Mr. Wednesday's Alliance
A desperate army of forgotten gods rising to challenge the new age.
Mr. Wednesday's Alliance is a ragtag coalition of old gods and mythical beings assembled by the trickster Odin to wage war against the encroaching forces of modernity. Led by the charismatic conman known as Mr. Wednesday, this faction represents the fading deities of the past who have lost their power due to waning belief in America. They are not a unified military force but rather a desperate gathering of forgotten entities, each fighting for survival and relevance in a world that no longer worships them.
- Leader
- Mr. Wednesday (Odin)
- Primary Goal
- To defeat the New Gods and reclaim belief
- Key Members
- Anansi, Mr. Nancy; Bilquis; Czernobog; Media; The Twins; Mr. Ibis
- Status
- Active in conflict with the Committee of 3000
- Base of Operations
- Mobile; often centers around Shadow Moon's journey
Lore & Background
Unlike the organized corporate structure of the New Gods, Wednesday's Alliance is chaotic and deeply personal. It includes deities from African folklore like Anansi, Slavic spirits like Czernobog, and ancient Mesopotamian figures like Bilquis. Each member brings their own unique magic and grievances to the table, creating a volatile mix of power dynamics. They rely heavily on the mortal Shadow Moon, who acts as their unwitting champion and bridge between the divine and human worlds.
In Their Own Story
The diner smelled of stale coffee and rain. Wednesday leaned across the table, his blue eyes gleaming with a manic intensity that made the air feel heavy. 'They are coming,' he whispered, tapping a finger on the Formica surface. 'Not with armies, but with screens and signals.' Beside him, Anansi spun a thread of shadow into the shape of a spider, while Czernobog grumbled in the corner, his presence dimming the fluorescent lights. They were broken pieces of a shattered world, waiting for the signal to strike back.
Reader's Guide
The leadership rests firmly with Mr. Wednesday, whose cunning and manipulation drive the alliance's strategy. His goal is twofold: to defeat the New Gods led by Technical Boy and Media, and to ensure his own survival as the supreme trickster. The roster includes a diverse array of deities such as Anansi (the Spider God), Bilquis (Queen of Sheba), Czernobog (Slavic god of darkness), Mr. Ibis (Egyptian ibis-headed deity), and the Viking Twins, Freya's children.
Strategically, this faction operates as a guerrilla force rather than a standing army. They lack the resources to fight a conventional war against the New Gods' technological infrastructure. Instead, they rely on ancient magic, psychological warfare, and the recruitment of mortals like Shadow Moon to disrupt the enemy's plans. Their strength lies in their unpredictability and deep connection to forgotten myths.
However, internal friction is constant. Many members distrust Wednesday's motives, suspecting he seeks to sacrifice them for his own gain. Despite this, they remain united by the sheer desperation of facing extinction. The alliance represents the last stand of tradition against the relentless tide of modernity.
Did You Know?
- Mr. Wednesday is actually Odin in disguise, leading the old gods under a false identity.
- The alliance includes gods from vastly different cultures who rarely interacted historically.
- Shadow Moon serves as the crucial human link that binds these disparate deities together.
- Many members of the alliance have been reduced to near-mortality due to lack of belief.