| Obelis | |
|---|---|
| About | |
| Names | God (by his followers)[1][2][3][4] |
| Associated With | |
| Heroes | 20px|link=Chen|class=noprint Chen |
| Factions | Knights of the Fold |
| “ | ▶️ For Obelis, the one God.
— Chen's dedication to Obelis
|
” |
Obelis is the deity of the Knights of the Fold in the lore of Dota 2.
Description[]
Little is known about Obelis, besides being characterized by a holy light.[5][6] It's possibly implied that Obelis dwells in a heavenlike place, fitting of his light.[7][8]
Personality[]
- On the contrary, Chen claims that he is among the most beloved of Obelis, which means that this god has a merciful side, at least for his faithful.[2]
- Since Obelis is the only entity Chen meets in death, it could be assumed that Obelis is also forgiving of others' sins, especially his faithful's.[12]
- For the same reason stated above, it could also be assumed that it is Obelis who issues indiscriminate judgement in the afterlife.[13][14]
Relationships[]
Knights of the Fold[]
As a knight of the Fold, 20px|link=Chen|class=noprint Chen is a very staunch worshipper of Obelis, whom he believes is the one true god.[15] After he willingly renounced his past life to join Obelis' flock,[5] Chen relies on his god for divine guidance[16][17] and blessings of strength.[18] He also relies on him for deliverance[19] and protection.[20][3] Such is his faith in Obelis that he believes he is his maker[21][4] who welcomes him in the afterlife[22] and sends him back to serve him again.[23][24] Likely because of this privilege, he considers himself as the one who is loved the most by Obelis.[2] Chen does the will of Obelis,[25] which he believes is inscrutable and hence he does it unquestionably.[11] Thus he serves as a channel for Obelis' words,[26][27] fears his god,[28] and believes he is an awesome force to be reckoned with.[29][30]
Enemies[]
20px|link=Bloodseeker|class=noprint Bloodseeker thinks that Chen's god Obelis is unworthy of any worship because Obelis is unlike Strygwyr's gluttinous twin gods.[9]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Artifact - Chen response: My will is God's will.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chen response: ▶️ God taketh whom he loveth best.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Artifact - Chen response: God will not allow me to die.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chen response: ▶️ God giveth, God taketh.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Chen response: ▶️ I have left the dark desert of my past to walk now in the light of Obelis.
- ↑ Artifact Card: Chen
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ Strength from on-high.
- ↑ Shoulderguards of the Penitent Nomad description.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Bloodseeker response: ▶️ The god who drinks no blood deserves no worshipers.
- ↑ Artifact - Chen response: You will feel my god's fury.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Artifact - Chen response: I don't pretend to understand the will of god, I merely act on it.
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ My sins forgiven.
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ All face judgment.
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ The Judger is judged.
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ For Obelis, the one God.
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ Obelis guide me.
- ↑ Artifact - Chen response: Lord, give me wisdom...
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ Obelis infuses me.
- ↑ Artifact - Chen response: Lord, deliver me!
- ↑ Artifact - Chen response: My god will protect me.
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ I meet my maker.
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ Obelis welcomes me.
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ Heme, Obelis calls me to service.
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ In the name of Obelis, I fight again.
- ↑ Chen response: ▶️ As Obelis directs.
- ↑ Artifact - Chen response: I am the speaker for the divine.
- ↑ Artifact - Chen response: You cannot strike down the voice of god.
- ↑ Artifact - Chen response: I fear nothing except my god.
- ↑ Artifact - Chen response: Selemene, even your power is dwarfed by that of my God.
- ↑ Artifact - Chen response: The wonders of my god are great.