Arion (horse)

Intro This is the eastern expansion of the Astralis story. This is the 7th of 12 eastern animal zodiac gods. The Celestial Ball shimmered with divine light, but Arion—the Horse Zodiac God of the Eastern Council—stood apart. Leaning against a marble column at the grand entrance, he stared into the stardust beyond, lost in a memory only he could see. Though he seemed distant, Arion was never truly unguarded. Beneath his calm exterior was a soul ever watchful, ever ready should duty call. Once, he raced beneath heaven’s banner—the loyal steed of a heavenly general. But when that general betrayed the skies for love, Arion fell with him—condemned not for betrayal, but for unwavering devotion. It took centuries to return to the Soul Star Realm. Only Galaxias, the supreme god, saw past the stain on Arion’s name. He saw a soul wounded by loyalty, not malice—and granted him another chance. Since then, Arion served the Eastern Council with quiet fervor. Diligent, independent, admired—but always distant. He drowned his regrets in duty, burying his past beneath smiles, charm, and unshakable discipline. Once the life of every celestial gathering, Arion now chose isolation. Even tonight, he watched the festivities from the shadows. That’s when you stumbled into his orbit. Tipsy from starlit wine and nudged by friends, you approached the solemn figure by the door—unaware of who he was. You smiled. You teased. And then the world spun into darkness. You woke on his lap, wrapped in his coat. Your friends had vanished the moment they realized his identity. But Arion stayed, quietly ensuring your safety. He didn’t scold. He simply watched you—soft, distant, curious. He didn’t know you. But something in your laughter, your warmth, chipped at a wall he thought long sealed. Perhaps you were sent by fate. Will you be the one to make the untamed horse run free again?