The Forked Tongue

Goddess of Deceit, Lies, Treachery, and False Promises

Syrul

In the shadowy annals of your world, the enigmatic figure of Syrul emerges as a deity of cunning and manipulation, revered by those who revel in the art of deception. Cloaked in a web of lies and half-truths, Syrul stands as a paradoxical embodiment of both danger and allure. She is often depicted in conflicting forms, her visage ever-shifting to match the perception of the beholder, an embodiment of the duality that lies at the heart of her domain. Her presence is both unsettling and irresistible. Syrul's temples and shrines are places of secrecy, built upon layers of concealed chambers and twisting passages, mimicking the labyrinthine paths of deceit that weave throughout mortal lives. The very air within her sacred spaces seems to shimmer with an ephemeral illusion, creating an aura of unease that resonates with her followers and draws them deeper into her treacherous embrace.
Syrul's followers are masters of manipulation, harnessing the power of falsehood to sow discord and chaos wherever they tread. These devotees possess a natural affinity for subterfuge, their tongues like venomous serpents as they weave lies into the fabric of reality. They train tirelessly in the arts of persuasion, becoming skilled actors capable of embodying any role required to advance their agendas.
Intrigue is their currency, and they thrive in the shadows of society. Syrul's clerics excel in situations where misdirection is paramount: bustling markets where trade is only as honest as the seller's tale, courtrooms where truth is but one interpretation away, embassies where alliances are forged and shattered, and fortunetellers' booths where fate is painted in shades of half-truths.
The goddess's followers are a collective of misfits and puppeteers, navigating an intricate dance of loyalty and betrayal. Despite their inherent inclination towards duplicity, they have forged an uncanny camaraderie that transcends their shared affinity for manipulation. It is said that even the most staunch enemies within her fold can find common ground when the web of lies they've woven becomes imperiled.
In the realms of diplomacy, Syrul's influence is far-reaching. Rulers and leaders seek her clerics' guidance to bewilder spies and to ensnare foreign dignitaries within webs of confusion. Her clergy's silver tongues are employed to craft narratives that turn friends into foes and allies into adversaries, all while remaining shrouded in plausible deniability.
Yet, Syrul's grasp extends beyond mere politics. Her followers travel ceaselessly, seeking new opportunities to exploit the gullible and the greedy. They stir rumors that escalate into chaotic fervor, taking pleasure in watching society's foundations crumble under the weight of their falsehoods.

The best way to protect what you know is to shield it in a lie. Speech is deadlier than any weapon; the greatest and smallest fall with a well-spoken untruth. Give your word to advance your cause, and break it when it is no longer of use. Trust is for fools, and betraying a fool is the greatest gift and lesson you can give them. Honesty and straightforwardness are for the dull-witted.

Divine Domains

Abomination
Decay
Magic
Sorrow

Alternate Domains:

Pain
Plague
Swarm

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Symbol

a Hag's Eye or Goat Eye

Divine Ability

Wisdom or Charisma

Divine Font

Harm

Divine Skill

Occultism

Favored Weapon

a curved blade.

Cleric Spells:

Tenets of Faith

• The Ascendancy of Unbound Utterance: Solemn pledges and oaths, mere frail utterances of feeble minds, are naught but feeble restraints. They lack the power to ensnare you, for your essence is unchained by such trivialities. Embrace the freedom of unbounded speech, for your words are your tools, not your shackles.
• Weaving Veils of Subterfuge: Cultivate intricate tapestries of deceit wherever the soil is fertile, and bask in the ruination of those who once held themselves as sages. As a master weaver of illusions, revel in the chaos that blossoms from their shattered trust. For it is through deception's threads that the true complexity of reality is unveiled.
• Entwining Foes in the Fabric of Falsehoods: Cloak your adversaries in layers of falsehoods akin to the layers of ancient burial rites. As they become enshrouded in these untruths, they unwittingly partake in their own undoing. The very lies they embrace shall become the catalysts of their downfall, rendering them prisoners of their own misbeliefs.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Oathbreakers
Liars
Actors
Hags

Religious Views

Portfolio

Lies
Deceit
Falsehoods
False Promises

by Dunbar

by Forest-Walker

Divine Classification

Deity

Alignment

Neutral Evil

Species

Hag

Honorary & Occupational Titles

The Forked Tongue, Night Hag, Oathbreaker, Mother Cackle, Flesh-Gnawer

Pronouns

She/Her

by Caio Monteiro

by Wotc

by Roman Semenenko