Takhisis, the Queen of Darkness
Overview
Takhisis is the supreme goddess of evil, the embodiment of tyranny, ambition, and conquest. She is the dark mirror of Paladine, eternally seeking to corrupt, control, and conquer Krynn. Known by many names—the Queen of Darkness, the Dark Warrior, the Dragon Queen, and the Many-Mawed One—she is the ultimate force behind Krynn’s greatest wars and betrayals.
Her five dragon heads, each of a different chromatic color (red, black, green, blue, and white), represent her dominion over evil dragons and her ability to command multiple aspects of malevolence.
Takhisis does not just seek to destroy her enemies; she seeks to rule them, believing absolute power is her divine right.
Divine Domains and Influence
Takhisis’s power extends into every form of oppression, manipulation, and conquest:
- The Mistress of Tyranny – She demands absolute obedience, crushing rebellion and free will.
- The Corruptor of Souls – She tempts mortals into evil through lies, ambition, and deceit.
- The Dragon Queen – She is the mother of all chromatic dragons (red, black, blue, green, and white), and they serve her as their goddess.
- The Patron of Dark Warriors and Conquerors – Warlords, tyrants, and despots invoke her name in conquest.
- The Weaver of Deception – She uses seduction and manipulation to achieve her goals, often appearing as a beautiful temptress.
Symbols and Worship
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Symbol | A five-headed dragon, each head a different color |
| Celestial Symbol | The planet Takhisis |
| Common Aspects | A regal woman in black armor, a five-headed dragon, a dark queen seated on a throne of skulls |
| Colors | Black, red, green, blue, and white |
| Sacred Creatures | Chromatic dragons (her greatest servants), wyverns, and shadow creatures |
| Holy Sites | Fallen cities, corrupted temples, battlefields soaked in blood |
| Favored Weapon | The greatsword (symbolizing conquest and power) |
Followers and Temples
Takhisis’s priests, warlords, and dragons serve her through domination, war, and manipulation.
- Dark paladins and warlords follow her, seeking power and divine favor.
- Chromatic dragons are her most faithful servants, believing she created them for war.
- Secret cults spread her influence through deception and hidden worship.
- The Dragonarmies of the War of the Lance were raised in her name, led by her champion, Lord Ariakas.
The War of the Lance
Takhisis attempted to conquer Krynn through the Dragonarmies, using evil dragons, warlords, and corrupted mortals to destroy the free nations. However, the Heroes of the Lance thwarted her plans, and she was banished from the world once again.
Enemies and Conflicts
- Paladine, the Platinum Dragon – Her greatest enemy, the eternal force of good opposing her domination.
- Gilean, the God of Knowledge – He thwarts her efforts to rewrite history and erase free will.
- Mishakal, the Goddess of Healing – Her compassion defies Takhisis’s cruelty.
The War of Souls – Her Final Fall
In a final bid for godhood over all Krynn, Takhisis stole the world itself, attempting to make herself its only deity. In the War of Souls, she was ultimately betrayed, cast down, and killed, banished from the pantheon forever.