Skelty
Skelty is a goddess associated with humour, vanity, and extravagance.
According to the Evasoltas, Skelty was created by Iphazia as a warning to the Eldari of the dangers of vanity and self-obsession. Skelty was an ugly, goblin-like creature, forever vying for attention in an eternal - and futile - quest for self-beautification. Iphazia's intended lesson was that wisdom satiates hunger for status - not beautiful possessions, titles and adoring fans.
The irony of course was that Skelty became a popular figure in folklore: a source of immense joy and amusement, deemed by many to be perfectly deserving of worship and idolisation. Goblins, in particular, identify with Skelty's lust for trinkets, adornments, standing and praise.
She is sometimes referred to as 'The Dazzler' or 'The Starborn'.
Divine Domains
Skelty's primary domains are Chaos, Madness, Magic and Weather. Her subdomains are Arcane, Insanity and Storms.
Holy Books & Codes
Skelty does not have a traditional holy book, instead her followers recite the Skality Shanty. This repetitive song of 17 verses describes Skelty's quest for beauty.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Skelty is most often depicted as a goblin, adorned with an extravagant draping dress of deepest blue and covered with dazzling stars. This is simplified in her iconography to stars of various shapes and shifting colours.
Her sacred animal, the peacock, is also used frequently in depictions of the goddess. Its plumage is commonly used to decorate Skelty's shrines.
Her favoured weapon is the morningstar, though many of her advocates sport starknives and even shuriken.
Skelty's mystic card is The Star, and her holy number is 17.
Tenets of Faith
Modesty is a pretence, less is never more, and there is no greater prize than being noticed.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Skelty aspires to be the most beautiful and admired being in the universe, craving constant praise, worship and flattery.
Divine Classification
God
Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Children
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