as her unbridled energy and thirst for life. She’s taken on roles such a beautiful Noh actress, an adorable and energetic manga writer or even an Additional old scientist with a twinkle in her eye that few can resist. She has also taken on roles such as political activist and school teacher, allowing her to speak Gods out for the underpriveledged and shepherd her by Demonchilde people into something greater. PDF by Telgar Scions of Benzaiten are generally blessed with unnatural luck. They always seem to survive, even under the worst of odds. Intelligent, energetic Expanded from Books people, her children often go the extra mile and ----------------------------------------------------- work harder than anyone else simply because they enjoy the work or feel it needs to be done. Delling (Aesir (Vanir)) And all they achieve is usually accompanied with AKA: Dellingr an artistic flair that few can match. (Information on Delling can be found in Scion: Ragnarok, pg. 109 - 110) Associated Powers: Epic Charisma, Epic Intelligence, Guardian, Magic, Sound, Tsuki-yomi, Associated Powers: Epic Charisma, Epic Water Intelligence, Epic Manipulation, Epic Perception, Common Abilities: Academics, Art, Empathy, Epic Stamina, Epic Wits, Fertility, Health, Occult, Presence, Science Jotunblut, Magic, Mystery, Sun, War Rivals: Amaterasu, Raiden; Isis, Hermes, Loki, Common Abilities: Academics, Command, Quetzalcoatl, Tlazolteotl, Erzulie, Legba Investigation, Melee, Occult, Politics Rivals: Odin, Loki; Atum-Re, Geb, Isis, Hermes, La Sirene (Loa) Dionysus, Huitzilopochtli, Amaterasu, Damballa AKA: Yemojah, Mawa-Lisu, Mahu Benzaiten (Amatsukami) At first sight, the wife of Agwe might be mistaken AKA: Biancaitian, Bensaiten for Mami Wata, the head Titan Avatar of the Drowned Road. But looks of course are where the Like Marishiten, Benzaiten was not born into the similiarities end. La Sirene is a mostly benevolent Amatsukami. Originally a Scion of Sarasvati of goddess, though she is also a diety of passion and the Devas, Benzaiten left her parent pantheon so can be a fickle and mischevious deity when the that she might make her own mark on the World mood strikes her. without being stuck in the shadow of her mother. Eventually, she would come to the Amatsukami She’s far older than she lets on and though she is and offer her knowledge and luck to Amaterasu. one of Agwe’s wives now, she has also been lover Though hesitant to accept her, Amaterasu finally to Damballah and many other gods in the past. relented and welcomed her to the Amatsukami. She is one of the most ancient of the pantheon Since then, however, she has considered the and often equates herself Damballah’s equal, if young transplanted god to be a threat to her not in stature, then at least in power. position of leadership of the Japanese people as Benzaiten claimed to be the protector of both When in her natural form, she appears as a Japan and the Japanese people, something mermaid, with the tail of a fish or sea snake Amaterasu considers her personal duty. (depending on her mood) and the upper body of a young African woman. Often she’s seen to In the World, Benzaiten favors roles that allow her be nude from the waist up as well. Still, she’s to exhibit her skill with art and science, as well perfectly capable of appearing perfectly human and has nothing against wearing clothing, albeit young god is a patron of fertility and is said to of an often revealing nature. have fathered over five hundred children in his time. He is a consort of the Guanyin at times, As Agwe’s wife and goddess of the sea’s mysteries, though he does not always share her fascination La Sirene has been found in many roles in the with peace and mercy. mortal world. She’s been a deep sea diver, a medic in a small coastal village, a marine biologist In the modern times, Pancika is often found and many other roles. She has also served as serving as a military leader on the battlefield. His a prostitute, a porn star and a fashion model, young features and strong body serve to inspire as her beauty is easily the rival of Erzulie’s. Not his troops, while his sharp mind leads him to to mention she has more charm and seductive many victories against his enemies. Wherever power. he goes, however, he always leaves children in his wake. He is eager to take shore leave, always Finally, at times La Sirene has been known to manages to find a young woman to spend time take a more active hand in the running of her with, and inevitably leaves her with a child to take followers, serving as an actual priestess at times. care of. Though since the Titan’s release, more and more of her worshippers have been lured over to the With the abundance of Pancika’s children in service of Mami