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RAHSAEL 'DARKENED LANTERN' (3592)
Some say Loss must be avoided at all costs. Followers of Rahsael would beg
to differ.
Loss inspires bitter fear and pain, dread and horror. Yet it is also the
inevitable outcome of love. It can break hearts and devastate the spirit.
But Loss can also evoke sweetness, like the memory of a dead lover. It
can teach lessons and bring clarity. It can increase the value of artifacts
and knowledge for those devoted or fortunate enough to rediscover them.
Rahsael is the God of Loss and Secrets, patron of mourners, amnesiacs and
the missing. His age and origin are unknown. His worshipers understand that
while Loss is painful, it is also a blessing that should be accepted and
carried, not alleviated. They may cause or allow friends to experience Loss,
just as they might wield Loss against foes. Those dealing with Rahsael or His
followers would be wise to expect any gifts to come with hidden costs, and
costs with hidden gifts.
Rahsael welcomes worthy followers of any alignment and ethos to pursue His
sacred Mysteries. There are three known Aspects to the God of Loss:
- The Child knows fear and wonder in equal parts. He is prone to wander,
get into trouble, and see things that others might miss.
- The Mourner nurtures and counsels those wounded by Loss. She seeks
meaning or significance in unpleasant events.
- The Monster . . .
Rumors persist that there are others.
Shamans following Rahsael may seek powers of the Breaker, Pain, Pestilence,
and Revelation.
Paladins of Rahsael may experience conflicts with their code. Healers, devoted
so fully to preventing and undoing Loss, are not welcome.
Those who seek His holy place must prove able to push beyond the limits of
despair.