Floki

Floki, once a Unknown tribesman from the frozen lands of Norska, now stands as the Khaos God of Chance, embodying the unpredictability and whims of fate. Born into the Tribe of Valhrafnar, Floki was always guided by the uncertainty and randomness of life, a stark contrast to his brother Valkur, who rose to power through bloodshed and conquest. Valkur, obsessed with battle and war, sought to bend the world to his will, but Floki could not reconcile this rigid pursuit of domination with his own beliefs in the free-flowing nature of fate.

Unable to follow the path of his war-hungry brother, Floki left his tribe and wandered the world, letting the wind, stars, and pure chance dictate his direction. His wanderings took him to the northernmost mountains of Norska, a place of staggering beauty and deadly peril. It was in these icy peaks that Floki stumbled upon an ancient and mysterious divine font of glacial water, hidden deep within the frozen landscape. The journey to the font nearly cost him his life, as he endured freezing winds, treacherous cliffs, and a hostile environment. Yet, at the moment of his greatest peril, when fate seemed ready to claim him, chance intervened.

Drinking from the font's sacred waters, Floki was miraculously granted godhood, transforming into the God of Chance. This divine ascension was a twist of irony, as chance itself had led him to this ultimate fate. Floki’s life, now forever intertwined with the currents of randomness and fate, took on a new purpose—guiding those who embrace uncertainty, serendipity, and the unexpected twists of life. From that moment on, Floki represented the embodiment of luck, chance, and fortune in the cosmos.

The Duality of Destiny

Unbeknownst to one another, both Floki and his brother Valkur ascended to godhood, though by vastly different means. Valkur, driven by his thirst for conquest and the mastery of battle, became the Khaos God of War, ruling with bloodlust, rage, and relentless ambition. Floki, in contrast, became the patron of chance, luck, and the unknown, wandering the cosmos without ambition for power or conquest.

Their paths, once bound by blood, now represent the duality of life itself—order and chaos, control and randomness. Valkur embodies structure, the will to dominate, and the predictable outcome of brute force, while Floki represents the beauty of unpredictability, the thrill of uncertainty, and the freedom of chance.

The Benevolent Trickster

Though he often travels the Plane of Khaos, Floki is one of the few Khaos gods allowed to roam freely across the Continuum Crystal Cosmology. His generally benevolent nature, combined with his playful trickster tendencies, led him to be gracefully recognized by the Unknown. The Unknown gods (particularly Unknown and Abraham Zachariah) acknowledge that a little chance is necessary to maintain balance in the cosmos. It is through Floki’s guidance that mortals are reminded to embrace life’s unpredictability, to find meaning in uncertainty, and to revel in the joys of serendipity.

Floki is often depicted as a tall and lean figure, with shaggy black hair, glowing green eyes, and an infectious grin that hints at the mischief constantly bubbling beneath the surface. His appearance changes as often as his whims, but he is usually clad in a long cloak woven from the strands of destiny itself, constantly shifting and changing with the whims of fate.

The Irony of Fate

There is a rich irony in Floki’s ascension to godhood—a mortal man who placed his faith in the randomness of life, becoming a god not through power or ambition, but through pure chance. His journey is a testament to the unpredictable nature of the cosmos and serves as a reminder that the greatest gifts often come when least expected.

For those who embrace life’s uncertainties, Floki is a guide and a patron. He offers fortune to those who follow the winding paths of fate without fear, and to those who dare to venture into the unknown with trust in the unpredictable. However, his blessings are not without their quirks—Floki is known to test the resolve of his followers with unexpected challenges and obstacles, finding joy in the randomness that defines the universe.

In the end, Floki’s story is one of balance, as he continues to wander the cosmos, watching over those who take chances, live boldly, and embrace the ever-changing winds of fate.

Bonds of The Divine

Despite the diverse and often discordant pantheon that reigns in the majestic halls of the Unknown, a plane world serving as the home of gods, few relationships are as intriguing as that of Abraham Zachariah, the God of Legends and Lore, and Floki, the God of Luck and Chance. These two deities, bound by their shared spirit of freedom and spontaneity, have developed an extraordinary friendship that transcends the divine realms.

