Lliira

Lliira, known as Our Lady of Joy, was a good lesser deity and later exarch of Sune responsible for the sphere of joy.

History
During the Time of Troubles, while stuck in a mortal form Lliira took her High Revelmistress of the city of Selgaunt, Chlanna Asjros, as a lover. Sometime after this period, a local cult of Loviatar murdered the priestess and this deeply affected Lliira.

Relationships
Among the Faerûnian pantheon, Lliira's best friends was the deity Milil, due to him sharing of her love for revelry. Another deity she was good friends with for this reason was the goddess Sharess. For a time they had a falling out due to her corruption by Shar, but following her salvation through Sune during the Time of Troubles their relationship was rekindled.

Prior to the Time of Troubles another good friend of hers was the goddess Waukeen. Her disappearance during this time lead many of her followers disaffected and turning to the faith of Lliira. When she returned Waukeen was incredibly jealous, coveting the return of her followers, and ever since then there was a rift between the two of them.

Worshipers
Priests and priestesses of Lliira, called "Joydancers" or "Joybringers," were the apple of her eye. They were entrusted with leadership and tasked as planners of festivals. Her clergy were renowned throughout Faerûn for their easy going and good-hearted nature, making them some of the most popular clerics in the continent.

Followers of Lliira were called Lliirans and wore brightly colored outfits, and adorned themselves with rubies and sapphires. These stones were sacred to Lliira and any seen wearing them were blessed by passing clergy. They were known for always having a smile on their lips; it was unheard of to see one with a frown.

The Lady of Joy abhorred violence at celebrations, and would withhold her blessing from any celebration marred by it. The only weapons drawn at a festival must be ceremonial and never lead to bloodshed.

Orders

 * Scarlet Mummers: The Mummers were formed to avenge the murder of Lliira's High Revelmistress in Selgaunt. Their duties included protecting Lliiran temples and battling with Loviatans. Their battle prowess caused their fellows in the church to both fear and respect them.

Places of Worship

 * Cry of Joy in Hill's Edge
 * Hall of Success in Procampur
 * High Hallowed Festival Hall in Yhaunn
 * Theater of Joy in Crimmor

Connections
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