## Name: The Spider Queen **Titles:** The Weaver Below, Mistress of Webs, Queen of Venom, The Shadow Spinner **Nature:** Chaotic Evil Lesser Deity **Domain:** Shadow, Deceit, Domination, Spiders **Symbol:** A broken web with a fanged mouth at its center --- ## Presence in Solare The Spider Queen is a dark and ancient force that weaves her will through fear, betrayal, and power lust. Though she once held vast dominion over the Drow of Solare, her influence has waned in recent centuries—challenged by emerging cults, rival entities like **[[Vhun’Ziriss]]**, and shifting alliances in the Underdark. Despite this, her worship remains strong among **traditionalist Drow cities**, where her priestesses rule through manipulation and fear. Her doctrine teaches that the strong must dominate the weak, and that cunning, cruelty, and survival are the highest virtues. --- ## Worship & Doctrine - Her faith is built around **hierarchy, deceit, and ruthless ambition**. - Worshippers believe the Spider Queen **weaves the fates of mortals** like threads in a web. - Her clerics often serve as both rulers and executioners in Drow society. - Rituals involve **blood sacrifices**, **binding pacts**, and intricate **web-symbol spells**. --- ## Drow Society & The Spider Queen - In cities that still follow her, **matron mothers rule absolutely**, justified by divine vision. - Her temples are dark, silken sanctuaries guarded by venomous guardians and enchanted shadows. - Drow who defy her are often **cast out, sacrificed, or turned into driders**—twisted spider abominations. --- ## Rivalry and Decline - Her grip has weakened in cities like **Zirith'Morra**, where **Matron [[Xalyth Drezz'Vhun]]** rejected her in favor of **[[Vhun’Ziriss]]**, a primordial god-serpent. - She considers such betrayals **heretical blasphemies** and often sends visions, assassins, or cursed shadows to reassert her dominance. --- ## Plot Hooks - A hidden sect may still serve her in secret, aiming to overthrow cities like Zirith'Morra. - Her spider-priests may attempt to awaken **an ancient avatar** buried deep beneath Solare. - She may tempt power-hungry PCs with promises of domination, shadow gifts, or eternal vengeance.