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+ | '''Kyprioth''' is the main trickster [[Gods (Tortallan Universe)|god]] of the [[Tortallan Universe]]. He is the patron god of the [[Copper Isles]]. |
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| − | In the middle of the fifth century of the [[Human Era]] he prepares to make his move to settle a ''[[raka]]'' queen on the throne of the Copper Isles again. For this he makes sure that [[Alianne of Pirate's Swoop]] gets to the isles and strikes a wager with her. Aly is to keep the children of the [[Balitang]] family, which includes [[Saraiyu Balitang|Saraiyu]] and [[Dovasary Balitang|Dovasary]], who are both descendends from two royal lines, alive through the summer of 462 HE. At the end of the summer Aly decides to remain in the isles and help the conspiracy - and Kyprioth - further. By August of 463 HE Dovasary Balitang is the new Queen of the Copper Isles and Kyprioth has regained his old power in the isles. |
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| + | ===Territorial designations=== |
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| + | During the reigns of the [[raka]] [[Haiming Dynasty|Haiming]] queens, Kyprioth was the patron god of the [[Copper Isles]]. After the [[Luarin Conquest]], he was beaten down so much by [[Mithros]] and the [[Great Mother Goddess]], that it took centuries for him to heal and to recuperate, although he did continue his trickster-like ways. While the raka were still not victorious, he was considered the local sea god. After the success of the [[raka rebellion]], headed by him and the [[raka conspiracy]], Kyprioth was restored to power in the Isles, and was once again considered their patron god. |
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| − | The crows are sacred to Kyprioth because they are tricksters as is he. Kyprioth is also well acquainted to [[George Cooper]], Aly's father, and owes both Aly and George a favor. |
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| + | The crows are considered sacred to Kyprioth, as they are tricksters like he is. The crows and the [[raka]] are also considered to be cousins to the divine. Like a crow, he prizes shiny objects, and often takes shiny possessions of the people he visits. After his defeat at the hands of [[Mithros]] and the [[Great Mother Goddess]], Kyprioth circulated a prophecy that later would be known as the [[Kyprish Prophecy]], and the driving force behind the rebellion, that heralded the coming of a twice-royal queen. |
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+ | Kyprioth is credited for transgender people in [[Tortall]]an society. Some transgender people, such as [[Okha Soyan]], believed that Kyprioth touched them in the womb and placed a man or woman's mind into the opposite-gendered body. Others believe that they were blessed by the Trickster, who himself is transgender and blesses them so he can have company<ref>''[[Bloodhound]]'', (p.262; Random House hardcover)</ref>. |
| + | Kyprioth was the patron god for many human mortals, especially those who shared his trickster-like ways. This was true for [[George Cooper]], who was the King of Thieves in Tortall in his youth, as well as for Cooper's daughter, [[Alianne of Pirate's Swoop]], who had that same shifty mind as her father did. |
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| ⚫ | As a god Kyprioth can adopt different appearances. His preferred form seems to be that of a lean and wiry man with a beard. He wears he shoulders erect and has large brown eyes. His salt-and-pepper hair—with more salt than pepper—is short and his nose is short and broad. He has eyebrows shaped in pointed arches. His clothes resemble those worn by the ''raka'' of the Copper Isles. In addition to this he wears jewellery, chains and rings made of different metals.<ref>''[[Trickster's Choice]]'', Cp. 5 (p. 111; Random House paperback)</ref> These he even wears in other guises, like when he |
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| + | Wagers are considered sacred to Kyprioth as well, and he takes them very seriously. He does not care if people cheat, as he thinks of that as being appropriate. He also always repays if he loses the wager, or if he knows he must repay someone in general. |
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| + | ===Worship=== |
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| + | Unlike many other gods of the main pantheon, Kyprioth does not have a designated priesthood. A few [[raka]] have described that being a raka under the rule of the [[luarin]] is to be a priest of the trickster. It is also unorthodox for statues or temples to be built in his honor, and it is up to the follower to worship or pray to him themselves. The queens of the Haiming Dynasty are not crowned by a follower or priest of the trickster, but by themselves. |
