Dhalavei
| Dhalavei | |
|---|---|
| Unholy symbol of Dhalavei. | |
| (Déité) | |
| Titres | The Unsuspected Rot Goddess of internal decay |
| Alignement | Lawful evil |
| Portfolio | Secrets, discord, eclipses |
| Adorateurs | Vudrani |
| Cleric Alignments | Modèle:Alignment grid |
| Domaines | Destruction, Evil, Knowledge, Law, Trickery |
| Arme de prédiléction | Temple sword |
Dhalavei is the goddess of unmaking and secrets. Her sole design seems to be the fragmenting of bonds, trust, and the destruction of the universe, though mediated by an obsession with planning and organization.Modèle:Ref Her three aspects as worshiped by her most important sect, the Cult of the Ebon Destroyers, are mysteries, deception, and black destruction.Modèle:Ref
Appearance
Dhalavei appears as beautiful three-headed woman with deep black skin and dark hair. She has two arms, but at the elbow they branch into three lower arms. In her hands she holds a temple sword, noose, an orb of darkness, and a scroll, still sealed.Modèle:Ref
History
The cult of Dhalavei claims origins from the Age of Darkness. Despite the evil it works, all efforts to stamp it out have failed.Modèle:Ref Her believers have historically managed to seize power in several kingdoms which they once openly bent to her worship, and are strongest in Vudra.Modèle:Ref
Relationships
Despite her alignment, Dhalavei is sometimes worshipped alongside other members of the Vudran pantheon such as Irori.Modèle:Ref
Servants
Among her known supplicants are the asura called the beatific ones.Modèle:Ref
Church of Dhalavei
Worshippers of Dhalavei believe she protects her faithful even as she destroys all others.Modèle:Ref Her followers include spies, monks, and political figures.Modèle:Ref Vampires occasionally worship her as well.Modèle:Ref Many of her worshipers are of the lower castes.Modèle:Ref As part of their rites, her clergy conduct human sacrifices. The bodies of those slain are carefully hidden.Modèle:Ref
Unholy Symbol
Dhalavei's unholy symbol is six feminine arms forming a hexagon shape: the six forearms form the hexagon's edges; while the six upper arms form the spokes that meet in a brightly patterned hub.Modèle:Ref[1]
Holidays
The new moon and eclipses are celebrated as especially propitious times for human sacrifices to the dark goddess.Modèle:Ref
Références
- ↑ This symbol is illustrated next to the box describing Dhalavei in the text of Cult of the Ebon Destroyers and is assumed to be her unholy symbol; even though not explicitly stated as such within the book.