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Ilya is the Goddess of Cards. As the patron of card games, she is an incredibly deceitful deity. Hard to read, with a poker face no one can crack, human or god. She can read anyone like a deck of cards, and can figure out exactly how to move against them - with one dealt of a hand, she can make one's entire façade of confidence crumble.
She created the practice of card games and taught them to humans as a way to test their wits against one another. Along with the card games, she also taught them other skills. How to read one's opponent, how to keep a poker face, and most importantly, how to bluff in order to keep the enemy guessing. Statues and visages of her are erected in casinos and gambling halls in order for customers to pray for her assistance so that they may win their next game.
Like Lodin, she is viewed as a god of games, though while Lodin is more impartial towards physical games, Ilya is more impartial towards games of wit and deception. And like Lodin, she prefers a simple game in order to decide whether to provide her assistance or not. She always promises to help those who successfully win against her, though she remains undefeated in card games, which means she doesn't dole out her services a whole lot. Though she can decide to "pull a few strings" if her defeated opponent impresses her enough.
(If Yumeko Jabami existed in this universe, I feel like she and Ilya would be best friends.)
What do you think of Goddess Ilya?
And if you're feeling a little too steamy, don't worry - Bashara's up next!
No one is after Bashara, which means we're one away from the end of the God AU! If I've forgotten any important characters, please let me know!
