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The Immortals of Follyfoot Travelling Circus
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Immortals:
According to mythology there was a period known as the golden age when numerous gods walked the earth alongside humans. However, this golden age came to an end, giving way to a dark age marked by the disappearance of the gods.
The reason behind the gods' absence remains a mystery and is the subject of ongoing debate. Despite their disappearance, people believe that the gods still exert influence over our world through two main channels: their Spirit Animals and Immortals.
Spirit Animals can be seen as manifestations or representatives of the gods. Each god has a corresponding Spirit Animal, which acts as a symbolic or spiritual connection between the mortal realm and the divine realm. These Spirit Animals are believed to possess some of the powers and characteristics associated with their respective gods.
On the other hand, Immortals are individuals who are born as regular humans but are considered avatars or embodiments of ancient gods. They are said to carry a unique connection to a specific god, usually indicated by their abilities, which align with the domain or sphere of influence of their corresponding god. While the Immortals are immortal, meaning they do not age or die from natural causes, they are not indestructible and can still be harmed or killed.
The number of Immortals, and how many are yet to be born, is uncertain. The Immortals are seen as both conduits for the power and essence of their gods and as protectors or intermediaries between the mortal realm and the divine realm.
Follyfoot Travelling Circus:
In this word a "Follyfoot" is an archaic word for a roaming performer, this circus uses it as the title of their troupe, but amongst themselves, The Muses, for they use the circus as a cover for their true identities as Immortals. They are all hundreds of years old, incredibly talented and prefer anonymity.
Darellion is the actor of the group, he is the avatar of the God of Storytelling, Poetry and History. He is accompanied by a monkey who collects coins from the crowds and even joins in on comedy performances.
Genesia is the musician, the avatar of the Goddess of Music and Song. She has a blue songbird.
Ori is the fortune teller, avatar of the God of Prophecy who is aided by his magpie.
Yon the Rednose is the jester, avatar of the trickster God of Mischief. His animal companion is a fox. Though he is the oldest of the troupe by centuries he is also the least loyal, leaving for great lengths of time to live as one of his many other personas, his favourites being Ridwyn Sinn, a homeless alcoholic, and Reynard, a highwayman who dons a fox mask.
