Lolth - The Spider Queen

Lolth, the Spider Queen is 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 Esseas, but she has never accumulated a large following in the Western Continent of Tyrean where Elves are far less common. 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. Her symbol is that of a spider with red innards.

Enemies

Lolth holds a searing grudge against Kord, the Storm Lord, for with one throw of his mighty thunderspear he impaled her against a cliffside, leaving her drow armies leaderless during the Cataclysm. Lolth and Gruumash also share a burning hatred for Azyr whom she claims drove her children below the earth, and Lolth often manipulates Gruumsh’s followers into attacking her enemies so that the drow may remain safe.

Commandments of Lolth

• It is better to be feared than loved, 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!