Laaelum, the One Behind the Veil
"You would seek to make a deal? With me? Fine then. Take my hand and see the forces that control the very stars. We can discuss payment later."
God of spacetime, secrets, greed, and lies, Laaelum understands all that should not be understood. She is the patron of dark sorcerers and those who seek to know what should never be known. Her grasp of the foundational truths of the multiverse rivals even Alindr's, and her followers claim that only the One Behind the Veil understands the primordial energies and laws that govern all creation, and it is only through her that mortals can gain the ability to pull those threads. Magicks unrivalled can be marshalled through Laaelum, but not without dire costs, for the One Behind the Veil seeks to know and understand all, and she finds the minds of mortals exceptionally interesting.
Depictions, Symbols, and Names
Laaelum's depictions vary. Some show her as a lithe humanoid woman, nude, formed of the very void of the stars, while others show her as a deeply robed woman, her face obscured by a deep veil that betrays only her purple eyes, which radiate like dark stars. The only truth about Laaelum's form is that there is no truth; she takes whatever form is needed. She is often portrayed wielding unknown magicks or floating amongst the void of the universe, basking in all there is to know. Laaelum's symbol is the Star of Understanding. It is orbited by the Moon of Secrets and the Ring of Obfuscation, which embody the veils behind which the truth of the universe is kept. In simpler renditions, this symbol is reduced to simply a star, but those renditions are rare and never found in the lairs of those truly blessed by Laaelum. Some of Laaelum's followers focus instead on the Moon of Secrets, believing it to be Lysithea. Laaelum's names are infinite, for she takes many forms to those who seek her out. She does have certain common, "true" names, including: Laaelum, the One Behind the Veil, Veilkeeper, Mother of Lies, Mother of Truth, and She Who Knows.Ancient Home
Laaelum called Ipacia her home, where she resided within a City of Veils, constructed of star stuff, void, and other dark magics. From within, she sought evermore to push the boundaries of even her limitless understanding of the multiverse and magic, and built infinite libraries of arcane knowledge, mortal and immortal secrets, and foundational truths. Where that city may be now is anyone's guess.Worship Distribution
Laaelum is the least worshipped of the Lords, but not for lack of trying on behalf of her followers. A great many wanna-be scholars and arcanists petition Laaelum for secret deals and entreaties of knowledge. Their folly is believing she would ever aid someone not powerful in their own right. So, to clarify, true worship of Laaelum is rare, for rare are the mortals Laaelum deems worthy of her blessings, for rare are the mortals Laaelum believes she can gain anything from.Champions of Laaelum
Laaelum's champions are known as Veilwatchers. They are often arcanists empowered by Laaelum to wield near-divine powers of magic and creation, often with a steep price to their body, soul, and mind. If those Laaelum even deems worthy of worship are rare, those worthy of being Veilwatchers are one-in-a-billion. Only one Veilwatcher has ever been recorded.- Enndolynn, Lady of the Veil. Believed to have been the leader of the Veil at the dawn of the Reckoning, some records credit Enndolynn with unleashing such a powerful spell that it broke a single landmass into the Cleolinere Islands of today.
Divine Domains
Laaelum is god of spacetime, secrets, greed, and lies. She seeks to consolidate the knowledge of everything, as do her followers.COMMANDMENTS OF LAAELUM
- Never presume to know everything. There is always more, and you must find the knowledge you seek by any means necessary.
- Secrets are a potent currency. Do not give them away freely.
- To lie is to keep a secret. To keep a secret is to create power.
Laaelum's Holy Symbol
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