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Helios

The Sun Chariot

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Helios (Ἡλιος) is a Lore-Based Character derived of the Titan God from writings and imagery of the Greek Pantheon. Characterization is heavily based on headcanon, but founded in study of Theogony by Hesiod, some Homeric Hymns, and a variety of Greek & Roman Epics ranging from 6th century B.C. to 5th Century A.D.
As Written by Spirit.

Helios is the Titan God of the Sun and is often considered its physical manifestation. Each day he rises from a Golden Palace at the eastern end of the Earth, driving a golden chariot that is pulled by four fiery winged stallions. Crowned by the gleaming aureole of the sun, the Titan crosses the sky to descend in the west, where a golden goblet waits to carry him back to his palace. Though Helios may appear in multiple places at once, his central location during the day will always be at the helm of his chariot.Additionally, Helios is also the God of the Gift of Sight. As the Sun, he is considered ‘All-Seeing’ in the affairs of both mortals and gods. His expansive sight has played part in numerous stories, including the discovery of Persephone’s kidnapping by Hades, the revelation of Aphrodite’s adulterous affair with Ares, and Zeus’s foretold victory in the War of the Titans.Helios is also the Guardian of Oaths. He has acted as judge and jury for both Oath takers and Oath breakers. Thought typically benevolent, there is no better way to incur his wrath that to rescind on a given Oath.Helios appears most often as a young, beardless man in his late twenties. He has golden curls that seem to shine, whether in the light or not, and faded blue eyes that are said to 'shoot rays of golden light.’ As a Titan, he is broad in shoulder with the clearly defined muscles of a horseman and a warrior. His hands are utilitarian and callused from centuries of handling the reins of his wayward horses, and his calves bulge with strength from standing in his chariot. The Sun Titan gives off an essence of life and vitality, his presence sometimes too bright for mortal men to bear.When traditionally garbed, Helios wears a purple tunic and gleaming charioteer helmet. He wraps his legs in leather and wears equestrian boots. A Driving whip is either carried in his weapon hand or wrapped around his chest. However, The Sun God often opts to meet others in more casual attire, particularly in this modern world. It is far more common to see him now in comfortable linen trousers or board shorts, with a light-weight t-shirt on. Or perhaps nothing at all.

Helios is generally an affable and benevolent Titan. He observes everything beneath him, but is rarely moved enough to interfere unless someone comes beseeching his help. It takes a great trespass to upset the sun god, but once he is angered, his wrath scorches all it touches. His fury burns itself out quickly, and he rarely seems to hold a grudge, instead treating each day as though it were born anew.Helios values his family and friends very highly, and is always seeking to protect them however he can. His watchful eye is ever vigilant, though at times he feels powerless to actually do anything to help others. The sun titan is also comfortable being tactile with most anyone, giving and receiving affection and pleasure without restraint. In many ways, this intimacy is misleading, because it does not reveal the true depths of his emotions. Those… are much harder to decipher, and rarely shared.

To be further detailed.For more information on Helios, refer to the Theoi Project

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