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| ⚫ | As a god Kyprioth can adopt different appearances. His preferred form seems to be that of a lean and wiry man with a beard. He wears he shoulders erect and has large brown eyes. His salt-and-pepper hair—with more salt than pepper—is short and his nose is short and broad. He has eyebrows shaped in pointed arches. His clothes resemble those worn by the ''raka'' of the Copper Isles. In addition to this he wears jewellery, chains and rings made of different metals.<ref>''[[Trickster's Choice]]'', Cp. 5 (p. 111; Random House paperback)</ref> These he even wears in other guises, like when he chose the form of a crow. |
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| + | ==Meddling== |
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| + | As a trickster god, Kyprioth loves meddling in the affairs of humans and even the other gods. |
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| + | *He tapped [[Okha Soyan]] in the womb in order to make her transgender |
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| + | *He became the patron god of the King of Thieves, [[George Cooper]]<ref name="betrayal">''Trickster's Choice'', Ch. 16 (pg. 398—403; Random House paperback)</ref>. |
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| + | *He played tricks and pranks on the other gods, namely the [[Graveyard Hag]], another trickster goddess. This prompted her to mess up his plan in order to pay him back. |
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| + | *He made a wager with [[Alianne of Pirate's Swoop]] to keep the [[Balitang family]] alive until the end of the summer. But tricked her, guessing that she'd become so invested that she wouldn't want to return to [[Tortall]] and her family<ref name="betrayal" />. |
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| + | *He possessed [[Oron Rittevon]] on the man's deathbed and made a prophecy for a great ruler who was to come<ref>''Trickster's Choice'', Ch. 11 (pg. 276; Random House paperback)</ref>. |
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| + | *He had someone steal [[Mithros|Mithros's]] shield and hide it. |
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| + | *He whispered in [[Imajane Rittevon|Princess Imajane's]] ear while she was sleeping that maybe it would be easier for her and [[Rubinyan Jimajen|Prince Rubinyan]] to get rid of [[Dunevon Rittevon|King Dunevon]] and [[Elsren Balitang|Duke Elsren]] to claim the throne for themselves. |
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| + | ==Appearances== |
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| + | *'''''[[Trickster Series]]''''' |
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| + | **''[[Trickster's Choice]]'' |
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| + | **''[[Trickster's Queen]]'' |
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| + | *'''''[[Provost's Dog]]''''' |
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| + | **''[[Bloodhound]]'' {{comment|mentioned}} |
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| + | *'''''[[Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales]]''''' {{comment|mentioned}} |
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Revision as of 14:30, 2 August 2015
Kyprioth is the main trickster god of the Tortallan Universe. He is the patron god of the Copper Isles.
Influence
Territorial designations
During the reigns of the raka Haiming queens, Kyprioth was the patron god of the Copper Isles. After the Luarin Conquest, he was beaten down so much by Mithros and the Great Mother Goddess, that it took centuries for him to heal and to recuperate, although he did continue his trickster-like ways. While the raka were still not victorious, he was considered the local sea god. After the success of the raka rebellion, headed by him and the raka conspiracy, Kyprioth was restored to power in the Isles, and was once again considered their patron god.
Sacred animals, objects, people, and magic
The crows are considered sacred to Kyprioth, as they are tricksters like he is. The crows and the raka are also considered to be cousins to the divine. Like a crow, he prizes shiny objects, and often takes shiny possessions of the people he visits. After his defeat at the hands of Mithros and the Great Mother Goddess, Kyprioth circulated a prophecy that later would be known as the Kyprish Prophecy, and the driving force behind the rebellion, that heralded the coming of a twice-royal queen.
