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====== Osiris ======
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===== Overview =====

Osiris, goddess of nature and land. Born of a red fox, Osiris is one of the ‘younger’ gods, having been reborn and raised a few more times than some of the other Jaernian gods. The current form of Osiris was born from a red fox outside the city of [[settings:jaern:lojem:rougtero|Rougtero]] during the year 2514, following the [[history:jaern:gods_and_dragons#the_age_of_reckoning|Age of Reckoning.]] This current form of Osiris experienced a bit of a reset mentally, and lost focus of the events and memories of her predecessors. 

She spent the first few years of her godhood relearning the structure and fine details of nature on Jaern. This did lead to a mental image of the plant life of Jaern, that was more beautiful than it actually was. During this time, Osiris became obsessed with plants, and grew attached to one of her priests who was becoming notable in Jaern. Between the two of them, plant life flourished on Jaern, at the detriment of the animal life.

This came to a head during the events of [[settings:jaern:frosland|Frøsland]] when the demigod Winter confronted Osiris about her actions. (See the Frøsland document for more information). Osiris had been hiding animals of the planet within the freeze of the north, under Frøsland. Whenever some animals would be causing a problem requiring the priesthood's attention, no matter how big or small, she would teleport and freeze it in the ice of Frøsland. This idea was taken from her two predecessors, who kept animals there in case of extinction events. After Winter confronted her, a group of adventurers helped solve the problems she had created.

Little is known about past versions of Osiris before the Age of Reckoning. Details are unrecorded, and most of her priests of the time have passed on. What is known is that Osiris has been reincarnated 4 times, each time as women with similar appearances. The current Osiris is named Clover, though she demands to only be called Osiris. 

===== Holidays of Osiris =====

Each year, near the 20th day of Led, Jaernian priests of Osiris observe a Jaern Week. They speak in public about the wonders of nature.  They explain why it is important, and why people need to depend  on nature, and what they can do to preserve it. They teach those  who are willing what they can do to preserve the wild, giving respect to Osiris in the process. It is considered a good omen to host a priest during this time, and families vie for the honor.

===== Holy Sites of Osiris =====

Osiris has a number of holy sites located across her domains and planes. Below is a list of common or readily accessible holy sites or special places of Osiris that regular Osirisites could expect to find.

==== Jaern ====

Jaern contains the majority of Osiris' common holy sites, represented by 'World Trees' grown centrally at her groves. These world trees are considered connected for the plant port spell, allowing quick access for transportation between continents. While not mandatory for a holy site of Osiris, the trees became central as many of Osiris' personal groves. There are 12 World Tree Groves that can be found in the following locations: Rougtero, North Centralia Island, South of Sanum in Frosland, and 'Badigadi has one'. The remaining 8 are 'around' and can be used as plot points while being spread across Jaern. 

It should be noted the trees are sentient and under the direct control of Osiris. They are immune to charms or other mind altering magics and maintain a loyalty to only her. The trees stand over 5 miles tall, stretching high into the atmosphere of the planet.


==== Cayhali ====

There is one massive World Tree Grove located within [[settings:cahyali:vervand|Vervand]], Cayhali. This was used as a staging ground for Osiris to launch a war on the industrialization of Cayhali and revenge for killing Julius. This is the 14th World Tree grown by Osiris 

==== Other ====

There is currently a 13th tree left behind in a Dark Souls world run by Jessica Keefer. This should be considered mostly abandoned but is left as a reference to the past.

===== Appearance of Osirisites =====

While there is no official garb for Osirisites to wear, many choose to wear 'The Oak Bough' as an amulet or necklace, which is the symbol for Osiris' priesthood. Many younger Osirisites have changed this ritual to instead include a clipping or preserve of a plant from their home, also worn as a small charm or necklace. 

Most Osirisites appearances should reflect that of their group or circle. Such as wearing furs or plant based material when available. Clothing that comes from nature and can just as easily return to nature.

===== Structure of the Priesthood =====

There are currently a few varieties of Osirisites, who worship the different aspects of nature, or the balance between. Typically these groups all get along. They are as follows:

==== Champions of the Beast ====

Champions of the Beast are those priests who have devoted their lives to the hunt. They are well versed in the art of the hunt. These priests are often the one who will be the first to take on the dangers that threaten the wilds. They will manage the wildlife and make sure that issues of over-predation or overpopulation of herbivores is well managed. These priests often venerate Julius, the Father of the Hunt.

==== Champions of the Leaves ====

The Champions of the Leaves are those who dedicate their experience and priesthood within Osiris to plants. They are focused on the nurturing and growing of plants in the natural world. The categorization of rare species, or the harvesting of plants during the autumn would be part of the Champions of the Leaves.

==== Champions of Balance ====

The Champions of Balance are a hybrid subgroup of the Champions of the Beast, and Champions of the Leaves. They believe that both of those subgroups have leaned too far to one side of nature, at the cost of neglecting the other. They seek to promote balance between the sides of nature with nuance and understanding of the greater needs of the ecosystem.

==== Druids of the Circle ====

Druids of the Circle worship both Osiris and [[gods:anubis|Anubis]]. They are focused on the natural cycle of life and death, and the reverence of death being part of the natural world. They are the ones who enforce the rules on the dead staying dead, and preventing undead animals from becoming a problem. They follow Osiris' tenant of 'waste not' the most, and will seek to correct those they see wasting the bodies of the dead around them, be it plant or animal.

==== Druids of the Blaze ====

The Druids of the Blaze serve Osiris and [[gods:mishra|Mishra]]. They are responsible for clearing lots of land via natural destruction, such as wildfires, volcanos, or earthquakes. Osiris imposes limitations on the types of destruction that Druids of the Blaze are allowed to conjure or cause, and often pays closer attention to this circle.

