Are You A God? Yes!

[mishalak]

I saw the type in your name to see what kind of god you are meme thingy circulating recently. And I decided that it would be much more interesting to come up with my own God type powers, symbols, and so on. (Snarky: He didn't like the results he got. Cheerful: Quiet you.)

Mishalak
God (or Patron Saint) of Bibliophiles (esp. fantastic literature), Fans with Fashion Sense, and Unwise Endeavors. In his own words.
Powers: I work through serendipity, odd coincidences, emails, alcohol, and the pouncing on people and pleading with the victim until he agrees to do whatever strange mission I want or need done.
Weakness(es): Libertarian or other sufficiently serious political rhetoric will usually drive me away. I have a weakness for sacred meals (read: free ones) and can be induced to show up anywhere remotely reasonable if offered one.
Sacred Animal: Bees, they are very cool.
Weapon: Ummm something not tacky, like a fencing sword. Elegant. I'd rather run away and get him later, I'm not really a weapons and smiting type god.


If anyone else wants to be a god or goddess send me a message here or via email and I'll attempt to come up with something cool for you.

Comments

[lysana.livejournal.com]

Would you be so kind as to make a goddess of me?

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Keep in mind despite my research that this will be about as accurate as the answers produced by one of those livejournal quizzes. Now on to the next deification.

Look text you can copy into your journal if you want! Or suggest modifications before I post it in my own journal.

<font color="#cc33ff"><b><big>Lysana</big></b></font>
Goddess (or Patron Saint if she's dodging touchy Anglicans) of People Half Way Between Two Worlds, FIJAHs (halfway between the worlds of Fan and Mundane), Fannish Bisexuals, and Boundaries. In her own words (sort of):
<b>Powers:</b> When called upon I usually answer prayers through changes of fortune at boundaries. I'm also fond of sending messages when someone is on the edge between sleeping and waking.
<b>Weakness(es):</b> It is quite likely that Britney Spears' Music will send me packing. I cannot seem to resist clicky things. Or Chocolate.
<b>Sacred Animal:</b> Hedgehogs, because they are cute, wise, and
<b>Feast Day:</b> The 4th Monday in February
<b>Weapon:</b> +5 Anime Croquet Mallet of Righteous Smiting, for when someone really deserves it, but honestly I rarely let my temper get the better of me.

[lysana.livejournal.com]

I'd say Celine Dion's music would send me packing a lot sooner, myself. And the Hedgehogs line is cut off. Other than that, I like it a lot. Thank you!

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

I'll make the Celine Dion correction and add a bit to the last of the Hedgehog line saying, "wonderfully strange."

Glad you like it!

[filkerdave.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes please!!

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Once again, big disclaimer. I'm just making this up and have no great insight into Dave's life. Corrections are useful! I'm going to have to take a break now, time for bed. Tired.

<font color="#6666CC"><b><big>Dave the Filker</big></b></font>
God (or Patron Saint if he's amongst irritable Baptists) of Filking Fans, Guys Named Dave, and Acoustic Music. In his own words (sort of):
<b>Powers:</b> People might see me coming running out of the night with my guitar over my shoulder. I can appear anywhere in Britain or America. Don’t underestimate the power of a song to change hearts or bring down the arrogant and powerful.
<b>Weakness(es):</b> Singing at sunset is something I love to do, but don't expect me in the rain. Water isn't friendly to music.
<b>Sacred Animal:</b> The Nightingale which sings so sweetly of love and loss.
<b>Feast Day:</b> The 4th Wednesday in February
<b>Weapon:</b> The Harmonica of Doom, a mighty weapon that reduces mine enemies to utter helplessness!

[davidschroth.livejournal.com]

I dunno, seems like your weapom should be devastating wit, or something like that...

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Me? Devastating wit? Not likely. My thinking tends to be more of the slow glacial, but unstoppable, sort. I'm not really the master of the clever turn of phrase unless I've had time to prepare or I'm writing online.

[gomeza.livejournal.com]

My humility says "resist", but my ego says, "lay it on me!" And my ego usually wins in cases like this. Go ahead, deify me!

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

I hope your ego is happy. <grin> Let me know what you think.

