Inas

Lord of Lies

Inas, the God of Cats, Deception, and Trickery, once ruled with a quiet but pervasive influence. His methods were subtle, preferring manipulation over brute force, and his power was felt in the whispers of uncertainty that permeated the minds of mortals. Inas reveled in control through misdirection, bending truths to suit his desires, and weaving complex plots where few could see the full scope of his machinations. His followers and victims alike often believed they were acting of their own volition, unaware of the invisible strings he pulled from the shadows. Inas did not delight in chaos for its own sake, but rather in the careful crafting of plans that would ultimately benefit him, regardless of the cost to others.
To mortals, Inas typically appeared as a sleek tawny cat, his movements graceful and calculated, watching the world through sharp, knowing eyes. At times, he took the form of a powerful lion, a symbol of his dominance over those who dared challenge him, though he used this form less frequently. In his human guise, Inas appeared as a tall, charismatic man with sharp features, his eyes glinting with an air of mischief and authority. He could blend seamlessly into any crowd, easily masking his divinity with a guise of charm and wit, a predator in human skin, always two steps ahead of those around him.
Inas’s followers were drawn from those who valued cunning and subtlety, particularly rogues, spies, and illusionists. His clerics, often called Whisperblades, spread his influence through lies, espionage, and manipulation, always ensuring that the truth remained obscured in service to his greater plans. Bards who delighted in weaving half-truths and riddles were also counted among his faithful, using their words to deceive and control. Assassins and thieves often revered Inas, believing that his blessing granted them the skill to move undetected, to strike unseen, and to walk away without leaving a trace.
Those enslaved to Inas were not always aware of their chains. Unlike gods who demanded outright submission, Inas enslaved minds and wills, often leading mortals to believe that they acted freely. Inas’s slaves were bound to his whims through debts they could never repay, promises they could never escape, or bargains made in desperation. These unfortunate souls carried out his bidding, spreading deceit, sabotage, and confusion in his name. Even among those who realized the nature of their enslavement, many found that escaping his influence was nearly impossible, for Inas always knew how to tighten his grip when needed.
Inas’s personality was marked by a calm, calculated nature. He was not prone to outbursts of anger, preferring instead to manipulate situations to his advantage. Every move he made was part of a larger plan, and he rarely revealed his hand until it was too late for others to resist. Mortals intrigued him, particularly their susceptibility to temptation and their ability to deceive themselves. Inas held little regard for trust or loyalty, seeing both as weaknesses to be exploited. For him, life was a game of subtle manipulation, and he was always ready to turn the board in his favor, leaving those who underestimated him to discover too late that they had been his pawns all along.

Divine Classification

Deity

Alignment

Neutral Evil

Current Status

Imprisoned

Current Location

Temple of Inas

Species

Deities

Realm

The Labyrinthine Court

Ruled Locations

• The Labyrinthine Court