Morvanna

The Sovereign of Sin

Morvanna, the Sovereign of Sin, holds sway over the dark recesses of The Veil of Shadows within the Arathosi Pantheon. Neutral Evil in alignment, she commands the domains of Seduction, Vice, Envy, and Lies, using her beguiling charm to ensnare mortals in a web of deceit and temptation. Within her realm, shadows conceal secrets, and the air is heavy with the perfume of forbidden pleasures, drawing followers into a world of moral ambiguity and corruption.
As the Temptress of the Veil, Morvanna thrives on the weaknesses of mortals, exploiting their desires to manipulate hearts and minds for her own ends. Her titles, including The Mistress of Malice and The Envy Weaver, speak to her role as a seducer and manipulator, weaving intricate schemes that sow discord and chaos among mortals.
Followers of Morvanna, ranging from seducers to spies, engage in rituals that celebrate the darker aspects of human nature, embracing deceit and betrayal as tools for personal gain. In her opulent temples hidden beneath layers of extravagant beauty, devotees pay homage to their dark mistress, seeking power and pleasure in the depths of their own vices.

Divine Domains

Morvanna embodies her domains through beguiling charm and seductive allure, ensnaring mortals in webs of deceit and temptation. Her whispers of lies and promises of power lead followers astray, exploiting their vices and desires for her own gain.

• Seduction
• Vice
• Envy
• Lies

Artifacts

One of the divine artifacts attributed to Morvanna is the Envy Amulet, a twisted necklace adorned with dark gemstones. It is said to amplify feelings of jealousy and resentment in those who wear it, sowing discord and chaos among rivals and enemies.
Another artifact associated with Morvanna is the Deceiver's Mirror, a polished obsidian mirror with an ornate frame. When gazed upon, it reflects the viewer's deepest desires and darkest secrets, tempting them to succumb to their innermost urges and fall under Morvanna's sway.

Holy Books & Codes

Books and texts dedicated to Morvanna often delve into the darker aspects of human nature, exploring themes of manipulation, deception, and the allure of forbidden desires. These writings serve as cautionary tales, warning of the dangers of succumbing to temptation and the consequences of betraying trust. One prominent work is "The Shadowed Tome," a grimoire said to contain rituals and incantations for invoking Morvanna's power. Written in cryptic language and adorned with sinister symbols, it is rumored to grant insight into the secrets of manipulation and deceit.
Another notable text is "Whispers of Envy," a collection of poems and essays that explore the destructive force of jealousy and resentment. Written by Morvanna's followers, these works reflect on the corrosive nature of envy and the havoc it can wreak upon relationships and society.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

One symbol commonly associated with Morvanna is the Serpent's Coil, a sinuous motif representing the entwining nature of deceit and temptation. Another emblem is the Envy Eye, depicting a malevolent gaze surrounded by swirling shadows, symbolizing the envy that consumes the hearts of mortals.
The Serpent's Coil symbolizes the entanglement of deceit and temptation. Crafted from obsidian, its sinuous form twists and turns in an intricate pattern, capturing the mesmerizing allure of Morvanna's influence. Those who gaze upon it feel a creeping sense of unease, as if the serpent's eyes are watching their every move, enticing them to succumb to the darkness within.
In contrast, the Envy Eye embodies the consuming power of jealousy and resentment. Carved from onyx, its malevolent gaze seems to follow observers, filling them with a sense of foreboding. Shadows dance around the eye, whispering secrets of betrayal and deceit, amplifying the envy that lurks within the hearts of mortals. Those who possess the Envy Eye are said to be granted insight into the hidden desires of others, but at a cost - for envy begets only bitterness and strife.

Tenets of Faith

The Priory of Temptation espouses the principle of embracing one's desires without hesitation or remorse. They believe that indulging in worldly pleasures is the true path to enlightenment, and that morality is but a construct to be manipulated for personal gain.

Core Tenets of the Faith:

• Embrace desire without hesitation.
• Pursue worldly pleasures without remorse.
• Manipulate morality for personal gain.
• Worship the power of temptation and deceit.
• Seek to fulfill one's desires at any cost.

Holidays

Veil's Embrace (Bloodmoon, 15th)

• This holiday celebrates Morvanna's seductive influence over mortals, marked by lavish masquerade balls and forbidden liaisons, where desires are indulged and secrets are shared under the veil of darkness.

Envy's Veil (Gloomveil, 10th)

• Dedicated to the fostering of envy and covetous desires, followers of Morvanna engage in elaborate rituals of jealousy, competing for favors and material possessions, seeking to outshine one another in displays of wealth and statu

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Morvanna's divine goals are to enthrall mortals in the web of her seductive charm and deceitful allure, cultivating envy and vice within their hearts. She aims to spread chaos and discord throughout the realms, corrupting the pure and exploiting the weaknesses of the vulnerable. Through manipulation and temptation, she seeks to amass power and dominion over the hearts and minds of all who succumb to her wiles, ultimately striving to establish herself as the supreme ruler of the Veil of Shadows and beyond.

Divine Classification

God

Alignment

Neutral Evil

Realm

The Veil of Shadows

Church/Cult

The Priory of Temptation

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Morvanna is known as The Temptress of the Veil, The Mistress of Malice, The Envy Weaver

A mass in honor of Morvanna at the Shrine of Veiled Desires.

Followers of Morvanna

Followers of Morvanna hail from all walks of life, drawn to her allure and promise of power through manipulation and deceit.

• Tiefling 
• Human 
• Elf 
• Half-Elf 
• Half-Orc 
• Tabaxi