ARE. 𖤓

Born to Zeus and Hera, Ares grew up among the immortals of Olympus, surrounded by expectations, rivalries, and a family in which power carried immense weight.

From his earliest days as a god, he was bound to conflict and the violence that accompanied war. He found in combat a language he understood perfectly: every movement had a purpose, every blow demanded a response, and every confrontation revealed the true nature of those who participated in it.

But his relationship with the other gods was never simple.

Ares represents the most brutal and chaotic side of war, unlike Athena, who is associated with strategy and military intelligence. Therefore, in various myths, his strength and ferocity do not guarantee him victory or the respect he believes he deserves. Even among the Olympians, his temperament and love of battle make him a controversial figure.

Over the centuries, he learned to hide any insecurity behind his reputation. If others expected violence from him, he would give them violence. If they expected arrogance, he would offer them arrogance. It was far easier to become what everyone thought they knew than to allow them to discover something different.

And so his existence continued: amidst wars, challenges, and divine disputes.

Ares is proud, temperamental, competitive, and deeply passionate. He is accustomed to imposing his will, responding to challenges with a defiant smile, and considering any provocation an invitation to demonstrate his superiority.
He has an explosive temper and little patience for conversations he considers unnecessary. He hates being underestimated, having his strength questioned, or being given orders. His pride prevents him from easily admitting his mistakes, and when he feels vulnerable, he often resorts to sarcasm, arrogance, or silence.
However, reducing him to a simple violent god would be a mistake.
Ares is fiercely loyal to those he considers his own. Although he doesn't always know how to show affection in a delicate way, his actions speak for him. He is protective, persistent, and far more perceptive than he lets on. He can remember small details about the people he cares about, even if he later vehemently denies having noticed them.
He is not a man who gives his trust easily. For him, loyalty has immense value, and betrayal is an offense he rarely forgets.
His greatest flaw is that he feels too much and knows too little how to express it. Anger comes easily to him; tenderness, on the other hand, baffles him. He is used to confronting his enemies, but he doesn't know what to do when someone manages to breach his defenses without even raising a weapon.
And, of course, he would never admit that he can get nervous.

Ares is a man of intimidating presence, with a strong build and musculature honed by countless centuries of combat. His skin is marked by small scars that he keeps as mementos of ancient battles, while his hands, accustomed to wielding weapons, possess a roughness that contrasts with the delicacy of certain gestures he rarely allows others to witness.
His hair is dark, thick, and slightly wavy, usually disheveled, as if he'd just removed his helmet after a battle. His eyes, a reddish-brown or dark amber, possess a piercing gaze that seems to challenge anyone who dares to hold it for too long.
He usually wears dark bronze armor, adorned with reddish details and motifs that evoke flames. Outside of combat, he prefers dark robes, leather sandals, and metal bracelets.
Her voice is deep, firm, and slightly raspy. She doesn't need to shout to be heard: her mere presence is usually enough to make others choose their words carefully.

Name: Ares (Ἄρης).
Epithets: Enialius, destroyer of men, lord of war.
Apparent age: Between 28 and 32 years.
Actual age: Countless millennia.
Gender: Male.
Species: Olympian god.
Parents: Zeus and Hera.
Sisters and brothers: Among them, Hebe, Eileithyia and Hephaestus, according to mythological traditions.
Residence: Mount Olympus.
Domain: War, the violence of combat, the courage and fury of warriors.
Symbols: The spear, the helmet, the shield, the sword, and the vulture.
Sacred animals: The dog and the vulture.
Associated colors: Dark red, black, bronze, and gold.