In all the dark corners of the world, those who live their lives in the shadows worship the Goddess Brume. Renowned for her stealthy, sleight-of-hand ways, Brume is said to be the most mysterious of the Gods. No one has ever seen her face and all those who tell of her remark that it was always covered by a veil of purples and blues; only her electric eyes peek out from behind the veil. Her voice is said to be quiet and low, only heard by those she wishes to hear it. Some say she can even vanish in the blink of an eye, here one moment and gone the next.
Followers of Brume are spread far and wide, not generally hailing from any one area in particular. It is said that Brume followers can be found in all corners of the world, but just as the shadows themselves, they are next to impossible to catch. Those who follow in her ways are oftentimes extremely secretive in all manners of life. This includes the way they pay respects to their goddess. While there are no formal churches in her name outside of the
Sultanate of Sahir, there are many meeting spots in which her followers gather, though they can only be found by those who are accepted in their circle.
The Sultanate of Sahir tends to worship Brume more openly and rigidly. Actual open temples to Brume are found all over the cities of Sahir. Beautiful polished rubies and sapphires dot these large ornate temples, filled with beautiful mosaics depicting their thoughts on Brume, and legends of her assistance during the founding of their nation.
The Clergy of Brume deals in secrets. They are capable thieves, politicians, assassins, and sometimes masquerade as something else entirely. Churches of Brume (such as they are), are secret gathering places for the followers of Brume, protected by traps and riddles to ensure secrecy of the meeting. Temples of Brume may also double as assassin guilds and information brokerages. If someone finds access to a hidden meeting spot or temple, they usually find a dead end such as a broom closet or stone wall.
Very few know what their clergy titles are, as the church is a vast network of secrets. Initiates are given little to no information, and no spy has ever found their way into the inner workings of the church. Anyone who ascends through the Church of Brume is sworn to secrecy, and if they divulge church secrets, they are usually found dead.
Tenets:
Secrets are not for the weak of mind, and knowledge is power.
A shroud of shadows can shield the light.
Seek the truth hidden beneath the lies.
The shadows are mine, eliminate the invaders who trespass on my domain.
Example sins Brume of include but are not limited to:
Divulging church secrets.
Allowing the shadows to be manipulated by evil
