes, fantasy, comic books about time travel, spin-offs where the cast are characters of classic literature, spin-offs involving his sister (or rather the girls who see Thea as a big sister), spin-offs involving a mouse and her Addams family, an animated adaptation...Need I say more?

Edited by Camilla on May 12th 2024 at 11:21:55 AM

Note to self: Never bet on Entei.
PhantomFire NIP (Non-Important Person) from Sol 3 Since: Jan, 2021 Relationship Status: Singularity
NIP (Non-Important Person)
#207805: May 12th 2024 at 10:25:28 PM

[up][up]Thank you for the [tup]. Kotori Itsuka will continue to watch over Shido from a new location and with a new title.

Excessive-Menace uwu from the Velvet Cage (Not-So-Newbie) Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
uwu
#207806: May 12th 2024 at 10:26:15 PM

[up][up] I noticed that you didn't write interactions for Yusuke Urameshi, Malcom Crowe, Sissel, Issac Dian and Miria Harvent, Elizabeth Liones, Rimuru Tempest, Decim and the Enemies potholed to Forms of Immortality in the profile. Once you've written interactions about them (either making new paragraphs or editing existing ones) I'll give you a [tup] (if i somehow missed their mentions, I apologize).

Edited by Excessive-Menace on May 12th 2024 at 10:26:20 AM

THE GOLDEN AGE WILL RETURN AGAIN!
neoamon Mr from Planet Mobius S.T.C. Since: Nov, 2010
Mr
#207807: May 13th 2024 at 3:01:20 AM

@ Huepow: Professor Gerald Robotnik manipulated Shadow's memories in order to ensure that Shadow would destroy the world after Maria's death. However now that Gerald is part of pantheon and his sanity is restored he would regret manipulating Shadow's memories so he would empathise with Huepow about their regrets.

@ Eike: [tup].

Edited by neoamon on May 13th 2024 at 11:02:13 AM

"May your heart be your guiding key"
Rockernator The Last Brawler from Another Dimension Since: Apr, 2021
The Last Brawler
#207808: May 13th 2024 at 6:32:29 AM

The Frontier Digidestined have been moved to their new position. Also added a small sub-paragraph reflecting this change and some sligh grammar correction.

NitroIndigo ♀ | Small ripples lead to big waves from West Midlands region, England Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
♀ | Small ripples lead to big waves
#207809: May 13th 2024 at 8:08:22 AM

[tup] for Eike and Geronimo Stilton.

This is almost finished. Any wind-related deities he could interact with?

Prince Huepow, God of Platforming Pocket Pals (Hewpoe)

