#I think I made Eddie an accidental Jesus but ehhh

[hello-sweetheart]

A fantastical polytheistic steddie au

Eddie was a disciple of the goddess of wanderers worshipped by the nomadic people, and the goddess of storytelling. Who, on his travels extended his kindness and acceptance to the ostracized, those who were “unfavorable”, looked down upon by the rest of society, allowing them to find their place with his clan.

He created a home and family for those who lacked the love of their people. His flock, as he referred to them, bringing music, joy, and strength back into their hearts.

When passing through a village who were deeply against anyone they deemed ‘other’, he and his tribe were targeted for everything from their looks, beliefs, eccentricities… and in protecting his people from the attackers as they fled, Eddie perished at the sword of their leader.

Beloved by the goddess or his talents in music, storytelling, and goodwill, he became a paladin.

Resurrected and holding the favor of the heavens,

Saint Edward, Son as Mund: Protecter of the outcasts.

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In a kingdom far north under the tyrannical rule of a merciless king, a group of young rebels plan the downfall of the crown and his loyal supporters.

Steven has long felt abandoned by the gods and holds deep resentment towards them for being mere observers of the king’s atrocities. During an intelligence mission gone wry, a beloved member of the rebellion is presumed dead. Filled with anguish, he yells his disdain for the gods and for the first time in his life, the gods respond.

For his mortal arrogance and daring to question the heavens, he is punished by going completely deaf, never to hear the voices of his loved ones or the gods again.

Unbeknownst to him, a goddess has seen the injustice, taking pity on Steven and his band of rebel outsiders. Opposing the actions of her fellow gods, she ensures that Eddie’s and Steve’s fate will intertwine…