86 I Knew Them Well

Pick a mythic figure or deity in the setting and answer the prompts to discover your personal connection to him, her, or them.

images What miraculous power does he use without thought or ceremony?


images To the world his power is awe inspiring, but he treats it like a part of himself that is no more remarkable than a limb. What miracle have you witnessed this being perform?


images What does he always take his time doing?


images Some picture beings with miraculous powers always using them to make every problem simple and easy. There is something your friend always takes care to do the long way. What is it, and why does he choose to invest his time in it?


images What mundane thing gives him satisfaction?


images In order to meet a legend, you have to be in the same place. What thing that most people find quite ordinary draws a person like your friend to the material plane?


images What is his most prominent emotional quality?


images Too many gods and myths are famous for wrath or wisdom, but to you your friend is someone with a nuanced emotional life. What is he like in your experience?


images What small secret did he confide in you?


images Most information about legendary figures is based on conjecture and exaggeration. You were given real information firsthand. What truth lies behind a common story?


images What always gives him difficulty? It can be a great puzzle, an unfinished labor, or a simple thing many mortals accept as a normal part of life, but something is always difficult for your friend to understand or do. He tries nonetheless.


images How did you first meet?


images Why do you believe he was interested in you?