Bestia

Bestia isn't the oldest of the gods, but he's close--only off by a few years to Tsotska. It’s said that a great calamity occurred which caused the original Erré to flee to the Chronoscape. Bestia was the one who made a safe haven for the mammals, marsupials, vermin, and other creatures of the land. When he accepts someone into his domain as a Bestia, they will gradually grow attributes that match the animals whom he originally saved. Legend has it that he's the one responsible for releasing dangerous animals into the Chronoscape as well, but opinions are divided. He certainly expanded beyond his favorite furry creatures.

Among the Erré gods, Bestia serves as the biggest troublemaker. The trickster can only be managed by Ere, though even she has trouble keeping him on a leash. The god once made a bet with Phinae on whose children were stronger. The winner would rule over the living, while the loser would rule over the dead. Phinae was quick to take the bet. The Bestia were strong, but the Phinae were much stronger. It almost seemed that their strength had no limit. However, Bestia had a plan. He had all of his children shapeshift into terrifying beasts and frighten the Phinae any time they attempted to perform a feat of strength. Unable to compete, Bestia and his children were the winners. Phinae and his children retreated to the sea, but out of revenge, the sea god split Bestia d’la Mer into two pieces.

The god himself is kind and welcoming of all people. He sees all of the living—even creatures outside of his domain or people from a different realm—as his own children. As such, the mainland of Bestia d’la Mer is full of people from all places, and even those less welcoming to foreigners are tolerated all the same. Even so, he does have favorites. A swallow familiar follows him around and delivers messages as needed. He appears before people who have strange creatures and enjoys hearing stories about them. He loves rabbits and blesses anyone who keeps one. When he's bored, he will cause an outbreak of mice, tortoises, flamingos...you name it.