Abraham and Floki first crossed paths in the swirling nexus of inter-dimensional travel, drawn to each other's unparalleled character. Abraham, with his eternal wisdom and captivating tales, and Floki, with his whimsical nature and chaotic charm, quickly recognized a kindred spirit in the other. Their shared love for traversing realms and interacting with a variety of beings sparked a connection that soon evolved into a deep friendship.

Often, these divine friends can be found together in the ethereal grandeur of Aether's halls, sharing stories and laughter over copious amounts of divine brew. Abraham, ever the storyteller, enraptures Floki with tales spun from the very fabric of existence, while Floki, true to his unpredictable nature, often adds an element of surprise to their encounters with his chance-driven magic. The jovial laughter and animated debates of the two friends often fill the air of the divine hall, a testament to their camaraderie.

Their bond also influences their interactions with the mortal realms. Floki's unpredictable blessings often weave into the narratives spun by Abraham, their combined influence crafting stories of luck, chance, and legendary feats. Their shared devotees consider their friendship a divine blessing, and often honor their camaraderie during worship and rituals.

In the divine hierarchy, friendships are as rare as they are momentous. The bond between Abraham and Floki serves as a beacon of fraternity, reminding both gods and mortals of the importance of shared experiences, the power of stories, and the whimsical dance of chance. These two deities, in their shared mirth and wanderlust, embody the very essence of camaraderie in the divine realms. Their friendship is a testament to the fact that even in the celestial sphere, shared laughter and congenial company are gifts as precious as divine blessings.

May 19th, 2023

Divine Destiny

Norska

In the frozen wastes of Norska, two brothers from a remote tribe shared an unbreakable bond. Floki and Valkur were born into a lineage of fierce warriors and borne leaders, destined for greatness from the moment they took their first breaths. Despite their shared origins, their paths diverged in ways that would shape the fate of the world and their ascent to godhood.

Valkur, the elder of the two, was driven by an insatiable thirst for power and recognition. He rose through the ranks of their tribe with ruthless efficiency, earning the respect and fear of his people. His ambition knew no bounds, and when the time came to choose a new chieftain, Valkur took the ultimate step. In a brutal display of strength and determination, he killed their father to claim the title of tribal chieftain.

Under Valkur's rule, the tribe grew stronger, but his heart grew darker. His relentless pursuit of power led him to wage bloody wars against the various tribes of Norska, the Lizardmen from the Unknown, and eventually, the Y’azi Empire. This campaign of violence and conquest drew the ire of the twin draconic gods, Fujin & Raijin. In their confrontation, they banished Valkur to the Plane of Khaos, a place where fury and chaos reigned supreme. It was here that Valkur's destiny took a dark turn. Skorn, the primeval embodiment of wrath and chaos, saw potential in Valkur's unyielding rage and granted him godhood. Valkur ascended as the God of War, his path forever marked by blood and destruction.

Floki, the younger brother, was the antithesis of Valkur. Where Valkur sought control and power, Floki embraced the whims of fate and the unpredictability of life. Unable to reconcile his beliefs with his brother's actions, Floki left the tribe and set out on a journey guided solely by chance. He allowed the wind and the stars to dictate his path, seeking wisdom in the randomness of the world.

His wanderings took him to the northernmost mountains of Norska, a place of unparalleled beauty and danger. It was here that Floki stumbled upon a divine font of glacial water, hidden deep within the icy peaks. The journey nearly claimed his life, but in his moment of greatest peril, the gods bestowed a miraculous gift upon him. The waters of the font granted Floki godhood, elevating him to the status of the God of Chance. From that day forward, Floki's life was intertwined with the currents of fate, guiding those who embraced uncertainty and serendipity.

Unbeknownst to each other, both brothers ascended to godhood through vastly different means. Floki, the embodiment of chance and fortune, and Valkur, the relentless God of War, became immortal beings with immense influence over the mortal realm. Their paths, once intertwined by blood, now stood as symbols of the duality of life: order and chaos, control and randomness.