Church of Lolth

The church of Lolth was the primary religious organization dedicated to the drow goddess Lolth, the Spider Queen. The church and its following first rose to prominence in -11500 DR.

Dogma
The main principle of the church and its priestesses was to punish all who would disobey the word of Lolth and her faith.

"Love? What is love, or respect? Bah! Soft, useless feelings that none can lean on. Fear, now fear is as strong as steel, and can be leaned upon. I want to be feared."

- The words of a priestess of Lolth that became one of the creeds of Lolth's church.

Activities
Priestesses would honor the Spider Queen by conducting rituals, leading sacrifices and spreading the faith. Sacrifices of surface elves would occur monthly, usually during a full moon as a direct insult to the elven deity Sehanine Moonbow.

Other rituals included summoning yochlol to gather information or aid.

Organization
The church was heavily dominated by female drows, as only females could become priestesses in their society. They were also seen as social leaders, rulers, and highly ranked members of drow society and due to their authority, could punish those whom they wished in her name. Drow matriarchs would often work alongside the church to gain power and influence.

Titles
While ranks and titles differed in each community, the Church Of Lolth lacked official ranks and hierarchy. The most common titles, however, included the highly experienced Reverend Mothers and moderately experienced Reverend Daughter, with the rest referred to as Revered or Priestess.

Shrines and Temples
The Fane of Lolth; the largest temple that was dedicated to the worship of Lolth. Its walls were covered in webs, and sacrifices took place within while priestesses would communicate with the Spider Queen.