Mahuika

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Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Domains: Destruction, Fire, Knowledge, Underworld
Favored Weapon: Shortsword
Symbol: a burning hand
The terrible and powerful Mahuika (pronounced “MAH-hoo-EE-kuh”) is the goddess of fire. She is responsible for the eruption of volcanoes, through which she displays her power over the land, sky, and sea.

Māui was the first and only man to challenge Mahuika and survive. In his quests, Māui went to Mahuika and tricked her into teaching him the secrets of fire, which he stole and gave to all people. Because of this, Mahuika is resentful of mankind for using her gift without permission. Whenever a fire must be built, it is customary to burn a small offering of food to appease Mahuika, lest she learn of the fire’s location and come to reclaim it.

Mahuika’s mask is orange, with red handprints on the cheeks and forehead that represent flames. During worship ceremonies, her presence is signified by a burning torch (often carried by a skilled fire dancer.) She is worshipped by all evil creatures, fire-based creatures, and red dragons above all others. She is feared by practically everyone else.

Mahuika belongs to the Fire Islands Pantheon.