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 ==== Prehistory ====
-Even the gods themselves do not know much of their ancient history, but it is clear that they had a profound role in the development of human civilization. Some claim they initiated it originally, or at least nurtured it and shaped it to their needs. There is even [[Homo Domesticus|a neat theory]], of which I am a fan, about how gods "domesticated" humans into something that can form a productive society.
+Even the gods themselves do not know much of their ancient history, but it is clear that they had a profound role in the development of human civilization. Some claim they initiated it originally, some claim to be the very glue that holds it together, but at the very least they nurtured it through the ages and shaped it to their needs. There is even [[Homo Domesticus|a neat theory]], of which I am a fan, about how gods "domesticated" humans into something that can form a productive society.
-These days, the oldest known gods only barely remember the old Mesopotamian pantheon, and their memories have been so twisted by myth and age that not much can be certain about them at all. Most of them are said to have been slain by the younger Egyptian gods, some of which may still be around.
+These days, the oldest living gods only barely remember the old Mesopotamian pantheon, and their memories have been so twisted by myth and age that not much can be certain about them at all. Everything before them is pretty much a mystery. Most of them are said to have been slain millenia ago by the younger Egyptian gods, some of which are still around.
-Yahweh is generally considered to have existed and perished many years ago. Some say El was his son, some say it was just another name he used. [[Jesus]], who was obviously also a god, claimed to be the son of El, come to avenge his father, but more of him later. Yahweh is probably still alive, perhaps the oldest god of them all, but he is amnesic. Memento like.
+Yahweh is generally considered to have existed and perished many years ago. Some say El was his son, some say it was just another name he used. [[Jesus]], who was obviously also a god, claimed to be the son of El, come to avenge his father, but more of him later. Yahweh is probably still alive, perhaps the oldest god of them all, but he has memory problems. Memento like.
 ==== The Classical Period ====
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 ==== The Masquerade ====
-During the next few centuries, the Roman gods, led by Apollo, went underground. They systematically erased their own existence as anything other than myth, making much use of Christianity - both as a misdirection and as a means of organizing followers in a relatively safe fashion. Today, [[the Vatican|the Roman Catholic church]] is nothing more (or less) than a front for the strongest family of gods in the world.
+During the next few centuries, the Roman gods, led by Apollo, went underground. They systematically erased their own existence as anything other than myth, making much use of Christianity - both as a misdirection and as a relatively safe way to control society. Today, [[the Vatican|the Roman Catholic church]] is nothing more (or less) than a front for the strongest family of gods in the world.
-The full reasons for the Masquerade are not yet entirely clear to me, as DM, so Bo, we should discuss this; but I think it safe to assume that if you are directly worshiped, you can be found, and if you can be found, you can be killed. Either by other gods or, as technology progresses, by mortals.
+The full reasons for the Masquerade may yet become clearer, but I think it safe to assume that if you are directly worshiped, you can be found, and if you can be found, you can be killed. Either by other gods or, as technology progresses, by mortals.
 In any event, it is clear that most other gods, some sooner and some later, realized that the Masquerade is a good idea, and it has been strictly adhered to for many centuries. The last serious conflict in that regard was around a thousand years ago, when the invading Norse gods were vanquished and forced to sign [[the Treaty of Hastings]]. Some of the Norse survivors still wield significant power, using the Anglican Church as a front.
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 [[Sol]] is a relatively new Sun god. He was born during the middle ages, allegedly to Isis - one of the oldest surviving Egyptian gods - and allegedly from the seed of Apollo - who always had a thing for screwing his elders.
-Sol never liked the Masquerade. He initiated [[the Heliocentric heresy]], and held a small but powerful cult during the 15th century. The cult was eventually crushed by [[the Roman Inquisition]], but Sol himself was banished (from Europe, I assume, or maybe from the western world). It is said that only Apollo's direct intervention stopped the court from sentencing him to death. It is also said that Apollo, being a god of prophecy, foretold that he will one day regret his decision.
+Sol never liked the Masquerade. He initiated [[the Heliocentric heresy]], and held a small but powerful cult during the 15th century. The cult was eventually crushed by [[the Roman Inquisition]], but Sol himself was only banished (from Europe, I assume, or maybe from the western world). It is said that only Apollo's direct intervention stopped the court from sentencing him to death. It is also said that Apollo, being a god of prophecy, foretold that he will one day regret his decision.
-I'm not sure what Sol did in the centuries since, Bo, we should discuss this. I suppose he played god to a bunch of primitive societies. Practiced. Schemed. But during the late 80's, a little while after the death of L. Ron Hubbard, he took over the church of Scientology, renaming it "[[Suntology]]" and using his divine power to turn it into the most successful cult ever, with millions of well placed followers.
