Afohdha¸ the Lady of the Well
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From the bustling streets of Nexus to the savage western seas¸ Creation is ripe with threats to mortals and Chosen alike. Crooked traders¸ vile occultists¸ and even zealous protectors of the Realm can be found in every city¸ satrapy¸ and region waiting for unsuspecting targets or standing their ground as they prepare for the inevitable.
In this collection you will meet new foes¸ encounter old enemies¸ and learn the inner workings of several different factions and societies dedicated to criminal activity¸ nefarious plotting¸ and more.
Afohdha¸ the Lady of the WellThe well's aquifer runs for miles underground¸ spanning rivers and cisterns to bring life to the land. Generations of farmers coaxed the water above ground¸ and rice and grains that grow nowhere else in the East paid for gilded thrones. Three principalities once waged war over Afondha's Well¸ dark blood seeping through earth to mingle with the water. Now they have reached an equilibrium through treaties and marriage¸ so each may prosper.
Afondha is a regional fertility goddess. She has scores of god-blooded children¸ begotten with men and women from all three princedoms¸ whom she views as extensions of herself. They fill her retinue as guards¸ servants¸ spies¸ and - for those born of prestigious mortal lineages - ambassadors. She has no patience for rebellion or laziness¸ and swiftly disowns any children who refuse to play their parts. Any who actively betray her¸ or even speak badly about her in public¸ can look forward to unfriendly visits from hireling slavers¸ assassins¸ or in some cases their own siblings.