Kynos - Revision history

Gronk at 12:00, 8 July 2024

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	== Holy text ==		== Holy text ==
	Kynos has no holy text by choice, believing that such an object would discourage his followers from thinking for themselves. In fact, Kynos dislikes the idea of having ~~“followers”~~ at all; while he tolerates those that would carefully heed his words, he does not care for, and is often antagonistic towards, those that worship him. When presented with copies of books containing collections of his past statements, he has been known to destroy these texts by whatever means is convenient.		Kynos has no holy text by choice, believing that such an object would discourage his followers from thinking for themselves. In fact, Kynos dislikes the idea of having followers at all; while he tolerates those that would carefully heed his words, he does not care for, and is often antagonistic towards, those that worship him. When presented with copies of books containing collections of his past statements, he has been known to destroy these texts by whatever means is convenient.

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Gronk at 15:16, 8 June 2024

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	The oread hero-god Kynos has led a varied life. Growing up in a wealthy and powerful Midianite family, in his youth Kynos had everything he could ask for. Unlike most Midianites, however, he began to question the wealth and order of society of Eretrebus, speaking out increasingly loudly about what he saw as the hypocrisy and unfair nature of life on the island kingdom. This progressively escalated, with Kynos eventually distributing his inheritance to any who would ask. He was finally exiled from Eretrebus after gaining entrance to the vaults of the central Bank-Temple in [[Iareios]], the [[Grand Spire Citadel]], where many Midianites kept their hoards. Once inside, he began mass transmuting any coins he found to metals nearly worthless in comparison.		The oread hero-god Kynos has led a varied life. Growing up in a wealthy and powerful Midianite family, in his youth Kynos had everything he could ask for. Unlike most Midianites, however, he began to question the wealth and order of society of Eretrebus, speaking out increasingly loudly about what he saw as the hypocrisy and unfair nature of life on the island kingdom. This progressively escalated, with Kynos eventually distributing his inheritance to any who would ask. He was finally exiled from Eretrebus after gaining entrance to the vaults of the central Bank-Temple in [[Iareios]], the [[Grand Spire Citadel]], where many Midianites kept their hoards. Once inside, he began mass transmuting any coins he found to metals nearly worthless in comparison.

	Narrowly avoiding execution at the pleading of his extended family, Kynos was forced to depart Eretrebus, eventually settling in the northern Hellean city of [[~~Metrya (city)\|~~Metrya]]. He has chosen to remain there to this day, living an itinerant lifestyle, moving about and sleeping wherever in the city he cares to be. He eschews all material possessions, living off what he can find and refusing gifts. Kynos has become quite a personality in Metrya, dispensing his philosophy to those willing to hear his words (and many who are not). Despite his often crude mannerisms and behaviors, some have found meaning and purpose in his statements and actions.		Narrowly avoiding execution at the pleading of his extended family, Kynos was forced to depart Eretrebus, eventually settling in the northern Hellean city of [[Metrya]]. He has chosen to remain there to this day, living an itinerant lifestyle, moving about and sleeping wherever in the city he cares to be. He eschews all material possessions, living off what he can find and refusing gifts. Kynos has become quite a personality in Metrya, dispensing his philosophy to those willing to hear his words (and many who are not). Despite his often crude mannerisms and behaviors, some have found meaning and purpose in his statements and actions.

	Kynos’ teachings promote self-sufficiency, self-actualization, and cynicism. Followers of Kynos embrace an ascetic lifestyle and usually have few possessions of their own. They care little for what they view to be arbitrary social rules, such as how to dress, where to sleep, or when to speak. Much like the dog, the holy animal of Kynos, his followers worry little about what may happen in the future, instead valuing their happiness in the moment. Followers of Kynos are known to speak frankly and directly when they see something unreasonable, and it is said that his followers are not afraid to metaphorically bite their friends as hard as their foes. There are no temples to the hero-god, in part because such a temple would go against his very values. Instead, worship to Kynos is performed by action; living an ascetic lifestyle, feeding stray dogs, and spreading his philosophy to all who will listen.		Kynos’ teachings promote self-sufficiency, self-actualization, and cynicism. Followers of Kynos embrace an ascetic lifestyle and usually have few possessions of their own. They care little for what they view to be arbitrary social rules, such as how to dress, where to sleep, or when to speak. Much like the dog, the holy animal of Kynos, his followers worry little about what may happen in the future, instead valuing their happiness in the moment. Followers of Kynos are known to speak frankly and directly when they see something unreasonable, and it is said that his followers are not afraid to metaphorically bite their friends as hard as their foes. There are no temples to the hero-god, in part because such a temple would go against his very values. Instead, worship to Kynos is performed by action; living an ascetic lifestyle, feeding stray dogs, and spreading his philosophy to all who will listen.
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	[[Category:Eretrebus]]		[[Category:Eretrebus]]
	[[Category:Eretrebus/People]]		[[Category:Eretrebus/People]]
	[[Category:~~Metrya~~]]		[[Category:Machaian League]]
	[[Category:~~Metrya~~/People]]		[[Category:Machaian League/People]]
	[[Category:Hellea]]		[[Category:Hellea]]
	[[Category:Hero-gods/Current]]		[[Category:Hero-gods/Current]]

