Overview: Nyxilith reigns over Gloomshade Hollow, a dark goddess who feeds on fear and shadows. She manipulates the depths of the forest, turning it into a maze of nightmares and darkness where few escape unscathed.
Divine Information:
- Domain: Shadows, Fear (Corruption, Nightmares)
- Affiliation: Corrupted Deities
- Status: Active
- Era of Activity: Current Age (Post-Corruption)
Creation/Origin: Nyxilith was once a goddess of twilight, maintaining the balance between light and dark. During the Age of Divergence, the fear and chaos of war corrupted her, twisting her power into a force of nightmares. She became the Dreadmother, turning Gloomshade Hollow into a realm of endless fear and shadows.
Appearance: Nyxilith appears as a tall, ethereal figure wrapped in black mist, her face obscured by a veil of darkness. She has long, shadowy tendrils extending from her back, which she uses to manipulate the darkness around her. Her eyes glow faintly, exuding an aura of dread.
Personality: Nyxilith thrives on the fear of others, playing on the darkest parts of their minds. She is calculating and cruel, enjoying the psychological torment she brings to mortals. She takes great pleasure in creating elaborate nightmares and illusions that trap mortals in an endless loop of fear and despair.
Worship: Those who worship Nyxilith, known as Shadowbound, offer sacrifices of fear—capturing and terrorizing others to honor their goddess. Her followers build shadow temples hidden deep within Gloomshade Hollow, where rituals of darkness and fear are performed to gain her favor. Her temples are draped in shadows, where light never fully reaches.
Mythology:
- The Endless Night: It is said that Nyxilith’s corruption created the perpetual darkness that envelops Gloomshade Hollow, casting it into eternal twilight where shadows reign supreme.
- The Dreaming Abyss: Legends tell of a realm within Nyxilith’s domain, where those who fall under her influence are trapped in their worst nightmares, never able to awaken from the terror.
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