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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[beautymark]

[ holds very still ]

[oi_theoi]

[...oh honey, makes a sad face and pets you gently]

The ghosts of my children are no less my children. Though it is true I have no power over you.

[beautymark]

I see...

[ relaxing a bit now. even smiling! ]

It's a comfort to think my humanity is at least somewhat intact. I'll do my best not to dishonor it.

[oi_theoi]

[=x]

How do you picture he honor of humanity?

[beautymark]

Honesty. Loyalty. Kindness whenever possible. If one is to fight, one should do so fairly and bravely. I've failed at times, but I would like to live this way...

[oi_theoi]

[beams at you =x GOOD BOY!!]

Yes, those are all wonderful things, aren't they? But why do you doubt yourself?

[beautymark]

[ knight type power! ]

I--

I've faced death three times with bent and tarnished honor at best. I worry the last time might have left... damages. But I will be happy to fill any number of your requests for kindness. If I can, I'll make up for my failures.

[oi_theoi]

[i feel like you need pets 8'(? pets you]

My child, I think there is something you need to understand.

[beautymark]

... is there?

[oi_theoi]

My children, to me each is perfect, but none are without flaws or failings. They all struggle against many terrible things and try though I may, I cannot always or even often protect them.

[pet...]

Perhaps because I am their mother goddess, I share their nature, to always strive for what I know I cannot wholly achieve. But you know, though 'honor' is not among my domains, if I were to describe my children, that ceaseless struggle would certainly be a virtue.

Do keep struggling.

[beautymark]

[ trying very hard not to make a face at the petting. what is nice touch? ]

...You're a very kind lady.

[ sad smile ]

I'll do my best.

[oi_theoi]

['-']

I believe you will.

[beautymark]

Thank you. I'll return soon.

[ bows politely, and then he's off to go do nice things! ]