Domain
Forge, Protection
Description
Othar is the deity of battle, metal, and duty, depicted as a mechanical knight with an aetheric shield. His forges craft Nova’s weapons. In turn he is aligned with the fifth Umbral Moon (the tenth month of the calendar year)
In the timeline, Othar guards with iron: one of The Twelve, the ancient aetheric deities that emerged at the beginning of Nova (0000), shaping the landscape of Roh-ber.
Worshippers
Aurumhold soldiers and Tidegate smiths honor Othar, forging with his aether.
Symbol
A steel shield with a hammer.
Personality
Othar is the immovable bulwark of Nova’s defenses: a towering mechanical knight constructed of living iron and brass, plates shifting with precise gears and pistons, his form a fusion of forge-born artifice and unyielding sentinel resolve. An aetheric shield hums at his arm—glowing with protective energy that absorbs blows and reflects harm—while his hammer strikes with the clang of finality. His faceplate is a stern visor with glowing slits for eyes, never revealing emotion, only duty. Othar is stoic guardian incarnate—a deity of relentless vigilance, forged duty, and protective craftsmanship who views every oath as sacred metal to be tempered and every threat as something to be hammered flat. In his deep forges, his aether infuses weapons and armor with enduring strength, crafting relics that stand as eternal sentinels.
Core Motivation
Unyielding Defense Through Crafted Duty. Othar exists to protect what is sworn—homes, allies, ideals, Nova itself—by forging the tools and resolve to endure any assault. Duty is not optional; it is the alloy that binds existence. He crafts not for beauty alone, but for function that outlasts empires, believing true protection comes from preparation, vigilance, and unbreakable commitment.
Greatest Flaw
Inflexible Rigidity. Othar's devotion to duty makes him blind to nuance—oaths are literal, mercy secondary to obligation. He might defend a flawed cause to the death if sworn to it, or refuse to adapt tactics that bend rules. This can lead to tragic stands where flexibility would save more lives.
Pet Peeves/Taboos
Oath-breaking, shoddy craftsmanship, retreating without cause. Followers swear iron oaths—breaking one invites his personal "judgment".
Grudges & Cold Wars
The Anti-Voryn Coalition
Members: Thalyn, Umral, Solara, Luneth, Zephyris, Othar, Aurath, Myrath.
"we tolerate shadows but despise this level of deceit" consensus. Voryn's constant teasing lies and cult manipulations have burned too many bridges. They don't actively hunt him, but his name is a curse in their temples, and his followers get extra scrutiny/harsh judgment.
Professional Respect
Solara & Othar respect Thalyn
Warrior solidarity. Solara and Othar admire Thalyn's raw valor, even if they disapprove of her chaos.
Friendly & Teasing
Aurath, Umral, Othar
practical, reliable friendships built on shared craftsmanship and trade.
Intimate Relationships
Othar sleeping with Aurath & Thalyn
Duty-bound Othar unwinds with calculated Aurath and wild Thalyn. Feels like stress relief for the rigid sentinel.