Typically, Osiris mandates or guides Druids of the Blaze to clear out locations that have stagnated in the natural world, where change no longer occurs due to the environment. She also guides them to clear out locations that have been wiped or corrupted due to curse, plague, rot, or other afflictions that make the natural cycle broken and need to be reformed from the ground up. 

It should also be noted that Osiris does not ban Druids of the Blaze from destroying humanoid cities or settlements if they have destroyed the natural world in ways that break her core tenants, such as 'waste not' and 'give back more than what you took'. This is specifically done as acts of vengeance, where the punishment delivered should be equal to the damage done to the environment.

==== Green Wardens & Vigil Wardens ====

The Green Wardens and Oath of the Vigil serve Osiris and [[gods:tor|T'or]] or [[gods:quinn|Quinn]], each with a different focus. The Green Wardens are mostly focused on enforcing local laws of the land against events such as overhunting, or strip-mining regions and as such follow Osiris and T'or. The Vigil Wardens are a group that is highly trained and learned in dealing with extraplanar threats and as such follow Osiris and Quinn. More details can be read below.

=== The Green Wardens ===
The Green Wardens seek to protect their home planes' ecosystems from those who seek to destroy it. They face threats from those who break the law by stripping forests or overhunting regions. Many Green Wardens will pick out parcels of land and dedicate their lives to protecting it with the understanding of Orisis, and the zeal of T'or. Other Green Wardens will travel the world, seeking for evil-doers who have violated the laws of nature, and the laws of T'or and seek vengeance against the wrong.

=== The Vigil Wardens ===
The Vigil Wardens are a highly specialized group of fighters under Osiris and Quinn who combat extraplanar threats. When a beast, monster, or being from another plane shows up to wreak havoc, they will be the first ones to the scene to try and resolve the threat. Osirisite Vigil Wardens also often work with another division of the Vigil Wardens, who serve [[gods:neptune|Neptune]] and Quinn.

===== Relationships, Aspects, and Demigods =====

Osiris has but one aspect: herself. However, she has several demigods listed below, which carry out her duties in different domains and effectively function as different aspects when called upon. She is currently married to the demigod Summer. The demigods of the seasons rule during their respective season, and typically functions in regards to farming and hunting.

==== Julius ====
Also known as the Father of the Hunt, this demigod of Osiris originated on [[settings:cahyali|Cahyali]] amongst the [[settings:cahyali:vervand|Vervish]] and [[settings:cahyali:buyukvahsi|Vahsian]] worship of nature. He is the patron of Cahyalian lycanthropes, and is also worshiped by the Champions of the Beast and Champions of Balance. Hunters often pray to him for good luck and safety in the hunt. 

He appears as a stalwart man wearing many furs, and a headdress adorned with carved antlers. He rarely speaks when he appears, and often simply points those who call on him in the right direction or guides their weapons to their marks on prey. Myths and legends posit that he has a particular care for young children or baby animals who become lost, and will take care of them and ensure their survival until they grow up in the wilds or find their way home.

Julius is currently dead - having withered away, choked on smog, as the gears of Cahyalian industry cast down the wisdom of nature and plundered the land.

==== Winter (Boreas) ==== 
One of the oldest demigods of all the Jaernian gods. He has survived the destruction and raising of all the Osiris gods, and functions as a rigid place for the new Osiris’ to relearn what may have been forgotten. His methods of teaching can dip a bit into the ruthless side, and he does not tolerate failure. 

Regardless, he serves an important purpose. During the events of Frøsland in 2554, he almost took over the position of Osiris for himself, having grown annoyed and distrusting of the current Osiris’ actions. This plan was not necessarily thwarted by adventurers, but peacefully managed to a mutually positive outcome. Winter controls the end months of Jaern, during the dry season of the Sekafojo.

==== Summer (N) ====
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== At right: Summer as she appears now. ==
The newest demigod of Osiris, filling a position that had been left open since the death of the previous Osiris on the godship incident. Summer was originally a Jaernian Osirisite named N, who showed themselves to be exceptionally capable and dedicated to the cause of the planet. What truly caught Osiris’ attention, was N’s creation of the World Tree Army: a set of 12 colossal, sentient trees placed around Jaern. 

Osiris took note of this, and while requiring control to be given to her, rewarded N with a favor of their choice. N took Osiris off guard and asked for a date the following night, which Osiris accepted. After this, it truly was not terribly long before their marriage solidified their relationship, and N was given the new name of Summer and raised to demigod of Osiris.

The wedding itself took place during the year 2549 (9/29/2549), located north of Rougtero. During the wedding, Anti-Osiris sent in a copy of anti-Rudri who was dead set on killing the couple and draining the powers of Osiris. However, due to the powers of Osiris, Summer, and some of the adventuers whom had been invited, the threat was thwarted and the wedding commenced. Ending in the marriage of Osiris and Summer, with Summer being raised to demigod of, well, summer. ((Summer is a retired PC belonging to Dan W. (Discord, @scizor021). Please contact him for any matters regarding her characterization or use in a story.)) 

Summer controls the months of the Fajrofojo, but shares this season a bit with Autumn/Thomas in regards to harvesting. She uses the opportunity to change nature, with the energy of the season of summer, and the liveliness it brings.

==== Autumn (Thomas) ====
The third demigod of Osiris. He's a man from a small farming community on the [[settings:jaern:therhine|Rhine Archipelago.]] He was raised by Osiris due to his kind nature, and capabilities with knowledge of nature and farming. He is a very down to earth man, metaphorically and literally, and is the most personable of the 3 to common folk. Thomas controls the Akvofojo season, during which planting is the most common in the rain. He also overlaps a bit into the Fajrofojo season, during which the harvesting takes place. Him and Summer have a strong relationship with this, massively promoting the farmers of Jaern during this season.