Shiva

Shiva the Pervader, also known as Ruhmal, was the personification of chaos and entropy. Legend of the Burning Sands Roleplaying Game, p. 274 She was a malevolent deity from the Ivory Kingdoms. She was worshipped by the Cult of the Destroyer. The cult's ultimate goal was to take over the world in Shiva's name and bring him ultimate power. Hidden Emperor p. 36 Kali-Ma was her avatar, Vacant Throne, p. 123 her dark and wrathful aspect. Emerald Empire; Fourth Edition, p. 254
== Appearance ==
Shiva had three faces, one for each cycle (life, death, and rebirth), three eyes, and four arms, her visage was both terrifying and strangely reassuring. Her followers bore self-inflicted wounds upon their faces, necks, and limbs. Way of the Naga, p. 118
== Duty ==
Shiva did not seek the destruction of the world, but rather its renewal, Shiva the Destroyer (LBS - The Awakening flavor) therefore the world would have to be destroyed, to allow it to be reborn stronger. Legend of the Burning Sands Roleplaying Game, p. 270
== Rebirth of her cult ==
The cult to Shiva had disappeared and their temples were ruined. She appeared to a Naga Abomination, Kashal, and offered rebirth for his service. The Abomination founded the Sanctuary of the Outcasts where other Abominations were drawn and joined the rising cult. 
== Cult of Ruhmal ==
Shiva's cultists were responsible for much suffering in the Ivory Kingdoms as well as other lands. Their activity was dealt a significant blow at the end of the Mantis-Ivory Kingdoms War when Mantis Clan Champion Yoritomo Aramasu exposed their activities. Legend of the Burning Sands Roleplaying Game, p. 266
=== Kali-Ma ===
Her avatar, Kali-Ma, became the Champion of Jigoku The Harbinger, by Shawn Carman and in the 12th century unleashed a blow against the Ivory Kingdoms, which were nearly destroyed by the Ruhmalists. Unleashed, Part 1, by Shawn Carman The avatar was defeated by the Rokugani during the invasion of the Emerald Empire, known as the Destroyer War. Goddesses, Part 4, by Shawn Carman
=== Yuna ===
The remnants of the Ruhmalist were gathered under the command of Yuna. Aftermath, Part 2, by Shawn Carman
== External Links ==
* Shiva the Destroyer (LBS - The Awakening)
Category:Ivory Kingdoms
Category:Magic and Religion
Category:Cult of Ruhmal