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Ideologues are manifestations of certain primal concepts. [[Death]], [[Infinity]], [[Galactus|Hunger]]-- these are but a few of nearly infinite creatures. Ideologues exist for virtually any conceptual notion, from the vast to the very small. Each [[ideologue]] by nature acts to create more harmony in the universe with its conceptual goal. So ideologues representing oceans would wish to see more affinity with the water; those representing War would promote violence and anger. This increases their harmony with the universe and their ability to spread their ideology expands. The gods of dreams promote telling stories, while gods of War might encourage violence. Ideologues of sufficient potency even develop personalities and awareness. | Ideologues are manifestations of certain primal concepts. [[Death]], [[Infinity]], [[Galactus|Hunger]]-- these are but a few of nearly infinite creatures. Ideologues exist for virtually any conceptual notion, from the vast to the very small. Each [[ideologue]] by nature acts to create more harmony in the universe with its conceptual goal. So ideologues representing oceans would wish to see more affinity with the water; those representing War would promote violence and anger. This increases their harmony with the universe and their ability to spread their ideology expands. The gods of dreams promote telling stories, while gods of War might encourage violence. Ideologues of sufficient potency even develop personalities and awareness. | ||
| − | Harmony occurs when an entity-- including the [[New Gods|gods]] and some mortals-- are spiritually attuned to their unique domains or | + | Harmony occurs when an entity-- including the [[New Gods|gods]] and some mortals-- are spiritually attuned to their unique domains or [[demesne]]s, or their purposes. For a New God such as [[Odin]], his harmony comes from maintaining Asgard as proud, honorable warriors. At the very center of Asgard's domains, Odin is in a state of perfect harmony with his surroundings. Only a creature or entity with greater harmony than all the power of Asgard can oppose Odin at his throne. As he moves away from the center of his harmony, his strength wanes and weakens. If he becomes corrupted by outside ideas or worship, internal conflict can arise that will determine the fate of the future of the demesne. |
The harmony of a [[demesne]] can grow and change as new worshippers join or old ideas die out. Many minor pantheons of gods have vanished or been absorbed into larger groups over the millennia. The Olympians, gods of Greece, integrated with the Roman gods of the Numa and absorbed them into their domains. Later, the [[Aisur]] of the Etruscans were supplanted and the Olympians absorbed their essence, integrated them as a minor pantheon, or expelled the godlings into the world to live without worshippers. | The harmony of a [[demesne]] can grow and change as new worshippers join or old ideas die out. Many minor pantheons of gods have vanished or been absorbed into larger groups over the millennia. The Olympians, gods of Greece, integrated with the Roman gods of the Numa and absorbed them into their domains. Later, the [[Aisur]] of the Etruscans were supplanted and the Olympians absorbed their essence, integrated them as a minor pantheon, or expelled the godlings into the world to live without worshippers. | ||
This is why many New Gods send emissaries out into the world. [[Ideologue]]s often empower avatars or conceptual notions to represent them among mortals as well. Whatever they do to increase their harmony increases their power and influence. | This is why many New Gods send emissaries out into the world. [[Ideologue]]s often empower avatars or conceptual notions to represent them among mortals as well. Whatever they do to increase their harmony increases their power and influence. | ||
Revision as of 15:50, 17 May 2020
The concept of harmony is a crucial one when it comes to the understanding of the dimensions of the universe, and the ideologues who reside in our world and worlds beyond.
Ideologues are manifestations of certain primal concepts. Death, Infinity, Hunger-- these are but a few of nearly infinite creatures. Ideologues exist for virtually any conceptual notion, from the vast to the very small. Each ideologue by nature acts to create more harmony in the universe with its conceptual goal. So ideologues representing oceans would wish to see more affinity with the water; those representing War would promote violence and anger. This increases their harmony with the universe and their ability to spread their ideology expands. The gods of dreams promote telling stories, while gods of War might encourage violence. Ideologues of sufficient potency even develop personalities and awareness.
Harmony occurs when an entity-- including the gods and some mortals-- are spiritually attuned to their unique domains or demesnes, or their purposes. For a New God such as Odin, his harmony comes from maintaining Asgard as proud, honorable warriors. At the very center of Asgard's domains, Odin is in a state of perfect harmony with his surroundings. Only a creature or entity with greater harmony than all the power of Asgard can oppose Odin at his throne. As he moves away from the center of his harmony, his strength wanes and weakens. If he becomes corrupted by outside ideas or worship, internal conflict can arise that will determine the fate of the future of the demesne.
The harmony of a demesne can grow and change as new worshippers join or old ideas die out. Many minor pantheons of gods have vanished or been absorbed into larger groups over the millennia. The Olympians, gods of Greece, integrated with the Roman gods of the Numa and absorbed them into their domains. Later, the Aisur of the Etruscans were supplanted and the Olympians absorbed their essence, integrated them as a minor pantheon, or expelled the godlings into the world to live without worshippers.
This is why many New Gods send emissaries out into the world. Ideologues often empower avatars or conceptual notions to represent them among mortals as well. Whatever they do to increase their harmony increases their power and influence.