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hyupo.png
His true form

  • Hall of Game Characters
  • Lesser God
  • Symbol: The Moon Kingdom's crescent symbol
  • Theme music: I'm On Your Side
  • Alignment: Neutral Good with some chaotic leanings
  • Portfolio: Floating Limbs, Non-Player Companion, powers the Wind Ring, Blue Is Heroic, Prince Incognito, Royals Who Actually Do Something, Voluntary Shapeshifting, gives Klonoa Fake Memories of them always being friends but starts to like him for real, Manipulative Bastard, feels guilty for using Klonoa, Disney Death, delivers a Cruel Twist Ending, his appearances in spinoffs contradict all of this
  • Domains: The moon, wind, deceit, guilt, memories
  • Herald: The Moon Queen
  • Complicated relationship: Klonoa
  • Allies: The King of Sorrow, Princess Luna, Nebby (as Lunala), Sailor Moon, Naminé, Shūkurō Tsukishima, Sparx, Banjo and Kazooie
  • Enemies: Joka, Lenna, Shadow the Hedgehog, Dr. Eggman, Majora's Mask, Nightmare Moon, Nightmare, Wizeman
  • Of interest to: Cream the Rabbit
  • Huepow is a spirit who lives inside the wind ring, a magical object that allows its bearer to inflate mooks. Klonoa met him while walking in the woods one day, and they've been best friends ever since. Except... that was all a lie. He's actually the humanoid prince of Cress, the long-hidden Moon Kingdom, who summoned Klonoa from another world and gave him fake memories so he could save Phantomile from Ghadius' nightmares. However, during their adventure, he grew attached to Klonoa, and felt horribly guilty when he told him the truth. When Klonoa was forcibly sucked out of Phantomile, Huepow was on the verge of tears.
  • Huepow was chosen to represent Platforming Pocket Pal because because he disappears into the wind ring during gameplay, allowing him to stay with Klonoa at all times. He used to be Klonoa's herald, so naturally they reunited after Huepow ascended. Their history had been an Elephant in the Living Room for a while, even though Klonoa had long since come to accept his role as the Dream Traveller. Huepow's ascension gave them a chance to talk things through with each other. Despite how much they've changed, they still agree that Joka is their enemy. When they learned he was causing trouble in the Pantheon, they teamed up to stop him.
  • Huepow had never met the King of Sorrow before the Pantheon, but Klonoa had. They have a lot in common: they're both royals from a long-hidden kingdom with a blue and gold colour scheme, and the Kingdom of Sorrow is called Hyuponia. They have so much in common, in fact, that some interpret the King as the embodiment of Klonoa's sorrow about being forced out of Phantomile. Regardless of whether this is true or not, the King of Sorrow regarded Huepow with suspicion at first, but they eventually bonded over their similarities.
  • Lenna was horrified when she learned about what Huepow did to Klonoa. Despite his repentance and best intentions, she just can't forgive him. It's eerily similar to what Delvin did to her — altering her memories and then manipulating her because he thought it would save the kingdom, but instead only corrupting it more. Similarly, Shadow the Hedgehog is wary of Huepow because Gerald Robotnik altered his memories so he'd have a motive to destroy the world.
  • Naturally, Huepow gets along with moon-related deities. He especially sympathises with Princess Luna, who was sealed away in the moon, much like how the Moon Kingdom was sealed off from the rest of Phantomile for a long time. Plus, just like Klonoa, Luna can enter dreams. Usagi, or Sailor Moon, is also the heir of a moon kingdom, though in her case, she didn't know about it until later in life. Huepow also gets along with Nebby's Lunala form despite not having any powers over the moon; she just happens to have the aesthetic. He doesn't take kindly to Dr. Eggman, who once blew up half the moon, or the entity possessing Majora's Mask, who tried to crash the moon into Termina.
  • The world of Phantomile is made of its inhabitants' dreams. Every night, they're all channelled through a crystal in the Moon Kingdom, which causes people to forget them when they wake up. Ghadius tried to corrupt this crystal so he could turn the world into a living nightmare. As a result, Huepow is enemies with all nightmare-related deities, such as Nightmare Moon and Wizeman. Special mention goes to Dream Land's Nightmare, whose high priest is Ghadius and who was responsible for Joka's ascension.
  • Huepow has a lot in common with Naminé and Shūkurō Tsukishima. Naminé was forced to alter Sora's memories to make him think she was his childhood friend instead of Kairi, who she was a clone of. She hates using her powers, and eventually restored Sora's memories to normal, but he had to forget all about her as a side-effect. Shūkurō is the God of Fake Memories, and used to use his powers to mess with people, but eventually reformed and felt remorse for his actions.
  • On a lighter note, Klonoa encouraged Huepow to seek out other gods who share his trope. Sparx really is Spyro's childhood friend, and they've been together for all their adventures. While Huepow allows Klonoa to attack, he's interested in how Sparx has an even more important role: magically taking damage for Spyro. Huepow also admires Banjo and Kazooie's seamless teamwork, and wishes he could be in a partnership like that.
  • Cream the Rabbit is never seen without her pet, Cheese the Chao, who's also a rounded, floating, cyan creature. As a result, she was fascinated by Huepow because she mistook his spirit form for a chao. He explained that he wasn't, but Cream thinks he's cute. His humanoid form... less so.

Edited by NitroIndigo on May 13th 2024 at 4:08:35 PM

Gehayadren Bad Movie Binge Collector from A Garbage Fire Since: Jun, 2016 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Bad Movie Binge Collector
#207810: May 13th 2024 at 8:53:27 AM

Aang started off as an airbender.

Ha ha ha. What a story, Mark.
Necromancer10 Buddy from Crakcarz, the Continent of Wacky Necromancers Since: May, 2019 Relationship Status: Browsing the selection
Buddy
#207811: May 13th 2024 at 9:19:38 AM

@lawliet: [tup] for The Driver.

Beep-beep
neoamon Mr from Planet Mobius S.T.C. Since: Nov, 2010
Mr
#207812: May 13th 2024 at 12:13:34 PM

@ Huepow: There maybe some deities in the hall of Wind and Air that he can interact with.

