Dhalavei
| Dhalavei | |
|---|---|
| (Deity) | |
| Titles | The Unsuspected Rot Goddess of internal decay |
| Alignment | Lawful evil |
| Portfolio | Secrets, discord, eclipses |
| Worshipers | Vudrani |
| Cleric Alignments | |
| Domains | Destruction, Evil, Knowledge, Law, Trickery |
| Favored Weapon | 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.[1] Her three aspects as worshiped by her most important sect, the Cult of the Ebon Destroyers, are mysteries, deception, and black destruction.[2]
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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.[3] Her believers have historically managed to seize power in several kingdoms which they once openly bent to her worship, and are strongest in Vudra.[4]
Relationships
Despite her alignment, Dhalavei is sometimes worshipped alongside other members of the Vudran pantheon such as Irori.[5]
Appearance and Emissaries
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.[1]
Servants
Among her known supplicants are the asura called the beatific ones.[6]
Worshipers and Clergy
Worshippers of Dhalavei believe she protects her faithful even as she destroys all others.[5] Her followers include spies, monks, and political figures[1] Vampires occasionally worship her as well.[7] Many of her worshipers are of the lower castes.[4] As part of their rites, her clergy conduct human sacrifices. The bodies of those slain are carefully hidden.[4]
Holidays
The new moon and eclipses are celebrated as especially propitious times for human sacrifices to the dark goddess.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Matt Goodall. (2011). Cult of the Ebon Destroyers, p. 6. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
- ↑ Matt Goodall. (2011). Cult of the Ebon Destroyers, p. 18. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
- ↑ Matt Goodall. (2011). Cult of the Ebon Destroyers, p. 25. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Matt Goodall. (2011). Cult of the Ebon Destroyers, p. 5. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Matt Goodall. (2011). Cult of the Ebon Destroyers, p. 15. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
- ↑ Matt Goodall. (2011). Cult of the Ebon Destroyers, p. 20-21. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
- ↑ Tork Shaw. (2012). Blood of the Night, p. 25. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-470-2
