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Zudes is a Natal God from the world of Arcadia. He began life as a mortal Endling, ascending to godhood during the Age of Brine.

Zudes is the Swole God of Gains, a god who's entire portfolio is occupied by fitness-related functions.

Zudes is depicted as a large, VERY MUSCULAR blue glowing man in shorts. He is usually shown in a jolly mood, stiking various bodybuilding poses.

Zudes was born a mortal on the ring world Arcadia.

Zudes' teachings are almost exclusively focused on fitness and exercise. He teaches his followers to live their life by routine, and accrues worship by his followers obtaining PEAK PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE.

While Zudes himself is depicted as a bodybuilder, his dogma is not concerned solely on the bodybuilding aesthetics of fitness. It is understood that individuals require different forms of training, and that every individual may achieve very different results on their journey to PEAK PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE. Zudes requests, simply, that his followers HIT THE GYM.

Zudes teaches that physical fitness is a collective endeavor. Followers of Zudes push his teachings and philosophies as they often see the fitness of those around them being part of their responsibility.

The book of Zudes is a documentation of Zudes' recorded workout routine from when he was a living mortal. It is a historical documentation of his life in the age of Brine, a set of core philosophies for how to live a good life, and a comprehensive workout plan.

Zudes is worshipped in Gyms, Colosseums, and Stadiums all around the ring - his symbol appears in most places that serve fitness functions. Many worshippers of Zudes do not worship him exclusively, but those who do hit the gym often and with vigor.

While Zudes is represented in many gyms, Temples of Zudes are massive fitness complexes. They are equipped with every piece of fitness and sports equipment the local followers can afford.

The Stretches that devout followers of Zudes perform before a workout session follow the various poses found in The Book of Zudes.

Followers of Zudes appreciate that there are no gains without rest. Days taken off from GETTING PUMPED are spent studying, cooking, taking meals, and napping.

During the Gap week, followers of Zudes who have reached their fitness goals hold a celebratory feast, where they eat whatever the hell they want.

A story detailing how Zudes challenged and defeated a legendary cyclops in a grueling Triathlon across Northbrink.