Ozeange
| Ozeange | |
|---|---|
| File:Ozeange.jpg "The Mighty Ozeange" - 1789AD. | |
| Abode | Bottleneck waterways, small oceans, straights, etc. similar ocean waterways. |
| Symbol | Sea Serpent, large fins. |
| Parent(s) | Meer |
| Translation | Ozeange [O-ze-ang], translated literally as 'Sea Serpant' in german, comes from the german words 'Ozean' (meaning Ocean or Sea) and 'Schlange'(Serpent). Ozeange has also gone by the name Meeange [Me-ange] as a more literal translation to 'Sea' rather then Ocean; a name that is often used side by side with its popular common name (not to be mistaken for his father Meer. |
| Affiliation | Bösepenst, Meer. |
| Mantra | "Lurking bellow where no fish will go, hunts where humans traverse and its depths where the next meal awaits; the Ozeange strikes as fast as lighting and as powerful as thunder. Beware its mighty jaws and tight grasp or else it finds its next meal with ease." |
Ozeange, or often called by their dual name Meeange, are a rare species of seaborne animal type Bösepenst that inhabit tighter bodies of water such as waterways, straights, and small oceans. These Bösepenst are as extremely rare as they are vicious; reports of their sightings are often compared to shark attacks, as an example of their rare presence/sightings. The Ozeange is almost exclusively known to inhabit waterways in order to hunt with better results. An unknown fisherman turned author described the Ozeange as a massive serpent that was "longer then twenty or more large vessels." and "almost wider then the fattest trade ship."; his accounts were eventually placed in one document now dubbed as the "Ozeange Record" around 224BCE and serves as the one of the first pieces of the Ozeange myth. Later descriptions simply described the creature as "an enormous serpent with mighty fins and fangs as sharp as swords within rows." and described the serpent's aggression against ships as to "ram straight through ship sides, ram ships, pluck sailors off the deck, and wrap itself around and crush the ship in half." As far as modern sightings go; modern seamen still often report the creatures with similar details but are often blown off as fake sightings and "human" mistakes. Local followers of the Ozeange Cult have been known to worship the Ozeange similar to as a deity; prayers often includes worship for safe travel through their habitats, good luck and repelant to storms, and appeasement sacrifices -- in ancient times, these were often animal or even human sacrifices, but they now usually include animals or an object/objects with great importance.
The Ozeange during ancient times was among the most feared sea Bösepensts to exist; its legends are so popular that they exist to this day, have had recorded sightings in history archives, and have been compared to other mythological creatures of the same nature in many other cultures. Ancient Commoners feared these creatures so intensely that sailors up until the 1900's would often hug the coastline as much as possible in TECT when passing through the few major waterways, hoping that the shorter waters would prevent Ozeange attacks. Mythological historians however point out that not many myths pertained to the Ozeange or had many mentioning to it; its few major roles included attacking ships with frightingly described passages and a short story that stared an Ozeange's hunt of a trade fleet from the southern tip to the most northern; the story played out as each of the eight ships was brought down over a long period of time in a horrific/gruesome fashion. These legends/myths played a major impact on ancient Commoners that can still be seen by some local fisherman and ship crews. It is also noteworthy that Emperor Maximus Forelis refused to ever set to sea because he did not "want to become Ozeange bate. With my luck, the damn things would swarm me as the dead proceed to their graves."; a figure that was said to be fearless and brave, to have his own Nachtparade, and to have fought the the Angel Sünde whilst in his 'Wrath' form -- Maximus was well known for his fear of the sea for this and other various reasons.
All Ozeange are said to be fathered by Meer, the Commoner god of the Oceans; their births are described as the god's relationships with local sea deities that serve him as part of his kingdom, such as Blaumeer who resides in the Straight of Blaumeer. As the child of the sea god, Ozeange were additionally feared for their mythological powers, terrifying strength, and their divinity as demigods; killing or harming a Ozeange was said to bring the wrath of the "Sea Curse" as retaliation for harming the child of the sea god. In terms of mythological abilities; Ozeange were widely believed to attract fierce storms, which they enjoyed and utilized, and possessed demigod granted powers by their father, Meer. Ozeange are characterized by their aggressive and bloodthirsty habits; writings described them taking down ships in order to eat crew and possible cargo, as Ozeange were said to have a taste for human blood and flesh. Humans were not its primary meal however. Ozeange are also believed to take large objects at sea (such as large seagoing vessels) as a challenge and therefore will attack these vessels for food or sport. Experts believe that Ozeange hunt almost any fish it can find (including just about any animal they can acquire), but large game like whales are its primary target due to their size and food potency. When whale carcases washed ashore, it was often believed that a Ozeange had not finished its meal -- a warning to stay off water for six days and nights. A fact that is incorrect as these carcases have been proven to be prayed upon by sharks and other fish while at sea.
Ghantish Lore
The Ghantish variant, known as Itsasugea (meaning "Sea serpent") has been reported by Ghantish seafarers since antiquity. The general accounts are consistent, usually consisting of 50-100 ft serpentine creature with a gaping maw, smooth, glistening scales the color of black, violet or dark blue, and dagger-like fangs and large, reptilian eyes. Numerous encounters have been recorded over a 5000 year period, but the only evidence of their existence is dubious at best, and nothing concrete has ever been presented.
- In 1718, a fisherman from Gauportuan named Mardo Mudogaro washed up on the shores of Zabaras, Dakmoor, unconscious and badly wounded. He was taken to the town hospital to recover, where he regained consciousness. He claimed to be the sole survivor of an ill fated fishing excursion into the Sea of Ghant, to the east. According to his account, they were caught in a terrible storm and while struggling against it, encounter an Itsasugea, which terrorized the ship and consumed the sailors that were unfortunate enough to fall overboard.
- In 1848, Captain Quentyn Kandara of the Dandara while en route to Ghish from Dagajaitsiera, along with several of his officers and crew allegedly saw a sea serpent which was subsequently reported. The vessel sighted what they named as an enormous serpent halfway between Dagajaitsiera and Hirukia. The serpent was witnessed to have been swimming with its head above the water with at least another 60 ft of the creature underneath the sea. It was said to linger in sight for at least twenty minutes before vanishing beneath the waves.