Lolth, the Spider Queen
The evil god of deceit, shadows, and spiders, Lolth weaves a complicated web of schemes and treachery through her worshipers, deceiving allies and enemies alike to gain power. It is said that the Spider Queen can see through the eyes of all spiders, and that she is truly all-knowing. Lolth’s worship is entwined with the society of dark elves across much of Exandria, but she has lost her influence in Wildemount since the Calamity, when her drow rejected her in favor of the ancient entity known as the Luxon. This slight has drawn her venomous hatred, and she now seeks vengeance against those who betrayed her.
Lolth sends forth her corrupting poisons and whispers from her realm of the Demonweb, which is tethered to the Abyss and home to her many spider children.
Depiction
Many Lolthite icons and idols show an alluring woman with dark purple skin and silver hair, her abdomen swelling into the terrifying body of a monstrous spider.
Holy Day
A widely banned - the Day of Silk and Fang is a day were Lolthites give silk to those they respect and drop vials of spider poison in the chalices of those they loath, often not enough to kill the recipient but certainly enough for them to know they've taken a poison. This occurs on the 25th day of Glaciernact
Commandments of Lolth
Lolth sends forth her corrupting poisons and whispers from her realm of the Demonweb, which is tethered to the Abyss and home to her many spider children.
Depiction
Many Lolthite icons and idols show an alluring woman with dark purple skin and silver hair, her abdomen swelling into the terrifying body of a monstrous spider.
Holy Day
A widely banned - the Day of Silk and Fang is a day were Lolthites give silk to those they respect and drop vials of spider poison in the chalices of those they loath, often not enough to kill the recipient but certainly enough for them to know they've taken a poison. This occurs on the 25th day of Glaciernact
Commandments of Lolth
- It is better to be loved than feared, but you may certainly try to be both.
- Misdirection, slander, and shadowed steps have more function than direct conflict.
- Death to the elves who live under the sun, and death to all their allies!
Alternative Names
Queen of the Demonweb Pits, Dark Mother, Mother of Lusts, The Lady of Chaos, Spider Bitch, Goddess of all Drow
Demonym
Lolthite