Tarantulas
“Welcome to the Underdark stranger, Heed my warnings well for it is the only time they will be given freely!”
The Tarantulan Nation spans the length and breadth of the Heartlands in the subterranean caverns and tunnel systems that are collectively referred to as “The Underdark”. The faction is mostly comprised of Drow, Norns and Dark Elves although other races are well represented.
The nation as a whole is a matriarchal society where the current Valsharess and her advisors lead the people of the Underdark in matters of state, war and most importantly, faith. Religion plays an important part in the day to day lives of the denizens of the under empire and although open worship of many ancestors is tolerated, it is often frowned upon by the more pious Dark Elves.
In more recent times, the faction finds itself in a time of uneasy peace; it is a time to re-build, re-arm and ready the people for whatever threat chooses to throw itself next against the swords and shields of the Tarantulan Nation.
Valsharess Ginafae Karrash-Morr
Valsharess Ginafae was born into a former ruling house, however, was subsequently adopted by the previous Valashress Karrash-Morr upon her mother’s glorious calling to serve Lloth. Valsharess Ginafae has had a fruitful and extensive military career, rising through the ranks of the Tarantulan army to the position of war commander.
After proving her worth in battle she was called by Lloth to a more spiritual challenge. Embodying the Fury of Lloth, Valsharess Ginafae sacrificed position, rank and title to guard a sacred shrine until it could be safely consecrated. Upon her return to the Tarantulan Nation she found herself once more blessed by her ancestor and was elevated to the position of Valsharess.