Llyria, Goddess of Shadows and Deception

Llyria, the Goddess of Shadows and Deception, embodies the unseen forces that lurk beyond perception. She is the patron of spies, thieves, liars, and manipulators, but also of survivors, rebels, and those who operate in secrecy to achieve noble goals. Llyria is not an agent of evil but of ambiguity — she teaches that truth is a weapon to be wielded and that control of knowledge is the key to power. Her presence is felt in whispered secrets, flickering candlelight, and the half-truths that twist mortal minds. Her followers view her as a liberator from oppressive control, as she encourages them to see past illusions and master the hidden paths.

Divine Domains

• Trickery
• Twilight
• Knowledge
• Darkness

Divine Symbols & Sigils

A crescent moon shrouded in wisps of shadow, representing hidden knowledge and unseen influence.

Tenets of Faith

1. Embrace the Shadows: Truth exists in many forms, but only those who master the unseen paths will achieve true understanding.
2. Control the Narrative: Knowledge is power; ensure you are the one to shape it. Half-truths are more effective than lies.
3. Walk the Hidden Paths: Do not confront directly what can be overcome through subtlety, misdirection, and patience.
4. Deceive the Oppressors: Institutions that seek control over truth and thought are enemies of Llyria’s will. Undermine them.
5. Master of Masks: Take on many faces, identities, and perspectives. The self is fluid, and adaptability is strength.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

• Eternal Shroud: Llyria seeks to maintain the balance of ignorance and enlightenment. Full illumination is dangerous, as is total darkness — only in the twilight is power balanced.
• Break Oppression: She opposes tyrants and zealots who demand absolute control over knowledge, truth, or identity.
• Subvert the Immutable: Llyria strives to dismantle the notion of "unshakable truths." Her goal is to ensure that no law, creed, or force of nature is ever considered beyond question.
• Claim the Grand Veil: She works to weave a "veil" between all realms and planes, ensuring that no god, mortal, or entity has full omniscience.

Divine Classification

Deity

Religions

• The Hidden Hand

Current Location

The Shrouded Veil

Realm

The Shrouded Veil

Church/Cult

The Hidden Hand

Sex

Female

Gender

Nonbinary

Presentation

Androgynous