Hei'an

Titles: The Enshrouded Mistress

Domains: Darkness

Symbol: A crescent moon eclipsed by a shadowy claw

Alignment: CE

Power Rating: Intermediate

Realms: Fujiwara

Hei'an is a deity of haunting beauty and in her shadow lurks a beast, always ready for her command. As the sister to Baoyue, she controls the more malevolent elements of the night. Where Baoyue represents the moon's soft glow, Hei'an embodies the fearsome darkness that engulfs the land after sunset, giving rise to nightmares and nocturnal predators.

Hei'an's complex relationship with her sister Baoyue led her to embrace the darker aspects of the night. In her youth, she felt overshadowed by Baoyue's radiant glow, eventually finding her own power by embracing the darkness that her sister could not illuminate. She revels in her dominion, delighting in the fear that she can instill.

Night watchmen, those plagued by nightmares, and some rogue guilds worship Hei'an, either to gain her favor or to keep her at bay. She also has a following among those who seek power through dark rituals.

"The Night of Shattered Dreams": A night where nightmares bled into reality, causing widespread panic. Though it was a horrifying event, many believe it was Hei'an's call for recognition, which led to an increased number of devotees.

Zilong the Night Hunter: A fearsome rogue who excels at stalking his prey under the cover of darkness. He has been gifted by Hei'an with the ability to navigate through the blackest of nights as if it were day.