Lalora

### Worshipers

Shadow Elves, Hags, Avengers, Torturers, Murderers, Dark Fey Creatures, Warlocks

### Symbol/s

Scorpions (formerly), Worgs, Thorns

Description

## Origins

Lalora originally went by a different name (Elyion) and a completely different portfolio. Originally she was the sister of Talrenir- some claim they were twins. Both were in charge of overseeing the natural world- beasts and plants and the food cycle. The exact nature of her purview is hotly debated. Some say she was in charge of the darker side of nature and others claim that while Talrenir protected the wilds she was to protect the humanoids. Some claim she was the creator of poisonous plants and animals to protect the wilds and others claim she brought these things into the world for elves to utilize. One of her oldest names is The Alchemist which one could intuit means she gave elves knowledge of alchemy, potion making, and poisons. Regardless, she was also the overseer of primal instincts and predatory beasts where Talrenir was the overseer of peaceful creatures. Over time, for reasons unknown, Lalora was corrupted- consumed by the primitive savage urges she oversaw. She spread plague and disease in the name of ‘population control’ and twisted beasts into evil monstrosities. Many monstrosities and naturally evil beasts that exist today like Worgs and Rocs were said to be her creations. Eventually, according to myth, Talrenir was forced to slay her himself and take over as the keeper of all balance. She did not die off for good, however. She rose again some time later- some say of her own free will, other say her followers found a way to bring her back, and still others claim she received assistance from Vanar looking to increase her own power.

She came back with a new name- Lalora, and became the cruel patron of diseases, poison and evil monsters but also of Revenge and Curses for she is ever trying to destroy her brother Talrenir who cut her down. Worshipers of Lalora come in a wide range but are pretty much universally evil-aligned. People who are consumed by rage and seeking revenge but have little chance will also sometimes turn to her. Harbingers of pain and cruelty, those overwhelmed by blood lust, and anyone will general ill-intent can find their way to her, seeking power. This can include torturers, evil arcanists, poisoners, murderers, and even some dragons who delight in tormenting their prey. She is one of the few elven deities that asks for direct blood sacrifices- preferably humanoid. Often when there is a great spread of plague and pestilence it is blamed on Lalora. Many goblins worship Lalora and this is why they tame and ride Worgs- her favored creation. Those who experiment in profane ways often find themselves in her worship, especially alchemists and arcanists. Many horrifying beasts created by wizards or horrific poisons by alchemists did so under her guidance. Extermination is her ultimate goal. She lives to destroy the weak and unworthy- especially anything that Talrenir protects.

## Appearance / Depictions

Lalora comes to her followers usually in the guise of a yellow scorpion. It’s very rare for her to appear in person. When she does she is often seen as an elf that has been corrupted into some kind of monstrosity. Having multiple arms is the most common. Some say she comes covered in horrific rashes and wrapped in bandages, the results of her own experimentations with plague. Her skin can come in many colors though a greenish or yellowish hue is most common. Her hair is usually green or black and missing in patches. She often has fangs and claws and her eyes are beetle black.