Skaen

Skaen
General
Symbol
Aliases	Quiet Slave The Queen's Slave The Schemer The Effigy
Portfolio	Defiance Secret Hatred Covert Plots Resentment Envy Violent Rebellion
Allies	Woedica (possible)
Foes	Abydon
Symbols	A small human effigy, crafted from simple materials, but always with shards of a blackstone as eyes Decayed animal with the eyes replaced by blackstone
People
Followers	Wymund Trygil
Temple	Dyrford Ruins
Priests
Playable	Yes
Godlike	Skaen godlike
Favored behaviour	Cruel Deceptive / Shady
Condemned behaviour	Aggressive Benevolent
Talent	Prey on the Weak
Related
Quests	Blood Legacy
Books	Skaenite Scripture Final Journal of Jonas

Skaen, known also as the Quiet Slave, is the god of secret hatred, resentment, and violent rebellion.

Role

Skaen, known also as the Quiet Slave, is the god of secret hatred, resentment, and violent rebellion. He is usually depicted as a small, bald man covered in lash scars whose ears and nose have been cut off. He appears outwardly submissive, with downcast eyes. However, his eyes glitter black with quiet hatred, and his fist is clenched. He is known to manifest in a horrific incarnation known as the Effigy to followers desperate enough to perform certain unspeakable rites. In Dyrwood, Skaen's faithful often double as torturers and executioners, delighting in the fall of high-status prisoners.

Cult

Those who plot the destruction of their superiors while keeping an impassive face will whisper a prayer to Skaen. Political rebels also call upon him for justice, in the hope that he will intercede on their behalf with Woedica, with whom he is associated. However, Skaen is an unforgiving deity. If a supplicant tips his hand or acts too rashly, the god will abandon them. The same goes for those who actually achieve their ambitions and rise to a higher station – they can no longer count on Skaen for aid.

Notable followers

• Wymund
• Trygil

Interactions

Pillars of Eternity

• Skaen is unseen for most of the game, but his cultists are, especially at Dyrford. He appears near the end game, interceding on Woedica's behalf and suggesting empowering her.
• Effigy's Resentment - The Watcher can sacrifice a companion to the blood pool to gain a talent. This carries over to Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

• Skaen appears as part of the council of gods trying to figure out what to do with Eothas.
• The Wāpau Jungle encounter is a similar interaction to the Skaen blood pool in Pillars of Eternity
  • If you sacrifice a companion, you will be given an effigy doll. A trinket which casts Summon Effigy of Skaen
  • If you fight and kill the cultists, you will find Pathfinder's Boots.

See also

• Blood Legacy
• Skaenite Scripture
• Final Journal of Jonas