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Shar is possibly the greatest force of evil in the Forgotten Realms. She's one of the big three villains of the setting, alongside [[Bane]] and [[Cyric]]—but she's arguably on a different level entirely and probably qualifies as the setting's overarching antagonist. She's quite the big deal. She uses gods like Cyric and [[Myrkul]] to fetch her coffee in the morning. | {{Quote| | ||
"Shar won't bother us here. She's far too busy writing poetry and crying about how much people prefer her [[{{Selune}} | sister]]." | |||
—Auntie Ethel, ''Baldur's Gate III''. | |||
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In Faerûn, '''Shar''', the '''Lady of Loss''', is the great goddess of darkness. She is the twin sister of [[Selûne]]. The two divine sisters have been embroiled in a crusade against one another for eons. | |||
Shar is possibly the greatest force of evil in the Forgotten Realms. She's one of the big three villains of the setting, alongside [[Bane]] and [[Cyric]]—but she's arguably on a different level entirely and probably qualifies as the setting's overarching antagonist. She's quite the big deal. She uses gods like Cyric, [[Mask]], and [[Myrkul]] to fetch her coffee in the morning. | |||
It is said that Shar can see all things which happen in darkness, though this may just be folk superstition. | |||
== Alignment == | |||
Shar is accused of being [[Neutral Evil]]. | |||
== History == | |||
According to legend, Shar and {{Selune}} were the first two beings [[Ao]] created. It is said that many of the ancient {{Faerun}}ian gods originate from Shar and {{Selune}}, such as [[Sune]], [[Tempus]], [[Mystryl]], and [[Amaunator]]. | |||
== Worship == | |||
Perhaps the greatest draw to the worship of Shar is that Shar can make individuals forget past trauma. Many of her worshipers are victims of great crimes, who seek Shar out to wipe their memories clean of their pain. | |||
Despite the efforts of the clergies of [[Lathander]], [[Mystra]], and [[{{Selune}}]] to quell the rise of Shar-worship, the number of her worshipers increases every year. | |||
== Relationships == | == Relationships == | ||
[[File:Shar-Selune.png | right | 500px]] | |||
Shar is the sister and eternal enemy of {{Selune}}. They've been engulfed in a cosmic war for eons. Shar also diametrically opposes all deities of light. Shar gets along well with [[Talona]] and the drow god [[Vhaeraun]]. | Shar is the sister and eternal enemy of {{Selune}}. They've been engulfed in a cosmic war for eons. Shar also diametrically opposes all deities of light. Shar gets along well with [[Talona]] and the drow god [[Vhaeraun]]. | ||
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Shar has used [[Cyric]] as a pawn in the past. | Shar has used [[Cyric]] as a pawn in the past. | ||
Shar is [[Mask | Mask's]] mother.<ref>Though her being his mother might be more metaphorical</ref> | |||
== Mandate == | |||
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''Dogma: Reveal secrets only to fellow members of the faithful. Never follow hope or turn to promises of success. Quench the light of the moon (agents and items of {{Selune}}) whenever you find it, and hide from it when you cannot prevail. The dark is a time to act, not wait. It is forbidden to strive to better your lot in life or to plan ahead except when directly overseen by the faithful of the Dark Deity. Consorting with the faithful of good deities is a sin except in business dealings or to corrupt them from their beliefs. Obey ranking clergy unless it would result in your own death.''<ref>Source: ''Faiths and Pantheons'', p. 58.</ref> | |||
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== Power Ranking == | == Power Ranking == | ||
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! [[Level]] | |||
| 49<ref>Source: ''Faiths and Pantheons''.</ref> | |||
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! [[Divine Rank | DR]] | |||
| 18 (greater power) | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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== Endnotes == | == Endnotes == | ||
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