====== Chapter 1: Beginnings and Bloodlines ======

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==== About Chapter 1 ====

Chapter 1 introduces us to Osric ‘Oz’ Irons, a bouncer with the heart of a fighter and the blood of a demigod, as he navigates life in Perdido Angelus alongside his brother, Lyric. Born to Ogun, the Yoruba god of war, Oz finds himself amidst a looming war between the Loa nations, Rada and Petwo, forcing him to embrace his divine heritage fully.

==== Summary ====

The chapter delves into Oz's everyday life, contrasting his grounded human experiences with his divine lineage. The tranquility of his life with loved ones is shattered as Oz steps into a larger, supernatural conflict, revealing the depth of his character and the complexities of the world he inhabits.

==== Characters Introduced ====

  * **[[characters:osric_irons|Osric "Oz" Irons]]** - A demigod torn between his mundane life and divine responsibilities.
  * **[[characters:lyric_irons|Lyric "Lyr" Irons]]** - Oz's brother, whose ambitions are shaded by darker motives.
  * **[[characters:penny|Penny]]** - Mentioned as Oz's beloved, embodying his connection to humanity.

==== Key Locations ====

  * **[[locations:perdido_angelus|Perdido Angelus]]** - The sprawling city where gods and humans coexist, setting the stage for the unfolding drama.

==== Themes and Analysis ====

The opening chapter sets up a story of duality and conflict, exploring themes of familial loyalty, the morality of power, and the struggle to find one's place in a world where the lines between good and evil, divine and mortal, are blurred.