Dellen

[oi_theoi]

Dellen [de-len] Water, Glass, Human Protection, Human Creation	❧ Played by Aviy
Appearance: Female and human, roughly in her 40's and too thin. She has pale skin and hair, but the coloring is just a little inhuman. The main color to her is a pair of incredibly deep blue eyes. She wears loose, off-white, Grecian-style clothing that makes her look both paler and smaller than she is. Her hair is often in disarray, and her overall appearance often appears untended. Despite looking small, underfed, and wafty, when Dellen isn't having an episode, she has a very commanding and warm presence. There is, at all times, a surprising 'weight' about her that marks her unmistakably as divine. Characteristics: Nurturing, monogamous, lesbian, obsessive, demanding, needy, devoted, nonfatal self sacrifice, yandere. Likes: Faithful loving monogamous relationships, being understanding of her, sacrifice for the betterment of others, expressions of love (even twisted ones). Dislikes: Death (human only), poly/orgies/unfaithfulness, material selfishness, rejection, lack of understanding, talking badly about humans, nature.
Shrine: Pale sandstone slab at ground level, behind it is a stack of precarious sandstone making a narrow pillar. On top of the pillar is a large bowl (but with cracks instead of bubbles) filled with crystal clear water. Ritual: Stand on the slab and place your (CLEAN) hands in the bowl to get her attention. Once the agreement is made, place your sacrifice on the slab and sprinkle some water from the bowl onto it.
❧ Will Take	❧ Will Give
Animal parts: hearts, lungs, rib cages Whole animals: Maneaters Roots of a whole dead tree Tears (love or grief) Nurturing another (human only) Accepting bindings/binding another (for their own good! not maliciously) Personal sacrifice for a human (giving them your food, etc) Murder in revenge for a human Thoughtful personal gifts (letters of love, hearts made out of macaroni, etc) Understanding Desperation (by a human)	Creation (human only) Protection (detrimental) Chains/Shackles/serious binding tools Glass/glass related objects (but not mirrors) Modern, cotton clothing in light colors. Cotton towels (any size). Healing (from injury or sickness, but human only) Toilets, sinks, showers Hot and cold running water Water based magic Flooding prevention/water displacement Water purification ...just about anything that associates with water only (not ice, not steam, not water based animals)
❧ Exchange Rate
Items to Units Worth Offering 1 Unit 1 Heart OR Lungs OR Ribcage 1 Act of Kindness 4 Units 1 Whole Maneater 7 Units 1 Revenge Murder Units to Items Cost Reward 1 Unit 1 Large Towel 4 Hand Towels 1 Set of Clothing 2 Small Glass Items (bowls, glasses, jewelry, etc) 1 Minor Healing 10 feet of moderate chain 3 Units 1 Sink/Shower/Bath/Toilet 1 Major Healing 5 Units Displace the water for an entire apartment (or effective area)
❧ Dellen's Children
Expectations and Powers of Dellen's Children

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Comments

[oi_theoi]

I expect I will be busy later, but now I am free. What is it?

[birdonawire]

... I don't know what to do with myself. I know I shouldn't go out while I'm injured, and I'm not gonna do anything stupid, but... I don't know what else to do. I'm not really used to downtime.

[oi_theoi]

You can always do more for your fellow humans than simply fighting in their name. This is a difficult time for everyone, so it is likely that everyone could use some support.

[oi_theoi]

Don't worry. You can come up with few things I haven't heard before.

[birdonawire]

... I'm kinda not great at the whole "warm and comforting" thing. Learned from the best.

[canihelpyou]

I-It's... The energy, the power I run on... N-Normally the Castle would be enough, but he's not here and I'm... I-I fainted the other day. And I'm not supposed to be able to sleep.

[oi_theoi]

You are young. You have much time to learn.

[birdonawire]

So what should I do?

[oi_theoi]

I see. You need something to sustain you? What type of Castle are you talking about?

[oi_theoi]

Why don't you make a friend, Robin?

[canihelpyou]

The Castle of Nations, th-the theme park I used to work in, there was some magic that brought us all to life. But away from here...

I. I have s-something that can... Th-There's something inside of me and it's dangerous and it wants to h-hurt people and I'm scared, I don't... I don't want it, I don't want that power.

[birdonawire]

I have friends.

... A friend.

It's complicated.

[oi_theoi]

I know, and he cares for you very much.

But you can always have more.

[birdonawire]

It's not that. I like people. I want friends. I just...

... I was always told not to let anyone find out who I really am, under the mask. Priority number one.

[oi_theoi]

That is not your life anymore.

[oi_theoi]

[reaches out to pet you]

Do not worry, we are gods, and one among us will be able to help you. I, however, cannot. My strength is specifically with humans.

[canihelpyou]

[Soooo dere for being touched a-and you're touching me after I just told you there is a monster in me aaaaah feelings ;.;]

R-Really? Do... Do you know which one? I-I haven't spoken with other gods.

[birdonawire]

But—

[his hands shake a little]

... that's all I have.

[oi_theoi]

[pet pet shh =x]

Hmm. To give life to an inanimate object... that is difficult. We are limited in number, as you have no doubt noticed. Gerasimos, perhaps, he certainly has his fingers in various pots of energy, and Eizon is a more literal man, but as androids are not outside of his area, perhaps he can also help you.

[oi_theoi]

Perhaps it is all you had.

[sits down on her alter and pats the seat next to her]

[birdonawire]

[hesitates for a moment, but sits]

[canihelpyou]

[You are the best goddess]

I-I'm sorry for being troublesome. Which shrines are those? I-I'll ask.

[oi_theoi]

I imagine you wear a mask, child, for the same reason my children have always been fond of them. But have you considered that whatever you are trying to hide may not be a secret that matters to any here?

[oi_theoi]

Gerasimos is there. [shrine with bull skull] And Eizon there. [white monolith on black pedestal] Do not take Gerasimos up on anything you do not understand, but other than that I think there is no harm in asking them.

[canihelpyou]

Ah... I don't understand a lot of things...