Eidolon: Mara Bao

Cataclysm & Oblivion

After the Cataclysm, an event that destroyed All- Life, the Old Gods that had perished were reborn in a place known as Oblivion. To each possessed a fragment of Divine Source, the remnant of the All-Soul. Like moths, they gathered in bloody slaughter, consuming the Divine Source from the fallen and harnessing it's power. Deprived of their memories and original forms, they fought until there was only one; from the remains of those dead, forgotten deities, rose an immortal, wicked abomination, Goddess of Destruction, Sebut Sekt.

Shortly after her birth, Sebut Sekt fell into a torpor, known as the Walking Dream. In this somnambulant state, the undesirable parts fell from her and became the first of the Eidolons. Ancient entities with the strength of fallen deities, the Eidolon are enigmatic beings that exist against Natural Order. They hold shards of the Profane Source- a twisted. shadow-form of Divine Source.

Ancient Eidolons

MARA BAO
3, EIDOLON OF FERTILITY, SACRIFICE, ANIMAL LUST & CARNAL PLEASURE

Mara Bao is the first daughter of Sebut Sekt though her name doesn't appear until much later in the mythos. She is credited for the birth of many demons & monsters, including the beastly humanoids, the Baomen. Sebut Sekt tolerates Mara Bao, as she often sacrifices her own children to avoid Sebut Sekt's ire, but Mara Bao is despised as she constantly creates lifeforms. Other Eidolon have imprinted themselves with Mara Bao, inspiring new and terrible progeny. Though she is considered vile, some offer sacrifices to Mara Bao in hopes of successful pregnancies. Mara Bao appears as a horned woman with animal features, such as golden eyes, claws, and cloven hooves.

Behavior & Psychology

Amongst the Eidolon, worship of Mara Bao is quite forbidden in many cultures. As the mother of the Baoman (savage beastial humanoids that once ravaged the lands), Mara Bao is known for her treacherous progeny. Amongst the Eidolon, she is Mother to many. While her worship is considered dangerous, as it invites the attention of beastial spirits and demons, Mara Bao is known to protect mothers and child birth, if provided an appropriate sacrifice. However, she is a fickle Eidolon, known to bless or curse upon her volition.

Source:
Profane
Divine Profile:
Major Deity
Eidolon Type:
Bestial Eidolon
Known Location:
Overworld
Symbol & Diagram:
Doll of Mara Bao or a Beast
Related Timelines
Origin Mythos Timeline
Cataclysm & Oblivion
Related Article:
The Eidolon

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