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'''Shar''', also known as the '''Nightsinger''', '''Lady of Sorrows''', '''Mistress of the Night''', or the '''Dark Lady''' is the [[deities|Goddess]] of Darkness and Loss. | '''Shar''', also known as the '''Nightsinger''', '''Lady of Sorrows''', '''Mistress of the Night''', or the '''Dark Lady''' is the [[deities|Goddess]] of Darkness and Loss. | ||
{{DiQ|I am nothing. I am the empty room. The dreamless sleep. The shadow's shadow. There was no pain before [[Selune|my sister]] set the sun aflame. Now you exist to suffer until you find your way back to my embrace.|Shar| on existence}} | {{DiQ|I am nothing. I am the empty room. The dreamless sleep. The shadow's shadow. There was no pain before [[Selune|my sister]] set the sun aflame. Now you exist to suffer until you find your way back to my embrace.|Shar|on existence}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Shar is the twin sister and enemy of {{CharLink|Selûne}} and the patron deity of {{CharLink|Shadowheart}}. She is associated with the domains of Death and [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. Shar cannot be the deity of a custom player [[Cleric]]. | Shar is the twin sister and enemy of {{CharLink|Selûne}} and the patron deity of {{CharLink|Shadowheart}}. She is associated with the domains of Death and [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. Shar cannot be the deity of a custom player [[Cleric]]. | ||
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== Church of Shar == | == Church of Shar == | ||
Shar is considered an evil goddess, and as such her faithful are feared and reviled, considered monsters by most. Sharrans rarely flaunt their worship openly due to this - as well as the fact that it breaks Shar’s teachings to reveal themselves. Worship of Shar is forbidden outright in some places. | Shar is considered an evil goddess, and as such her faithful are feared and reviled, considered monsters by most. Sharrans rarely flaunt their worship openly due to this - as well as the fact that it breaks Shar’s teachings to reveal themselves. Worship of Shar is forbidden outright in some places. | ||
Sharrans take pride in secrecy, trickery, interrogation, torture, and stealth. They do not shy away from brutality, and have been known to display their enemies' bodies. Secrecy is valued so highly that some Sharrans undergo a ritual to have their memories temporarily suppressed. | Sharrans take pride in secrecy, trickery, interrogation, torture, and stealth. They do not shy away from brutality, and have been known to display their enemies' bodies. Secrecy is valued so highly that some Sharrans undergo a ritual to have their memories temporarily suppressed. Sharran culture is militaristic, given their centuries-old war with Selûne. Sharrans have been at war with Selûne since before most history was written, thus making it an eternal conflict from the eyes of mortals. Shar’s creed focuses on waging war against her. Initiates of Shar are taught to reject anything that may distract them, including romance. | ||
Sharran culture is militaristic, given their centuries-old war with Selûne. Sharrans have been at war with Selûne since before most history was written, thus making it an eternal conflict from the eyes of mortals. Shar’s creed focuses on waging war against her. Initiates of Shar are taught to reject anything that may distract them, including romance. | |||
Shar is known to be unforgiving and ruthless even toward her own devotees, claiming that if any of her warriors are caught, tricked, or blunder, they are unworthy and weak. | Shar is known to be unforgiving and ruthless even toward her own devotees, claiming that if any of her warriors are caught, tricked, or blunder, they are unworthy and weak. | ||