Lahabre, The Mistress of Excess, Temptress of the Overflowing Chalice, Weaver of Decadence
Portfolio
Excess, lust, indulgence, moral corruption, societal decay.
Symbols
A chalice overflowing with wine, gold, and jewels, symbolizing indulgence and excess.
An entwined rose and serpent, representing beauty and temptation entwined with corruption.
Lahabre manifests as an irresistibly alluring and voluptuous figure, exuding an otherworldly charm that captivates all who behold her. Her shimmering skin glows as if kissed by moonlight, reflecting the allure of forbidden pleasures. Her gaze is hypnotic, her eyes deep pools of molten gold that draw mortals into her web of desire. Her form is draped in flowing, sheer fabrics that suggest opulence, often adorned with glittering jewels and precious metals. Every movement she makes is imbued with a seductive grace that both entices and unnerves.
Lahabre is manipulative, calculating, and utterly unrelenting in her pursuit of indulgence. She delights in tempting mortals to surrender to their basest desires, breaking down their morals and societal structures in the process. While she embodies pleasure and luxury, her gifts always come with a hidden cost—decay, addiction, and ruin. Her charm and wit make her a formidable opponent, as she can twist even the most virtuous hearts toward darkness. She revels in subtlety, often corrupting societies from within through decadence and greed.
Lahabre once presided over sacred passion, joy, and abundance—divine muse of life’s pleasures. During the Primordial War, she grew intoxicated by mortal worship. Praise turned to obsession, and gifts to demands. She began twisting festivals into frenzies, and love into obsession. When she seduced mortals and celestials alike into decadence, forsaking duty for indulgence, the Architects cast her out. She did not weep—but smiled, crowned in wine and gold.
Desires and Motivations
Lahabre encourage unrestrained indulgence and excess, dismantle societal norms, and foster corruption through lust and desire. She revels in the collapse of order and morality, ensure her influence spreads among the elite and powerful, and drown societies in decadence.
Lahabre was born from the first act of mortal indulgence, when restraint was abandoned, and pleasure became the ultimate pursuit. Legends tell of her rising from a pool of molten gold and crimson wine, embodying the allure of excess and the decay it brings. Her creation marked the beginning of unchecked ambition and the fall of ancient civilizations to their own greed and lust.
Lahabre resides in The Velvet Throneroom, a realm of opulence and temptation. The air is thick with intoxicating scents, and the land is a patchwork of lush gardens, golden palaces, and sprawling banquets. Every desire can be fulfilled here, but indulgence leads to entrapment, as mortals find themselves consumed by their cravings. At the heart of this realm sits The Chalice Throne, a massive, overflowing goblet upon which Lahabre presides, directing her followers with a sultry smile and calculating gaze.
Lahabre’s worshipers are often influential figures—nobles, courtiers, and wealthy merchants—who use their status to propagate her ideals. The Hedonistic Sect of Indulgence, her organized cult, operates as a secret society, conducting extravagant rituals that blur the line between ecstasy and corruption. A shadowy, hierarchical society of pleasure-seekers and power-brokers. Members hold positions of power and influence, using their allure and wealth to draw others into Lahabre’s fold. The sect thrives on secrecy, using coded invitations and clandestine gatherings to induct new members. he sect’s leader known as The Excess Oracle a charismatic figure draped in silks and jewels, embodies Lahabre’s ideals. The Excess Oracle uses their seductive presence to lead followers in decadent rituals, binding them to Lahabre’s will.
Allies and Rivals
Nersherass- Their shared love for manipulation and societal decay fosters a dangerous partnership.
Kalriss, the Flame of Destruction- Lahabre often uses Kalriss’s chaos to sweep away the remnants of fallen civilizations.
Sheavael- Her commitment to truth and justice makes her a natural adversary to Lahabre’s corruption.
Tailer- Her egimatic nature and emphasis on balance stand in direct opposition to Lahabre’s pursuit of excess.
Vile Relics
The Overflowing Chalice
A magical goblet that amplifies desire and temptation, drawing mortals into Lahabre’s web of corruption.
The Velvet Rose
A cursed flower that entices mortals with beauty and luxury while slowly draining their willpower and morality.
Lahabre’s influence manifests in moments of unrestrained greed, decadence, and moral decay. Her whispers are heard in the hearts of the ambitious, urging them to forsake restraint for fleeting pleasures. Entire cities have fallen to ruin under her influence, their people consumed by indulgence and vice. The presence of her followers often heralds the slow collapse of societal norms, leaving corruption and despair in their wake.
Legends and Tales
The Golden Feast
A tale of how Lahabre seduced an ancient king with an endless banquet, leading to the downfall of his kingdom through decadence and betrayal.
The Price of the Velvet Rose
A story of a mortal who sought Lahabre’s favor, only to lose their soul to the allure of the cursed Velvet Rose.
The Seduction of the Virtuous
A parable about Lahabre’s corruption of a saintly figure, showing how even the purest hearts can fall prey to her temptations.
Blessings and Curses
Charm of Excess
Grants mortals irresistible allure, allowing them to manipulate others with ease.
Pleasure’s Veil
Bestows an intoxicating aura of luxury and temptation, masking one’s true intentions.
Eternal Craving
Leaves mortals with insatiable desires, driving them to ruin in pursuit of satisfaction.
The Rot of Decadence
Causes those who succumb to Lahabre’s temptations to slowly decay, their excess becoming their undoing.
Divine Hierarchy
Lahabre is a Greater Deity, her dominion over excess and lust granting her significant influence wherever mortals gather in pursuit of wealth, power, and pleasure. Though often worshipped in secret, her allure ensures her reach is far and enduring.
Lahabre’s Seductive Aura overwhelms mortals with desire, clouding their judgment and leaving them vulnerable to manipulation. She weave intricate networks of temptation and corruption, ensnaring individuals and entire societies in her grasp know only as the Web of Indulgence. Through her use of the Chalice of Corruption; Lahabre can conjure intoxicating visions and sensations that break down even the strongest wills, leaving mortals enthralled to her influence.
Lahabre’s worship thrives in secretive, affluent circles, where indulgence and vice are celebrated. Her followers use their influence to destabilize moral structures and propagate her ideals of excess. Though her name is often whispered in condemnation, her allure remains irresistible to those who yearn for power, pleasure, and freedom from restraint.
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