Eris

[air-riss]

Basic Information

• Name: Eris
• Domain: Law, Order, Justice
• Title: The Arbiter, Keeper of the Scales
• Alignment: Lawful Neutral
• Symbol: A balanced scale with a sword and an olive branch
• Primary Worship Area:

Physical Description

• Appearance:

Eris is typically depicted as a regal and imposing figure, dressed in flowing robes of deep blue and gold that symbolize his authority and steadfast nature. His eyes are piercing and clear, reflecting a profound sense of wisdom and fairness.

• Height: Variable
• Weight: Variable
• Distinguishing Features: Often shown depicted reading books, Eris’ presence is marked by an air of solemnity and an unmistakable aura of command.

Personality

• Traits: Just, unyielding, methodical, and highly principled. Eris embodies the essence of order and structure.
• Strengths: Unparalleled ability to bring organization and stability, exceptional knowledge of all laws and ability to arbitrate.
• Weaknesses: Sometimes inflexible, his strict adherence to law and order can make him appear unsympathetic or overly rigid.
• Goals and Motivations: Eris strives to uphold the highest standards of justice and order. He is driven by a desire to ensure fairness and lawfulness in all aspects of existence.

Relationships

• Allies: Judges, lawmakers, guardians of peace.
• Rivals/Enemies: Dorna, as his chaotic counterpart,
• Attitude towards Mortals: Sees them as beings in need of guidance and structure, often intervening to reinforce laws and ensure justice. His is often seen as a fatherly figure, guiding the mortal races with a stern but loving manner

Mythology and Worship

• Creation Myth:

In the chronicles of the divine, where myths weave the fabric of reality and gods dictate the laws of existence, the tale of Eris holds a place of intricate design. As the embodiment of law, and order, if follows that of the creation myths, Eris’ stands as a beacon of clarity and consistency.

It begins in an era before Staterum as we know it existed, as Statera surveyed the primordial chaos that consumed the universe. She saw the need not just for balance but for a structured cosmos where order could prevail over the random tumult of raw elemental power. To sculpt a world where this order could manifest and sustain life, she conceived Eris as the firstborn, imbuing him with the essence of stability and structure. Eris emerged from the stillness that pervades after chaos, his very being the embodiment of calm and deliberation, the cornerstone upon which all creation could be built.

With the birth of Eris, Statera laid the foundation for Staterum. Tasked with the monumental role of architecting the universe, Eris set about designing the frameworks that would support the intricate tapestry of existence. He envisioned a cosmos where each element, each entity, had its place, meticulously crafting laws and structures that would ensure their harmonious coexistence.

As Eris set the universal constants and sketched the boundaries within which the cosmos would expand, Statera saw the need to bring the primordial elemental gods into this emerging order. The task was monumental, requiring not just the foundation of order that Eris had laid but also the dynamic influence of change, seen in his younger brother, Dorna.

With Eris’s groundwork laying the stable structures and laws of the cosmos, and Dorna’s vibrant energy ready to inspire and engage, the brothers set forth to unite the disparate forces of the primordial gods. Eris, with his commanding presence and strategic mind, approached the elemental deities with a proposition of peace and structure. He offered them roles within his carefully laid plans, positions where their immense powers could contribute to the balance and beauty of Staterum without clashing destructively.

Each primordial, from the fiery Lasair to the deep Ooscie, was drawn into this grand design, their chaotic energies harnessed. Together, they wove a world where each element played its part in a greater symphony of creation orchestrated by Statera, brought into harmony by Eris’s designs and enlivened by Dorna’s innovations.

• Major Cults and Religious Practices: Religious practice around Eris has been tumultuous of late, due to the confusion and speculation of his disappearance sine the Age of Darkness (AoD). NEEDS EXPANDING
• Festivals: Eris’s divine oversight is traditionally invoked during key societal rituals that embody commitments and structured agreements, such as marriage ceremonies and treaty signings. These events often include specific rites dedicated to Eris, seeking his blessings for fairness, fidelity, and adherence to the vows and agreements made. However, since Eris’s mysterious disappearance, the practice of invoking his presence at such ceremonies has come under scrutiny.
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Significant Historical Impact

• Major Plot Points in World History: Eris has played critical roles in establishing legal systems throughout Statera and has been pivotal during times of social upheaval, where his influence has restored order and peace.
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Quotes

”Order is not a constraint but a liberation from chaos.”

Background

• Legends and Lore: