Makki

Makki
(Symbol – Black sawtooth circle with an emerald diamond in the center.)

Makki is a ruthless and self-serving goddess, and while she is currently regarded as an evil deity, her evil stems from anger and despair. Originally a goddess of protection for the helpless and those who suffer injustice, her mind was unhinged and her spirit twisted with the loss of her beloved son. When her son rebuked the advances of Rahnild, wife of Zayr, in favor of spending time with a mortal woman, Rahnild responded by refusing to allow the woman’s resurrection after an accidental death. Makki’s son, prevented from seeing Rahnhild by Zayr, descended into grief, and then took his own divine life. Makki, in an uncontrolled fit of pure rage, slew Rahnhild, which has ignited a deep and abiding feud with Zayr, permanently blocked the options for fully raising the dead, and greatly strengthened the field of necromantic arts.

She disdains most of her peers, but Dikkane can sometimes lift her mood of despair. She hates Zayr, and most of her attention is focused on weakening him to the point when she can destroy him. However, she still watches out for the poor and the persecuted, and intervenes from time to time, especially when the persecutors are of noble blood. This has made her worship fairly strong among the poorer peasantry and city-dwellers.

Those desperately in need who pray to Makki will sometimes receive aid, generally in the form of being cloaked from pursuit. Immediately after, though, the person aided must sacrifice a quarter of their wealth to Makki. Neglecting to do so may lead to Makki’s curse.