"May your heart be your guiding key"
TrueChaos Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Abstaining
#207813: May 13th 2024 at 12:32:59 PM

How are they? Are they ready?

"We are the warriors clad in crowns!"

"Ohsama Sentai!"

"King-Ohger!"


Ohsama Sentai King-OhgerMembers, Battle Deities of Squadrons Composed of High-Ranking Individuals In Society (The Strategic Rescue Taskforce For Extranormal Incidents In The Six Kingdoms, Previously known as the Quintet Alliance, The Rulers of Tikyu, The Warriors Clad In Crowns, The Light That Will Pierce the Universe | Gira: note  | Yanma: note  | Hymeno: note  | Rita: note  | Kaguragi: note  | Jeramie: note )

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/pre_timeskip_kingohgers.jpg
From left to right: Rita Kaniska, Jeramie Brasieri, Yanma Gast, Gira Husty, Hymeno Ran, and Kaguragi Dybowski
Their Post-Time Skip appearences
Transformed State
  • Potential/New House: Royalty
  • [tup]s: 4
  • Intermediate Deities as a team, Lesser Deities individually, temporarily Greater Deities when utilizing Hyouga Issen, reaches Overdeities levels when wielding all six pieces of the King's Proof together
  • Symbol: As a whole, the Ohsama Sentai Symbol. Individually, the emblems representing their respective nations.
  • Theme Song: Zenryoku King, Pride and Brave (shared with the Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger)
  • Alignment: Lawful Good
  • Portfolio: Named After The Guardian Deity Of Tikyu, Being Around For About 2,000 Years, Its Current Members Being The Main Characters And Rulers Of Their Kingdoms, Are Well-Liked Monarchs Who Want To Protect Their Kingdoms And People, Are Willing To Do Morally Questionable Things In The Process, Are Very Effective And Reliable Because Of Their Quirks, Are Supported And Blessed By The Shugods, Works Best As One Unit Working Towards A Goal, Despite Their Differences, Royals Who Actually Do Something, Ragtag Band of Misfits, Dealing With The Difficulties Of Being Rulers, Gaining New Outfits And Hairstyles After A Two Year Timeskip, Destroying The God Of Their Universe In The Final Episode
  • Domain(s): Arthropods, Royalty, Friendship, Prophecies, Gods, Swordsmanship, Leadership, Power, Legacy, Space
  • Herald: Their respective Shugods and retainers: God Kuwagata and Douga for Gira, God Tombo and Shiokara for Yanma, God Kamakiri and Sebastian for Hymeno, God Papillon and Morphonia for Rita, God Hachi and Kuroda for Kaguragi, God Tarantula and Gerojim for Jeramie
  • Allies:
  • Enemies:
  • On Friendly Terms With:
  • Opposes: All evil Lovecraftian deities, Aerys II Targaryen, Aegon Targaryen, Char Aznable
  • Conflicting Opinion: All neutral and good Lovecraftian deities
  • 2,000 years ago, five heroes and the guardian deity of Tikyu known as King Ohger defeated the Underground Empire Bognaarok and saved humanity. These five heroes became known as the Ohsama Sentai. The Ohsama Sentai, alongside the Shugods, ascended to become kings and established five kingdoms: Shugodom, N'kosopa, Ishabana, Gokkan, and Toufu, initiating an era of peace and prosperity. However, a prophecy predicted the return of Bognaarok, prompting the modern monarchs of Tikyu to unite as the Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger. Together, they confronted this invasion and any other potential threats to their world.
  • On a seemingly average day on Tikyu, the partnered Shugods of the King-Ohgers were each suddenly given instructions to a certain location in the pantheon for an important meeting. After making the necessary arrangements, the monarchs traveled on the Shugods and arrived in the Court of the Gods to discuss the recent events of their story. The Reveal that Tikyu's entire history has been shaped by the Mad God and King of the Galactinsects, Dagded Dujardin, as the latest of many "games" he and his Jesters have orchestrated, which led to the destruction of countless civilizations. Despite the overwhelming power this force has presented and the connection to the truth behind Tikyu's very origins, the King-Ohgers were able to rally together and defeat the Galactinsects one by one, ending in the total destruction of Dagded once and for all with the support of the monarchs' citizens, leading to Tikyu having true peace for possibly the first time in its history. With this feat achieved despite the odds stacked against them, the courts have decided to grant the Ohsama Sentai a proper place within the Pantheon in order to have representation for nobility coming together and putting aside more personal ambitions and desires to unite towards one common goal, which they, of course, have accepted.
  • Due to each of them being a monarch with their own kingdom, their shared temple was designed to replicate their respective throne rooms in different areas of the building on the inside, while the outside of the building is identical to God Caucasus Kabuto in its castle form. And as usual, when the kings need to hold a team meeting for one reason or another, it is held within Shuggodamn's.
  • The King-Ohgers were already familiar with the existence and general workings of the Pantheon. Prior to their official ascension, they served as the collective High Priests to Moccamori. They were once heavily considered for her current occupation but settled for the High Priest position for the time being when Moccamori was chosen instead of them. Moccamori herself is very glad to see her good friends having an official place within the Pantheon and looks forward to working with them on various endeavors.
    • The second group to greet them into the Pantheon was the Kyoryugers, whom they encountered during the Galactinsects invasion and the Deboss's conquest of Earth, stripping them of their Bravery. They remain deeply grateful to the King-Ohgers for restoring their powers and defeating the Deboss army. Torin, in particular, was thrilled to meet the individuals who assisted his students during his absence.
