The Lover
The Lover is the god of passion in all its forms.
Love that saves. Love that destroys. Love that refuses to die.
She governs desire, intimacy, jealousy, and devotion taken too far.
Names Across the Land
- Common Name: The Lover
- Animalis (Solisan): Bast
- Northern (Barbarian): Freya
Her worship is whispered, not proclaimed.
Beliefs and Teachings
- Love is power
- Passion reveals truth
- Devotion demands sacrifice
- Obsession is love untempered
The Lover does not promise happiness.
She promises feeling.
Worship
Her worship is private:
- Notes left unburned
- Charms worn close to the skin
- Promises kept long after sense fails
Some call her dangerous.
She agrees.
Clergy and Temples
Her clergy are matchmakers, counselors, and secret-keepers.
Temples are rare—often hidden behind taverns, gardens, or locked doors.
Common Sayings
- “Follow your heart.”
- “Love demands.”
- “Nothing burns forever.”
Relationships Within the Pantheon
- The Beauty nurtures love; the Lover ignites it
- The Thief tempts desire; the Lover deepens it
- The Reaper ends love; the Lover defies that end
The Lover never lets go quietly.