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| User: | starbeast (280146) |
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| Name: | starbeast | |||||||||
| Bio: | Player name: Tim CHARACTER INFO: God: Atlas Telamon Domains of Power (in ancient times): Strength, endurance, astronomy Current State of Power: Atlas' name is universally known, being splashed across the front of almost every book of maps in existence. Also, his image is a popular subject for art, especially sculpture, whether supporting (erroneously) the Earth or the celestial sphere. He remains a symbol of enduring strength in the minds of humanity, and his image is still closely associated with both earth and heaven. Take that, Epimetheus. Mortal Name/Alias: Natal Maltose Mortal Age: approximately 31 Appearance: (physical description, how they dress, etc) Atlas' mortal glamour is only on the tall side of average (6'1"-ish), but he is densely and hugely muscular. It is almost as if his tall frame was compacted by the great weight he bore so long. There may be some truth to this, as Natal weighs about 3 times as much as a human of the same build. Natal maintains a very no frills appearance. His hair is kept short and he wears a minimum of clothing, usually just shorts and a tank top/t-shirt. The shirt is often neglected, as are shoes. If not for his excellent physical condition, he would easily be mistaken as homeless (though, in truth, he is). Instead, he is usually seen as yet another musclebound beach bum enjoying the beautiful Miami coastline. If his glamour should fall, however, Atlas stands revealed at a height of 15 feet. Though still hugely muscled, his frame is much longer, making him appear every bit the giant he is. Unfortunetaly, should he be wearing a shirt, it is quickly destroyed. In his natural form, Atlas' skin still retains much of its rocky color and texture. Medusa's curse, it holds him still. PB (played by -- usually, players choose a real person to represent their character in icons. Please include a link to a photograph of the PB): Glamoured: John Cena http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/John-Cena-Photograph-C12171845.jpeg http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/achrekars/John-Cena.jpg Unglamoured: Nathan Jones http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9c/Nathanjones.jpg Past History: (where are they from? How did they get to Miami and what do they plan on doing there? If they're a god, what have they done since leaving Olympus? Please be detailed.) Atlas' life didn't change much with the fall of the Olympians. He had been long since turned to stone by Athena (not Perseus, as is often reported) and her Medusa-faced shield. After he so nearly escaped his punishment during the labors of Herakles, Athena decided to be "merciful" and forever solve the problem of the leader of the Titanomachy at the same time. And so, mighty Atlas became one with the mountain that had been his home for so long. Though his body was petrified, Atlas' mind was unhindered. But instead of being driven to madness, Atlas found peace. Now that carrying his eternal burden was effortless, Atlas found that his gaze was no longer forced to the ground under the load. He turned his gaze for the first time to the heavens he bore. He became intimately familiar with the constellations and was especially fond of the one that represented his daughters, the Pleiades. His anger at his punishment and the crippling of his brother faded. As the eons passed, Atlas' consciousness expanded, and he became as one with nature, foregoing his individual consciousness. But while Atlas pursued enlightenment, the world changed around him. The Olympians fell, and the fundaments of the cosmos shifted to suit their new master. No longer were the earth and the heavens two gods to be kept apart. They no longer exerted tremendous pressure on stalwart Atlas. Without their support, however, Atlas found his perch ever more precarious, with himself unable to do anything about it. No longer capable of understanding what was happening to him, Atlas tumbled from his perch on M'Goun mountain and into the rivers of Morocco. Th rivers drew him inexorably toward the Atlantic Ocean. After uncounted years, Atlas finally plunged into its black depths. However, the dark waters, full of bioluminescent fish, reminded him of the sky he had admired for so long. After the turbulence of his own personal fall, a measure of equilibrium was returned to his existence. Though, somewhere deep in the recesses of his mind, he was saddened that he could no longer view his daughters dance across the sky. Atlas' equilibrium was to be shortlived. In front of Atlas' eyes a figure bathed in light appeared. "I come bearing the word of the Lord," pronounced the figure. "You shall now learn the rules of your new existence. Rules inviolable on pain of death." Receiving no response to his rather impressive speech, the figure looked more closely at Atlas. "Oh, my poor creature. You no longer possess the capability to understand me. " The figure paused for a moment, as if in thought. "My message must get through, so I will make you understand." The figure reached out his hand and touched Atlas gently on the face. In an instant, Atlas' mind imploded. The experience was, in a word, traumatic. "That's better," said the figure, "Do you understand." Atlas could not explain how, but he did understand. But the understanding was out of context. He could do nothing with it. However, it was beyond him to explain this to the figure. He simply nodded, the first voluntary movement Atlas had undertaken in ages. The figure seemed pleased, however. "That is well," the figure smiled beneficently, "Peace be with you." And with that, the figure disappeared, leaving Atlas, feeling small and confused, at the bottom of the ocean. Atlas had little time to ponder the implications of his new state of mind. Perhaps because of the actions of his strange visitor, or perhaps due to simple entropy, Medusa's curse was wearing off. Atlas could once again feel the crushing pressures of the deep ocean. Tormented by the newly resurfaced memories of his imprisonment beneath the implacable vault of the heavens, Atlas began walking the floor of the ocean, hoping to escape its incessant crush. And wouldn't you know it, the beaches of Miami are where he will finally make landfall. Personality: Atlas is very much a confused man. He is still trying to make sense of his new existence. He is quiet and introverted. He is always busy, and is capable of great focus in pursuing his inscrutable goals. During the brief times that he is still, he is often gazing up at the sky, as if searching for himself there. The "real" Atlas is buried somewhere within, but time will tell if he manages to find the surface. Personal Likes and Dislikes: Likes: Being strong, lifting things, dropping things, achieving balance, stargazing Dislikes: Being trapped, pressure, being interrupted, nosy angels. Special Notes: (any comments or explanations go here) Re: Atlas' brother is Menoetius. He is also the brother of Epimetheus and Prometheus, but he has disowned them. Re: the figure shrouded in light. This is the Archangel Raphael, agent of God's divine healing. He was given the task of making sure Atlas understood the Fall. He gives Atlas back his individuality, which was rather more a curse than a blessing, as Atlas had achieved a kind of enlightenment. Raphael was blind to this, as his only goal was to deliver his message. His interference also breaks Medusa's curse on Atlas, but did not remove it, so it is very slowly wearing off. Re: Athena's Medusa shield. I couldn't really find a citation for this, but I know I read it somewhere. There is mention of Athena having a Medusa faced breastplate, though, in theoi's entry on Perseus. http://www.theoi.com/Heros/Perseus.html#Gorgo | |||||||||
| Schools: | None listed | |||||||||
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| Mutual Friends: | 13: athenacalled, blossoming_muse, chariot_rider, depressed_muse, dontcallmeherc, findingmiami, hammerfall, him_or_her, miami_vice, ormod, perfect_wife, starbeast, tempertantrum | |||||||||
| Also Friend of: | 2: cursa, potniatheron | |||||||||
| Member of: | 1: olympian_rewind | |||||||||
| Account type: | Free Patient | |||||||||
