Pantheon of Shadows
The Pantheon of Shadows consists of gods whos domain relate to darkness, caverns, secrets, the unknown, psychological illness, betrayal and the Shadowfell. The Transcended of this pantheon, the greater Deity that leads it is Shar. The Pantheon is widely feared by most, those who do worship one or multiple of the gods within this pantheon usually do so for selfish reasons. Not all the followers are evil however, some are intrigued by the domains of illness within this pantheon, or the shadow weave, and even hope to be able to make use of this for good.
The pantheon of Shadows is the eldest of the pantheons, and was originally centered more on exploration nd the unknown. Since it has found its residence more and more towards the edges of the known universe, where darkness dwells and beings plot. It has become a refuge for the patient, the ambitious and the devious. The Pantheon is a loose alliance and those who are a part of it understand that the gods in it are there for self serving reasons.
Divine Origins
The Pantheon of Shadows is the eldest pantheon, established shortly after the birth of some of the first gods. Members of this Pantheon where the first to discover the material plane, and where also the driving reasons behind many of the wars and events of cosmological history.
Granted Divine Powers
Typically priests who are followers of this pantheon will have an easier time using Enchantment, Illusion and Necromancy Magic. However Abjuration, Evocation and Abjuration tend to be more difficult for these priests. Many of the followers also use the shadow-weave, and thus have a harder time interacting or being interacted with magic from the normal magical weave.
Political Influence & Intrigue
There is no unified impact of the Pantheon of Shadows on any politics, however often various members of the pantheons will partake in largescale political intrigues to achieve an aim of theirs. Individuals who are affiliated with the Pantheon of Shadows will typically use underhanded methods to achieve their aim.
Type
Religious, Pantheon
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