Ardaxes

Name: Ardaxes

Details

 * Alignment: Lawful Neutral
 * Power Level: Lesser
 * Domain(s): Knowledge

Description
Ardaxes is the god of science, and is particularly revered among alchemists and civil engineers. Most of the other gods respect Ardaxes' tenets and followers, though a few despise him, for they fear scientific achievement may one day replace the need for gods, and push worship of the divine to the side. Ardaxes himself is ambivalent toward the rest of the pantheon, though he colludes dispassionately with those associating themselves with the numerous aspects of civilization and its advancement. His symbol is the alchemist's alembic, and he is portrayed in art as a bearded man of middle age, with deep red robes and kohl-rimmed eyes. Many universities and other places of learning host a shrine to Ardaxes, though full service temples are rare.

Tenants
Specific Tenants still need to be laid out.

Relationships
Unlike many of the gods, Ardaxes does not stand in opposition to Voddahil. He views the entity more as a primal force, a curiosity to be studied and understood. While he did not interfere with its imprisonment, neither did he aid. This has raised suspicion among other members of the pantheon, who worry Ardaxes' curiosity may lead to collusion with Yithalin to open the void. Such an event seems unlikely, though, as Ardaxes resents Yithalin's acts of sabotage far too much to consider working with him. In any case, he views the Herald with disgust rather than curiosity, and would gladly conspire to see the creature destroyed.

Warfare has produced much scientific achievement, and Ardaxes pays his due respect to Sigdrifa, so long as the armies keep to fighting other armies, and leave the academics alone in their ivory towers. Ren and Yak cause him and his adherents no small amount of trouble, though their antics have yet to produce long lasting damage or enmity. Nevertheless, he threatens to 'catch lightning in a bottle' when they disturb him, and the other gods know he can probably do it if he puts his mind to it.

He regards Nom as a mystery to be solved, much like Voddahil, but avoids any direct inquiries. He has witnessed the fruits of her schemes, and prefers not to become embroiled in them. - nevvur