  • Despite their eccentric and self-centered tendencies, all of the King-Ohgers take their duties as monarchs very seriously and are dedicated to the protection of their subjects and kingdoms from any threat. They follow the motto "the people are their rulers, and the rulers are their people." Therefore, they firmly believe that any person in power must wield their power for the sake of those under their rule. They are happy to ally with royalty who share this mindset and vehemently oppose those who use their authority to promote tyranny and oppression. This stance is particularly crucial given their experiences dealing with the former King of Shugddamn., Rcules Husty even though he was Good All Along.
    • They are particularly cautious of entities that lean towards the more eldritch side of existence.This caution stems from the revelation that Dagded Dujardin, a being of horrific cosmic and unknown origins is the one who orchestrated the history of conflict on Tikyu and numerous other civilizations in their universe, all for the amusement of watching "specks clean themselves up." Although they recognize that there are benevolent beings of that nature, the trauma of the Galactinsects' invasion remains vivid in their memories. Most such beings have opted to leave the group alone due to their possession of the Immortal Breaker powers, initially granted to Rcules by Dagded before being shared among the group.
      • Two figures within the Pantheon that particularly hold the team's animosity are the Anti-Spiral and Bill Cipher, who bear the most similarities to Dagded through action (the former) and personality (the latter), making it so that they are official enemies of the Ohsama Sentai. The Anti-Spiral and Bill have chosen to trend lightly around these two more than most due to them having the ability to kill eldritch beings due to Dagded accidentally granting them such a power.
  • Exclusive to Gira:
    • The king of Shugoddam, the largest nation in Tikyu. He grew up in an orphanage near Shugoddam Castle, but during the day of the Bognaarok attack, he took up the OhgerCalibur of the (then) King Rcules - who was revealed to be corrupt and ambitious - leading to him awakening God Kuwagata and becoming a King-Ohger. it was later revealed that he is the long lost younger brother of Rcules, allowing him to challenge his older brother for the throne of Shugoddam, which he won in their second duel. However, his true identity is a lifeform created by the Uchu King Dagded. His ability to communicate with the Shugods and his immortal body were both inherited from Dagded. Not only that, it was revealed that Rcules was Good All Along and pretended to be a tyrant in order to gain the power to permentally kill Dagded. Once this power was shared with the other King-Ohgers, Gira led the charge in killing his progenitor and free the universe from his tyranny.
    • Gira was pleasantly surprised to discover a sense of kinship with Banjou Ryuga and Riku Asakura, as they shared similar origins. Specifically, being "fathered" by monstrous alien beings as part of their schemes. Despite their shared pasts, they seldom delve into the darker aspects of their origins when they spend time together. Instead, they focus on enjoying each other's company and building a bond based on mutual respect and camaraderie.Their friendship blossomed over shared experiences and interests, usually while eating ramen.
    • Due to growing up in an orphanage after losing his memories, Gira has a deep empathy for children who are without families or struggling with similar circumstances. His memory loss was a result of consuming God Kuwagata's soul when he was a child. When he's not fulfilling his royal duties or attending to matters at the temple, one can often find him at the Pantheon's officially established orphanage.There, Gira volunteers his time and effort to help with various tasks, from watching over the children to ensuring that the orphanage remains a safe and nurturing environment for all. He takes pride in being able to contribute positively to the lives of these children, understanding firsthand the challenges they face.
    • Gira harbors a deep animosity towards the Toymaker, viewing him as a symbol of everything he despises in the universe. The Toymaker's belief that the universe is his personal playground, with its inhabitants mere toys for his amusement, echoes the behavior and personality of Gira's mortal enemy, Dagded, reminding him of the havoc wreaked by Dagded and the suffering caused to countless civilizations.
    • Has an Odd Friendship with Megumin that began in the early days of his ascension: when she accidentally cast an explosion spell that hit his shared temple due to her mistakingly lumping it with one of the abandoned castles she uses as practice in her world due to being one of the newer temples at the time. As a result, she was forced by the courts into having to lead in performing repair duties while being personally overseen by Gira, much to her initial misery. However, Gira and Megumin found common ground to bond over during this time, specifically being with being overdramatic and over the top at almost every chance they can get. Once Megumin's sentencing was done, when they are together, one can find them practicing and giving each other pointers on how to improve upon their dramatic chops.
    Megumin: And how was that? Has my magnificent enchantments blown you away, O King of Evil?!
    Gira: Sorry, but your voice isn't deep enough to make that phase work. Try again.
    Megumin: Awwww....
    • "Now fear me and heed my words! I will show no shred of mercy nor restraint, and spare no effort nor intent! The name of your demise... is Gira Husty! The man who'll become the King of Evil! And I... shall rule over this entire world!"'
  • Exclusive to Yanma:
    • The king of N'Kosopa, the land of technology, was once an orphan abandoned by his parents in the slums. Yanma came under the wing of Gin, who taught him everything he knows about technology. Through this knowledge, he went on to greatly improve the political power of N'Kosopa, which was once a vassal state of Shugoddam, through technological innovation. He uses insults such as "octomush" and "slack-jawed tanuki" on a daily basis.
    • As the World's Smartest Man and a Science Hero, Yanma is often found in the House of Technology to expand upon his knowledge and can be seen around the likes of Nikola Tesla and Amadeus Cho. Together, they engage in stimulating discussions, share innovative ideas, and collaborate on promising projects, with a couple being centered around the advanced power sources developed specifically on Tikyu. At first glance, Yanma's presence next to them might seem unexpected, especially considering his usual aloof demeanor. However, those who know Yanma well aren't surprised by this collaboration as, despite his outward aloofness, Yanma possesses a profound geeky side that makes him very excited to work with those kinds of people.
    • Despite their practically opposing backgrounds, Yanma can often be found spending time at Bulma Briefs' temple, or vice versa, as the two have developed a strong friendship due to their personalities meshing well together. The two are currently working on a new project, engaging in playful banter and good-natured ribbing as they collaborate the whole way through.
    • A particular figure in the Pantheon who has earned Yanma's animosity is Viktor, due to Yanma witnessing Viktor's origins prior to his descent into villainy. Yanma saw a lot of himself in Viktor's journey, particularly during the time when Viktor nearly succumbed to the power of his portion of the King's Proof. Adding to this animosity is Viktor's belief that he could advance his kingdom's technological prowess beyond what it is by sacrificing his humanity and becoming a full-fledged machine, a notion that Yanma vehemently rejects. Yanma firmly stands by the belief that he achieved success precisely because of his humanity and refuses to entertain the idea of forsaking it for technological progress.
      • On that note, another Runeterra champion that Yanma has a bone to pick with is Renata Glasc, whose goals and actions remind him of too much of one of his previous enemies, Rcules Husty with the actions he took to defeat Dagded, which he still resents to this day. For her part, Renata views him in the same light as the common Zaunites who don't side with her (something easy to do given his overall personality and origins) and holds little to zero respect for his title as king.
    Renata: As if I care about the opinions of a man who knows nothing about wielding real power and influence.
    Yanma: As if I need either of those to get to the top.
    • "I don't flatter or suck up to anybody. No matter who I'm dealing with, my guts and brains will be enough to break through. That's how the president of Nkosopa, Yanma Gast rolls."
  • Exclusive to Hymeno:
    • The queen of Ishabana, the land of art and medicine, became monarch at a young age due to losing her parents during the "Wrath of God" catastrophe fifteen years prior to the events of her series. She loves beautiful and cute things and will do whatever it takes to get what she likes. However, on the other hand, she also has the side of a passionate doctor, as she has no qualms about saving someone.
    • Given her occupation as Ishabana's best doctor, one can commonly find Hymeno at the Magnam Caelestis Medicinae Centrum, where she dedicates herself to aiding numerous patients in need of care by assisting the likes of Black Jack, Tony Tony Chopper, Angela Zeigler, and so others when her skills needed. However, despite her expertise and passion for medicine, she has been unable to open her own medical facility due to the demands of her role as a monarch. Nevertheless, Hymeno remains committed to providing the highest standard of healthcare to the people most in need, balancing her dual responsibilities with unwavering dedication.
      • The one who introduced Hymeno to this location is Florence Nightingale, with whom she closely collaborates in curing diseases and addressing various medical needs. Whenever Florence is present to handle a medical issue, Hymeno can usually be found right by her side, offering her expertise and support. Their partnership has been instrumental in providing comprehensive medical care and advancing healthcare practices within the realm.
    Hymeno: We'll see this through. No illness nor affliction cannot be cured.
    Florence: I can always count on you when it matters, can I?
    • As the ruler of a nation known for its dedication to the arts, Hymeno is naturally a Cultured Badass who is particularly skilled at playing the piano and likes to put on a performance there once in a while whenever the House of Musicality has an event going on. A frequent collaborator of hers is, surprisingly enough, Stargirl, whom she has formed one of the more unexpected Odd Friendships within the Pantheon.
    • "I am the queen: Hymeno Ran. I will do as I wish, and stride down my own path. Now you shall witness the pride of the flower that will never wither!"
  • Exclusive to Rita:
    • The monarch of Gokkan, the land of ice and snow, also serves as the Chief Justice of the International Court of Justice of Tikyu, which protects the world's neutrality. Because of their position, they not only always hide their expressions but also rarely show any emotion, though they can make strange noises when they reach their limit. They speak few words and don't say anything unnecessary in public. The only "person" they open their heart to - at the beginning - is their plush doll of the anime character "Moffun" which they are absolutely obsessed with.