Gronk at 15:01, 8 June 2024

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	\|name = Kynos		\|name = Kynos
	\|image =		\|image =
	\|titles = The Dog (sometimes suffixed with “of Metrya”, “of ~~Eretrebus”~~, or “of Hellea”)		\|titles = The Dog (sometimes suffixed with “of Metrya”, “of Iareios”, or “of Hellea”)
	\|adjectives = Kynoi		\|adjectives = Kynoi
	\|type = [[Hero-god]]		\|type = [[Hero-god]]
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	\|divine_ability = Charisma or Wisdom		\|divine_ability = Charisma or Wisdom
	}}		}}
	'''Kynos''' {{Pronunciation\|KAI-nohs}} is a [[Hellea\|Hellean]] [[hero-god]], philosopher, and general nuisance to the rich and powerful of [[Eretrebus]] and [[~~Metrya~~]].		'''Kynos''' {{Pronunciation\|KAI-nohs}} is a [[Hellea\|Hellean]] [[hero-god]], philosopher, and general nuisance to the rich and powerful of [[Eretrebus]] and the [[Machaian League]].

	== Edicts and anathema ==		== Edicts and anathema ==
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	== Location of worship ==		== Location of worship ==
	Kynos has small followings throughout Hellea, especially in ~~Metrya~~, [[Kyamita]], and other highly urbanized areas. Though he has some followers in Eretrebus, they are generally repressed and exiled for speaking against the Midian order. Kynos himself resides in the ~~Metryan capital~~, where he can usually be found wandering the city or sleeping in a pithos.		Kynos has small followings throughout Hellea, especially in the Machaian League, [[Kyamita]], and other highly urbanized areas. Though he has some followers in Eretrebus, they are generally repressed and exiled for speaking against the Midian order. Kynos himself resides in the city of Metrya, where he can usually be found wandering the city or sleeping in a pithos.

	== Holy text ==		== Holy text ==

Gronk at 09:32, 25 January 2024

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	\|titles = The Dog (sometimes suffixed with “of Metrya”, “of Eretrebus”, or “of Hellea”)		\|titles = The Dog (sometimes suffixed with “of Metrya”, “of Eretrebus”, or “of Hellea”)
	\|adjectives = Kynoi		\|adjectives = Kynoi
	\|type = Hero-god		\|type = [[Hero-god]]
	\|realm = No realm		\|realm = No realm
	\|alignment = Chaotic good		\|alignment = Chaotic good
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	\|divine_ability = Charisma or Wisdom		\|divine_ability = Charisma or Wisdom
	}}		}}
	'''Kynos''' {{Pronunciation\|KAI-nohs}} is a [[Hellea\|Hellean]] [[~~Hero-gods\|~~hero-god]], philosopher, and general nuisance to the rich and powerful of [[Eretrebus]] and [[Metrya]].		'''Kynos''' {{Pronunciation\|KAI-nohs}} is a [[Hellea\|Hellean]] [[hero-god]], philosopher, and general nuisance to the rich and powerful of [[Eretrebus]] and [[Metrya]].

	== Edicts and anathema ==		== Edicts and anathema ==

Gronk at 17:13, 16 January 2023

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	\|domains = Truth, Trickery		\|domains = Truth, Trickery
	\|favored_weapon = Unarmed strike		\|favored_weapon = Unarmed strike
	\|symbol = A ~~stray~~ dog in a pithos		\|symbol = A dog in a pithos
	\|sacred_animal = Dog		\|sacred_animal = Dog
	\|sacred_colors = Brown		\|sacred_colors = Brown

Gronk at 17:13, 16 January 2023

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	\|titles = The Dog (sometimes suffixed with “of Metrya”, “of Eretrebus”, or “of Hellea”)		\|titles = The Dog (sometimes suffixed with “of Metrya”, “of Eretrebus”, or “of Hellea”)
	\|adjectives = Kynoi		\|adjectives = Kynoi
			\|type = Hero-god
	\|realm = No realm		\|realm = No realm
	\|alignment = Chaotic good		\|alignment = Chaotic good
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	\|sacred_animal = Dog		\|sacred_animal = Dog
	\|sacred_colors = Brown		\|sacred_colors = Brown
			\|divine_font = Heal or Harm
			\|divine_skill = Performance
			\|divine_ability = Charisma or Wisdom
	}}		}}
	'''Kynos''' {{Pronunciation\|KAI-nohs}} is a [[Hellea\|Hellean]] [[Hero-gods\|hero-god]], philosopher, and general nuisance to the rich and powerful of [[Eretrebus]] and [[Metrya]].		'''Kynos''' {{Pronunciation\|KAI-nohs}} is a [[Hellea\|Hellean]] [[Hero-gods\|hero-god]], philosopher, and general nuisance to the rich and powerful of [[Eretrebus]] and [[Metrya]].

