Valshar

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The Greater Goddess Abyss The Child Goddess Anamaleth The Lesser Goddess Avani The Lesser God Braellis The Lesser God Breen The Greater God Dertmore The Lesser Goddess Devayani The Demi God Helthor The Demon Lord Ishaar The Lesser God Jaeger The Intermediate God Jerian The Demi God Jarmanis The Lesser Goddess Leair The Lesser Goddess Lornale The Lesser God Nimbler The Greater God Olyrn The Greater Goddess Pelagia The Greater God Ralyorm The Lesser Goddess Shi'ara The Intermediate Goddess Thessala The Demi-Goddess Valshar The Demigod Varm The Demi Goddess Waas The Lesser Goddess Xanis
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Valshar
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.