    • As Supreme Justice of Tikyu, Rita has been granted a personal courtroom within the House of Law and Justice, where individuals from the world of Toku are brought before her to stand trial and receive sentencing. In this capacity, she directly oversees proceedings and answers to the Judge, and when necessary, even Eiki Shiki herself.
    • Due to her love for cute things, Rita has become very good friends with Rena Ryugu and was happy to introduce her to everything Moffun-related.
    Rena: I heard you drew a manga about Moffun, can I read it?!
    Rita: ...Only when it's finished.
    • As a ruler over a kingdom situated in the Grim Up North, Rita has forged close friendships with other benevolent "ice queens" such as Elsa and Mitsuru Kirijo. She values their shared dedication to using ice-based powers for noble and righteous purposes, fostering alliances built on trust and mutual respect. However, Rita harbors deep resentment and disdain towards those who misuse the power of ice for selfish and evil goals. People like Jadis and the Night's King represent everything Rita stands against — tyranny, cruelty, and the exploitation of power for personal gain. Their actions stand in stark contrast to Rita's commitment to using her abilities for the betterment of her kingdom and the protection of its inhabitants.
    • "The law is a spear that slays kings, and a shield that protects the people. That is why Gokkan stands resolute! The earth may shatter, and the heavens may fall... but I, Rita Kaniska, shall not waver!"
  • Exclusive to Kaguragi:
    • The lord of Toufu, the land of agriculture, always acts humble and polite in tone, but his words and actions are conspicuously theatrical, and he is what you might call a "con-man." Though he is "double-tongued" and willing to lie to achieve his goals, he is also willing to take the initiative, sweat, get his hands dirty, and "dye himself pitch black" to protect the lives of his people. This additude came about due to watching his predecessor and mentor, Iroki, burn herself to death during the "Fury of the Gods," in order to protect the reputation of Toufu when he couldn't go through with cutting her down himself.
    • Kaguragi's experiences as a farmer have not only equipped him with practical knowledge but also instilled in him a strong sense of responsibility towards sustainable agriculture. His visits to the Pantheon of Food have allowed him to broaden his horizons, learning innovative techniques and gaining insights into cutting-edge farming practices.
    • Rumors suggest that he's been clandestinely meeting with Lelouch vi Britannia, although the reasons for these meetings remain elusive to most. Some speculate that these meetings are related to potential alliances or secretive negotiations, while others believe they may involve strategic planning for unforeseen challenges. These mysterious encounters have sparked curiosity and intrigue among those aware of them, leading to various speculations about the nature of their discussions and the implications for their respective realms.
    • "For the sake of my people, I will cover myself in mud and dirty my hands. That is who I am: the lordly king, Kaguragi Dybowski!"
  • Exclusive to Jeramie:
    • A man born from his father, who was the sixth hero that saved humanity 2000 years ago, and his mother, Nephila, who is a Bognaarok. His real name is Jeramie Idmonarak Ne Brasieri, making him a distant relative of Dethnaarok VIII. As a "storyteller," he has been passing down the history of Tikyu for a long time, but he surfaced into the world to stop the battle between humans and Bognaarok. Eventually, he realized his goal once he became the King of the Bognaarok.
    • Initially forced by the other King-Ohgers to attend lessons in the House of Theatre and Spectacle to improve his storytelling skills and ensure clarity in his narratives, Jeramie was initially offended by this directive. However, as he delved deeper into the art of storytelling, Jeramie found himself pleasantly surprised by the experience. He has come to enjoy his visits to the house, discovering new techniques and approaches that have expanded his storytelling capabilities beyond what he thought possible. Through these lessons, Jeramie has learned to convey important information more effectively, enhancing his ability to engage and captivate his audience, eventually planning on teaching his subjects what he's learned.
    • Jeramie has discovered a strong connection with figures like Nero and Gohan, as they share a Commonality Connection of being largely defined by their part-human lineage. Despite the challenges that come with this heritage, they have each forged their own unique paths in life. The trio can often be found spending time together in various spots throughout the Pantheon, engaging in meaningful discussions and sharing their experiences. However, Nero and Gohan have occasionally pointed out that Jeramie tends to get bogged down in the details of the stories he tells. While his attention to detail is commendable, they encourage him to focus on conveying the essence of his narratives more effectively, striking a balance between intricate storytelling and engaging delivery.
    • Many have pointed out similarities between him and Char Aznable, much to Jeramie's intense distaste. While Jeramie acknowledges the surface-level comparisons, he is quick to emphasize that he has always strived to mend relations between humans and Bognaarok, despite inadvertently contributing to past hostilities. In contrast, Char has deviated from his initial goals and, by the end of his life, has become no better than the individuals who caused harm to his family.
    • "I am Jeramie Brasieri, ruling over man, Bognaarok, and everything else. The fate of the world is my story to dictate. The king of the in-between, and what he is here to do... all shall speak of it forevermore!"
  • "It's time for your advent, King-Ohger!"

