Ode, God of Domination and Manipulation

Ode, God of Domination and Manipulation
Created from the very concepts of Domination and Manipulation, Ode innately desires to control all things. In order to go about achieving this, it will utilize its namesake tools of domination and manipulation to turn the universe to its own purpose. Ode would much rather control something than destroy it but if the latter will result in more of the former somewhere down the line, the means justify the end.

Manifestation
Ode appears as whatever is necessary to dominate or manipulate the beings around it. If a being is more easily swayed by beauty, they shall see something exquisitely beautiful in accordance with their own personal preferences or ideals. In contrast if they are more easily swayed by fear, they may see something horrendous ripped out of their own worst fears and nightmares. An individual who loves riches may see a kingly figure surrounded by piles of coin, just as someone who loves books may see a kindly librarian keeping tab on an infinitely large stock of written material housing untold knowledge. A lord who loves power may see Ode as an enemy unassailable, unconquerable and impossible to defeat, whichever is most likely to make the mortal succumb to Ode's power. Only the strongest willed of beings can resist the powers of Ode and see its true nature if not its true form. These beings may perceive Ode as a slithering, slimy parasitic creature of immense size and power, not because Ode necessarily has that true form but because it more accurately describes its nature than the various forms it may take to corrupt mortals to its will.

Characteristic Attributes
Ode appears in many ways and thus the symbols associated with the Oppressor may vary from one location to another. Generally however, its more devoted followers use the symbol of a square containing a triangle which contains a circle. This is essentially a crude attempt at representing that the outwardly appearance of Ode is not its true appearance and that even if you see past the outer image into something deeper, one is still unlikely to truly perceive the form of Ode. Sometimes parasites and other somewhat repulsive but secretive creatures are used to represent Ode.