Detective Lumi is on the case!

You recall a myriad of tales and historical texts about **Lolth**, the **Demon Queen of Spiders**. An immensely powerful deity, Lolth was once a god of the **Elven** **pantheon** but was cast down into the Abyss, where she took her place as the ruler of the Demonweb Pits. Over time, she transformed into the primary deity of the **Drow**, **the dark elves who live deep beneath the earth in subterranean cities**. Lolth is often depicted as a powerful female Drow with the lower body of a giant spider, a symbol of her dominion over the Drow and her connection to the treacherous creatures of the Underdark. She epitomizes chaos, evil, and is particularly known for promoting a matriarchal society. The Drow cities under her rule place females in the highest positions of power, while males typically hold subservient roles. **The abduction of women, in particular, has a few potential motives:**

* Matriarchy and Power: In Drow society, women are seen as the strongest leaders, both in a political and religious context. Abducting women might be a tactic to bolster the ranks of the worshipers and increase Lolth's power base.
* Rites and Rituals: Lolth's worship involves numerous dark rituals and ceremonies. Some of these rites might require female participants, either as willing participants or as sacrifices.
* Conversion: Lolth's priests, primarily female, might abduct women to indoctrinate them into the faith, converting them into loyal followers of the Spider Queen.
* Re-population: If the Drow are suffering from a decline in numbers, they might abduct women from other races to serve as a means to repopulate their cities. This might especially be the case if the Drow believe these women carry attributes or qualities they find desirable.
* Spreading Chaos: Lolth thrives on discord and deceit. Abducting women, especially from prominent positions in a society, can sow chaos, turning communities against each other and making them easier to manipulate or conquer.

## Starfield Haven's History

### Information source: Zander's run secret hero...

**6th day of Dogma, Zander's run**

"Just curious about you, really. Why you're out here, if there's anything we could help you out with" -Cora

"Out helping the people. Nothing More"

"Yes, we've heard stories about a mysterious stranger aiding those in need. That's a sentiment that we appreciate. We were hoping to see if there was anything we could do to assist you." -Kit

"Obey the laws, don't use people"

"Aren't you the terse taciturn type. Question, have you heard any rumors about people wanting to stay in a newly found glowing cavern? Seems a very hush hush affair" -Cora

"Sanctuary sphere has been a legend since **Zander**'s time"

"So it has a name and history. Interesting. Any reason you can think of that'd the city council wouldn't want people to know about it?" -Cora

"Not really, why do you ask?"

"Seems it's been found and being kept a secret. Can you tell us the legend?" -Cora

"Ha! Doubtful, always some yahoo knows a guy who knows a tunnel. Legend is there's a hollow inside the planet, permanent daylight keeps a life cycle going. Rumor further says the worms spawn there and raise the young...and that's where all the water is"

"Sounds like an enticing thing. Cora looks out over the town, the *vast desert of nothing* all around them Legends don't come from no where. There must be some truth behind it. Even if it's just a dream of water" -Cora *Writing this note, Lumi chuckles at the irony of how Cora phrased this, thinking of the vast wetness they would later find.*

"The attack..." -Kit whispers to herself before speaking up. "There was an attack by the Drow..." -Kit looks at Cora apologetically, "...by the followers of Lolith several years back. They attacked Hope's End and took all the women. Did they attack anywhere else? And how did they get past the Fell, or did they?" -Kit looks at Cora again. "If their ships got shot down, those caverns would have made a good refuge for them. Lots of water. Natural defenses."

Cora nods her head as Kit finishes "Possible, and plausible. Also don't worry about using the word drow, it's what they and I am. No need to be concerned about giving offense"

"Spider worshipers got out, They came here but the guard rebuffed them. Hopes end just didn't have a chance"