Edited by TrueChaos on May 13th 2024 at 3:28:29 AM

neoamon Mr from Planet Mobius S.T.C. Since: Nov, 2010
Mr
#207814: May 13th 2024 at 12:43:24 PM

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"May your heart be your guiding key"
VengefulBale Dagded Dujardin from The Universe (it's his room) Since: Feb, 2016 Relationship Status: It's complicated
Dagded Dujardin
#207815: May 13th 2024 at 12:47:47 PM

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"Bingo! If two species hate each other, they will wipe each other out on their own."
Excessive-Menace uwu from the Velvet Cage (Not-So-Newbie) Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
uwu
#207816: May 13th 2024 at 1:38:03 PM

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THE GOLDEN AGE WILL RETURN AGAIN!
Shinobi TV Tropes' dedicated hee-ssential worker. from Arizona, USA Since: Jul, 2018 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
TV Tropes' dedicated hee-ssential worker.
#207817: May 13th 2024 at 2:51:56 PM

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[tup]

RJ-19-CLOVIS-93 from Australia Since: Feb, 2015
#207818: May 13th 2024 at 3:36:46 PM

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Are there allies Hans would get outside of other Nazis, or what about non-WWII interactions?

Hans Landa, God Of Villains That Had To Be Punished (Col Landa, the Jew Hunter)

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Hans, before getting something he can't take off.

TrueChaos Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: Abstaining
#207819: May 13th 2024 at 4:10:36 PM

♫It's all right, it's all right! You’re King!♫

Rmpdc Ghoulish Brain Worm from Philippines Since: May, 2015 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Ghoulish Brain Worm
#207820: May 13th 2024 at 5:23:10 PM

[up][up] What would he think of the Four Libertines, Italian Fascists who share Landa's sadism but are far more cruel and depraved when compared to Landa himself? Note that the Libertines were aided and guarded by members of the Waffen-SS during the events of their story, and it's thanks to the Nazi regime sheltering them that the Libertines were able to perform their sick games to begin with.