+I'm not sure what Sol did in the centuries since. I suppose he played god to a bunch of primitive societies. Practiced. Schemed. Worked on his resistance to lightning bolts. But during the late 80's, a little while after the death of L. Ron Hubbard, he took over the church of Scientology, renaming it "[[Suntology]]" and using his divine power to turn it into the most successful cult ever, with millions of well placed followers.
-The cult is led by a [[Saul Smith]], who may be Sol himself, but may also be just a figurehead. Bo, we should talk this over.
+The cult is led by a [[Saul Smith]], who may be Sol himself, but may also be just a figurehead.
-===== Characters =====
+===== How It Works =====
-Both characters are agents of the Vatican, which is a front for the Roman pantheon headed by Apollo, who were deputized Inquisitors and sent to inquisit the all-too-powerful church of Suntology. They are to ascertain the presence of supernatural involvement and to pin it down, assuming that once the true power behind the Suntologists is found, the Vatican will find a way to handle it.
+In very general lines, gods are the source of power, while mortals are the conduits channeling this power into the mortal world. The channeling process is highly rewarding for the mortals involved. Prayer and worship are small scale channelings of the divine power, and are thus also pretty rewarding. They also keep the pipes well lubricated.
+Not all mortals are created equal. Some have weak souls, and some have very powerful souls. A powerful soul allows the god to manifest more power, and in return is even more rewarding when you properly worship. It also grants the mortal possessing the soul a greater hold over his god, and that is the dark secret of gods which - Bo, we should discuss.
+The gods have another existence, in the ethereal realm, which is more abstract and contains only the potential of what is finally manifested in the mortal world. The souls of the mortals are considered the only relevant product of this realization process, and they are stored in [[Lands of the Dead]] for some mysterious future purpose.
+===== Characters =====
-Bo, we should discuss this handling. This is part of the reason I think Saul Smith may be just a figurehead, otherwise he would have been dealt with a while ago.
+Both characters are agents of the Vatican, which is a front for the Roman pantheon headed by Apollo, who were deputised Inquisitors and sent to inquisit the all-too-powerful church of Suntology. They are to ascertain the presence of supernatural involvement and to pin it down, assuming that once the true power behind the Suntologists is found, the Vatican will find a way to handle it.
-They both possess exceptionally powerful souls, which makes them valuable both to the Vatican and to Suntology. I'm not really sure why, so Bo, we need to discuss this too. Perhaps their real mission, the one serving the Romans, involves a bit more than they signed in for. Perhaps something like: there is a psychic bomb strapped to their souls that should go off when Sol is near - only more subtle.
+They both possess exceptionally powerful souls, which makes them valuable both to the Vatican and to Suntology. Their real mission, the one serving the Romans, involves a bit more than they signed in for. Apollo plans to use them once they are near Sol and channel his lightning through them, destroying Sol and martyrizing them in the process.
 ==== Gabby ====
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 At the next James session he starts off with talking about the incident, openly and honestly. Debbie tells him that playing with a man's psyche like this can be dangerous, but he says he is a professional. Louis does seem a lot better. They talk about Vittorio's ghost. After class he asks them to stay, makes it sort of clear that he knows they are working for someone else, and offers them a quick trip in the company jet to meet Sol Smith.
+And we cliff again.
+==== Meet Sol smith ====
+Limo (with lightbringerette who was an actor), private jet (where she and James spend some time alone, in the bedroom), Wales. Crap weather that gets better as they approach the encampment. Sunday picnic, they hang around. Gabe reports to HQ through a carpet cleaning number, although he promised not to. No biggie, he will be absolved once he confesses. Deb gets a shower and a change of clothes, and prays to Jesus. She feels resistance to her prayer and tries to break through. when she finally does, she finds her faith aimed not at Jesus, but at the odd smelling guy from her past. She confesses to Gabe and is forgiven.
+They meet Sol in the main tent, radiating warmth and joy. He tells them they were used by the church, and lied to. He lies too, but he strives to make the truth known. He PO and he SHAM. Debbie catches whiffs of the odd smell. Gabe feels the taste of his last transubstantiation rising in his throat, making him want to belch, or hurl. Debbie places her hand on him, and for an instant they are like gods. Jupiter is channeling through them, aiming his lightning.
+Gabe pictures the cross, which sort of works perfectly for Jupiter. He flips it into the symbol of some African deity. Debbie focuses on love, thinking it can't possibly go wrong. Sol tries to establish some sort of shield. Debbie uses the wisdom of the gods to learn the Jesus had died on the cross, which saps her will. Gabe helps her focus on the love.
+==== Meet Ted ====
+From the corner of their eyes they notice a figure, like a kid, like the head of a bird, like not even there. He offers them help, and they take his hand. They zoom out just as Sol's shield cracks and the whole camp goes nuke. The Earth is getting very far, a tiny globe, and then darkness. And then they are in a small apartment in what turns out to be Amsterdam.
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