Caerithas, A Whisper from the Abyss
Caerithas is a patron who lurks in the deep, forgotten places of the fae realms—dark, shadowy forests or the void between stars. She is said to be the embodiment of fear, mystery, and the unknown. When she takes a form, it is of a pale, ethereal being with glowing, hollow eyes, trailing shadowy mists. Caerithas offers her followers knowledge of the hidden, the power to walk unseen, and the ability to tap into ancient, terrifying magics best left forgotten.
Caerithas’ magic requires the suffering of others to function. For every curse or shadow spell cast, her followers must either directly cause pain to someone or witness suffering in some form. This can range from subtle emotional torment, like manipulating someone's guilt or despair, to physical harm. If her follower tries to cast a spell without causing suffering, the magic will backfire, affecting them instead.