Poliel

Goddess of Pestilence and Sickness in the pantheon of Maraentia.

Also known as Pestilence or The Rotten Flower - in a reference to her residence, the garden of Poliel -, Poliel is an ascendant of the domain of death. She is depicted as a tall, slender woman wearing rags whose head is completely covered in bandages, as well as both her hands. Sometimes Poliel is also described as a giant mosquito.

Considered by most as an evil goddess, some scholars claim that the nature of Pestilence is not evil per se, but more in the neutral zone. Claiming that sickness would happen with or without Poliel and thanking the goddess for keeping it contained.

The cult of Poliel is banned in all cities across Baltica. There are, however, safe locations where followers and seekers might go where her cult is allowed. Normally in the most remote areas of the continent. Berg, in northern Medeia is the most renowned one. Poliel is mostly worshipped by long term or terminal sick people and their families. She also has some followers between poison crafters as they believe poison is just a way of concentrate sickness in a physical form.