<font color="#330000"><b><big>Gomezcaline</big></b></font>
God (or Patron Saint when he's going incognito among Catholics) of Garage Experimenters, Mad Scientists, and Magnetic Fields. In his own words (sort of):
<b>Powers:</b> Oh I usually send out inspiration, nothing super flashy. Though if I show up in person it's a lot of fun to ride the lines of force, it can cause some spectacular effects in nearby metal objects.
<b>Weakness(es):</b> Now don't get me wrong, light is great stuff, but there is a limit. Don't be trying to call upon me in broad daylight or under klieg lights, I'm more likely to be up at night. I view single malt scotch most favorably when it comes to sacrifices, though in a pinch anything hard will do. But don't pour it out on the ground, that's a domovoi thing, I take mine in a glass.
<b>Sacred Animal:</b> Donerkine, they're a sort of living electrical storm that are mistaken for ball lightning by mortals.
<b>Feast Day:</b> The 3rd Tuesday in May
<b>Weapon:</b> It's far too easy for a god of magnetic fields to get a serious jolt of electricity going, I don't limit myself to unhip smitings like just flinging a lightning bolt off at someone. I'll take some time to come up with something new every... Damn it this is taking too long, I'll just smite him with a lightning bolt!

I'm working my way down the list.

[armoire-man.livejournal.com]

I don't feel a bit godlike, but I want to see what you come up with.

I would add that you're Maya's Fairy Godbrother, if that fits into your scheme at all...

By the way, I am a super-hero. Didactidaddy! Knows all....tells all!

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

And so it continues. What do you think Richard?

<font color="#33FFFF"><b><big>Urethane</big></b></font>
God (or Patron Saint when he's being tactful around Episcopalians) of Eccentric Bureaucrats, Buskers, and Cartomancy. In his own words (sort of):
<b>Powers:</b> It is most useful to call on me when you need the cunning to fool superiors, the courage to do something silly in front of an audience, or just need some help with card reading.
<b>Weakness(es):</b> Clear paperwork is deadly to my powers, I need unclear, smudged, and lost orders to work my magic. Pizza is the sort of thing that is helpful to my ductwork.
<b>Sacred Animal:</b> The Mouse! Sometimes they roar and they are the sort of clever creature that is anathema to the serious sort of official.
<b>Feast Day:</b> The 4th Sunday of February
<b>Weapon:</b> A Very Sharp Ax, just the thing for doing battle with the undead in the records stacks.

[autographedcat.livejournal.com]

Ok, I can't help myself. Me please. :)

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Ask and you shall...

<font color="#66FF33"><b><big>Rob the Wayfinder</big></b></font>
God (or Patron Saint when he's avoiding torches among hot blooded Evangelicals) of Black Cats, Sneaky Fans, Clever Commuters, and Back Roads. In his own words (sort of):
<b>Powers:</b> I'm the god to go to when you need help finding your way around traffic jams, construction, and those difficult to navigate side streets. Also I'm terribly helpful in being able to get in and out of places silently, almost like a cat one would say.
<b>Weakness(es):</b> It's not that I'm especially vulnerable to fire, I just I guess I am for a god. So no waving torches at me! On the other hand if you're serving Iced Tea I'll sit down for a while and if it's made with Darjeeling tea, well that's just decadent.
<b>Sacred Animal:</b> Cats of course, as if you had to ask. Black ones. Though they also count as people you know.
<b>Feast Day:</b> The 4th Friday of June
<b>Weapon:</b> Glock Nine Millimeter with Silencer, natch. Though these things only get used when something gone terribly wrong.

Deification

[skylarker.livejournal.com]

Hey, this sounds fun. What sort of goddess am I?

Re: Deification

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Here is a first draft, I hope this picks up your day! Oh and I mock you, we have Christopher Stasheff and Connie Willis at MileHiCon next week. Mock, mock, mock. See you at Minicon.

<font color="#77CCFF "><b><big>Skylarker </big></b></font>
Goddess (or Patron Saint when she's sidestepping conflicts with dour Lutherans) of Geeks in Love, Fantasy Romance Writers, and Romantic Love. In her own words (sort of):
<b>Powers:</b> I can be quite helpful in finding soul mates, if I'm in the right mood. And I give excellent advice on winning love, if people ask. Oh and some minor things like being able to put people in a romantic frame of mind.
<b>Weakness(es):</b> Ice is one of those things, it might look nice through a window with a hot drink in hand, but I really don't care for it in person. I really like it when I'm given star eyes, sand lilies, and other sweet little flowers. Oh for me? Thank you!
<b>Sacred Animal:</b> Doves, obviously.
<b>Feast Day:</b> The 3rd Sunday in September
<b>Weapon:</b> The Blowgun of Love and those nice little darts that make people feel like giving others roses and chocolates.