Other than that, I think Landa can already get my [tup] once this last suggestion is implemented.

Edited by Rmpdc on May 13th 2024 at 8:23:47 PM

"We are gonna sit here and take it! You hear me!? We're gonna take it!"
wootzits Since: Apr, 2010
#207821: May 13th 2024 at 8:02:42 PM

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Noting that I rewrote (or maybe more fittingly, reintegrated) the paragraph that Rockernator added to the Frontier profile. Speaking as the one who wrote the profile in the first place, I don't need to see criticism of my former trope pick written right into the profile, nor is it necessary to keep it "canon" that they once represented Elemental Embodiment at all; it's simpler to just retcon such things entirely.

Edited by wootzits on May 13th 2024 at 4:13:37 PM

Camilla What do you mean I'm not declared insane? Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Californicating
What do you mean I'm not declared insane?
#207822: May 13th 2024 at 8:55:26 PM

Eike's profile is almost done, will post it in next page.

For my Geronimo Stilton profile, given the sheer scope of spin-offs this mouse had, I originally wanted to focus on five major series: main series, animated version, Kingdom of Fantasy, Heromice, and his time-traveling adventures because those are the ones that actually have him as the protagonist (Space Mice, Micekings, and Cavemice are all parallel worlds or in the past, and the Thea Stilton/Creepela von Cacklefur ones barely have him at all). Would this suffice? Because if the other spin-offs count, would this mean Creepela and the Thea Sisters account as heralds or no?

Also, at a minimum, how much of Geronimo's exploits is necessary? Aside from traveling the world, he's also a secret agent, apparently learned martial arts, and there are musical theatre shows and a feature film in the works.

Last, since Geronimo is a famous franchise based in Italy, are there any good Italian gods he'd hang out with (Mario and Luigi are a stretch as they hail from Brooklyn which is known for its Italian population)

[down]Thanks for clarification cause this will really help narrow down which books to skim through (thank god for library apps)

Also I remember that Will from WITCH also comes from an Italian comic book series so that's another ally for Geronimo then.

Edited by Camilla on May 13th 2024 at 10:29:43 AM

Note to self: Never bet on Entei.
Excessive-Menace uwu from the Velvet Cage (Not-So-Newbie) Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
uwu
#207823: May 13th 2024 at 9:32:00 PM

[up] I think focusing on the five you mentioned is okay since you did say that he's the protagonist in those works. I also think it's fine to add interactions based off of him being a secret agent and knowing martial arts.

Regarding Italians, Peppino Spaghetti is Italian. Takumi Aldini is half-Italian and was raised in Italy.

Edited by Excessive-Menace on May 13th 2024 at 9:32:07 AM

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lawliet-saw-whet Resident Trope Lurker from SOCIETY BEAR, SOCIETY BEAR, SOCIETY BEAR (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
Resident Trope Lurker
#207824: May 14th 2024 at 2:17:53 AM

Luxord decided to change his title and move out of his current temple, to move into a new one in a different hall that's befitting of his set of skills.

His temple and his former title Fair-Play Villain sits abandoned, waiting for another deity to occupy it eventually.

@Excessive-Menace - Okay, I've changes to the profile and removed the ones that don't have a mention in the profile. Since he doesn't interact much with more thieves or police officers in the movie (and I honestly don't know how he would react to them besides what I already mentioned, and I already have a section on how he feels about the thieves he helps), I've just decided to cut them entirety.
I would be nice if I can more thumbs for this profile after my changes.
Current Thumbs for the Driver: Excessive-Menace, Rmpdc, Necromancer10, CrimsonShark, neoamon, J99908

Edited by lawliet-saw-whet on May 16th 2024 at 4:25:55 PM

Mood Status: Currently suffering from cringe.
CrimsonShark Mr. Tahiti Plan der Linde from The Internet of Loneliness and Beyond Since: Nov, 2018 Relationship Status: One Is The Loneliest Number
Mr. Tahiti Plan der Linde
#207825: May 14th 2024 at 3:52:50 AM

[up] Here's your fourth [tup].

Edited by CrimsonShark on May 14th 2024 at 11:53:43 AM

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