Kyprioth is credited for transgender people in Tortallan society. Some transgender people, such as Okha Soyan, believed that Kyprioth touched them in the womb and placed a man or woman's mind into the opposite-gendered body. Others believe that they were blessed by the Trickster, who himself is transgender and blesses them so he can have company[1].
Kyprioth was the patron god for many human mortals, especially those who shared his trickster-like ways. This was true for George Cooper, who was the King of Thieves in Tortall in his youth, as well as for Cooper's daughter, Alianne of Pirate's Swoop, who had that same shifty mind as her father did.
Wagers are considered sacred to Kyprioth as well, and he takes them very seriously. He does not care if people cheat, as he thinks of that as being appropriate. He also always repays if he loses the wager, or if he knows he must repay someone in general.
Worship
Unlike many other gods of the main pantheon, Kyprioth does not have a designated priesthood. A few raka have described that being a raka under the rule of the luarin is to be a priest of the trickster. It is also unorthodox for statues or temples to be built in his honor, and it is up to the follower to worship or pray to him themselves. The queens of the Haiming Dynasty are not crowned by a follower or priest of the trickster, but by themselves.
Physical description
As a god Kyprioth can adopt different appearances. His preferred form seems to be that of a lean and wiry man with a beard. He wears he shoulders erect and has large brown eyes. His salt-and-pepper hair—with more salt than pepper—is short and his nose is short and broad. He has eyebrows shaped in pointed arches. His clothes resemble those worn by the raka of the Copper Isles. In addition to this he wears jewellery, chains and rings made of different metals.[2] These he even wears in other guises, like when he chose the form of a crow.
Meddling
As a trickster god, Kyprioth loves meddling in the affairs of humans and even the other gods.
- He tapped Okha Soyan in the womb in order to make her transgender
- He became the patron god of the King of Thieves, George Cooper[3].
- He played tricks and pranks on the other gods, namely the Graveyard Hag, another trickster goddess. This prompted her to mess up his plan in order to pay him back.
- He made a wager with Alianne of Pirate's Swoop to keep the Balitang family alive until the end of the summer. But tricked her, guessing that she'd become so invested that she wouldn't want to return to Tortall and her family[3].
- He possessed Oron Rittevon on the man's deathbed and made a prophecy for a great ruler who was to come[4].
- He had someone steal Mithros's shield and hide it.
- He whispered in Princess Imajane's ear while she was sleeping that maybe it would be easier for her and Prince Rubinyan to get rid of King Dunevon and Duke Elsren to claim the throne for themselves.
Appearances
- Trickster Series
- Provost's Dog
- Bloodhound (mentioned)
- Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales (mentioned)
Notes and references
- ↑ Bloodhound, (p.262; Random House hardcover)
- ↑ Trickster's Choice, Cp. 5 (p. 111; Random House paperback)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Trickster's Choice, Ch. 16 (pg. 398—403; Random House paperback)
- ↑ Trickster's Choice, Ch. 11 (pg. 276; Random House paperback)
| Tortallan Gods | |
|---|---|
| A list of the Tortallan gods specifically named in books | |
| First Powers | Father Universe • Mother Flame |
| Great Gods | Mithros • Great Mother Goddess • Kyprioth • Graveyard Hag • Black God • Gainel • Uusoae • Mynoss • Shakith • Oinomi Wavewalker • Kidunka • Apetekus • Wilnedur • Pelmry • Grandmother Stone |
| Minor Gods | Smith's God • Jihuk • Lushagui • Weiryn • Green Lady • Sakuyo • Gunapi the Sunrose • Jaguar Goddess • Merscart of the Green • Yahzed • Batiduran the Python • God in the Flame • Sakuyo • Yama |
| Horse Lords | Bian North-Wind • Chavi West-Wind • Vau East-Wind • Shai South-Wind |
| Animal Gods | Badger God • Queenclaw • Old White • Broad Foot • Night Black • Lord Mauler • Mares with Bloody Teeth • Dawn Crow • Sky • Fire Ant Queen |
| For a more complete list, please see List of Tortallan Gods | |