Our Lady of Blood

 Our Lady of Blood 

[Goddess of Vampires and Beauty]

Alignment: NE

Pantheon: Demi-Deities

Areas of Concern: Vitality, Inspiration, Beauty, Vampirism, Hemo Goblins

Domains: Charm, Evil, Madness

Subdomains: Blood*, Cannibalism, Captivation, Daemon, Fear, Insanity, Lust, Nightmare

*Requires the Acolyte of Apocrypha trait.

Favored Weapons: Bladed Scarf, Deer Horn Knife, Rapier

Symbol: Blood-tipped needle

Sacred Animal: Vampire squid

Sacred Color: Crimson

Obedience: Drink the blood of a living creature (willing or unwilling) until your thirst is sated. They do not need to die in the process. When you are done, run your hands through the excess blood, and use it to paint an artistic design on your skin, clothing, or possessions. Gain a +2 profane bonus to Artistry, Bluff and Perform checks.

Lore: The origins of the enigmatic deity known as Our Lady of Blood are not well known, but it is said she first came to power as a mortal spy serving in both Dormadu and Sedona’s armies. During the deadly battle between the two champions, she hid in their shadows, and as they battled to the death she collected enough of their blood to steal a bit of divine power from each.

As the first vampire, the Lady took the secrets of Sedona’s mastery of undeath and Dormadu’s mastery of life, learning to control her own blood and leech the vitality from others. Her children, though few and far between, were granted the gift of eternity, an immortality to master whatever arts they chose, steal the secrets and power of their victims. While she has faded from prominence as new gods emerged to patronize the arts, it is said that the Lady has found new worshippers beneath the waves, inspiring the blood-drinkers and cannibal cultists of the deep sea.

Our Lady of Blood’s worshippers are often scarce; unlike many of the gods, her priests do not seek to actively recruit new followers. Her gifts are to be coveted and hidden away, moments of glory fought over in competitions of blood and beauty.

Divine Fighting Technique: As Lamashtu’s Carving, but with a Bladed Scarf, Deer Horn Knife or Rapier.