Re: Deification

[skylarker.livejournal.com]

That's lovely; Thank you.

Willis AND Stasheff! I am indeed mocked.

Re: Deification

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

And other people, I know you like them from your interests. I wonder if I'll get a chance to do dinner with Connie this year, I've not for a while because I always seem to be busy around dinner time.

Re: Deification

[skylarker.livejournal.com]

Dinner with Connie sounds remarkable; I don't know what could take precedence over this. You don't list authors in your interests section, is she one you've read?

Re: Deification

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Getting too wrapped up in convention stuff and not asking when she's going. Last year I did have dinner with John M. Ford and Elise Matthesen, that was cool. I do read her, my favorite was a short story about Denver that was in year's best in 1989 if I'm remembering rightly.

[cakmpls.livejournal.com]

If a self-defined cynical old broad can be a goddess, please deify me.

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Let me know what you think of the name. It is what I am least sure about.

<font color="#005614"><b><big> Cakampus</big></b></font>
Goddess (or Patron Saint when she's doing business with off kilter Methodists) of Technical Writers, Fanzine Editors, and Grammar. In her own words (sort of):
<b>Powers:</b> I don't have the same golly gee wiz powers that other Gods have. I do have great tools though. Like the Language Correction Ray. I can be a regular Vulcan when it comes to building things related to my knack. Pray and I might help you out with your little editing problem for a price.
<b>Weakness(es):</b> My equipment can be taken away from me for a time and then I'm almost as helpless as a mere mortal. But I'll get them back eventually and when I do he better be running. Now a new book is just as likely to slow me down, but I won't be angry afterwards.
<b>Sacred Animal:</b> The Ibis, bird of Editors
<b>Feast Day:</b> The 2nd Thursday in May
<b>Weapon:</b> The Verbal Dyslexia Weapon is quite effective against a wide range of people needing to be taught a lesson.

[elynne.livejournal.com]

Aw, I didn't see this before - yes, plz! :) Not that my current LJ handle is a dead giveaway, or anything... ;D

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

I've made you a bit dark, do let me know if you like it or not.

<font color="421ba5"><b><big>Eynne</big></b></font>
Goddess (or Patron Saint if she's being uncharacteristically diplomatic around fragile Presbyterians) Wiseasses, Satirists, Fannish Conflicts, and Biting Comments. In her own words (sort of):
<b>Powers:</b> I'm the sort that you call on when you've plunged into the thick of a fight and pissed off people left and right. Do you want out or do you want to win? I can make it happen by fair means or foul. You just need to be ready and then I'll whisper to you what to say next from the shadows.
<b>Weakness(es):</b> To be honest I cannot stand edged iron. You mustn't pray to me in the presence of a knife or sword. Now if you fix me a nice cup of tea and sacrifice some ink I would be much more inclined to listen to your plea.
<b>Sacred Animal:</b> The Trilobite, don't ask. I won't explain.
<b>Feast Day:</b> The 4th Monday in November
<b>Weapon:</b> My Steel Pen, beware or I shall write you into a dark corner.

[ajournalguy.livejournal.com]

I think you've created a monster ;-P
But if you are ever bored, maybe you could... umm... *scuffles ground with his toe*
My pen name is Eversand, not that I've written anything but my journal for a while now.
the huge list of interests in my LJ profile may help...
But I trust your interesting creative ability also.

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Yes I did create a monster. But I will get them all done!

