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{{Deity Info | {{Deity Info | ||
| alignment = {{NE}} | | alignment = {{NE}} | ||
| − | | rank = | + | | rank = Former deity |
| − | | domain = Sorrow, Loss and Deceit | + | | domain = none (formerly Sorrow, Loss and Deceit) |
| color = White | | color = White | ||
| color_2 = Black | | color_2 = Black | ||
Latest revision as of 18:17, 1 April 2012
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| Valshar | |
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| Influence | Former deity |
| Alignment | Neutral Evil |
| Sphere | none (formerly Sorrow, Loss and Deceit) |
| Colors | White, Black as secondary |
| Symbol | A Crying Eye |
| Favored Weapon | Dagger |
| Followers | |
| Alignment | TN, LE, (NE), CE |
| Class | Any |
History
Valshar, the daughter of Helthor, is considered an elusive and mysterious goddess although her name and influence have been seen and felt more strongly in recent years. She is “The Mistress of Tears”, commonly known as the goddess of sorrow and loss. She revels in the grief and despair of mortals. Unlike her father Helthor, she usually does not take an active role in causing sorrow. Instead, she or her spirit servants follow the grief-stricken around, haunting them with mournful cries and constant reminders of their loss. Most of those who come to worship her are her victims; people whom she has caused to lose all hope and happiness and know only despair. She preys on those who may be weak-willed or do not have the strength of another god to guide them. This is not to say that she would not enjoy the conquest of converting/breaking someone strong willed or faithful. Indeed, those victims have the sweetest tears and pain. Many of her worshipers and victims ultimately die of their grief, joining their mistress in eternal sorrow.
There are still many who do not believe Valshar exists at all. In small Halfling communities, for example, she is often spoken about in 'ghost stories' and tales to frighten children. Others suspect she is a wandering soul, mourning a lover that never returned. The uncertainty regarding her true nature has inspired many bards' songs and stories.
The Church of Valshar is composed of all races and social classes, and has a primary temple located within the city of Yamman Arda. Their priests are often seen wearing clothing of primary white and minor black.
Principles
The principles of Valshar's clergy are mostly unknown to the people of Arkaz. Like their mistress, they claim not to take an active role in causing sorrow.