Wata, mistakenly thinking that the World, one would be surprised that he has they are worshipping La Sirene. She hopes that so few Scions. The truth of the matter is that her active hand will prevent that. while Pancika is eager to father the children and procreate, he’s not exactly an ideal father. He’s Her Scions have a habit of following in their distant at best, neglectful and ignorant of his mothers roles, being both seductive and child’s existance at worst. What few Scions of his mysterious, always alluring but impossible to are Visited often grow to resent their father for fully catch and pin down. They serve in similar his absences, often latching onto other gods who professions and their charm and good looks serve as guides and fill the void. Often, however, typically serve them well as they deal with other this neglectful attitude leads his children to be people as well as other Scions. adopted by other gods of Celestial Bureaucracy or even of other pantheons. Associated Powers: Epic Appearance, Epic Charisma, Epic Manipulation, Animal (Fish, Sea Associated Powers: Epic Charisma, Epic Snake), Cheval, Health, Magic, Moon, Water Intelligence, Health, Taiyi, War Common Abilities: Animal Ken, Athletics, Larceny, Common Abilities: Athletics, Brawl, Command, Medicine, Presence, Survival Empathy, Marksmanship, Presence Rivals: Damballa, Kalfu; Isis, Sobek, Artemis, Rivals: Guanyin, Nezha, Sun Wukong; Horus, Poseidon, Tlaloc, Susano-o Isis, Aphrodite, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Freyr, Quetzalcoatl, Hachiman, Izanagi, Erzulie, Ogoun Pancika (Celestial Bureaucracy) Though not originally a member of the pantheon, the spread of Buddhism of China brought this young god into conflict with the Celestial Bureaucracy. Like many who found themselves in a similar situation, Pancika was pulled into the pantheon and given a place in the hierarchy. Many are surprised to learn that despite his Buddhist beliefs, he still maintains his role as a general. He is a skilled warrior and a leader of men and demon alike when it is necessary to put his skills to use. Additionally, the handsome Neith AKA: Nit, Net, Neit Original Write-Ups ----------------------------------------------------- Goddess of hunting and battle, Neith was viewed as the patron of the warrior and of the warrior’s weapons. She was said to craft the weapons that New Egyptian Gods (Pesedjet) were used in war and to guard the bodies of the slain so that their remains would not be defiled Hathor and could have proper funeral rites performed AKA: Hwt Hr, Bat for them. She is skilled with the bow and carries a shield to guard those under her protection. She is Hathor is the Egyptian goddess of feminine love, also associated with weaving and the loom and is motherhood and joy. She is often times depicted said to weave the death shrouds for the fallen. as a beautiful woman, one of the few among the Pesedjet actually known for her beauty. While In modern times, Neith appears as a stern woman. other goddesses may associate themselves with Not elderly, though it’s clear the years have not the lust or the passion of romance, Hathor is more been kind to her. Often she serves in roles that attuned to the beauty of love itself, as well as the allow her to guard the dead. She serves as the city beauty and joy of being a mother and having a crime scene investigator who protects the corpse family. of a crime scene or as the technition at the city morgue who tends to the remains until they can In the world, Hathor often appears as a young be picked up by family. She is the mortician who mother, still in her prime of beauty. When not prepares the corpse for funerals. She is always the mother herself, however, she often takes on armed and always ready to protect those the roles that aids mothers and families. She is the corpse from desecration. nurse in the maternity ward, the family counselor who helps couples through the hard times, the Ironically, however, she has also spent her fair entertainer who just wishes to make people share of time serving as an arms dealer and a laugh. gun runner and many of the bodies she watches over have also been killed by the weapons she With her Scions, she is a devoted mother. She provided. goes out of her way to aid her children. Some might even say she goes too far and does not Her children rarely recieve the same attention allow her Scions to live their own lives. Many of that the corpses of he dead do. While she Visits Hathor’s children have grown resentful of her them and bestows presents and blessings upon intrusions into their lives over the centuries. And them, she is often busy tending to the dead to more than a few have actually gained her ire as truly offer much else.