Chapter 8 The Future Goddess of the Drow
Before the gods created their own races, the Goddess of Magic Mystrylhad already finished weaving the Weave.
This magic network that covered the entire universe allowed creatures to cast spells safely without directly touching the dangerous underlying rules. Magical energy flowed through the Weave in an orderly fashion, like rivers through carefully designed channels.
As one of the earliest created races, the Elves were born with the ability to sense and channel magical power.
Corellon had bestowed this special gift upon them at their creation. After a period of reproduction, the Elves' population had grown to more than ten thousand.
Among these Elves appeared a prodigy named Lolth. Like her kin she was graceful and swift, adept with blade and bow, but what truly interested her was the magical energy flowing through the air.
Ling Hao, intrigued by the origin of magic, pulled his viewpoint above Lolth. Through observation he discovered that the game's class system was also reflected in this real world. He realized that classes were not simple copies of game settings, but concrete manifestations of universal laws.
Having seen the casualties brought by close combat, Lolth feared the sparse Elven population could not endure such losses. She began to ponder how to harness the ever-present magical energy.
At first the Elves used magic only by instinct, to enhance artistic performance, communicate with nature, or provide simple illumination. Lolth wanted more. She began to observe, experiment, and record the flow patterns of magical energy.
After countless attempts she successfully modeled and created the first 0-level cantrip—Prestidigitation. This simple spell could make objects clean; though the effect was minor, it proved magic could be systematized. Lolth's feat drew her kin's attention.
Some Elves saw it as a departure from tradition, yet more young Elveswere attracted by this new power.
As her research deepened, Lolth developed further 0-level cantrips: Flare which produced a faint light, Spark which ignited a small flame, and Mage Hand which could move light objects slightly.
But she was not satisfied. Lolth wanted to create truly practical magic—especially defensive and offensive spells that could protect her people.
After months of painstaking study, Lolth broke through and created the first 1st-circle spell—Magic Missile.
This spell could guide magical energy to form a tracking force of attack; though its power was modest, it possessed rudimentary combat capability. Ling Hao watched all this, surprised and expectant.
The Goddess of Magic Mystryl noticed Lolth's feat. As the weaver of the Weave, she could feel these stable new spell models within it. "Interesting," Mystryl murmured, "a mortal developing magic so systematically."
Because the gods mostly used rules and divine power, they took little interest in creating magic. Mystryl decided to bless Lolth. She descended before her, the divine pressure driving every Elf to kneel in reverence.
"Lolth, your work earns my admiration," the Goddess of Magic said. "You have found a way to use the Weave safely, so magic is no longer a chaotic force wielded by instinct."
Lolth bowed humbly: "Great Goddess of Magic, I only wished to protect my people."
Mystryl smiled. "Your motive is pure, your achievement outstanding. I bless you; may you walk farther along the path of magic."
With the Goddess of Magic's blessing, Lolth felt her understanding of the Weave leap forward.
She could sense the flow of magical energy more clearly and construct spell models more easily. Word soon reached Corellon.
The Elven Chief God became deeply interested in this prodigy. Corellonpersonally descended to Lolth's settlement.
The god's appearance filled the entire forest with dazzling light. "Lolth, you have opened a new path for the Elves,"
Corellon's voice was like a breeze through the woods, "magic can not only enhance our art and bond with nature, but also protect our people."
Facing her creator, Lolth kept a respectful yet not overly humble bearing: "Chief God, I only did what had to be done. The Elves need more ways to protect themselves."
Corellon regarded her with appreciation: "Your wisdom and foresight surpass those of many Elves your age. I grant you a divine portfolio as my subordinate god."
Every Elf present was shocked. Granting a mortal divine rank directly was unprecedented. Even more surprising, Corellon continued:
"Moreover, I wish you to become my wife and together guide the development of the Elven race."
Lolth pondered a moment, then accepted the offer: "I accept the divine rank and am willing to be your consort. But I have one condition: the Elves must continue to encourage innovation and exploration, and never become complacent."
Corellon gladly agreed: "That is exactly why I value you. The Elves need to preserve tradition, yet also embrace change."
Thus, under the gaze of all, Lolth accepted the divine rank and became a new deity within the Elven Pantheon. Her ascension went unusually smoothly, as though this portfolio had been prepared for her all along.
Ling Hao knew that, in the game's history, Lolth would later betray the Elven Pantheon during the Elven Civil War and become the goddess of the black Drow Elves.
After becoming a goddess, Lolth began to systematically organize and develop the magic system. She created further spell circles, developing magic from 0-level up to higher circles one by one.
She founded the Magic Academy, teaching Elves how to cast safely through the Weave. Magic thus became a body of knowledge that could be learned and taught, rather than mere instinctive talent.
Other races also turned their attention to magic's development. Dwarves tried combining magic with forging, creating methods to craft magic items; Orc shamans began to systematize their ancestral spells.
Mystryl was pleased with these developments. The wider the Weavewas used and the more magical order was consolidated, the stronger her own power became.
She and Lolth established a good relationship; the two goddesses often exchanged magical insights. Yet not every god welcomed such progress. Shar watched coldly from the Shadow Plane.
She disliked the order and light the Weave brought, believing magic should remain chaotic and mysterious.
"Magic that is too systematic loses its essence; magic should be dangerous and unpredictable, not a tamed tool."
Ling Hao noticed that amid these disputes Lolth gradually revealed a tougher side. She showed no mercy to critics and insisted on promoting widespread magical education.
"Magic should not be monopolized by a handful of elites," Lolthdeclared at a divine council. "All who possess talent should have the chance to learn magic." Though this stance caused greater controversy, it also won her many believers—especially among the younger generation of Elves.