“Trust in her compassionate hand to guide you when darkness makes all seem lost. Trust in her wisdom to drive you towards unseen possibilities.”
- Excerpt from the Tenets of Kimara

Kimara is the goddess of Secrets and the Unseen. Many consider darkness and shadows to be within her purview, whether she is casting a protective darkness or pulling back the shadows to reveal their secrets.

For some followers, Kimara's darkness represents the tantalizing Unknown; She is the keeper of all its Secrets. As Kimara can purportedly see all cloaked within Her veil of shadows, some explorers offer prayers in the pursuit of unearthing secret treasures or relics hidden far from the light of day. Scholars and explorers sometimes worship Her in pursuit of uncovering hidden or lost knowledge. As the darkness obscures truths and keeps things hidden, those who wish to plum the depths of the Unknown look for Her hand to guide them.

Other followers seek the blessing of Kimara's shadows to remain Unseen themselves. Many worship Her as a patron god to the lost and dispossessed, a savior for those who seek refuge and wish to not be found. Worship of Kimara is also common among those who have a profession that requires stealth; for thieves, assassins, scouts and hunters, She obscures the faithful or reveals their quarry. They understand that to be Unseen, even just for a moment, can mean the difference between success and failure, life and death. The safety of shadows provides refuge to the innocent and nefarious alike.

There are no known organized sects of Kimara worshipers. Kimara seems to be a relatively new god, having only gained prominence within the past century.

Kimara’s faithful often pay homage to their goddess by doing things while Unseen. Whether they are making a donation when nobody is watching, or pickpocketing someone who is none the wiser, these are actions worshipers can do every day to honor their deity.

Some worshipers pray to Kimara by offering Her their Secrets. They may whisper their knowledge into the darkness of night, or write down their offerings on parchment to be burned before the evening fires are put out.

A common tradition for many followers is to leave a coin or two at shrines when they pray, as an offering in return for Her protective shroud.

Kimara has no specific color. A lit candle surrounded by darkness is often used as Her symbol.

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