Adversa

The newest god of the major pantheon, Adversa used to be a minor trickster goddess of bad luck. She was called upon for aid by a major god of war against an ancient red dragon that had taken over a sacred valley. After some delay, the goddess agreed and the pair set off into an epic battle. When the dragon was slain, the war god was heavily worn and wounded and the trickster took her opening. Adversa plunged a magic dagger into him, killing the god and taking his divinity for her own. Her secret pact with the Whispered God had been completed, the dagger being a gift from him in exchange for the war god's body. When Dracule heard of the betrayal, she became grief-stricken at the loss of an old friend and wept for 40 moons. Her tears filled the sacred valley and created a blessed lake in its stead.

The most important aspect of Adversa's faith is that of the Self. Personal advancement should be pursued at any opportunity, especially if it is at the loss of another. Deceiving and exploiting others for your own gain is guiltless in her eyes.

Adversa is revered by opportunistic folk, whether it be merchants, thieves or conquerors. She also has a significant presence in gambling dens, where a person with a string of bad luck is said to have earned her ire. Many rites are given to her out of fear, hoping to earn her favor and avoid potential mishaps that may await them or have them happen upon a rival instead.

Mirrors are seen as a holy item for her rituals, especially if they are shattered during the rites. Ceremonies conducted to inflict curses have a special affinity when dedicated to Adversa.

Adversa encourages her followers to pass as emissaries of other faiths and use that guise for their own advantage.