Vinushka
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| Vinushka | |
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| Aliases | The God of Nature Ninush |
| Relatives | Gro-goroth (father) Sylvian (mother) Iki Turso (possible creation) |
| Physical description | |
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| Gender | Unspecified |
| Species | Old God |
Vinushka, the god of nature, is an Old God in the universe of Fear & Hunger. This deity was first introduced in Fear & Hunger 2: Termina.
Lore
"The older god that came to be from the Union of Sylvian and Gro-Goroth. Vinushka is synonymous with the nature. The god appears in different forms in different regions of the world. This is only natural as the nature itself appears in different forms around the world as well."
- The New Gods when asked about Vinushka.[1]
Vinushka is said to be the product of the union between Gro-goroth and Sylvian, embodying the cycle of destruction and creation that manifests in nature. Like humanity, the temperament of Vinushka is volatile and can shift from that of a "fiery raging volcano" to a "serene grassland."
In his original version of Vinushka's skin bible, Enki Ankarian claims that Vinushka died long ago. According to this version, ancient humans once coexisted with nature in a state of symbiosis. However, as civilization developed, humans became increasingly greedy and rapacious towards the natural world, causing Vinushka to become similarly aggressive. Humans and Vinushka waged war against one another, eventually leading to the Old God's demise. As a result, nature is dead, and only faint traces of Vinushka remain in the form of totems, which desperately search for the murdered god in vain. Furthermore, Enki states that Sylvian originally named her child "Ninush," and that the name "Vinushka," meaning "guilt," only came about after humans slaughtered the Old God. The drawing of Vinushka in this copy depicts them with a pinecone for a head.
In stark contrast, the censored version of Vinushka's skin bible distributed by the Vatican makes no mention whatsoever of Vinushka's alleged death. This version emphasizes the harmony and similarities between Vinushka and mankind, which it claims is only fitting given that both were reared by Sylvian. According to this text, Vinushka and the representation of humanity, Alll-mer, are considered equal. It also states that nature is humanity's to reap, just as nature takes the old and weary among men. Additionally, Vinushka is rendered with a more humanlike face in this version.
Vinushka's story appears to be the subject of some debate among occult scholars. This is not only evidenced by the Vatican's censorship of their skin bible, but also by the god manifesto written by Donnovan Hugo. This manifesto includes a drawing that may be a depiction of Vinushka's conception. In his writing, Father Hugo appears to lambast Enki's claim that an Old God could ever die. However, it should be noted that Father Hugo does not actually name the person he criticizes in his manifesto, so he may be discussing something different entirely. Ultimately, the strength of Vinushka's presence in the mortal world and their life-or-death status are left ambiguous.
Vinushka's symbol is a swirling maelstrom, signifying an ever-changing state within nature itself. The act of engraving Vinushka's sigil on the face raises one's otherworldly offensive capabilities. Spells associated with Vinushka tend to be offensive or restorative, reflecting the Old God's role as an embodiment of both the destructive and creative aspects of nature. For example, pyromancy trick and photosynthesis are both Vinushka-affiliated skills. Some skills related to Vinushka, namely heart flower and scorched earth, also require affinity with Sylvian or Gro-goroth, referencing their familial connection. Drawing Vinushka's sigil on an asymmetric circle may cause a tree to erupt, which can then be climbed to reach a new location or shortcut.
Trivia
- The existing information about Vinushka does not specify the gender of the Old God. Although there may be a discernible gender for this deity, it remains undisclosed in the current lore.
- The Old God seems to have some relationship with Iki Turso, a giant tree creature in the forest who claims to be waiting for Vinushka.
- For reasons unexplained, Logic's form seen in Ending A in Fear & Hunger 2: Termina has an artifact attached to her chest that greatly resembles the Cube of the Depths, but with Vinushka's runic symbol (crossed out) engraved on it instead.
- Game creator Miro Haverinen has stated that Vinushka in the game drew partial inspiration from the song "Vinushka" by the Japanese heavy metal band Dir En Grey.
- Vinushka's name comes from the russian word "vina", meaning "guilt" or "fault", so Vinushka could mean "little guilt" or "little fault".
- Additionally, Vinushka's name sounds similar to the Hindu God Vishnu.
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Warning! Speculation ahead!
Information below is hinted on, but wasn't directly confirmed in-game. |
- Although information about Vinushka's contemporary religious significance is scarce, the Old God appears in the folklore-related side of botany.[2] This may suggest that in modern times, Vinushka is more commonly associated with folk tales rather than being a prominent idol of worship.
- It is possible that the Owl cultists encountered in Fear & Hunger 2: Termina are a sect of Vinushka followers, given that they live in nature with attire that mimics natural camouflage, as well as harnessing the spirits of animals.
- As with Pocketcat, another animal-masked person who is a close follower of an Old God, examining an Owl Cultist's body post-mortem, says that their animal masks have melded into their face.
Gallery
Vinushka symbol.
Book depiction of Vinushka.
Book depiction of Vinushka (Unedited).
Orange's comment on Vinushka's name.
