I got a request for a certain blader, and it tied into a thought I had for three other bladers.
First up, here's Gwyn!
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Gwyn is the God of Mathematics. He acts as a very high and condescending god, and purposely withholds information upon being asked, claiming that those who asked him simply wouldn't understand the complexity of a god's wisdom.
His job is to keep track of all the numbers of the world, and how they tie into everyday life. It was he who taught humans the "golden" numbers, like pi and phi. His haori acts almost like a chalkboard in which mathematic equations rapidly appear and disappear - trying to keep up with it is a good way to give oneself vertigo. He always has chalk sticks tied into his topknot in case he ever needs to write a mathematic equation.
Next up is Naoki!
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Naoki is the God of Science. Like Gwyn, he acts very condescending towards others, especially towards humans. However, upon given the proper incentive, he will not hesitate to info dump on any unlucky party.
Most of the world is controlled by gods, but it is Naoki's job to keep track of the few parts of the world that is dictated by science alone. His hakama is decorated with examples of sciences, like chemistry, light refraction, DNA study, and timelines.
Third is Evel!
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Evel is the God of Mechanics. Unlike Gwyn and Naoki, he is a very reclusive god that prefers to focus on his work than commune with others. Those who pray to him for mechanical answers are lucky if they get a response.
His job is to keep track of all the mechanics of the world - how things are built, how machines work and the like. The gears around his neck are always moving, symbolizing that machines are always in the works. They say that when the gears stop, every machine in the world will stop as well.
Lastly is Pax!
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Pax is the God of History. Like Evel, he is reclusive in nature compared to the others. Though if politely asked, he will gladly answer a question.
His job is to keep track of the universe's history. Every single monumental battle, every single civilization that came and went, every single planet that was born and died out, every single person who made a mark on the world, it is his job to document it all. The blue lines in his haori actually symbolize bloodlines, and touching one of them can reveal that bloodline's entire history.
Together, they are known as the Four Pillars of Knowledge, the four gods that guard the world's knowledge. People pray to them for answers to intelligent problems in their lives. They hold this title and job in high regard - a little too high, in fact, to the point that other gods often refer to them as the Four Smartypantses. But no one can really go against them, as no one can rival their intelligence.
Each Pillar has an item that represents them. Gwyn has a rubber ball that reveals angles when dropped or thrown. Naoki has a pair of glasses that uncover all the scientific mysteries of the world. Evel has a scroll that holds the blueprints to every machine imaginable. Pax has a book in which the universe's entire history is documented. Humans would kill to own these items in order to gain the upper hand on an enemy - or at the very least, pass a school entrance exam.
(I honestly drew a blank when drawing their attire, mostly because Google has no good reference photos for Ancient Japan Mathematicians, Scientists, Mechanics, or Historians.)
What do you think of the Four Pillars of Knowledge?