<font color="#DD57FF"><b><big>Ethan</big></b></font>
The God (or Patron Saint if he's being mannerly to Puritans) of Actors, Shopkeepers, Cosmo Kramer, and Lives Without Apparent Support. In his own words (sort of):
<b>Powers:</b> Ever wonder how the keepers of shops that sell cursed items, actors, or Cosmo Kramer manage to live without seeming to actually bring in any money? Well that's me at work. I know an angel, who knows this guy, who knows someone that can help you out of the fix.
<b>Weakness(es):</b> Lightning, especially the captured kind is all about law, order, the proper way of doing things. I never touch the stuff. I do have a fondness for music and young men.
<b>Sacred Animal:</b> Crickets
<b>Feast Day:</b> The Last Monday in December
<b>Weapon:</b> The Sword of Ice. Not that it's actually made out of ice, since that would be useless in battle; it's just extremely cold. And it's made out of some sort of crystal so it is wicked cool looking. I don't really know how it works, I got it in a complex deal involving the frost giants, Vulcan, and <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/users/mishalak/44764.html">Mishalak</a>.

LOL

[ajournalguy.livejournal.com]

Splendid. :-P
Thanks for applying your fertile imagination to this seed of an idea. I'm... not sure what to say about the crickets... but the last Monday in December this year happens to be my 21st birthday, on which date I must renew my driver's license.
On further investigation, it seems that everyone's feast coincides with his/her next birthday. Nice work.
btw, how do you get the html to show up and not activate?

Re: LOL

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

You noticed! I didn't think anyone would notice the feast day thing. And I'm glad that you liek my work.

Lookit! A post on using the symbols
http://www.livejournal.com/users/mishalak/17904.html

Re: LOL

[ajournalguy.livejournal.com]

Heh, yupyup, I noticed. My brain retains lots of useless information and makes all sort of wierd illogical connections, so sometimes I can be pretty observant.

So in that post on symbols, did you have to type &amp;lt; to get the &lt; to appear without becoming a <?
Also, the link no longer works.

Re: LOL

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Yep, exactly so. And which link isn't working? I tried all the links and they worked for me.

Re: LOL

[ajournalguy.livejournal.com]

The link in that symbols entry, to "a page on everything2 (http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?lastnode_id=124&node_id=663931)" does not work for me. do you need a membership or something? Or maybe it still loads for you because it's cached?

Re: LOL

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Everything2 is down for now. I think it'll be back up in a week, at least according to the site.

Freak!

[thette.livejournal.com]

Oh, You. You're channeling Sten again. I wish you could do it to me in person.

And I guess Sweden is not even remotely reasonable.

Could you make me a goddess? If you have the time?

Re: Freak!

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Look I found the time! Hope you like it, I'm more or less running on randomness at this point. If not I could hit reset on my subconscious and see what I come up with then.

<font color="#000000"><b><big>Thette</big></b></font>
Goddess (or Patron Stain if she's being tactful to the Church of Sweden) of Procrastinators, Delays, and Break Time. In her own words (sort of):
<b>Powers:</b> Everyone likes me. I mean who doesn't occasionally need a break or to put off that project just one more day. Pray to me and I'll see if I get around to it, though if I do the results can be impressive and time warping.
<b>Weakness(es):</b> I really don't like watches. Or clocks. Or other timepieces. Smash 'em to make me happy. Or jam them at the proper moment for infinite tea time!
<b>Sacred Animal:</b> Bears. Aside from cats (which were taken already by other fannish gods) can you think of an animal more likely to pause for coffee?
<b>Feast Day:</b> The Second Thursday in August
<b>Weapon:</b> The Crossbow is the weapon of choice while on break. It has a simple point an click interface.

Ooooh! Clicky Thing!

[thette.livejournal.com]

The crossbow is indeed my ideal weapon.

I don't know how you did this, but you are incredibly accurate.

Re: Ooooh! Clicky Thing!

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you like it! I don't know how I get things right either. Part of it is research, but that only carries me so far. Then I have to ladle out some of the crazy soup of ideas in my brain. And if I can just let go and write, sometimes I get some really good stuff.

The research part is why it takes me about 4 times a long to do something like this as the word count would indicate. I once did something similar called The Guide to the Pyramidians about the users of the newsgroups at a online magazine. That took huge amounts of time since eventually I had about 200 entries.

[mrpsyklops.livejournal.com]

You are exceptionally cool. This is really nice stuff to read; thank you.

(I got here through autographedcat's journal)

[mishalak.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much for saying so. I certainly don't mind the complements. <grin>

Re: ok

[aylinn.livejournal.com]

{pokes head out of lurkerdom}

hey, if you're still deifying...???

for my birthday???

Please???

AEK