Leviskus
Major Aspect of Chaos
Leviskus is the endless seeker of knowledge at the cost of everything else.
Leviskus is described as a tall, gaunt figure shrouded in a shifting, charcoal-grey cloak made entirely of tightly bound minuscule scrolls, each inscribed with a fragment of a forgotten language. His weathered hands are gnarled and stained a deep indigo. His face is hidden behind a polished obsidian mask, reflecting the observer's deepest secrets.
Leviskus is a being of profound, unsettling calm. He speaks in a low, resonant voice, each word carefully chosen, often laced with subtle irony. He delights in presenting mortals with seemingly simple choices that unravel into complex moral dilemmas. He rarely provides answers, preferring to nudge individuals towards self-discovery, learning from their choices. He possesses a dry, almost melancholic humor that would be unnoticed by most. He is neither benevolent nor malevolent, but rather a neutral observer and seeker of knowledge.
Rites
The Rite of Reflection: Seekers gather reflective surfaces and in contemplation, confront their inner selves. They record perceived flaws and virtues, seeking clarity on their true nature, thus creating a space for Leviskus to offer subtle guidance toward self-improvement.
The Rite of Discovery: Seekers collect seemingly contradictory facts and information, recording them to search for hidden patterns that they are certain to exist but can't find. During this process, they offer prayer and a sacrifice to Leviskus (the nature of the sacrifice may vary) in the hope that Leviskus would aid them in reconciling these contradictions and open pathways to new understandings.
Celebrations
Night of Whispered Queries: At the end of each month, a small ritual is held in which seekers gather for introspective meditation. They record their deepest uncertainties on scrolls, then release them to the wind or fire, seeking subtle guidance and inner clarity from Leviskus.
Pilgrimage of the Unbound Mind: Once per astral cycle, devoted followers undertake journeys to places of historical or intellectual significance. They maintain detailed journals, seeking diverse perspectives and challenging preconceptions to reach deeper knowing. Upon return, they share these journals, promoting a collective exploration of wisdom.
Effigy: A black mask. a bundle of minuscule scrolls or a figurine curved into that shape.
Domains: Knowledge, Secrets, Perspective.
Legends: According to a few different legends, Leviskus was the deity who gave the world language to all creatures intelligent enough to understand and develop one, and thus planted the seek for all knowledge. Leviskus planted throughout the world throves of hidden knowledge, mysteries that mortals could find and unfold, and perhaps develop until, perhaps at some point, they would begin to discore things that may help Leviskus himself.
Goals: Further knowledge at the expense of all other things, for mortals and himself, exposing secrets.
Draws Strength From: All learning but especially learning new secret knowledge that was previously unknown.
Rivels: He seeks no rivals but dislikes those who would impede his studies, and feels contempt towards Wabu - The Storyteller.
Originating Culture: Many