Loviatar (/loʊˈviɑːtɑːr/ loh-VEE-a-tar)
The Maiden of Pain (a.k.a. The Scourge Mistress, The Willing Whip)
Divine Domains
Pain, Torment, Blood
- Inflicting pain, is the ultimate ecstasy to Loviatar. It matters not whether psychological or physical, to see the weak plead for mercy and be broken by her torment is the greatest pleasure. Through pain both self-inflicted and inflicted upon others, Loviatar rejoices.
Beauty
- Loviatar uses her own charms to get close to her victims, as betrayal is a potent form of psychological torment. She encourages her female followers to use their own charm and beauty to get close to their target and come to fully know them. Only then could the greatest of sadistic torment take place.
Holy Books & Codes
The Book of Lashes
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The book details the story of the rise of Loviatar and her neverending feud with Ilmater. It tells of the many forms of torture she put him through, and instructs her followers how to inflict these tortures upon others.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Symbol
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A nine-stranded whip with barbed strands
Favored Weapon
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The Whip
Favored Animal
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The Wasp
Colors
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Sanguine
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Ebony
Tenets of Faith
The world is filled with pain and torment, for it is her gift..
- Pain is a gift from our maiden and is the truth of life. Revel in what was given to you by her hand.
Let kindness be the companion to pain
- Seldom let mercy overcome you. Instead use kindness and a pause of pain to damage the psyche. Use betrayal and the anxiety of when the torture may resume to heighten both the pain both physical and psychological. Further let it be used to bring about hope and increase reverence for Loviatar
Spread the teachings of Loviatar wherever punishment is given.
- Pain will test all, but give spiritual strength and true pleasure to the worthy. These shall be the seed in which the love of Loviatar will sprout. Sow them and let them flourish.
Use discipline in punishment.
- True punishment is absent without discipline. Savagery and bloodlust will be a siren song but wander not into their treacherous embrace. Only by giving punishment to those who deserve it, or long for it will you be true to her.
Wherever a lash or brand sits waiting to inflict pain, Loviatar is there.
[ul}Loviater is the siren call that compels you to inflict pain, her laughter is the sound to the lashes. She is always with you, but just out of reach. Fear her-- yet long for her.Holidays
The Rite of Pain
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The Beginning of each season
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The Followers of Loviatar spend this holiday dancing on sharp objects while being whipped by high clerics of Loviatar.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Loviatar’s foremost concern is to inflict pain both physical and emotional. To find her opponents biggest flaw in their armor, and exploit it is her prerogative. In order to do this she wants to build her number of followers and grow her worship. This would give her the power to kill Ilmater and rid her of her eternal Rival once and for all.
Mental characteristics
Gender Identity
Female
Divine Classification
Deity
Alignment
Lawful Evil
Children
Pronouns
She/Her