The Shadow of Nibiru

The Shadow of Nibiru is an entity in Nibiru that is a self-proclaimed deity. They are the patron-god of the Dusk Rose based in Nibiru. They guide assassins and thieves who use evil acts to pursue a better good. Their Symbol is a Rose intertwined with a sun at Dusk

## Background

Records of the Shadow first appeared on the 7th of Abadius where a sudden surplus of shrines in their worship appeared in all cities of Nibiru. Those who came to these shrines were provided wayful guidance. Their worshipers can be found throughout all cities of Nibiru and coming from all ways of life.

## Relationships

The Shadow of Nibiru has no known relationships

## Cult of the Dusk Rose

### Areas of Concern

Assassination, Luck, Thieves, Redemption.

### Domains

SUPPOSEDLY: Death, Law, Trickery, Liberation.

### Subdomains

SUPPOSEDLY: Fate, Freedom, Revolution, Deception, Thievery, Murder

### Sacred Colors

Purple

The Shadow of Nibiru does not actively seek followers, although they do have religious texts of their own which are divided into three primary studies - the book of petals, the book of stems, and the book of thorns. Each providing their own form of guidance towards a specific way of life. The book of thorns being kept only in unruly circles for those deemed in need of it's guidance.

Clerics of the Dusk Rose are ex-thieves and assassins. Although they no longer use their arts as once intended, they often provide other services, using their innate knowledge of the body to heal those who come to them without use of divine magic.

The shadow is often worshiped by those who came from a negative path of life, or were given a second chance. Believing that the knowledge they once used for wicked self-serving purposes can be turned to be used for the sake of others.

The largest public temple to the shadow is the Temple of the Dusk Rose in Blackheart Bay. This building exists as a gathering place and sanctuary. Those who attempt to ruthlessly enforce the law without following the due process are not welcome in the Temple, and forcing one's way in is often deadly in the long run.

### Relations with Other Religions

Followers of the Cult of the Dusk Rose have a wary relationship of those who worship Zon-Kuthon. Often treating them with increased caution compared to followers of other religion, although there is no outright emnity shared between the two.

Followers of the Cult of the Dusk Rose have a favorable relationship with the Red Mantis Assassins, seeing them as allies who lost their way. Those who follow the mantis god often receive a favorable reception with no attempt at proselytization.

### The Petals

Clerics of the Dusk rose use arcane and druidic magic to mimic the abilities of true clerics, relying on Obscure Spells, secret "holy" magic items, and folk remedies to fill in the gaps when it comes to healing.

### The Thorns

The thorns venerate the shadow not only as a god of second chances, but also a god of vengeance. They seek to depose those who abuse their powers or have earned it wrongfully. Often the agents work through various subtle means, but will resort to assassination if the situation cannot be resolved peacefully.

## Realm

The shadowscar is the realm of the Dusk Rose in the shadow plane. It exists geographically close to the worldwound relative to the material plane, with a large palace known as the dark horizon that has the ability to traverse safely between planes.

## Artifacts

A supposed artifact of the Shadow of Nibiru is a legendary weapon known as Adumberation. It is sacred to their followers.