Noctura

**Vaedir Pantheon: First Generation** 4. **Noctura, the Mistress of Darkness:**

**Origins:** Born from the cosmic forces that shaped the Vaedir pantheon, Noctura emerged as the enigmatic mistress of darkness.

**Domains:** Darkness, Secrets

**Personality Traits:** Mysterious, Alluring

**Symbol:** An eclipsed moon shrouded in veils of shadow.

**Ceremonies:** The **Shadowed Vigil,** a nocturnal gathering that unfolds during the moon cycle when the night sky remains unlit by Selene's glow. Followers seek Noctura's blessings through rituals performed in the deepest darkness.

**Followers:** Those drawn to the secrets of the night, seekers of hidden truths, and those who find solace in the embrace of darkness.

**Sacred Places:** Hidden caves, ancient forests, and places untouched by the sun's rays.

**Mythical Narrative:**

Noctura's enmity with Belenus and Selene traces back to the cosmic event known as the "Ecliptic Betrayal." During the early days of their divine existence, Selene and Belenus, influenced by their affinity for mortals, sought to extend the reach of their radiant domains. In an act of perceived betrayal, their luminous influences spilled into the sacred realms governed by Noctura, diluting the pure darkness that once reigned supreme.

The Ecliptic Betrayal ignited a feud between the goddesses, each vying for dominance over the nocturnal realms. Noctura, wounded by what she perceived as their disregard for their shared responsibilities, harbors an enduring grudge that fuels their cosmic conflict. The Shadowed Vigil, a ceremony held in the moon's absence, becomes a time when Noctura's followers strengthen their ties with their mistress, seeking to reclaim the undiluted darkness that was once rightfully hers.

Noctura's loathing for Belenus intensifies due to his role in the Ecliptic Betrayal, further deepening the rift within the Vaedir family.

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