Cardena
Cardena, as the Goddess of Lust, is the patron of illicit liaisons, courtesans and even rapists. Worshippers of Cardena feel that only through the ecstasy of sexual intercourse can enlightenment be gained and seek to bring others to the same understanding. Cardena's temples are surprisingly common and are typically hidden in the brothels of large cities, but her priests carry little direct political influence. Worshippers have no qualms, of course, with using their art to influence politicians and officials. The tenants of Cardenan worship demand personal physical satisfaction, even at the expense of non-worshippers who are unwilling to enjoin in the sexual act. It is believed that Cardena even protects successful rapists from capture and punishment. Needless to say, worship of Cardena is abhorred in most lawful regions and her priests often find themselves persecuted, if not outright killed, for their beliefs.
Cardena and Erato are the most dire of enemies and their worshippers often find themselves in conflict.
| Cardena |
| Goddess of Lust |
| Descriptive Info |
| Gender: Female |
| Avatar: Lofn, the Whorequeen, Lezaeta |
| Consort(s): None |
| Allies: Alecto, Goddess of Pain; Amphitritus, God of Greed; Dagon, God of Fire; Galea, Goddess of Victory; Mania, Goddess of Madness; Megarea, Goddess of Jealousy; Mormo, God of Deception (brother); and Pothos, God of Vice. |
| Foes: Drames, Goddess of Fertility; Erato, Goddess of Love; Fides, God of Oaths; Majestas, Goddess of Law; Meliboea, Goddess of Justice; Ruminus, God of Disease; Selene, Goddess of Beauty; Taygete, Goddess of Childbirth; and Veritas, Goddess of Marriage. |
| Spiritual Info |
| Rank: Major |
| Nature: Chaotic |
| Ethos: Malign |
| Major Influence: Lust |
| Minor Influence(s): Prostitutes, Rapists |
| Spheres: Earth, Luck, Madness, Trickery |
Doctrine
No information available on the doctrine of Cardena
Mission
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Geography
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History of the Church
No historic information available on Cardena
Organization
No information available on the Organization of the Church of Cardena
Religious Practices
No information available on the religous practices of the Church of Cardena
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