A R C U S
:: goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology ::
:: goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology ::
Summary:: -- Arcus was the goddess of the rainbow, the messenger of the gods. She was often represented as the
handmaiden and personal messenger of Juno. Arcus had no distinctive mythology of her own. In myth she appears only as an
errand-running messenger. Arcus appears in ancient vase paintings as a beautiful young woman with golden wings, a herald's rod, and
sometimes a water-pitcher in her hand. She was usually depicted standing beside Jupiter or Juno, sometimes serving nectar from her jug.
handmaiden and personal messenger of Juno. Arcus had no distinctive mythology of her own. In myth she appears only as an
errand-running messenger. Arcus appears in ancient vase paintings as a beautiful young woman with golden wings, a herald's rod, and
sometimes a water-pitcher in her hand. She was usually depicted standing beside Jupiter or Juno, sometimes serving nectar from her jug.
:: Traits of her children ::
⇛ Children of Arcus are very optimistic and happy people. Seeing the glass half-full is a common trait that they all share.
⇛ Children of Arcus are very pacifistic people. They like to use words and compromises to end arguments instead of fighting and rudeness.
⇛ Children of Arcus have an air of whimsy and light about them. People around them are instantly a bit more joyous and relaxed.
⇛ Children of Arcus can sometimes seem aloof and dreamy. They like to space off into their own little world full of rainbows and sunshine.
⇛ Children of Arcus are very pacifistic people. They like to use words and compromises to end arguments instead of fighting and rudeness.
⇛ Children of Arcus have an air of whimsy and light about them. People around them are instantly a bit more joyous and relaxed.
⇛ Children of Arcus can sometimes seem aloof and dreamy. They like to space off into their own little world full of rainbows and sunshine.
:: Basic powers of her children ::
⇛ Children of Arcus can create and manipulate colorful light into shields and protective barriers. They last from a minimum of one hit to a maximum of five hits, depending on the strength of the child.
⇛ Children of Arcus can conjure a rainbow that when shot into the eyes of an enemy, can temporarily blind them. The effects can last up two 30 minutes, depending on the strength of the child.
⇛ Children of Arcus can run at bursting speeds that match the speed of a child of Mercury. They can run so fast that it is almost impossible to see with the naked eye. Although, like all skills, it needs practice.
⇛ Children of Arcus have almost like a mind barrier to pessimistic and mental warfare. With training they can expand that barrier into the minds of their allies. It starts at a minimum of one ally, and can grow and grow to as much as the child can handle. Although this is an extremely exhausting technique.
⇛ Children of Arcus can conjure a rainbow that when shot into the eyes of an enemy, can temporarily blind them. The effects can last up two 30 minutes, depending on the strength of the child.
⇛ Children of Arcus can run at bursting speeds that match the speed of a child of Mercury. They can run so fast that it is almost impossible to see with the naked eye. Although, like all skills, it needs practice.
⇛ Children of Arcus have almost like a mind barrier to pessimistic and mental warfare. With training they can expand that barrier into the minds of their allies. It starts at a minimum of one ally, and can grow and grow to as much as the child can handle. Although this is an extremely exhausting technique.