			== Edicts and anathema ==
			{{DeityReference
			\|edicts = Question everything, force others to acknowledge their own absurdities, reject wealth and power, live a simple life
			\|anathema = None
			}}

	== Description ==		== Description ==
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	== Holy text ==		== Holy text ==
	Kynos has no holy text by choice, believing that such an object would discourage his followers from thinking for themselves. In fact, Kynos dislikes the idea of having “followers” at all; while he tolerates those that would carefully heed his words, he does not care for, and is often antagonistic towards, those that worship him. When presented with copies of books containing collections of his past statements, he has been known to destroy these texts by whatever means is convenient.		Kynos has no holy text by choice, believing that such an object would discourage his followers from thinking for themselves. In fact, Kynos dislikes the idea of having “followers” at all; while he tolerates those that would carefully heed his words, he does not care for, and is often antagonistic towards, those that worship him. When presented with copies of books containing collections of his past statements, he has been known to destroy these texts by whatever means is convenient.

			{{Deities}}

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	[[Category:People]]		[[Category:People]]
	~~{{HeroGods}}~~		[[Category:Religion]]

Gronk at 23:05, 19 September 2022

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	\|cleric_spell_level = 4th		\|cleric_spell_level = 4th
	\|domains = ~~Chaos~~, ~~Knowledge~~		\|domains = Truth, Trickery
	~~\|subdomains = Whimsy, Education~~
	\|favored_weapon = Unarmed strike		\|favored_weapon = Unarmed strike
	\|symbol = A stray dog in a pithos		\|symbol = A stray dog in a pithos

Gronk at 04:21, 17 September 2022

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	\|areas_of_concern = Philosophy, self-sufficiency, independence		\|areas_of_concern = Philosophy, self-sufficiency, independence
	\|worshipers = Itinerants, ascetics		\|worshipers = Itinerants, ascetics
	\|cleric_alignments = ~~CG, CN~~		\|cleric_alignments = {{Alignment grid
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			\| off \| off \| off
			}}
	\|cleric_spell_level = 4th		\|cleric_spell_level = 4th
	\|domains = Chaos, Knowledge		\|domains = Chaos, Knowledge

Gronk at 06:32, 18 June 2022

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	The oread hero-god Kynos has led a varied life. Growing up in a wealthy and powerful Midianite family, in his youth Kynos had everything he could ask for. Unlike most Midianites, however, he began to question the wealth and order of society of Eretrebus, speaking out increasingly loudly about what he saw as the hypocrisy and unfair nature of life on the island kingdom. This progressively escalated, with Kynos eventually distributing his inheritance to any who would ask. He was finally exiled from Eretrebus after gaining entrance to the vaults of the central Bank-Temple in [[Iareios]], the Grand Spire Citadel, where many Midianites kept their hoards. Once inside, he began mass transmuting any coins he found to metals nearly worthless in comparison.		The oread hero-god Kynos has led a varied life. Growing up in a wealthy and powerful Midianite family, in his youth Kynos had everything he could ask for. Unlike most Midianites, however, he began to question the wealth and order of society of Eretrebus, speaking out increasingly loudly about what he saw as the hypocrisy and unfair nature of life on the island kingdom. This progressively escalated, with Kynos eventually distributing his inheritance to any who would ask. He was finally exiled from Eretrebus after gaining entrance to the vaults of the central Bank-Temple in [[Iareios]], the [[Grand Spire Citadel]], where many Midianites kept their hoards. Once inside, he began mass transmuting any coins he found to metals nearly worthless in comparison.

	Narrowly avoiding execution at the pleading of his extended family, Kynos was forced to depart Eretrebus, eventually settling in the northern Hellean city of [[Metrya (city)\|Metrya]]. He has chosen to remain there to this day, living an itinerant lifestyle, moving about and sleeping wherever in the city he cares to be. He eschews all material possessions, living off what he can find and refusing gifts. Kynos has become quite a personality in Metrya, dispensing his philosophy to those willing to hear his words (and many who are not). Despite his often crude mannerisms and behaviors, some have found meaning and purpose in his statements and actions.		Narrowly avoiding execution at the pleading of his extended family, Kynos was forced to depart Eretrebus, eventually settling in the northern Hellean city of [[Metrya (city)\|Metrya]]. He has chosen to remain there to this day, living an itinerant lifestyle, moving about and sleeping wherever in the city he cares to be. He eschews all material possessions, living off what he can find and refusing gifts. Kynos has become quite a personality in Metrya, dispensing his philosophy to those willing to hear his words (and many who are not). Despite his often crude mannerisms and behaviors, some have found meaning and purpose in his statements and actions.

Gronk at 05:26, 17 May 2022

2022-05-17T05:26:59Z

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	'''Kynos''' ~~(pronounced~~ KAI-nohs) is a [[Hellea\|Hellean]] [[Hero-gods\|hero-god]], philosopher, and general nuisance to the rich and powerful of [[Eretrebus]] and [[Metrya]].		'''Kynos''' {{Pronunciation\|KAI-nohs}} is a [[Hellea\|Hellean]] [[Hero-gods\|hero-god]], philosopher, and general nuisance to the rich and powerful of [[Eretrebus]] and [[Metrya]].

	== Description ==		== Description ==